Perceptions of the purpose and role of volunteer coaches in the emerging NCAA sport of women's triathlon.
Purpose: While the academic research into volunteer coaches in youth sports is robust and prevalent, the same cannot be said for volunteer coaches involved in intercollegiate sports. The NCAA rules/guidelines for incorporating volunteer coaches into various sports range from the previously specific,...
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United States Sports University (USSU)
7/19/2024
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