Student Coaches Research Paper

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In the United States there have been many problems when it comes to coaching. Coaches are now being blamed for every problem that a student athlete faces. If they are not being blamed for lack of knowledge then they are being blamed for being too demanding. Coaching is not just a job anymore , it is a lifestyle that someone has to take on. They have to be role models , coach , and a problem solver. They have to deal with stress of being an authority figure. Coaches have to deal with problems facing their student athletes, mental health issues , and being blamed for the failure of student athletes.
Coming forward about a problem is difficult enough but when it involves something that can involve an injury or a suspension, the job becomes …show more content…

Coaches do have some resources to help educate and hopefully prevent seucal assult. Title nine is a course that athletes take to help educate on assault and the do and don'ts when it comes to helping and solving the issue. NCAA also gives a few helpful sources when it comes to handling and defining assault : education , data and research , best practices for campus , summits and task forces. The student and the coach have to be able to figure out a plan and make sure that the student is going to be okay. Students athletes need to be able to trust their coach and their teammates , if they do not feel comfortable around them then it can lead to retaliation. Coaching is hard enough , but disrespectful players and parents make it even harder. When players are disrespectful towards the team and coaching staff , it can affect the entire momentum of the team atmosphere. Players who are causing problems are often disciplined. Coaches have to make the decision on how they will handle the situation so that it is fair and can not cause a problem later down the road. When a student athlete is unhappy , they will either change how they behave …show more content…

Coaches are finding it harder to be able to control their players while benefiting their futures. “ i had a teammate who didn’t even know how to fill out a checking deposit slip at the bank”( Tennessee Women's basketball player , Diamond DeShield). When it comes to coaching the main goal is to help a player become success on and off the court. Unfortunately there is not enough time to help the players learn about the real world because when they are not practicing or lifting weights , or traveling ; they are in class. It is not a coach's responsibility to teach the athletes life skills because they are not their parents. Another problem that coaches are being faced with is pushing their athletes to pick easy major in college that can not benefit after college. The coaches and the student athletes have to realize that sports are hard and if the sport is negatively affect someone's future than they should make a plan to help. The students have to take responsibility when it comes to picking their major and how they do in school. Coaches are there to help but not baby the students , it's hard for the students but the coaches are doing their

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