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ERIC Number: EJ909425
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Dec
Pages: 12
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1361-7672
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On Being a Living Contradiction: The Struggle of an Elite Intercollegiate Christian Coach
Bennett, Gregg; Sagas, Michael; Fleming, David; Von Roenn, Sean
Journal of Beliefs & Values, v26 n3 p289-300 Dec 2005
While some research has been conducted on the manner in which Christian athletes utilize their faith to cope with the dominant culture of winning, there appears to be a relative paucity of investigation on the manner in which elite coaches function in this environment. The purpose of this study was to describe an elite intercollegiate coach's response to the dominant culture of sport as it related to his spiritual life. We attempted to examine the thought processes and behaviors of an individual held in high esteem by his peers, and report his solutions to some of the dilemmas reported in the previous work by S. J. Hoffman and C. L. Stevenson. This elite intercollegiate coach was extremely committed to his relationship with Christ, but he was likewise heavily involved with the dominant culture of sport. (Contains 1 note.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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