A survey questionnaire sought information on the background of paid coaches in Oregon high schools during 1984-85. Specific questions addressed coaches' teacher certification status, preparation for coaching, and training for athletic injury management. Additionally, the gender of the coach was identified. A secondary purpose of the study was to find out the number of volunteer coaches used in various sports programs and to gather information on personnel available specifically for athletic training. Each school's classification for competition based on enrollment was also recorded. Background data collected on 4,238 coaches included information on the following: (1) gender; (2) certified and teaching in the same school in which coaching; (3) certified and teaching in a different school in the district; (4) certified and not teaching; (5) not certified; (6) has physical education degree, a coaching minor, or was a varsity athlete; and (7) extent of training for athletic injury management. A narrative discussion of the findings is presented and statistical data are displayed in 18 tables. (JD)