Longitudinal Analysis of Head Coach Occupational Turnover of Women’s NCAA D-I Teams

The goal of the current study was to add existing literature pertaining occupational turnover sport coaches through examination longitudinal data head women’s teams in select NCAA Division-I conferences. is first its kind, providing help prove or dispel common narratives about women and illuminate patterns gender discrimination. average rate coach Division I FBS lower than employee United States. Although encouraging for entire coaching profession, discriminatory appear be prevalent. Men this sample were twice as likely coaching, regardless institutional reason their departure. When men are fired, they have a greater likelihood rehired, especially at same level role. also afforded opportunity, can turn men, coed, women, while relegated coed teams. Athletic departments policy makers should use these insights improve hiring retention practices