| Title |
George, Logan MED_2025 |
| Alternative Title |
Coaching Under Pressure: Examining the Personal and Professional Challenges of Drill Team Coaches |
| Creator |
George, Logan |
| Contributors |
Zimmerman, Ryan (advisor) |
| Collection Name |
Master of Education |
| Description |
This study investigates the causes and impacts of burnout among Utah high school drill team coaches, highlighting systemic stressors like excessive work hours, limited resources, and dual-role job pressures. Findings suggest burnout is rooted in structural challenges rather than personal shortcomings, calling for solutions such as flexible scheduling, better funding, standardized judging, and mental health support to improve coach well-being and program sustainability. |
| Abstract |
This study examines the causes, impacts, and potential solutions for burnout among Utah high school drill team coaches. Burnout in this population is a significant concern due to the year-round demands of choreography, training, competition preparation, and administrative responsibilities-often in addition to full-time employment, typically in education. Using a quantitative design, data were collected from 27 head and assistant coaches via the validated Coaching Issues Survey (CIS). Results identified systemic and logistical stressors as the most significant contributors to burnout, particularly excessive work hours, difficulty balancing dual job roles, limited resources, and inconsistent competition judging. Personal time constraints and interference with family and social life also emerged as critical concerns, while competition-specific pressures ranked lower. Findings suggest that burnout in drill team coaching is not solely an individual issue but a structural challenge embedded in the profession. Addressing it requires systemic solutions such as flexible scheduling for dual-role coaches, increased funding, clearer judging criteria, and mental health support. By recognizing and mitigating these factors, schools and athletic organizations can enhance coach well-being, improve retention, and foster healthier, more sustainable programs that benefit both coaches and athletes. |
| Subject |
Burn out (Psychology); Education, Secondary; Student activities; Physical education and training |
| Digital Publisher |
Digitized by Special Collections & University Archives, Stewart Library, Weber State University. |
| Date |
2025-08 |
| Medium |
Thesis |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
28 page pdf |
| Conversion Specifications |
Adobe Acrobat |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her thesis, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. For further information:  |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records: Master of Education. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6nhq43f |
| Setname |
wsu_smt |
| ID |
155049 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6nhq43f |
