Textured grip socks are worn by soccer players worldwide to decrease foot movement within the shoe and improve athletic performance. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of textured grip socks on performance and in-shoe plantar kinetics during soccer-specific tasks. Eleven collegiate soccer players (4 male, 7 female)…

This qualitative phenomenological study explored the individual crisis-related experiences of administrative leaders in intercollegiate athletics. A crisis is defined as an unpredictable and unexpected event that interferes with normal operations of the organization, threatens the well-being of stakeholders, and can significantly negatively impact…

Objectives: Before the Fall 2020 semester, college presidents and the NCAA made decisions about playing college football. The current study aims to examine the association between college football games and COVID-19 infections at universities. Participants: More than 1,800 college campuses nationwide from "The New York Times" database on…

This qualitative transcendental phenomenological study describes the lived experiences of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II (DII) women's soccer coaches during preseason. A two-pronged conceptual framework that includes path-goal leadership theory and sensemaking theory guided the inquiry, and data was collected through…

This qualitative study investigates the development of coaching expertise within Division I college football, conceptualizing the coaching staff as Mission Critical Teams (MCTs) within a situated learning framework. Through phenomenological analysis of 27 semi-structured interviews with current and former Division I head football coaches, this…

Fluctuations in U.S. college football team performance have been shown to have impacts on the student experience. This study explores the long-run implications, examining the impact of college football team performance relative to the period of student attendance on future earnings. Better college football team performance during the early years…

This study presents the results of a regression discontinuity empirical approach to investigate the effects of postseason bowl game participation on student-athlete academic outcomes and subsequent football team success. The practice expectations for student-athletes on football teams that participate in a bowl game increase by between two and…

Objective: To explore diverse stakeholders' perceptions of headgear use in collegiate women's lacrosse. Participants: 189 collegiate women's lacrosse stakeholders (players: n = 87; coaches: n = 71; officials: n = 32). Methods: Participants completed online open-ended qualitative questions surrounding headgear use in the sport. Responses were coded…

Objective: This cross-sectional study investigated associations among the Healthy Eating Index (HEI)-2015, Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII), and body composition in female collegiate athletes. Participants: Female NCAA Division I student-athletes (n=41, 18-21years old) were included from various sports and did not report any diagnosed chronic…

The purpose of this literature review was to examine the current studies identifying sport specialization of collegiate athletes. Four aspects of specialization were identified: (1) age of sport initiation, (2) age of sport specialization, (3) differences of specialization between team-based and individual-based sports, and (4) reason for sport…

Despite a general belief that students pursue higher education to advance their knowledge and plan for a career, there is limited research dedicated to how student-athletes view their lives following graduation. Furthermore, the existing career related research provides mixed evidence regarding overall workforce preparation, a focus on revenue…

The purpose of this phenomenological qualitative study was to examine how the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) College Football Playoffs (CFP) affect the Group of Five conferences when it comes to postseason opportunities and revenue arrangements. The FBS Group of Five programs may not be receiving their fair share of revenue and postseason…

This case shows how important it is for all coaches, especially head coaches, to know and understand the rules of their sport. Not just the playing rules, but also administrative rules, which include rules on recruiting. Failure to follow the rules and procedures led the defendants in this case to be liable for negligent supervision.

This qualitative study explored the experiences of former NCAA student-athletes now serving as athletic advisors at Division I institutions across the United States, aiming to understand how their athletic past influences their advisory practices, with a focus on identity development and mentorship. The following research question and…

Football teams draw the largest crowds of any American collegiate sport, and with them, both positive and negative attention for colleges and universities. Nearly 50 colleges have added the sport recently, but little research has examined the institutional effects of adding a team. Some of these institutions are regional research universities…