Little is known about dismissals in the high school coaching arena. Some research indicates that school boards and administrators dismiss an average of one in ten coaches annually. As educators who prepare future coaches and teachers, we strive to properly equip individuals pursuing this vocation by providing educational experiences that enhance…

The purpose of this study is to expand on previous research in three ways. First, the study is designed to further investigate the contemporary reasons for high school coaches' dismissals and related questions. Second, the study investigates this issue in Texas, which ranks as the state with the greatest total number of participants in high school…