University Press of America
Pages: 192
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978-1-4617-4095-7 • eBook • August 1987 • $58.50 • (£45.00)
Donald W. Hastings is Professor of Sociology at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
...a very interesting book providing an excellent insight into the life of a swimming coach....I would recommend this book to anyone interested in coaching, and to everyone who feels coaching is just about teaching skills and tactics.
— Sport and Leisure
The use of sociological concepts to analyze the occupation of swimming coach is handled well....a good professional socialization device.
— Choice Reviews
A sociologist became involved in coaching swimming to provide the background expertise to write this book....those seeking to develop a career in coaching may find it interesting. Others would find it of value to dip into particular sections.
— Physical Education Review
A sociologist became involved in coaching swimming to provide the background expertise to write this book....those seeking to develop a career in coaching may find it interesting. Others would find it of value to dip into particular sections.
— Physical Education Review
...a very interesting book providing an excellent insight into the life of a swimming coach....I would recommend this book to anyone interested in coaching, and to everyone who feels coaching is just about teaching skills and tactics.
— Sport and Leisure
The use of sociological concepts to analyze the occupation of swimming coach is handled well....a good professional socialization device.
— Choice Reviews