Why the Master? Human Capital Development for Practicing U.S. Cycling Coaches

The economic structure of the industry of cycling coaches has yet to be the subject of any apparent published inquiry. This study describes the basic characteristics of practicing cycling coaches and presents economic models of the determinants of commercial success for individual coaches. Data were...

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Published in:International journal of sport finance 2011-08, Vol.6 (3), p.265-280
Main Authors: Maxcy, Joel, Larson, Daniel Joseph
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bicycle racing
Bicycling
coaches
Coaches & managers
Coaching
consulting
cycling
Economic theory
Human capital
independent contractor
Studies
Success
Team sports
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Summary:The economic structure of the industry of cycling coaches has yet to be the subject of any apparent published inquiry. This study describes the basic characteristics of practicing cycling coaches and presents economic models of the determinants of commercial success for individual coaches. Data were collected through an independent survey of current and former U.S.A. Cycling (USAC) coaches in 2010 (N = 386). Results of ordinary least squares and negative-binomial regression models suggest that coaching and competitive experience are associated with larger clienteles, but formal human capital investments do not generally add to a coach’s ability to garner more clients. Additionally, the study also explored the effects of reputation and experiential learning by using three subgroups of sport levels for dependent variables (i.e., recreational, developmental, and ProAm). These client groupings displayed different patterns of associated coach characteristics.
ISSN:1930-076X
1558-6235
1930-076X