Riordan, KimDamme, SusanMichalicek, Kevin Paul2012-12-102017-04-142012-12-102017-04-1420092009https://hdl.handle.net/11299/187522A Master of Education Degree Program Field Project in the College of Education and Human Service Professions University of Minnesota Duluth, University of Minnesota Duluth, 2009Committee names: Kim Riordan (Chair), Susan Damme. This item has been modified from the original to redact the signatures present.The coach of an athletic team plays an integral role in the lives of the student athletes with whom he or she is involved, not only as the leader of the team, but also in the development of the athletes as they progress from adolescence to adulthood. This dual role can lead to some very positive benefits for the coach and the athlete. However, there can be some very negative aspects of coaching when dealing with teenagers, parents and fans. In this descriptive case study, I personally interviewed several coaches from a Midwestern high school about their experiences as a coach, both the joys and the pains. The responses give clear insight into the world of the high school coach.enHigh school athletic coachesCoachingAthletic teamsCase studiesMaster of EducationDepartment of EducationCollege of Education and Human Service ProfessionsUniversity of Minnesota DuluthPlan Cs (coursework-based master's degrees)Coaching (Athletics)Coaches (Athletics)Coach-athlete relationshipsHigh schoolsLeadershipScholarly Text or Essay