Factors that Affect Women Coaches Towards Elite Sport Coaching Position in Addis Ababa City Administration2
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2011-05
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Addis Abeba university
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This thesis examines the problem of the lack of women sport coaches towards
elite sport coaches in Addis Ababa City Administration. Moreover, it offers a
research agenda that discusses and analyses this issue in relation to the
Addis Ababa’s experience. This study, using a qualitative research method
included semi-structured interviews, Document analysis, and focus group
discussion, and by using convenience sampling method 10(ten) female coaches
from five sports (Athletics, Handball, Basketball, Volleyball and Football)
invited to participate in a personal interview. The informants were asked
questions about the perceived factors/problems that exist for them in the
coaching context. And also they discuss their problems what they faced. The
major Findings were presented under four main domains: Social and Cultural
barriers; Economic barriers; Institutional barriers, and Organizational barriers.
The most important barrier perceived to exist for the informants was social and
cultural, and centered on family commitments and priorities. Lack of time,
which had a strong social dimension and organizational barriers such as the
'old boys club’, was also common barriers for the informants. A number of
factors were identified which removed some of the barriers women coaches
face; these included supportive spouses, education and training, and
mentoring by other coaches.
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Sport Coaching Position