In the European context “commercialized” sport clubs (CSCs) typically operate in multiple
social spheres where different institutional logics prevail and hence CSCs are faced with …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to critically review the part of the leader succession
literature which is based on coach turnover in sport teams. The aim of this paper is to assess …

Purpose Since the beginning of the 2000s, investors have more frequently invested into
professional football clubs, thereby radically changing the industry landscape. This review's …

The stress experiences and their impact upon the daily lives and mental well-being of
English Premier League professional (soccer) football coaches were explored using an in …

This study addressed the issue of interpersonal trust and distrust in the (sporting) workplace.
Data were generated through cyclical, in-depth interviews with 12 community sports …

The pathway between elite athlete and high-performance coach is common within English
men's rugby union and association football. To help develop as coaches, many elite athletes …

Professional football (soccer) in Europe has changed dramatically in the past two decades,
largely due to the escalation of media rights deals. Many professional football clubs are now …

This study sought to analyse the lived experiences of so-called “fast-tracked” coaches from
men's association football and rugby union by seeking to understand how these individuals …

The commodified and highly competitive nature of professional football (soccer) has
increased the professionalisation of organisational structures and management practices …

A superficial attitude in football insists on blaming head coaches when games are lost.
Controversially, however, whereas decision-makers in professional football clubs claim to …