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When the High School Coach Is a Bully.
1Associate Clinical Professor, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.
NASN School Nurse (Print)
|September 8, 2016
Summary
Bully coaches are a concern in high school sports, but their prevalence is understudied. School nurses play a key role in supporting student athletes and promoting positive sports experiences for young adults.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Adolescent Health
- Psychology
Background:
- The existence of bully coaches is acknowledged, but data on their prevalence in high school settings is limited.
- Student athletes face potential negative impacts from bullying behaviors in sports.
- School nurses are uniquely positioned to support student athletes and their families.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the under-researched area of bully coach prevalence in high schools.
- To emphasize the critical role of school nurses in supporting student athletes.
- To advocate for collaborative efforts in creating positive sports environments.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on bully coach prevalence and impact.
- Analysis of the school nurse's consultative role in sports settings.
- Identification of resources and action plans for school nurses.
Main Results:
- There is a lack of empirical data on the prevalence of bully coaches.
- School nurses can provide essential support and resources to student athletes.
- Collaboration among stakeholders is vital for positive youth sports experiences.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed to quantify the prevalence of bully coaches.
- School nurses are integral to the well-being of student athletes.
- A multi-faceted approach involving families, peers, and school personnel is necessary to foster positive athletic participation and mental health in adolescents.