UM Football, 1991 coaching staff

Back Row: Jim Herrmann, Bobby Morrison, Jerry Hanlon, Bob Chmiel, Tirrell Burton, Mike Gittleson

Jeff Long, Tom Reed, Bill Harris, Gary Moeller, Lloyd Carr, Cam Cameron, Les Miles

Coaching Staff, UM Football, 1976

Front Row: Dennis Brown, Jack Harbaugh, Tirrell Burton, Gary Moeller, Bo Schembechler, Jerry Hanlon, Chuck Stobart, Bill McCartney

Back Row: ?, Tim Davis, Bob Thornbladh, Paul Schudel, Tom Reed, ?,?,

Coaching Staff, UM Football, 1978

Front Row: Tirrell Burton, Bo Schembechler, Jerry Hanlon, Don Nehlen

Back Row: Barry Pierson. Dennis Brown, Jack Harbaugh, Paul Schudel, Milan Vooletich, Bill McCartney, Mike Gittleson Bob Thornbladh

Coaching Staff, UM Football, 1979

L-R: Fritz Seyferth, Bob Thornbladh, Paul Schudel, Jack Harbaugh, Dennis Brown, Bo Schembechler, Jerry Hanlon, Don Nehlen, Milan Vooletich, Bill McCartney, Tirrell Burton, Mike Gittleson

Coaching Staff, UM Football, 1980

L-R: Front Row: Bill McCartney, Jerry Hanlon, Paul Schudel, Tirrell Burton, Gary Moeller, Bo Schembechler, Lloyd Carr, Milan Vooletich

Back Row: Jerry Meter, Ron Vanderlinden, Tim Davis, Bob Thornbladh, Les Miles, Mike Gittleson, Fritz Seyferth

Coaching Staff, UM Football, 1981

L-R: Front Row: Gary Moeller, Lloyd Carr, Tirrell Burton, Bo Schembechler, Jerry Hanlon, Milan Vooletich, Paul Schudel

Back Row: Jerry Meter, Bill McCartney, Bob Thornbladh, Mike Gittleson, Fritz Seyferh, Les Miles

COACHES, CLIMATES, “FIELD” GOALS, AND EFFICACY: A “DE-CONSTRUCTION” OF THE MASTERY-APPROACH TO COACHING AND EXAMINATION OF RELATIONSHIPS TO PSYCHOSOCIAL OUTCOMES IN A YOUTH FOOTBALL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.

In support of the achievement goal theory (AGT), empirical research has demonstrated psychosocial benefits of the mastery-oriented learning climate. In this study, we examined the effects of perceived coaching behaviors on various indicators of psychosocial well-being (competitive anxiety, self-esteem, perceived competence, enjoyment, and future intentions for participation), as mediated by perceptions of the coach-initiated motivational climate, achievement goal orientations and perceptions of sport-specific skills efficacy. Using a pre-post test design, 1,464 boys, ages 10-15 (M = 12.84 years, SD = 1.44), who participated in a series of 12 football skills clinics were surveyed from various locations across the United States. Using structural equation modeling (SEM) path analysis and hierarchical regression analysis, the cumulative direct and indirect effects of the perceived coaching behaviors on the psychosocial variables at post-test were parsed out to determine what types of coaching behaviors are more conducive to the positive psychosocial development of youth athletes. The study demonstrated that how coaching behaviors are perceived impacts the athletes’ perceptions of the motivational climate and achievement goal orientations, as well as self-efficacy beliefs. These effects in turn affect the athletes’ self-esteem, general competence, sport-specific competence, competitive anxiety, enjoyment, and intentions to remain involved in the sport. The findings also clarify how young boys internalize and interpret coaches’ messages through modification of achievement goal orientations and sport-specific efficacy beliefs.

Evaluation in Sport for Development: A Case Study of the Gansbaai Project, Football Foundation of South Africa, From A Critical Perspective

The purpose of this case study was to determine the effectiveness of sport for development (SDP) evaluation within one program in Gansbaai, South Africa through critical, independent participant inclusive program evaluation. Qualitative research was conducted on the Football Foundation of South Africa (FFSA), where semi-structured interview data were collected from administrators and participants, as were data from direct participant observations and organizational documents. Data analysis followed, according to Kvale and Brinkman’s (2008) methodology. FFSA goals were found, as were themes of social impact (i.e., regarding coach-player relationships, trust, and coaching impact on social integration). A further theme related to evaluation components and procedures. Further themes included life skill development, competition within programming, participants’ home life and social integration. Findings contribute to the SDP literature relating to program evaluation research and to FFSA administrators by providing an understanding of SDP program shortcomings, limitations, and suggested improvements.

"Coaching soccer is a man’s job!" – The influence of gender stereotypes on structures for recruiting female coaches in soccer clubs

Statistics published by the German Football Association indicate that women are significantly under-represented amongst soccer coaches, especially in the amateur leagues. In this paper we analyse how gender stereotypes influence the structural conditions surrounding the recruitment of coaches to soccer clubs that contribute to the exclusion of women from coaching positions. A qualitative study of five selected soccer clubs which are members of a German regional soccer association reveals that informal and personal decision-making practices still play a fundamental role in the recruitment of coaches. These practices undermine formal guidelines and give disproportionate weight to stereotyped preferences in the recruitment of soccer coaches. In this context, decision-makers' (functionaries') professed support of women largely serves a symbolic purpose and creates an illusion of equality concerning decisions that have already been taken at an informal level.

Bump Elliott, UM football coach

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Harry Kipke, UM football coach

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An analysis of penalty kicks in elite football post 1997

The penalty kick in football is a seemingly simplistic play; however, it has increased in complexity since 1997 when the rules changed allowing goalkeepers to move laterally along their goal line before the ball was kicked. Prior to 1997 goalkeepers were required to remain still until the ball was struck. The objective of this study was to determine the importance of the penalty kick in the modern game of football. A retrospective study of the 2002, 2006 and 2010 World Cup and the 2000, 2004 and 2008 European Championship tournaments was carried out, assessing the importance of the penalty kick in match play and shootouts and the effect of the time of the game on the shooter's success rate. This study demonstrated the conversion rate of penalties was 73% in shootouts and 68% in match play. Significantly more penalties were awarded late in the game: twice as many penalties in the second half than the first and close to four times as many in the fourth quarter vs. the first. Teams awarded penalty kicks during match play won 52%, drew 30% and lost 18% of the time; chances of winning increased to 61% if the penalty was scored, but decreased to 29% if missed. Teams participating in either the World Cup or European Championship final match had roughly a 50% chance of being involved in a penalty shootout during the tournament. Penalty shots and their outcome significantly impact match results in post 1997 football.

A abordagem centrada na pessoa e a psicologia do esporte : vivência de um psicólogo com jogadores e a comissão técnica de uma equipe durante os períodos de preparação e disputa da Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior

Universidade Estadual de Campinas . Faculdade de Educação Física