Coaching and Leadership Strategies in Sports

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This course examines the successful and powerful leadership methods of legendary coaches such as John Wooden and Mike Krzyzewski. Students learn how to apply values, principles and lessons to the business of sport, including developing team culture, striving for personal excellence, improving productivity, and building trust and relationships. Students develop the skills to assess the strength of an organization and identify and address areas of Academic Year 2025 - 2026 Catalog 2025 - 2026 Page 120 need and growth. Topics will include communication, decision-making, managing change, motivation, staffing, and teamwork. Students will stay current with leadership and management issues in sports as reported in the New York Times, Sports Business Journal, Sportico, Journal of Sport Management, and other publications. Sports industry leaders guest lecture to share their leadership philosophy and experience with the class. Prerequisites: SPM 201, BUS 201, ANT 112 Prerequisites: SPM 201, SPM 216