GSM Updates: COVID-19 and its impact on sport
CULTURE
Cardinals lead NFL in minority coaching hires while Cowboys, Jaguars lag
Of the teams that have made a head coaching change since 2010, the Arizona Cardinals hired the highest percentage of coaches and coordinators of color
Too tall, too short, too big: Athletes breaking body stereotypes
For most sports there is an "ideal" size and shape, but being an outlier doesn't mean an athlete can't be successful
The Shape of the NFL Head Coaching River
Overt racism in sport hiring is rare, but outcomes that imply different treatment based on race are still evident, as seen with recent NFL coaching hires
More female athletes take on formerly male-only sports
Women’s and girls’ interest in traditionally male-only sports has grown in recent years, and new teams and championships are being created in response
Reflections on the Wide-Ranging Impact of David Stern
The Many Impacts of Former NBA Commissioner David Stern
GSI Study Analyzes NFL Coaching Hire Trends
Hiring data show significant differences for head coaches of color versus white coaches.
Supportive coach-player relationships can lead to better results
Coaching styles can affect athletes' performance, satisfaction, motivation and longevity
Japan showing world what a women’s wrestling powerhouse is
Japan has been dominant in women’s wrestling for decades, but other countries are beginning to focus on athlete development as well
INTEREST
A football carries the perpetual stitches of its last encounter. - Alberto Rios