Career Breakthroughs of Women in Intercollegiate Athletic Administration

• Published in: Journal of intercollegiate sport Vol. 10; no. 2
• Main Authors: Meg G. Hancock, Heidi Grappendorf, Janelle E. Wells, Laura J. Burton
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: University of Kansas Libraries 01.12.2017
• Subjects: career breakthrough; intercollegiate athletics; mentoring; women

Participation in mentoring is integral for advancement within sport organizations, particularly for women (Bower, 2009; Shaw, 2006). However, it is unclear how mentoring contributes to opportunities for career advancement or breakthroughs (e.g., opportunities for new functional roles, project oversi...