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The following research will look to identify if there is a correlation between an individuals historical involvement in sports and their outlook on organizational management and leadership.

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Athletic Identity
The degree to which an individual identifies with the athlete role and looks to others for acknowledgement of that role (Brewer, Van Raalte, & Linder, 1993)

Former Athlete
Individual who participated and competed in organized sports, at the youth, amateur, or professional level, for at least one full season.

Leadership Theory
Theories that look to understand and explain how people become leaders.

Organizational Leadership
Emphasizes developing leadership skills and abilities of individuals for the betterment of the organizations.

Sport Psychology
The study of how psychology effects sports and athletic performance.

Transferable Skills
An ability or expertise which may be used in a variety of roles or occupations.

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Impact of Athletic Background on Organizational Leadership Within Non-Sports Professions

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Impact of Athletic Background on Organizational Leadership Within Non-Sports Professions

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Jarrell Garcia
February 2, 2019
EDUC 815

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Most of the research that I have come across throughout my 10 plus years of study and work within the fields of sports skips over analyzing the leadership competency of former athletes in relation to their decision making and organizational leadership. Alternatively, much research highlights the leadership skills/traits gained through sports involvement and the success of individuals with sports backgrounds within management.

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"It is great to train hard and become a champion, but it is greater to become a good human being."

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"It is great to train hard and become a champion, but it is greater to become a good human being."

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-Jean Jacques Machado

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The potential correlation between sports participation and the application of effective organizational leadership could (1) significantly impact hiring practices across all professions; (2) increase participation throughout across all sports; and (3) potentially increase the intrinsic value of sports involvement by validating the transferable leadership skills of prolonged participation

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My preliminary idea for research is to establish leadership skills and traits developed through sports involvement that are present in organizational leadership of non-sport professions. Potential research questions include:

1.     What leadership traits developed through sports involvement influence the leadership style of mid to upper management professionals within non-sport professions?

2.     What perceived leadership traits learned from sports involvement are utilized in management decisions within non-sport professions?

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With an ever growing competitive job market the ability for employers to hire qualified leaders that meet performance expectations and are worth the time of the human resources department. Therefore, this research may address the challenge of finding qualified leaders based off of sport background, while also identifying the management style and leadership traits of these leaders.

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Sports play an integral role in the lives of the majority of all Americans. Albeit playing soccer as a youth, watching the Super Bowl as an adult, or merely living in a major metropolitan city which acts as the home of a sport franchise; sports are part of almost everyone's life. With some research suggesting approximately three in four American adults having had played sports in their life, it is interesting to think about the impact that involvement has on their outlook in various areas of life. The purpose of this research is to identify the impact an individual’s athletic background has had on their competency as a leader in a non-sports profession.

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Next Steps/Future Direction of the Research

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Next Steps/Future Direction of the Research

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This initial research will open a variety of doors within the world of sports, as well as business and organization management. Further research opportunities include (1) identifying whether single versus team sports participation leads to better management practices and (2) correlation between sports success and business success.