December 23, 2013 • Coaching
Coaching a Sport that You Have Never Played
Rockford High School (Rockford, Mich.) boys water polo coach Dave McWatters talks about the approach coaches must take when leading a sport you have never played yourself.
One of the most important economic realities is that football often subsidizes non-revenue sports. Sports such as swimming, tennis, or track rarely generate significant income. Without football’s financial engine, many of these programs would struggle to exist.![]()
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At the high school level, football gate receipts may pay for new uniforms for the volleyball team or cover transportation costs for the soccer program.
How football revenue impacts overall athletic department finances
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From small-town high schools to DI universities, football generates re...