Coaching Burnout
Date of Award
Summer 6-25-2025
Document Type
Non Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Coaching and Athletic Administration
Department
Kinesiology
First Advisor
Ryan Hubbard
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to search and identify the leading causes of coaches' burnout and identify the number of coaches who are experiencing these symptoms or are close to it. This study will also identify how many coaches have left the coaching profession and how many have stayed, whether because they wanted to or need the extra income. Coaches will complete the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) to assess if they are experiencing burnout and if so, what is creating this push. The three areas of burnout that will be investigated are exhaustion, depersonalization, and accomplishment. The decision to quit or keep coaching after burnout is a question that will be discussed throughout the study. Outside sources have talked explicitly to coaches who are still currently coaching. Studies conducted with coaches who have left the profession are lacking and not as available. Most of the studies and results from prior research have been done by coaches still in the profession. Further research should be conducted to find ways to help prevent burnout.