Abstract

This study assessed the macro-level elements of wrestling development in the US against a model for developing high-performance sports integrated with mass participation. Survey questions based on more than 200 published sources were validated by six experts including academicians, executives from sport governing bodies, coaches, and administrators. To determine the areas for improvement, the questionnaires were completed by 104 coaches. Possible advancements were further identified through semi-structured discussions with 10 wrestling administrators and experts. Results suggest possible enhancements at macro-level, particularly in developing stronger and longer partnerships with supporting agencies, as well as balancing and integrating funding and structures of mass and elite sport.

Presenters

Peter Smolianov
Professor, Sport and Movement Science, Salem State University, USA, United States

Tamara Dolmatova
full-time researcher, Sport governance Department, Russian Institute of Sport Science, Moskva, Russian Federation

Bradley David Ridpath
Associate Professor, Sports Administration, Ohio University, United States

Chris Boucher
Professor, Mathematics, Salem State University, Massachusetts, United States

Christopher Schoen

Steven Dion
Salem State University

Jaclyn Norberg Morrissette

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Sports Management & Commercialization

KEYWORDS

USA, Wrestling, Sport development, High performance, Mass participation

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