The experiences of female athletic trainers in the role of the head athletic trainer.

Context: Very few women have leadership positions in athletic training (ie, head athletic training positions) in intercollegiate athletics. Research exists on the barriers to attaining the role; however, our understanding about the experiences of those currently engaged in the role is limited.

Objective: To examine the experiences of female head athletic trainers as they worked toward and attained the position of head athletic trainer.

Positive youth development: minority male participation in a sport-based afterschool program in an urban environment.

Purpose: As there is little research that investigates the experiences of minority boys participating in youth development programs (Fashola, 2003), the current research focused on a sport-based youth development program for early adolescent Black and Latino boys in Hartford, CT. Specifically, the present study explored (a) what attracted minority boys to participate in youth development programs, (b) what kept them involved, and (c) whether their involvement translated into positive developmental outcomes.

Method: The study used semistructured individual interviews to collect data from 8 participants and their parents.