Examining the Evolution of Coaches Issues in Interscholastic Sport

Central to interscholastic athletic programs are coaches who directly affect the developmental outcomes experienced by student-athletes through their participation (Blanton et al., 2024; Grant, 2024; O’Boyle, 2014). Forsyth et al. (2022) analyzed the key issues perceived by athletic administrators to affect the coaching position, with Coaches Education rated as the single most important issue and Finding Coaches and Retaining Coaches also deemed to be of very high importance. Over time, the coaching role has continued to evolve, as increased role demands (Ratts, 2025), changing stakeholder expectations (Johnson et al., 2019; Stoffer et al., 2021), and growing burnout and turnover (Martin et al., 2025) have complicated the position. Thus, the purpose of this study was to provide an updated examination of the coaches issues viewed by today’s athletic administrators as most important within the current high school sport landscape. Three issues (i.e., Retaining Coaches, Coaches Education, and Finding Coaches that Teach) persisted over time, notably an increase in the importance of keeping coaches, a decreased importance placed on facilitating coaching education, and finding coaches that teach maintaining its importance over time. Furthermore, nine new issues emerged, including the two concerns (i.e., Quality Coaches and Building Positive Relationships with Coaches) rated as most important in this study. This contemporary analysis offers practitioners in high school athletics key considerations that can help them ensure the most pressing coaches issues can be addressed to create valuable experiences for coaches

Introducing Immersion Techniques to Shift Augmentative and Alternative Communication Uses: A Brief Report

Caregivers and interventionists all need the same information about how to support language development when language is being developed through augmentative communication systems. Through learning about the importance of immersion practices, caregivers and interventionalists were empowered to support and advocate for various types of verbal expressions and speech that occurred through speech generating devices

The Heritage Co\u27s Social Media Strategy

Objectives • To grow brand engagement. • Build a stronger connection with our audience. • To drive website traffic through social media engagemen

Faith in the Therapy Room: A Qualitative Study of Canadian Immigrant Clients\u27 Untold Stories

Immigration to Canada brings cultural diversity, but also stressors and challenges that impact mental well-being. Spirituality recognizes the profound significance of relational knowing, manifesting in external appreciation for meaningful experiences with others that provide purpose. Despite the importance of faith in many immigrants\u27 lives, mental health professionals often overlook spiritual and religious convictions. This descriptive qualitative study addressed this gap by conducting semi-structured interviews with 10 immigrant clients of faith in a diverse Canadian province. Purposive and snowball sampling were used for participant recruitment. NVivo 12 software facilitated efficient data management and analysis, and Braun and Clarke\u27s (2006) six-phase framework for thematic analysis identified nine overarching themes: (1) Using Faith as a Coping Strategy, (2) Relationship with Faith Changed Post-Migration, (3) Invalidation of Racism in Practice, (4) Counselors\u27 Failure to Address Faith, (5) Faith as a Free-Flowing Process, (6) Cultural Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness, (7) Establishing a Strong Therapeutic Relationship, (8) Faith and Trauma, and (9) Barriers to Mental Health Help-Seeking. These findings informed the development of the Free-Flowing Model of Faith (FFMF) framework, emphasizing the importance of cultural humility and faith-inclusive care. This study highlights the need for integrating faith in mental health services to better support immigrant communities. Implications for future research and practice are discussed

Relational Spiritual Knowing as an Educator of Color: Navigating Predominantly White Educational Settings

Abstract: This article explores the critical role of Relational Spiritual Knowing (RSK) as both a source of strength and a form of activism for African American educators navigating Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). Through personal reflections and scholarly correlations, it examines how RSK empowers educators to assert their voices and identities in environments that have historically marginalized them. The integration of RSK into educational practices is presented as essential for creating more inclusive, equitable, and spiritually enriched academic spaces. The article also highlights the systemic challenges faced by African American educators, such as power dynamics, microaggressions, and tokenism, and how RSK can serve as a powerful framework for resilience and activism. The discussion extends to personal and professional recommendations for incorporating RSK into teacher education programs, and the need for stronger institutional support within PWIs. The conclusion calls for a collective commitment to recognizing and supporting the spiritual needs of African American educators as a fundamental aspect of promoting equity and inclusion. The potential of RSK to transform educational environments and foster deeper, more meaningful connections among culturally diverse individuals is emphasized, offering a vision of a future where every educator\u27s voice is heard, valued, and celebrated

From insights to action: Implications and a professional development framework for Early College High School teachers

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the experiences of Early College High School (ECHS) adjunct instructors teaching dual enrollment college courses in a southern region school district. Through interviews with ten ECHS adjunct instructors, the study examined the factors contributing to their success, their professional development needs, and the challenges they faced in teaching dual enrollment courses. Findings of the study were that ECHS adjunct instructors succeed when they provide strong student support, maintain open communication, demonstrate flexibility, and actively engage students. The study highlighted the need for comprehensive training in learning management systems, curriculum design, and differentiated instruction. Additionally, collaborative learning environments, such as professional learning communities (PLCs) and peer observations, were identified as essential for enhancing teaching practices. Key challenges identified in the findings included balancing the dual expectations of high school and college, managing student readiness for college-level work, and limited access to tailored professional development. Findings imply the need for a structured professional development framework that promotes collaboration between community colleges and ECHS administration, focusing on continuous growth, tailored training, and supportive networks for ECHS adjunct instructors

Stanley® 1913 Marketing Research

Objective: Our market research focuses on Stanley 1913 cups and the company\u27s recent struggle with customer retention due to pricing, quality concerns, and competition from cheaper alternatives. This study will help Stanley gather customer feedback to identify key issues and adapt accordingly to stay competitive. The research objectives are to assess:-Pricing concerns-Product quality issues-Packaging problems-Competition from off-brand alternative

Understanding AI’s Potential in Creativity and Research

We experimented with artificial intelligence (Al) to better understand its limitations, guiding principles, and ethical impacts in creative and academic research and writing. Our project\u27s purpose was to explore if Al can only harm creative endeavors and should therefore remain separate from the arts. Our methodology involved prompting and re-prompting to compose a variety of texts, demonstrating that the use of Al for creative and academic works can involve critical thinking. This process included giving the Als broad-scope prompts and narrowing in on specific tasks with repetitive re-prompting. We applied this method to writing, gathering resources, and providing enough background to generate accurate outputs. The first half of the project included providing Claude with research on poetry and constructing a poetry collection that combined human creativity and Al capabilities. The other half involved gathering different academics\u27 statements on the way Al is impacting artists\u27 communities and had Claude design a website, write a literature review, and generate art over this current debate. We determined the importance of enhancement over the replacement of learning, discovered that the capabilities Al possesses can be a guiding tool for those who are unfamiliar with the creative process, and demonstrated that the use of Al can be used without forfeiting the human aspects of critical thinking