Race and Sports Management

Interest Level: Grade 6 – Grade 12
Reading Level: Grade 8

Becoming a famous coach or athlete might seem like the epitome of the American dream. No matter your race of background, enough talent and drive should get you to the big time, right?

But the playing field is not really that level. Minorities are often passed over for prestigious coaching positions. Black athletes are described as “naturally gifted” while white athletes are praised for their “hard work.” And universities make billions off their sports teams even as players — most of them minorities — collect fleeting benefits.

Race and Sports Management examines the history of black and Hispanic coaches and managers in professional and college sports. Although opportunities to play sports are increasing for people of color, this title explores why the path from field to front office has been so difficult to navigate.

Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Breaking Barriers: Bill Russell
2. Why Diversity Matters
3. Rising Through the NBA Ranks
4. Gridiron Guidance
5. From the Diamond to the Dugout
6. Minority Ownership
7. Diversity in the Front Office
8. Integrating League Management and Players’ Unions
9. Fighting the Stereotypes

ABOUT THE SERIES

With the success of black athletes in sports like professional football or basketball, it may seem like American sports are a pillar of racial equality. However, a closer examination of the industry and its structure suggests otherwise. This series examines the bias and discrimination against nonwhite athletes that is ensconced (yet often invisible) in American sports. Each book aims to provide multiple viewpoints about race and sports in America, allowing readers to form their own opinions on the subject.

Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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