A Study of the Factors Affecting the Growth of Youth Soccer in Selected Cities in the United States
A STUDY OF' THE FACTORS AFFECTING THE Gr\OvJTII or YOUTH SOCCER IN SELECTED CITIES IN THE UNITED STATES DISSERTATION Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Philosophy in the Graduate School of The Ohio State University By Forrest Clark Tyson, B.S., M.S. * * * * * The Ohio State University 1976 Reading Committee: Approved Gy Dr. Charles L. Mand, Adviser Dr. Walter Ersing Dr. Lewis Hess Adviser Department of Physical Education Dedicated to my wife Elizabeth, son Matt, daughter Kim, and my entire family ii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The author has been actively involved with the sport of soccer for approximately 20 years. This in volvement includes experiences as a player, coach, ref- eree, administrator, and spectator. During the past ten years youth soccer programs have grown very rapidly in certain cities of the United States. Because of the writer's interest in this growth, an investigation into the factors affecting youth soccer was undertaken. Information about the sport of soccer is needed, and must be made available to all those concerned with the game. It is hoped that this study will help promote a new interest among coaches, parents, officials, or ganizers, and players for the sport of soccer. The writer is extremely grateful for the assis tance of his dissertation committee, Dr. Charles L. Mand, committee chairman, Dr. Walter Ersing, and Dr. Lewis Hess, each of whom contributed valuable ideas, suggestions, and recommendations. Appreciation is also expressed to all the in dividuals who provided information, without whose assis tance this study could not have been completed.
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