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THE SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE COACH: A CORRELATIONAL STUDY BETWEEN LENGTH OF SERVICE AND TEAM PERFORMANCE A Dissertation Submitted to the Graduate Faculty o f the Louisiana State University and Agriculture and Mechanical College in partial fulfillment o f the requirements for the degree o f Doctor o f Philosophy in The Department o f Educational Leadership, Research, and Counseling by Jeanne Marie Boyd B.S., University o f Florida, 1994 M.S., University o f Florida, 1995 May 2000 Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. UMI Number: 9979248 UMI UMI Microform9979248 Copyright 2000 by Bell & Howell Information and Learning Company. All rights reserved. This microform edition is protected against unauthorized copying under Title 17, United States Code. Bell & Howell Information and Learning Company 300 North Zeeb Road P.O. Box 1346 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1346 Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. ACKNOWLDEGEMENTS This dissertation is written in memory o f my dearly departed paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Konicki, who have followed me in spirit since 1 was a young child. It is also written in dedication to my maternal grandfather, Mr. Stephen LaHood, who never had the luxury o f attending college. Although he would regret the fact that I never attended Purdue University, I know deep in my heart he is still proud o f me. I would also like to thank the Louisiana State University's Athletic Department tor help in collecting the data for this project. Specifically, Herb Vincent, Kent Lowe, Michael Bonnette. Fred Demarest, and the Sports Information department; David "Bo" Bahnsen and Nancy Griffith in the Compliance department; and Joe Dean. Ted Stickles and Debbie Corum in the Administration. This study would not have been possible without their sincere interest and support. Sincere appreciation is given to committee members; Mr. David Baird, Dr. Richard Fossey, and Dr. Amelia Lee, for their contributions and guidance through this process; to Dr. Michael Burnett, who guided me every step o f the way and reminded me (humorously) to keep focused, I would have been lost without his direction; and to Dr. William E. "Bud" Davis for taking me under his wing, encouraging me in the field o f athletic administration, and trusting me enough to have candid discussions about the "real world". I would like to thank my parents, Joseph and Marilyn Konicki, and my brothers and sister; Joseph, MichaeL Catherine, and Thomas, for their encouragement and ii Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. support. I would also like to thank them for helping me to develop a sense o f insistence that is a direct result o f many hours o f "friendly" competition in the backyard and on the driveway. Lastly, I would like to thank my husband, Dr. Paul Neumann, for his never- ending support and encouragement. Through this process, he has made many sacrifices, stayed up late nights, and has provided me with the stability and confidence needed for completion. Without him, this study would not be possible. iii Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS..................................................................... ii LIST OF TABLES................................................................................... vi LIST OF FIGURES.................................................................................. viii ABSTRACT............................................................................................. ix CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION............................................................. 1 Statement o f the Problem ................................................... 2 Objectives o f the Study ..................................................... 5 Significance o f the Study ................................................... 7 Limitations o f the Study .................................................... 8 Definitions ......................................................................... 9 2 LITERATURE REVIEW................................................... I I The Southeastern Conference ............................................ 22 Institutional Members ........................................................... 24 University o f Alabama ........................................... 24 University o f Arkansas .......................................... 25 Auburn University .................................................. 26 University o f Florida ............................................... 27 University o f Georgia .............................................. 28 University o f Kentucky ........................................... 29 Louisiana State University ...................................... 30 University o f Mississippi ........................................ 32 Mississippi State University ................................... 34 University o f South Carolina ..................................... 35 University o f Tennessee .......................................... 36 Vanderbilt University .............................................. 38 3 METHODOLOGY.............................................................. 41 Research Design ................................................................... 41 Research Methods ................................................................ 41 Population and Sampling ........................................ 41 Instrumentation ....................................................... 42 Data Collection ....................................................... 42 Data Analysis ......................................................... 43 4 FINDINGS...........................................................................46 Objective One .......................................................................46 Objective Two ................................................................... 51 Objective Three ................................................................. 60 iv Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. Objective Four .................................................................. 73 Objective Five ................................................................... 76 Objective Six ..................................................................... 78 Objective Seven ................................................................. 79 Objective Eight ................................................................. 83 5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS.................................................. 86 Summary .......................................................................... 86 Methodology ..................................................................... 87 Findings ............................................................................