When the High School Coach Is a Bully.
Though it is known that a minority of bully coaches exist, statistics regarding the actual prevalence of bully coaches in high schools are not well researched. School nurses may be placed in a consultative role with student athletes and their family members. Resource availability and suggestions for a plan of action are important for the school nurse. Support and encouragement for student athletes is critical for the development of positive mental health for young adults; therefore, families, peers, school personnel, and school nurses must all work together to produce positive sports experiences for high school age students.
Associate Clinical Professor, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.
Kelley Miller
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Wilson
D058445:Bullying / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D000071252:Mentoring; D024802:Nurse's Role; D012573:School Nursing; D012574:Schools; D013177:Sports / Q000193:education*
bully; coach; high school