In the preface, the authors define the purpose of this book as the presentation of a combination of what is best in athletic administrative theory and what has proven acceptable in practice. Chapters include the following: (a) "History of Athletics in the United States;" (b) "Development of Girls' and Women's Athletic Programs;" (c) "Organization for Administraton;" (d) "Eligibility, Recruitment, and Subsidization;" (e) "Contracts and Schedules;" (f) "Financing Athletic Programs;" (g) "Trip Management;" (h) "Game Day Preparations;" (i) "Tournament Management;" (j) "Medical Supervision of Athletics;" (k) "Modern Facilities;" (l) "Public Relations and Athletics; and (m) "Problems in Athletics." (Appendixes are assessment forms for football coaches.) (JS)