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ERIC Number: EJ1387146
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 24
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0022-1546
EISSN: EISSN-1538-4640
Navigating the Recruitment Maze: Latinx Athletes' Journey to College Athletics
Ortega, Guillermo; Grafnetterova, Nikola
Journal of Higher Education, v94 n3 p357-380 2023
Despite Latinxs steadily rising in number among the U.S. population, these students have been systematically excluded from the study of intercollegiate athletics. Guided by Yosso's (2005) Community Cultural Wealth model, this qualitative study explored the recruitment experiences of 12 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Latinx college athletes. Through one-on-one interviews, this study sought to examine the pathways for Latinx college athletes to NCAA Division I institutions. The study unveiled three themes: (1) coach empowerment, (2) familial support, and (3) athletic networking. The findings depicted that the chances to become recruited to an NCAA Division I institution are not equal for Latinx high school students. Rather, those who possessed certain capital were more likely to navigate the recruitment maze and secure themselves a spot on an NCAA roster. The article concludes with recommendations for academic and athletic stakeholders.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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