Athletic Voices and Academic Victories: African American Male Student-Athlete Experiences in the Pac-Ten

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandon E. Martin ◽  
Keith Harrison ◽  
Jeffrey Stone ◽  
Suzanne Malia Lawrence
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
African American Male ◽  
Male Student ◽  
Student Athlete

Athletic Voices and Academic Victories: African American Male Student-Athlete Experiences in the Pac-Ten

2010 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandon E. Martin ◽  
C. Keith Harrison ◽  
Jeffrey Stone ◽  
Suzanne Malia Lawrence
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
African American Male ◽  
Male Student ◽  
Student Athlete

The Mis-Education of the African American Student-Athlete

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis Harrison ◽  
Albert Y. Bimper ◽  
Martin P. Smith ◽  
Alvin D. Logan
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Critical Race Theory ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Male Student ◽  
Sport Performance ◽  
African American Student ◽  
Alternative View ◽  
Student Athlete ◽  
American Student ◽  
Alternative Pedagogy

The African American male student-athlete occupies one of the most peculiar positions in American society. While lauded for their sport performance, they are often viewed as problematic in the broader society. While their performance generates millions of dollars for universities and the NCAA, for most, their labor often produces comparatively little personal gain. While they are recruited as student-athletes, they soon realize that the demands of their athletic commitment renders them athlete-students. Many outside of sport would argue that this is a choice and an informed decision. But we argue much of this is a consequence of the mis-education of the African American student-athlete. We examine this phenomenon through the lens of Critical Race Theory to provide an alternative view of the issues faced by African American student-athletes and suggest an alternative pedagogy that might be investigated to meet their needs.

Successfully Navigating Life Transitions Among African American Male Student-Athletes: A Review and Examination of Constellation Mentoring as a Promising Strategy

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 498-514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darren D. Kelly ◽  
Marlene A. Dixon
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
African American Male ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
National Collegiate Athletic Association ◽  
Male Student ◽  
Life Transitions ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Transition Management ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Organizational Transition

Despite excellent performance on the field and years of academic and social attention, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I African American male student-athletes continue to struggle to have an optimal and well-rounded college experience at predominantly White institutions of higher education. In particular, the first 2 years of college represent a difficult period during which this group would benefit from new ideas to support their multiple transitions. Mentoring, and more specifically constellation mentoring, provides great promise for aiding in the transition and success of this group (Kram, 1985). Mentoring, like other organizational transition management tools, focuses on helping people navigate a transition into a new setting (Noe, Hollenbeck, Gerhart, & Wright, 2010). However, constellation mentoring can be simultaneously broad (in terms of range of needs addressed) and specifically tailored to individual needs. This study seeks to establish a framework for how mentoring may provide a valuable tool for addressing the needs of African American male student-athletes as they transition into the college sport, social, and academic atmosphere.

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