Abstract
The job of the intercollegiate coach is multidimensional. Inarguably, the single most important role is player development. While there is not one sure method to lead a team to victory, there are specific criteria that coaches use to assess athletic ability. To date, there is no systematic method for identifying or measuring these criteria. The purpose of this study was to create a quantitative instrument designed to identify the primary criteria coaches utilize to assess athletic ability. During three phases of data collection, 274 NCAA Division I intercollegiate coaches representing 18 sports completed various versions of the Solomon Expectancy Sources Scale (SESS). Factor analytic procedures were performed at each phase. Results identified 30 qualities, housed in four factors, which coaches use to evaluate athletes. The four factors are: Coachability, Team Player, Physical Ability, and Maturity. The utility of this scale is discussed in light of coach education and future research avenues.
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