Hello. My name is Josh Peter, I work for Yahoo Sports and was hoping you could help me reach Dr. Edwards for a story I'm writing on the evolution of coaching styles. The thrust of the story: Whether the rise of Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith marks a shift in coaching style and suggests a more low-key, mentoring style is the best approach -- or, at the very least, as effective as the old-school, in-your-face taskmaster approach.

Of course, I see this theme applying far beyond the realm of sports, as authority figures adapt to students, players and people much more apt to question authority. Maybe authority figures, including coaches, now must earn respect rather than demand it. But I'd like your expertise and sorting through this stuff.

I can be reached at 310-384-0549, or josh.peter@yahoo.com. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

I work with many African-American men at a community college and when I ask about their career goals, the majority of them state they are going to be professional athletes. These students are often students who do not currently play the sport. When I question them about having a back up plan/career they say no they don't have one. I'm looking for statistics that I can use in class that show the number of positions for basketball and football and the number of students who actually make it to the pros. Can anyone help me?

Shunda -

I've posted a link below that will demonstrate the likelihood of a student-athlete competing beyond college. As you will see, the probability is minute.

Link to statistics

Thanks,
Josh