In Holland we have a pretty good mix atm. I have a bachelor in physical education but after finishing it most of the students didnt get a job in the sport simply because it doesnt pay well plus we dont have a big sport culture like the US have (like high school, college sports). Most head coaches are people out of the sport (old professionals), a student dont get much chance to learn it because of that. Its a bit unfair imo
It seems in many European and Asian countries, the coach is a highly regarded (and usually highly educated) professional. In the U.S. the opposite is true…coaches are often paid and thought of as lower level professions.
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