Dissertation now published ready for download

Thank you for your interest in my research, “The Road to the Sideline: Investigating the Impact of the Rooney Rule on the Recruitment and Advancement of Black Coaches in the National Football League (NFL).” After years of dedicated work, I am proud to share what I believe is the first scholarly study centered on the lived experiences of Black coaches in the NFL.

[Click here to download the study]

Sports transformed my life, instilling discipline, resilience, and the value of having someone believe in my potential. This project was more than an academic pursuit—it was a personal mission to shed light on systemic barriers and bring forward new perspectives that can help advance equity for Black coaches in professional football.

I hope you find the study both insightful and thought-provoking.

Regards,

Enrique Washington, Ph.D.

The Talent Project