Jocks
Dan Woog
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Jocks
by Dan Woog
Published
January 1998
Publisher
Alyson Publications
Pages
236
ISBN-13
9781555833992
ISBN-10
1555833993
Description
In this courageous, enlightening report, Woog (School's Out), a gay soccer coach in Connecticut, presents profiles of some 30 openly gay athletes, physical educators and coaches involved in high school, college or professional sports. Their candid stories show the difficulties of being a gay male athlete, given widespread homophobia, vicious locker-room taunts and even harassment and physical abuse from competitors and/or classmates. Yet many of those interviewed find tolerance among teammates and coaches, and it is interesting to read how these gays came to accept their homosexuality and reconcile it with their self-image as athletes. Among the gay jocks we meet are high school track coach Eric Anderson, who came out in conservative Orange County, Calif.; National Hockey League referee Brett Parson; a suicidal college soccer star identified as Greg (some subjects chose to be anonymous); and gay wrestlers, gymnasts, swimmers and basketball, tennis and football players. An appendix sets forth guidelines for coaches and instructors to address homophobia in their schools.
Subjects
The Art of War
Exercise physiology
Relax & win
Foundations of sport and exercise psychology
Last Child in the Woods
A laboratory amnual for significant experiences in the psychological aspects of sport
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Jocks?
This edition of Jocks has approximately 236 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Jocks?
For most readers, Jocks typically takes between 4h 55m and 3h 17m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 59,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 59,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Jocks?
The estimated word count for Jocks is approximately 59,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Jocks?
Jocks was written by Dan Woog.
When was Jocks published?
The publication date for this specific edition is January 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.