College - Author 1
College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
Department - Author 1
Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration
Date
12-2013
Primary Advisor
Brian Greenwood
Abstract/Summary
Official supporter groups are a critical component of any athletic program. One sport in which this concept is particularly apparent is soccer, a large part of the athletic culture at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. In order for these supporter groups to function at their highest level, they must be continually evaluated. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the official supporter groups of the Cal Poly Men’s Soccer program. Data were collected online from websites and social media outlets associated with each of Cal Poly Soccer’s official supporter groups, the Green Army and the Manglers. The instrument used was a case study guide with sections for descriptions and notes. The results portrayed two distinctly different groups, each with specific areas that will benefit from further development. This study can serve as a basis from which to perform further research as programs and their supporters change over time.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/rptasp/52