“…These findings are consistent with conceptual models suggesting coalition functioning has an important influence on a coalition’s ability to support program implementation (e.g., Brown, et al, 2012). Thus, our findings point to the importance of training and technical assistance efforts, which can improve coalition functioning (Buller et al, 2011; Feinberg, et al, 2002; Feinberg, Ridenour, et al, 2008; Riggs, Nakawatase, & Pentz, 2008). However, technical assistance may be most effective when it focuses on those aspects of coalition functioning that are most important for coalition outcomes, as not all coalition functioning characteristics equally predicted support for program implementation.…”