Essay: Role of the coach in the coach-athlete relationship

[...]the expectations made by the coaches affect their behaviour towards the athletes with respect to the frequency and quality of interactions, quality and quantity of instruction, and type and frequency of feedback. [...]over time, the coaches' behaviour affects the athletes' performance...

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Published inThe Lancet (British edition) Vol. 366 Suppl 1; pp. S29 - S30
Main Authors Short, Sandra E, Short, Martin W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Elsevier Limited 01.12.2005
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Athletes
Behavior
Child Abuse, Sexual
Coaches & managers
Colleges & universities
Female
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Male
Mentors
Motivation
Professional relationships
Roles
Skills
Sports
Sports psychology
Success
Teaching
Training
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Summary:[...]the expectations made by the coaches affect their behaviour towards the athletes with respect to the frequency and quality of interactions, quality and quantity of instruction, and type and frequency of feedback. [...]over time, the coaches' behaviour affects the athletes' performances by causing low-expectancy athletes to perform to poor standard because they have received less reinforcement and playing time, have less confidence, and believe their ability is limited, compared with high-expectancy performers, who typically excel.
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ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(05)67836-1