A case study of a coach-athlete-parent triangle in figure skating at elite level

Jacqueline H. Cheng; Andrew J. Martin; Martin Dowson; Patsy Tremayne

A case study of a coach-athlete-parent triangle in figure skating at elite level

Jacqueline H. Cheng, Andrew J. Martin, Martin Dowson, Patsy Tremayne

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Abstract

![CDATA[Athletes competing in figure skating are comparatively young as the onset of puberty creates a body shape that makes it more difficult to execute the intricate moves required; thus, exposure to the sport, talent identification and development also occur at an early age. As a result, parental and coach support for the young athletes is extremely important as they juggle school attendance, homework, training hours and competitions. An elite figure skaters coach and father from New South Wales, Australia, were interviewed to form an initial assessment of what types of social support were provided to the athlete to aid her in her sport. This case study investigated the consistencies and discrepancies between the reports in a triangulation method, focusing on the level of support needed and provided with a view to improving communication between all three persons.]]

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference. Ann Arbor, US, 23rd - 26th July, 2006. Proceedings: Self-concept, Motivation, Social and Personal Identity for the 21st century
Publisher	University of Western Sydney, SELF Research Centre
Number of pages	1
ISBN (Print)	1741081483
Publication status	Published - 2006
Event	International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Duration: 13 Jan 2009 → …

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Conference	International Biennial SELF Research Conference
Period	13/01/09 → …

Keywords

figure skaters
skating
Australia
coach-athlete relationships
social networks
family

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Cheng, J. H., Martin, A. J., Dowson, M., & Tremayne, P. (2006). A case study of a coach-athlete-parent triangle in figure skating at elite level. In Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference. Ann Arbor, US, 23rd - 26th July, 2006. Proceedings: Self-concept, Motivation, Social and Personal Identity for the 21st century University of Western Sydney, SELF Research Centre.

Cheng, Jacqueline H. ; Martin, Andrew J. ; Dowson, Martin et al. / A case study of a coach-athlete-parent triangle in figure skating at elite level. Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference. Ann Arbor, US, 23rd - 26th July, 2006. Proceedings: Self-concept, Motivation, Social and Personal Identity for the 21st century. University of Western Sydney, SELF Research Centre, 2006.

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A case study of a coach-athlete-parent triangle in figure skating at elite level. / Cheng, Jacqueline H.; Martin, Andrew J.; Dowson, Martin et al.
Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference. Ann Arbor, US, 23rd - 26th July, 2006. Proceedings: Self-concept, Motivation, Social and Personal Identity for the 21st century. University of Western Sydney, SELF Research Centre, 2006.

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