Abstract
Sporting success is strongly related to the psychological aspects of sport, not merely physical training and natural ability (Iso-Ahola, 1995) and there are many different psychological aspects of sport that influence athletes' experiences. One of the most influential factors is the coach-athlete relationship. This relationship is decisive in competitive sport as it impacts on athlete satisfaction, self-esteem, and performance (Jowett and Cockerill, 2003; Jowett and Meek, 2000; Philippe and Seiler, 2006). For some athletes, the coach-athlete relationship shapes their entire sport experience and has a profound impact on the quality of both practice and athletic performance during competitions (Poczwardowski et al., 2002).
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Science and Football VII |
| Editors | Hiroyuki Nunome, Barry Drust, Brian Dawson |
| Place of Publication | U.K. |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Pages | 361-367 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780415689915 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- coach-athlete relationships
- coaching
- athletes
- touch football