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Perceptions of power in a first-year collegiate varsity program
1Department of Psychology, Murray State University, KY 42071, USA. danwann@msumusik.mursuky.edu
Perceptual and Motor Skills
|July 17, 2001
Summary
Perceptions of coach power in new college sports teams closely mirror those in established programs. This suggests leadership dynamics are consistent across different stages of athletic program development.
Area of Science:
- Sports Psychology
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Understanding coach power dynamics is crucial for team cohesion and performance.
- Previous research has focused on established collegiate athletic programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze perceptions of coach power in a first-year collegiate athletic program.
- To compare these perceptions with those in established programs.
Main Methods:
- Data collection on coach power perceptions.
- Comparative analysis with existing literature.
Main Results:
- Strong similarities were found between the current data and previously published reports.
- Coach power perceptions in a new program align with those in established programs.
Conclusions:
- Leadership perceptions in collegiate athletics appear consistent regardless of program establishment.
- Findings suggest a foundational stability in coach-athlete power dynamics.
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