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The Physician and Sportsmedicine
|January 2, 2018
Summary
Youth soccer coaches balance multiple roles, including teaching and psychology. A survey of an Oklahoma soccer club revealed how coaches and parents perceive their own and each other
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Coaching Education
- Youth Development
Background:
- Effective youth coaching requires diverse skills beyond technical sport instruction.
- Coaches are expected to act as educators, psychologists, philosophers, and managers.
- Understanding self-perception and inter-rater reliability is crucial in evaluating coaching effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate self-perceptions of youth soccer coaches.
- To examine parental perceptions of youth soccer coaches.
- To compare coach and parent ratings within a soccer club setting.
Main Methods:
- Survey methodology was employed.
- Participants included coaches and parents from an Oklahoma soccer club.
- Self- and peer-rating scales were utilized.
Main Results:
- Analysis of self-reported coach competencies.
- Analysis of parental ratings of coach performance.
- Comparison of coach and parent evaluations to identify discrepancies or agreements.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight the multifaceted nature of youth coaching roles.
- The study provides insights into coach and parent perspectives in youth soccer.
- Results can inform coaching development programs and parent-coach communication strategies.
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