VERBAL BEHAVIOR IN COACH LEADERSHIP
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Authors
Yee, Mark Thomas
Issue Date
1996
Type
Capstone
Language
en
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Abstract
This study examined the relationship between coaches' verbal communication and athletes' satisfaction and confidence levels. Do athletes report that coaches' verbal behavior affects their feelings of satisfaction and, in turn, their confidence level? What do athletes report as the ways in which coaches' verbal behavior affects their feelings of satisfaction and, in turn, their confidence level? What do athletes report as variables that influence their responses to coaches’ verbal behavior? Do athletes report that coaches’ verbal behavior and their responses to it is a significant factor in team cohesion? Five athletes, three males and two females, ages 16 to 22, were each interviewed once and kept journals about their experiences with their coaches' verbal communication. The design of the study was qualitative. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed for trends, significant relationships, common denominators, and differences. The data revealed that athletes are influenced by their coaches' verbal communication, and verbal behavior does affect satisfaction and confidence levels. Confident and satisfied athletes interact with each other well, contributing to better team cohesion. Positive feedback from coaches helps to increase athletes' confidence and motivate them to do well.