Factors that Affect the Relationship Between Coaches and Athletes in the Case of Selected Athletics Clubs in Oromiya Region Surrounding Finfine
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2016-05
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Addis Ababa University
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The purpose of this research was to assess the factors that affects the relationship between coaches and athletes which have selected in oromia regions athletics clubs surrounding finfine special zone . In order to investigate these factors survey method was selected. The survey was conducted on 60(52.63%) male athletes 45 (45.61%) female athletes 12(100%) coaches, and 3(100%) administrative body . According the selection of sampling was carried out through simple random techniques. The data of this study was collected through questionnaires, interview and observational check list .
A key finding related to factors that affect the relationship among the athletes is that the majority of athletes responded there is a good relationship between coaches and athletes and clear , honest and effective communication but the most coaches communication follows between coaches and athletes not depend on honest, clear and effective . The majority of athletes suggests the coaches and athletes behaviors affects the athletes performance but more than have of the coach respondents suggests to the question, behaviors is not affects the relationship .In addition, the huge number of respondents point out that, caches competence, lack of interest, emotional taking the training, lack of motivation ,lack of clear responsibly among athletes and coaches, coaching decision style and lack of mutual respect were list as the major factors exist affect the relationship between coaches and athletes.
In conclusion, coach-athlete interaction immediately prior to performance are-focused on the optimal mental and physical preparation, athletes’ mental readiness, positive reinforcement and psychological preparation. Coach-athlete interactions were focused on motivation, confidence and positive reinforcement,. Importantly, coaches needed to be aware of all aspects of their athletes’ behavior and personality in order to be an effective coach especially intermesh of
female coaches. Hence, the researcher recommends that interpersonal relationships among athletes and the coaches has to be free and open in communicating to one another and should be based on mutual respect. in addition to that the region should be motive, train, support and encourage talented female coaches to minimize the shortages of female coaches.
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Coaches, Athletes, Athletics Clubs, Athletics