Challenges and ProspectsiIn Coaches and Athletes Relationship in the Case of Ethiopian National Team in Middle Distance Running Events
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2016-04
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Addis Abeba university
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the interpersonal relationship of coaches and an athletes
as a factors for athletic performance in the case of Ethiopian middle distance National team. In
this study ten athletes, one head coach and one general manager of the team involved. The major
instruments in this study were questionnaire, interview, and field observation. The questionnaires
were administered for both an athletes and the coach of the team. The questionnaire contained 25
items for athletes, and 10 items for the coach to consolidate the information obtained from
the questionnaire, unstructured interview was conducted with the general manager of the team
and field observation was used.
A key finding related to among an Athletes interpersonal relationship, the majority of athletes
responded that there is a mutual respect and freely communication between an athletes. An
Athletes However, have not well communication with their management of the team. I n addition
an Athletes agree with their coaches on treats equally and fairly.
In conclusion, coach-Athlete interaction immediately prior to performance are-focused on an
athletes mental readiness, optimal mental and physical preparation, athletes’, positive
reinforcement of team plan/strategies, team cohesion, and coach preparation. Coach- athlete
interactions were focused on motivation, confidence, positive reinforcement. Importantly,
coaches needed to be aware of all aspects of their Athletes behavior and personality in order to be
an effective coach.
Hence, the researcher recommends relation to the interpersonal relationships of an athletes. It is
important to have freely and open communication among each other.
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Relationship, communication, motivation, confidence, positive reinforcement, performance
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Relationship; Communication; Motivation; Confidence; Positive Reinforcement; Performance