Graduation Date
Fall 2023
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Master of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology, option Exercise Science
Committee Chair Name
Taylor Bloedon
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
David Adams
Second Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Third Committee Member Name
Amber Gaffney
Third Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Subject Categories
Kinesiology
Abstract
A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life. There are a variety of different coaching styles all over the world. Each coaching style has its benefits and drawbacks on the impact it can have on an athlete. The study examined how coaching leadership style impacts an athlete's confidence, motivation, and satisfaction. Current collegiate athletes and former collegiate athletes were emailed a 103-question online survey focused on athlete perception of coaching style and how that impacts motivation, confidence, and satisfaction. The survey used The Leadership Scale for Sports (LSS), Vealey’s Trait Sport-Confidence Inventory (TSCI), Athlete Satisfaction Questionnaire (ASQ), and Perceived Motivational Climate in Sport Questionnaire (PMCSQ-2). Results showed that more athletes in the CCAA experienced an authoritarian coaching style (M=102.75, SD=4.55), secondly democratic coaching style (M=101.38, SD=12.86), and the least number of athletes were coached under a coach with a laissez-faire style (M=105.20, SD=8.84). There was no significant difference in the type of coaching style an athlete participated under and their level of confidence or motivation. There was a main effect on coaching leadership style and athlete level of satisfaction (p=0.030). Democratic coaching style had the most favorable satisfaction level. In sports teams with a diverse group of members, including managers, coaches, and athletes, leadership comes in different styles. Effective leadership has the power to boost confidence, inspire motivation, and create an atmosphere of satisfaction in sports.
Citation Style
APA
Recommended Citation
Perez, Juan, "Examining coaching styles: understanding how leadership style impacts athlete's motivation, confidence level, and satisfaction at the collegiate level" (2023). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 692.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/692