Athletes' Evaluations of Their Head Coach's Coaching Competency

Abstract

This study provided initial validity evidence for multidimensional measures of coaching competency derived from the Coaching Competency Scale (CCS). Data were collected from intercollegiate men's (n = 8) and women's (n = 13) soccer and women's ice hockey teams (n = 11). The total number of athletes was 585. Within teams, a multidimensional internal model was retained in which motivation, game strategy, technique, and character building comprised the dimensions of coaching competency. Some redundancy among the dimensions was observed. Internal reliabilities ranged from very good to excellent. Practical recommendations for the CCS are given in the Discussion section.

Student-athletes’ Evaluation of Coaches’ Coaching Competencies and Their Sport Achievement Motivation

“…As far as coaching competency is concerned, Myers et al (2006) stated that there were three competency domains that were in the National Standards for Athletic Coaches (National Association for Sport and Physical Education, 1995) but were left out of the Coaching Behaviour Questionnaire. These competencies were listed as (a) growth, development and learning of athlete, (b) psychological aspects of coaching, and (c) skills, tactics, and strategies.…”

“…The specific competencies measured by the CCS included: character building competency (CBC), game strategy competency (GSC), motivation competency (MC), and technique competency (TC). The CCS had been validated and tested for reliability in their research on athletes' evaluation of their head coach's coaching competency and found to be psychometrically sound (Myers et al, 2006).…”

“…By using the CCS developed by Myers et al (2006), Phillips (2007) conducted a study to compare the perceptions of athletes and coaches concerning the coaching performances of head men's basketball coaches at the Division II level in the National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association. The findings of the study indicate significant differences of coaching competencies as perceived by players based on their academic grade level, starter or non-starter status, and team captain or non-team captain.…”

“…These competencies were listed as (a) growth, development and learning of athlete, (b) psychological aspects of coaching, and (c) skills, tactics, and strategies. Thus, Myers et al (2006) designed The Coaching Competency Scale (CCS) based upon these competencies. The specific competencies measured by the CCS included: character building competency (CBC), game strategy competency (GSC), motivation competency (MC), and technique competency (TC).…”

“…So sports coaches must have good knowledge, need to develop competencies or skills and high motivation in carrying out responsibilities to produce quality athletes (Fouss & Troppmann, 1981). It has been proven that behaviour of a coach may determine his competency in designing effective training hence influence excellent achievement among his athletes (Kuga, 1993;Myers, Wolfe, Maier, Felt, & Reckase, 2006) As a matter of fact, a competent coach that gives high satisfaction to his athletes may motivate them to perform confidently in their games. Therefore, a competent coach should possess some skills in choosing the right approach, technique and tune of language when approaching their athletes.…”