The impact of athlete-coach fit on the athletic satisfaction of NCAA Division II college athletes

The effect of coach–athlete fit on the coach–athlete relationship in team sport: Role of trust in coach

“…Coach–athlete relationships are an essential element in understanding an organized and competitive sports environment. 25 According to the person–environment fit theory, it is important for both individuals and organizations because higher satisfaction reduces stress. 27 Applying this theory to the sports context, the environmental characteristics will be coaches.…”

“…Even if a good coach gets a good reputation, athletes will find it difficult to feel satisfied with the relationship if it doesn't fit well with the athlete. Beattie and Turner 25 examined the effect of coach–athlete suitability on college football players belonging to the NCAA Division, and found that coach–athlete suitability perceived by athletes had an important effect on athlete satisfaction. These results suggest that the fit between coach and athlete can have an effect on the formation of a positive relationship between coach and athlete.…”

“…28 In addition, studies conducted in the sports context support the positive effect of coach-athlete fit. 25 When an athlete feels similarity to a coach in a sports situation, the athlete becomes fond of the coach, and the trust formed by it increases the occurrence of exchange between the coach and the athlete. In addition, it was found that the more consistent the leadership of the athletes' preferred leadership, the more satisfied the athletes felt and had a positive effect on their performance.…”

“…Coach-athlete fit. A modified version of the Person-Environment Fit Scale (PPEFS) 25 was used to measure the level of coach-athlete fit. It consists of a total of 4 factors (athlete-coach/athlete-role/athlete-team/athlete-athlete) and is a 6-point Likert scale.…”

Evaluation of Sports Coaching Programs in Indonesian Using the Countenance Model

“…Research findings include identifying challenges faced by the program, such as logistical or financial constraints, as well as opportunities for improvement and further development. The sustainability of sports coaching programs is an important focus, and research shows steps are being taken to ensure the continuity and improvement of future programs (Beattie & Turner, 2022). Based on the sports coaching program evaluations, the research presents concrete recommendations for improving certain aspects of sports coaching programs, including structural improvements or changes to training methods.…”