Arefaine, Solomon Alemayehu (2013) The Interpersonal Relationships of Coaches and Players as a Factor for Performance: The Case of Mekelle Kenema Football Club. Masters thesis, Addis Ababa University.
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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the interpersonal relationship of coaches and players as a factors for football performance the case of Mekelle Kenema football club. The study involved twenty two players, one head coach and one general manager of the training center. The major instruments in this study were questionnaire, interview, and field observation. The questionnaires were administered for both players and the coach of the training center. The questionnaire contained 25 items for players, and 10 items for the coach to consolidate the information obtained from the questionnaire, unstructured interview was conducted with the general manager of the training center and field observation was used. A key finding related to among the players and player’ interpersonal relationship, the majority of players responded that there is a mutual respect and freely communication between the players. Players However, have not well communication with their management of the training center. I n addition players agree with their coaches on treats equally and fairly to players. In conclusion, coach- player interaction immediately prior to performance are-focused on the optimal mental and physical preparation, players’ mental readiness and game focus, positive reinforcement of team plan/strategies, team cohesion, and coach preparation. Coach- Player interactions were focused on motivation, confidence, positive reinforcement, and game focus. Importantly, coaches needed to be aware of all aspects of their players’ behavior and personality in order to be an effective coach. Hence, the researcher recommends relation to the interpersonal relationships of the players it is important to have freely and open communication among each other.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Motivation, confidence, communication Positive reinforcement, performance |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC1200 Sports Medicine S Agriculture > SK Hunting sports |
| Divisions: | Africana |
| Depositing User: | Emmanuel Ndorimana |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Sep 2018 11:21 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Sep 2018 11:21 |
| URI: | http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/5241 |
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