This investigation aimed to look at connection between coaching style and the performance of gymnasts. Literature indicated mainly two types of the coaching styles including autocratic and democratic. There were three main objectives of study including, to see relationship amid perceived coaching styles and professional skills of gymnasts; to see the relationship of autocratic coaching style and collective efficacy of gymnasts; and to see the relationship of the democratic coaching style and perceived team cohesion and collective efficacy. Negative connection amid autocratic style and sports performance, and a positive connection between democratic style and sports performance was observed. The multivariate analysis demonstrated that autocratic style indicated negative association with performance of the gymnasts. On other hand, different dimensions of the democratic style were positively associated with different tasks including affiliation, socialization, integration, ability to do well; unity; persistence; preparation and effort demonstrated a positive association with performance of gymnasts. Outcomes indicated that mentors’ coaching style was stated to be vital for progress of competitors’ professional skills and performance.

The relationship of sleep, recovery and performance was the pivot of this research study. The role of sleep is vital for the health, physiological, and cognitive functioning of players. However, the complex processes of sleep are yet unclear. A bulk of literature is available documenting the effect of sleep upon human health, and a meager amount of information exists about the role of sleep in the perspectives of players. Respondents of this research study comprised of 82 university players representing Cricket, Foot Ball, Hockey, Volley Ball, Basket Ball, Badminton, Table Tennis, and Track and Field events. Data were collected using an adapted questionnaire, "Athlete Sleep Behavior Questionnaire”. Anova and Coefficients were used for the analysis of data. Analysis revealed that there exists a highly significant association between sleep, recovery, and performance of the players. Similarly,the role of sleep in the perspective of recovery and performance of the player has also been found highly significant. Considering the findings of the study, it is suggested that players should be provided a conducive environment for sound sleep, ensuring having the proper amount of sleep during all three phases, including pre, during, and post-competition to have a rapid recovery and good performance.