Olympic coaching excellence: A quantitative study of psychological aspects of Olympic swimming coaches

Cook, Gillian M.; Fletcher, David; Peyrebrune, Michael

doi:10.1016/j.psychsport.2020.101876

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“…Significantly, the reviewed papers demonstrate that coaches have been shown to exhibit more DT traits in world-class sporting contexts [59,60]. However, as per the study by Cook, Fletcher, and Peyrebrune, the perception of psychopathic traits in coaches by their athletes does not seem to correlate with relative coaching success in upper echelons of sport [59].…”

Section: Athlete-coach Dynamicsmentioning

confidence: 92%

“…It is important to note that findings in n = 2 of the studies, athletes' perceptions of coach behavior were measured without assessing DT traits within those athletes or how they would affect those perceptions [59,60]. This may be significant as research indicates that DT traits are shared among athlete-coach pairs and that aggression and violence are closely linked to these traits [58].…”

Section: Athlete-coach Dynamicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the first in a series of studies by Cook and colleagues, tools were adopted to predict coaching success and DT traits, assessing the differences in psychological characteristics between n = 36 world-leading and world-class swimming coaches [59]. For the Dark Triad Dirty Dozen (DTDD) instrument, significant differences were found in Machiavellianism, F(1, 34) = 5.39, p = 0.026, η2 = 0.137, and narcissism, F(1, 34) = 7.79, p = 0.009, η2 = 0.186, but not psychopathy, F(1, 34) = 2.78, p > 0.05, η2 = 0.076 [59].…”

Section: Coachesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Sample sizes were generally robust among athletes and n = 7 studies involved a mix of amateurs and elite/professionals across various sports. Of these, highlighting the coach-athlete dyad, n = 2 studies specified that they included solely elite athletes [59,60]. The sample sizes in these latter studies were small, likely due to the difficulty in recruiting such pairs at the world-class level [109].…”

Section: Limitations and Future Research Directionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Beyond a Game: A Narrative Review of Psychopathic Traits in Sporting Environments

Colangelo,

Smith,

Buadze

et al. 2023

Sports

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There has been a growing interest around the broader effects of psychopathic traits, particularly in relation to deviant behaviors and the notion of so-called “successful psychopathy”. As significant sociocultural touchstones, sporting events are often characterized by competitiveness and a sense of prestige. However, there has been limited attention towards psychopathic traits across recreational, amateur, and elite sports. Accordingly, we conducted a narrative review synthesizing primary observations on this topic, searching keywords in Scopus, APA PsychNet, and PubMed. Twenty-four academic papers were included in our results, which we thematized around demographic groups, namely: athletes and sport-adjacent non-athletes (i.e., coaches and spectators). Based on empirical findings from the reviewed papers, psychopathic traits could have medicolegal and forensic implications in relation to substance use, aggression, and violence. These could intersect with wider issues around doping, cheating, foul play, and have adverse outcomes for fellow participants, team dynamics, and spectators. Interestingly, our review also indicates that psychopathic traits may have correlations with determination and achievement in sport, echoing developing ideas around “successful psychopathy” in other domains. As such, increased awareness from all stakeholders and further multidisciplinary exchanges are vital to better understand the effects of psychopathic traits in sporting frameworks and their wider consequences.

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Section: Athlete-coach Dynamicsmentioning

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Buadze

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Sports

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“…Doll et al, 2016) should be investigated among coaches. Finally, developing emotional intelligence among coaches, which is often seen among worldclass coaches (Hodgson et al, 2017) can help coaches to understand and respond to what is going on in their environment and consistently act in an effective way (Cook et al, 2021).…”

Section: Emotions and Pwbmentioning

confidence: 99%

Psychological stress and psychological well-being among sports coaches: a meta-synthesis of the qualitative research evidence

Potts

Didymus

Kaiseler

2021

International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology

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Approximately 200,000 coaches cease coaching each year in the United Kingdom alone. The reasons for this dropout are not fully understood, but they could be linked to the stressful nature of coaching and the potential for this to impede health and psychological well-being (PWB). The aim of this meta-synthesis is to systematically search for and draw together the qualitative research evidence on coaches' experiences of stressors, primary appraisals, emotions, coping, and PWB. Using a rigorous and systematic search protocol, 11 studies were identified, assessed for research quality, and synthesized thematically to generate new insight. The findings highlight the plethora of stressors that coaches can experience, the impact of coaches' appraisals on PWB, and the coping families that coaches can use to foster adaptation. In doing so, the meta-synthesis deepens our understanding of coaches' stress transactions and their experiences of PWB. There is a significant lack of qualitative research evidence on coaches' appraisals and PWB. Qualitative and or longitudinal research is warranted to develop knowledge in these areas. Such research should be used to develop interventions that are applicable to different coaching populations (e.g. working parents and part-time coaches) to help minimize stressors, facilitate positive appraisals and emotions, and foster PWB.

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Does the German sports system recruit coaches with a functional personality?—Attempting an answer by comparing German basketball coaches with teachers and managers

Wunder,

Priem,

Wagner

et al. 2024

Ger J Exerc Sport Res

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Currently, there is no theory that identifies the ideal personality type for sports coaches. The study’s goal is to gain insight into the personalities of German basketball coaches and use existing study results from other professional groups to make recommendations for the content of coaches’ education. Given the German Olympic Sports Federation’s emphasis on comprehensive coach education that includes personal development, this paper examines the relationship between a coach’s vocation and personality, filling in knowledge gaps about how coaches’ personalities appear. The analyses are based on a unique dataset of 360 German basketball coaches and data from the German Socio-Economic Panel Study (SOEP), allowing for a more in-depth comparison of coaches’ Big Five personality traits. Using SOEP data from the German general population, teachers, and managers as benchmarks, this paper investigates the relationship between different coaching license levels and distinct personality profiles, providing insights into the characteristics displayed by coaches at various professional levels. The analysed data indicate that lower coaching licence levels are associated with lower neuroticism and more agreeableness, whereas openness, conscientiousness, and extraversion are higher. When comparing coaches to the general population and other occupational groups, A‑license coaches have more characteristics that are similar with managers, whilst C‑license coaches have more parallels with teachers. Furthermore, examining particular traits and individual comparisons, it is transparent that C‑license coaches are more agreeable than A‑license coaches. The findings suggest that coach development programs should be improved by incorporating insights from teachers and managers to select coaches and update educational paradigms more carefully. The study emphasizes the importance of traits such as conscientiousness and agreeableness in coaching success and identifies potential areas for intervention to maximize coaching efficacy. In conclusion, this study adds to our empirical understanding of the complex relationships between personality traits, professional roles, and effective coaching on multiple levels. Furthermore, it emphasizes the dynamic relationship between an individual coach’s intrinsic disposition and professional efficacy, showing the importance of tailored interventions to improve coaching outcomes.

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Olympic coaching excellence: A quantitative study of psychological aspects of Olympic swimming coaches

Cited by 6 publications

References 69 publications

Beyond a Game: A Narrative Review of Psychopathic Traits in Sporting Environments

Beyond a Game: A Narrative Review of Psychopathic Traits in Sporting Environments

Psychological stress and psychological well-being among sports coaches: a meta-synthesis of the qualitative research evidence

Does the German sports system recruit coaches with a functional personality?—Attempting an answer by comparing German basketball coaches with teachers and managers

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