The Importance of Sports Performance Factors and Training Contents From the Perspective of Futsal Coaches

Abstract

The aim of this study was to identify the importance assigned by futsal coaches with different education levels to the sports performance factors (technical, tactical, physical and psychological) and to the training contents. The sample was divided into three groups (novice: n=35, intermediate: n=42; and elite coaches: n=15) depending on the degree of specific education, coaching experience and the level of the teams trained. To achieve this goal, the coaches answered a questionnaire previously validated by specialists in sport sciences. The results showed significant differences between the novice and elite group in small-sided games, inferiority games, opposition and execution timing of the training and drill items. The analyses also showed significant differences between the novice and intermediate group in inferiority games and opposition of the training and drill items. Although, no differences were identified between groups for the remaining performance factors and training and drill items considered, the identified trends provide a baseline related to the knowledge that contributes to the development of expertise of futsal coaches.

A Review of Anthropometrical, Physiological, Psychological and Training Parameters of Futsal

“…However research shows that coaches do not pay much attention to the satisfaction of young players (Serrano, Shahidian, Sampaio, & Leite, 2013). In addition they do not use funny games and exercises to approach their players (Serrano, Shahidian, Sampaio, & Leite, 2013).…”

“…In addition they do not use funny games and exercises to approach their players (Serrano, Shahidian, Sampaio, & Leite, 2013). Specifically, it is suggested youngsters aged 6-13 years old to be trained through funny games and small sided games (Bruner et al, 2011).…”

“…Trainers are possible to change field size, players' number and game's rules to improve either aerobic or anaerobic capacity (Balsom, 1999;Bangsbo, 1998;Hoff, Wisloff, Engen, Kemi, & Helgerud, 2002). It is suggested to coaches to use small sided games to improve technical, tactical, and physiological characteristics throughout realistic conditions (Serrano, Shahidian, Sampaio, & Leite, 2013). When trainers increase field size and reduce players' number they enhance also the physiological demands of the players (Duarte, Batalha, Folgado, & Sampaio, 2009;Duarte, Sampaio, Batalha, Maçãs, & Abrantes, 2007).…”

“…They also reveal higher effectiveness in decision making (Marcon & Saad, 2013). Thus, coaches' education is a primary factor for the development of leadership characteristics that facilitate coach-player interaction and the learning function (Serrano, Shahidian, Sampaio, & Leite, 2013). They need a deep knowledge of leadership styles so as to adapt their behaviors according to the needs of the team (Tondnevis, Mozaffari, & Hajianzehaie, 2012).…”

Unfavorable critical moments and way of facing them from the futsal coach’s point of view through ad hoc questionnaire. [Momentos críticos desfavorables y manera de afrontarlos desde la perspectiva del entrenador de futsal a través de un cuestionario ad hoc].

“…In a competitive environment, to investigate the role and influence of the coach's behavior on his players during competition (Smith & Cushion, 2006). These investigations will provide greater knowledge of what coaches think in order to develop highly specialized training (Serrano, Shahidian, Sampaio & Leite, 2013).…”