A Study On The Interpersonal Relationships Among Michew Athletics Training Center Athletes

The purpose of this study is to examine the interpersonal relationships amongrnMichew athletics training center athlete. The study involved thirty five athletes,rnone head coach and one general manager of the training center. The majorrninstruments in this study were questionnaire, interview, and field observation. Thernquestionnaires were administered for both athletes and the coach of the trainingrncenter. The questionnaire contained 25 items for athletes, and 10 items for therncoach to consolidate the information obtained from the questionnaire, structuredrninterview was conducted with the general manager of the training center and fieldrnobservation was used.rnA key finding related to among the athletes and athletes’ interpersonal relationship,rnthe majority of athletes responded that there is a mutual respect and freelyrncommunication between the athletes. Athletes however, have not wellrncommunication with their management of the training center. I n addition athletesrnagree with their coaches on treats equally and fairly to athletes.rnIn conclusion, coach- athlete interaction immediately prior to performance arefocusedrnon the optimal mental and physical preparation, athletes’ mental readinessrnand game focus, positive reinforcement of team plan/strategies, team cohesion, andrncoach preparation. Coach- athlete interactions were focused on motivation,rnconfidence, positive reinforcement, and game focus. Importantly, coaches neededrnto be aware of all aspects of their athlete behavior and personality in order to be anrneffective coach.rnHence, the researcher recommends relation to the interpersonal relationships of thernathletes it is important to have freely and open communication among each other.rnKey wordsrnAthletes, Coach, Interpersonal relationship, Communication, Team cohesion,rnTraining center

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