article · Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Coach perspectives on coach-athlete relationships and characteristics of Generation Z academy level rugby union players from South Africa

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Abstract

Various facets of the coach-athlete relationship are interlinked and shaped by the characteristics and behaviours of this generation of athletes. Practical recommendations are offered on how to cultivate the coach-athlete relationship on emotional, cognitive, and behavioural levels.

Research topics

Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
Sport Psychology and Performance
Youth Development and Social Support

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DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2024.1461951

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