Investigating The Impacts of Coach’s Leadership on The Achievement Motivation of Student-Athletes

Abstract

Through the leadership styles, coaches have a significant influence on players' motivation, performance and discipline. The aim of the current research work is to investigate how student-players' achievement motivation is impacted by coaches' leadership. The current study used a descriptive survey approach and a quantitative cross-sectional research design. The target population consist of 200, aged 16 to 20 years (male 100 and female 100), randomly selected through stratified sampling method. Two self-made questionnaires were used as assessment tools to collect data from participant on the coach leadership and achievement motivation. In statistical analysis, mean, percentage, standard deviation, correlation, regression, and t-test were utilized. The finding of the study showed a strong correlation between coach leadership and accomplishment motivation, indicating that good leadership practices help student-athletes become more motivated, perform better, establish goals, and persevere. The study also found gender-based disparities in how coaches are seen, suggesting that male and female athletes react differently to different leadership philosophies. Such finding may help in advocating for suggesting a better coaching leadership style for increasing motivation, confidence, resilience, and performance among student-athletes.