Behavioral aspects of organized sports activity for pediatric athletes are considered in a
world consumed with winning at all costs. In the first part of this treatise, we deal with a …

This chapter reviews the five propositions that constitute organismic integration theory (OIT).
The five propositions address (1) the process of internalization;(2) the distinctions between …

The purpose of this research was to explore the coach–athlete relationship through the lens
of self-determination theory. Specifically, this study examined coaches'(n= 53) reported …

Despite the importance placed on the design and delivery of formal coach education
programs by Football Australia, there remains a lack of research relating to how formal …

In this study, involving 585 youth sport coaches (M age= 35.76), the authors investigated
whether coaches who perceive their environment to be highly evaluative would report acting …

The aim of this paper is to analyze the relationships between a controlling interpersonal
style, psychological need thwarting and burnout in adolescent soccer players and to test a …

The most effective coaches understand the fundamentals of sport psychology, which include
interacting effectively with athletes, creating the optimal environment, assessing the …

For several years, sport coach education has meant the development of specific training
programs and subsequent certifications. Given the phenomena of globalization and …

Grounded in self-determination theory and the motivational model of the coach-athlete
relationship, the purpose of this study was to explore the antecedents of youth sport …

Some sports coaches not only invest considerable time and energy in their athletes, but also
attach their self-worth to the successes and failures of their athletes. Grounded in Self …