Review of Leadership Research in Sports
Implications for Individual and Team Performance
2013 Volume 40 Issue 2 Pages 193-200
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2013 Volume 40 Issue 2 Pages 193-200
This paper reviews previous studies on the psychological conditions under which athletes and teams show a high level of ability and performance, with an emphasis on leadership. This study presents the main theoretical frameworks in sports leadership research and considers behavioral aspects of coachesʼ leadership. In reviewing the findings regarding the effects of coachesʼ leadership behavior on individual and team outcomes, the focus is on papers published since 2000. Recent leadership studies have also emphasized the coach–athlete relationship, and these studies are introduced here. Finally, topics for future studies are discussed.
