Examining the Impact of COVID-19 on Sport Coaches

IF 1.7 Q2 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Anthony Battaglia, G. Kerr
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Abstract

Researchers have examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on athletes’ experiences, however, there remains a lack of attention examining the impact of the pandemic on coaches’ experiences. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine Ontario sport coaches’ perspectives on the implications of the pandemic on their experiences. As part of a large-scale survey of Ontario coaches’ experiences in sport, an open-ended question was asked regarding the implications of COVID-19 on the coaching population. In total, 591 participant responses were analyzed using thematic analysis. According to participants, most of the cited outcomes of COVID-19 were negative, although some positive aspects were cited. Negative outcomes of the pandemic included adapting coaching methods and practices, insufficient coach supports, declines in coaching confidence and skills, lack of meaningful interpersonal connections, mental health concerns, job and financial instability, unclear guidelines on safe returns to sport, and loss of athletes and athletic programs. Conversely, positive impacts included having time to reflect on their coaching pursuits and alternative interests and to engage in professional development. These findings highlight the importance of understanding coaches’ experiences during the pandemic and may be used to inform recommendations for supporting coaches post pandemic.
研究COVID-19对体育教练的影响
研究人员已经研究了COVID-19大流行对运动员经历的影响,然而,对大流行对教练经历的影响的研究仍然缺乏关注。因此,本研究的目的是研究安大略省体育教练对大流行对其经历的影响的看法。作为对安大略省教练体育经历的大规模调查的一部分,调查人员提出了一个关于COVID-19对教练群体影响的开放式问题。总共有591个参与者的回答使用主题分析进行了分析。与会者表示,尽管也提到了一些积极的方面,但大多数引用的结果都是消极的。大流行的负面后果包括调整教练方法和做法、教练支持不足、教练信心和技能下降、缺乏有意义的人际关系、心理健康问题、工作和财务不稳定、安全重返体育运动的指导方针不明确,以及运动员和体育项目的流失。相反,积极的影响包括有时间反思他们的教练追求和其他兴趣,并参与专业发展。这些发现强调了了解教练在大流行期间经验的重要性,并可用于为大流行后支持教练的建议提供信息。
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International Sport Coaching Journal
International Sport Coaching Journal EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-
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