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Hello:
You are invited to participate in my research study about coach-athlete relationships. In this survey, you will be asked to complete three questionnaires that ask questions about your most recent coach's behaviors, your preference of coaching behaviors and your relationship with your coach. It will take approximately twenty minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Kendall Gaffney by email at [email protected].

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

 
 
 
Using the following scale, please choose a number from 1 to 5 to indicate your level of agreement with each of the statements regarding your coach. Please answer the questions with your most recent coach's behavior in mind.

My coach...
Never Seldom (25% of the time) Occasionally (50% of the time) Often (75% of the time) Always
1. Sees to it that every athlete is working to his/her capacity.
2. Explains to each athlete the techniques and tactics of the sport.
3. Pays special attention to correcting athlete's mistakes.
4. Makes sure that his/her part in the team is understood by all the athletes.
5. Instructs every athlete individually in the skills of the sport.
6. Figures ahead on what should be done.
7. Explains to every athlete what he/she should and what he/she should not do.
8. Expects every athlete to carry out his/her assignments to the last detail.
9. Points out each athlete's strengths and weaknesses.
10. Gives specific instructions to each athlete as to what he/she should do in every situation.
Never Seldom (25% of the time) Occasionally (50% of the time) Often (75% of the time) Always
11. Sees to it that the efforts are coordinated.
12. Explains how each athlete's contribution fits into the total picture.
13. Specifies in detail what is expected of each athlete.
14. Asks for the opinion of the athletes on strategies for specific competitions.
15. Gets group approval on important matters before going ahead.
16. Lets his/her athletes share in decision making.
17. Encourages athletes to make suggestions for ways of conducting practices.
18. Lets the group set its own goals.
19. Lets the athletes try their own way even if they make mistakes.
20. Asks for the opinion of the athletes on important coaching matters.
 
My coach...
Never Seldom (25% of the time) Occasionally (50% of the time) Often (75% of the time) Always
21. Lets athletes work at their own speed.
22. Lets the athletes decide on the plays to be used in a game.
23. Works relatively independent of the athletes.
24. Does not explain his/her action.
25. Refuses to compromise a point.
26. Keeps to himself/herself.
27. Speaks in a manner not to be questioned.
28. Helps the athletes with their personal problems.
29. Helps members of the group settle their conflicts.
30. Looks out for the personal welfare of the athletes.
Never Seldom (25% of the time) Occasionally (50% of the time) Often (75% of the time) Always
31. Does personal favors for the athletes.
32. Expresses affection he/she feels for his/her athletes.
33. Encourages close and informal relations with athletes.
34. Invites athletes to his/her home.
35. Compliments an athlete for his/her performance in front of others.
36. Tells an athlete when he/she does a particularly good job.
37. Sees that an athlete is rewarded for a good performance.
38. Expresses appreciation when an athlete performs well.
39. Gives credit when credit is due.
 
 
For the second part of the survey, please choose a number from 1 to 5 to indicate your level of agreement with each of the statements regarding your coaching preferences. Please answer the questions with your coaching behavior preferences in mind.

I prefer a coach that...
Never Seldom (25% of the time) Occasionally (50% of the time) Often (75% of the time) Always
1. Sees to it that every athlete is working to his/her capacity.
2. Explains to each athlete the techniques and tactics of the sport.
3. Pays special attention to correcting athlete's mistakes.
4. Makes sure that his/her part in the team is understood by all the athletes.
5. Instructs every athlete individually in the skills of the sport.
6. Figures ahead on what should be done.
7. Explains to every athlete what he/she should and what he/she should not do.
8. Expects every athlete to carry out his/her assignments to the last detail.
9. Points out each athlete's strengths and weaknesses.
10. Gives specific instructions to each athlete as to what he/she should do in every situation.
Never Seldom (25% of the time) Occasionally (50% of the time) Often (75% of the time) Always
11. Sees to it that the efforts are coordinated.
12. Explains how each athlete's contribution fits into the total picture.
13. Specifies in detail what is expected of each athlete.
14. Asks for the opinion of the athletes on strategies for specific competitions.
15. Gets group approval on important matters before going ahead.
16. Lets his/her athletes share in decision making.
17. Encourages athletes to make suggestions for ways of conducting practices.
18. Lets the group set its own goals.
19. Lets the athletes try their own way even if they make mistakes.
20. Asks for the opinion of the athletes on important coaching matters.
 
I prefer a coach that...
Never Seldom (25% of the time) Occasionally (50% of the time) Often (75% of the time) Always
21. Lets athletes work at their own speed.
22. Lets the athletes decide on the plays to be used in a game.
23. Works relatively independent of the athletes.
24. Does not explain his/her action.
25. Refuses to compromise a point.
26. Keeps to himself/herself.
27. Speaks in a manner not to be questioned.
28. Helps the athletes with their personal problems.
29. Helps members of the group settle their conflicts.
30. Looks out for the personal welfare of the athletes.
Never Seldom (25% of the time) Occasionally (50% of the time) Often (75% of the time) Always
31. Does personal favors for the athletes.
32. Expresses affection he/she feels for his/her athletes.
33. Encourages close and informal relations with athletes.
34. Invites athletes to his/her home.
35. Compliments an athlete for his/her performance in front of others.
36. Tells an athlete when he/she does a particularly good job.
37. Sees that an athlete is rewarded for a good performance.
38. Expresses appreciation when an athlete performs well.
39. Gives credit when credit is due.
 
 
For the final part of the survey, you will be asked to answer several questions about your relationship with your coach. This questionnaire aims to measure the quality and content of the coach-athlete relationship. Please read carefully the statements below and circle the answer that indicates whether you agree or disagree. There are no right or wrong answers. Please respond to the statements as honest as possible and relevant to how you personally feel with your current college coach.

My coach...
Strongly Disagree Disagree Somewhat Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Somewhat Agree Agree Strongly Agree
1. Likes me
2. Trusts me
3. Respects me
4. Appreciates the sacrifices I have experienced to improve my performance
5. Is committed to me
6. Is close to me
7. Believes that his/her sport career is promising with me
8. Is at ease
9. Is responsive to my efforts
10. Is ready to do his/her best
11. Adopts a friendly stance
 
 
 
Thank you for your feedback. Please answer the following demographic questions.
 
 
 
Gender
   
Class year
   
School name
   
Sport
   
Number of years you have played for your coach
   
 
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