APPLIED COACHING RESEARCH JOURNAL 2020 , Vol . 6
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Assessing Football Coaches ’ Stressors and Coping Mechanisms During Competition Using a Think Aloud Protocol
Ethan Horan and Dr Amy Whitehead
Liverpool John Moores University
Abstract The aim of the study was to examine the stressors and coping mechanisms of football coaches of underage teams ( under 18s or below ) during competition , utilising Think Aloud . Six coaches ( age : M = 27.17 , SD = 8.82 ) participated , all of whom held some form of coaching accreditation and coached for at least six hours per week ( M = 8.17 hours , SD = 1.57 ). All participants were trained to use Think Aloud and all verbalisations were recorded . Data was transcribed and analysed for potential stressors or coping mechanisms . Stressors experienced during competition for football coaches were related back to player performance , opposition , officiating , coach
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