Date Capstone Completed
5-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Masters of Science in Leadership Education: Sport Management
Department
Leadership Education
Advisor
Douglas Callahan
Abstract
This quantitative study investigated the potential relationship between youth development soccer coaching style and transformational leadership behaviors. An anonymous survey was the source of data for this study. Participants responses were categorized into the four factors of transformational leadership which include (1) intellectual stimulation, (2) inspirational motivation, (3) idealized influence, and (4) individualized considerations. Recommendations for future research encompass expanding the demographics, sample size and field observations. Additionally, further research could include a contrast and comparison between coaches perspective x athletes perspective about transformational leadership behaviors. Furthermore, transformational leadership workshop and post survey intervention might expose how coaches leadership style changes after participating a transformational leadership workshop.
Recommended Citation
Barros dos Santos, Diego, "Transformation Leadership and Youth Development Soccer Coaches: Behaviors that Enhance Coaching Performance" (2020). Leadership Education Capstones. 33.
https://openriver.winona.edu/leadershipeducationcapstones/33
