Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the most effective leadership styles judged by collegiate football athletes. Six participants were recruited from the team spanning over three grade levels. Data collection involved conducting semi-structured interviews. Data analysis revealed three main themes: (1) Leadership qualities (2) leadership styles and (3) and motivation. Results of the study support previous literature and participants preferred supportive style leadership as well as the qualities of accountability, leading by example and confidence. The implementation of these qualities and style of leadership may benefit a leader looking to improve relationships and trust with their followers.
Date Capstone Completed
6-2020
Document Type
Capstone Paper
Degree Name
Masters of Science in Leadership Education: Sport Management
Department
Leadership Education
Advisor
Raymond Martinez
Recommended Citation
Preston, Paul, "Preferred Leadership Styles of Coaches: Collegiate Athletes’ Perception of Quality Coaches" (2020). Leadership Education Capstones. 35.
https://openriver.winona.edu/leadershipeducationcapstones/35
