Comparison of Coaching Behaviour Between Super and Premier League Soccer Coaches

Abstract

In the sports context, both researchers and practitioners generally accept the idea that personalities and leadership affect and influence the performance of their teams and athletes (Terry, 1984). In Malaysia, there is limited information concerning coaching behaviours practiced by coaches especially in sports such as soccer. Therefore, this study was conducted to compare coaching behaviours between Malaysian Super and Premiere league coaches. The Coaching Behavior Scale (CBS-S) utilized feedback from players participating in both leagues. A sample of 313 players was selected from a total of 720 players. Data from the sample were analyzed using independent t-tests and the results indicate that there are differences between Super and Premiere League in terms the technical training (p=0.01), mental preparation (p=0.00) and the athletes’ satisfaction (p=0.00). However, no differences were found for physical training, goal setting, preparation of competition strategy, the role of the head coach and the assistant coaches. It can be concluded that there is significant difference in physical conditioning, technical skill, mental preparation, head coach and athletes’ satisfaction between