Athletes’ Perceptions of Pragmatic Leadership in Youth Football Coaches

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 295-303
Author(s):  
Kurtis Pankow ◽  
Amber D. Mosewich ◽  
Nicholas L. Holt
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Description ◽  
Interpersonal Influence ◽  
Football Coaches ◽  
Canadian Youth ◽  
Youth Football ◽  
Award Winning ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Key Features ◽  
Pragmatic Leadership ◽  
Practical Level

The overall purpose of this study was to explore athletes’ perceptions of pragmatic leadership in award-winning Canadian youth football coaches. Using a qualitative description methodology, semistructured interviews were conducted with 15 men who had been coached by 5 award-winning youth football coaches. The coaches were classified as pragmatic leaders. Participants’ perceptions of the coaches’ leadership were grouped into 3 main themes: individualized consideration, accountability/responsibility, and solving problems by valuing unique contributions. Because leadership is a process of interpersonal influence, on a practical level these themes may account for key features of the coach–athlete relationship that arise from pragmatic leadership.

The Development of Leadership in Model Youth Football Coaches

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 253-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kurtis Pankow ◽  
Amber D. Mosewich ◽  
Nicholas L. Holt
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Football Coaches ◽  
Youth Football ◽  
Award Winning ◽  
Perceptions Of Leadership ◽  
Outstanding Leadership ◽  
Pragmatic Leadership

The purpose of this study was to examine perceptions of leadership styles in model youth football coaches. Six award-winning youth football coaches participated, and each was interviewed twice. Within a qualitative descriptive framework, deductive analysis was completed to identify the coaches’ leadership styles, using the charismatic, ideological, and pragmatic model of outstanding leadership. Whereas pragmatic leadership behaviors were most frequently identified, all coaches appeared to have mixed leadership styles. Inductive analysis was then used to examine factors that influenced the coaches’ leadership development. Identified themes were role models, networks of coaches, experience and reflection, and formal, nonformal, and informal learning. These were consistent across all the coaches, regardless of leadership style. This study therefore provides new insights into the perceived use of pragmatic behaviors in mixed leadership styles in model youth sport coaches and indicates that similar factors contributed to their leadership development.

Asking the Stakeholders: Perspectives of Individuals With Aphasia, Their Family Members, and Physicians Regarding Communication in Medical Interactions

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 341-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Burns ◽  
Carolyn Baylor ◽  
Brian J. Dudgeon ◽  
Helene Starks ◽  
Kathryn Yorkston
Keyword(s):  
Family Members ◽  
Qualitative Description ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Know How ◽  
Speech Language Pathologist ◽  
Patient Interviews ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
The Family ◽  
Practicing Physicians

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of patients with aphasia, their family members, and physicians related to communication during medical interactions.MethodFace-to-face, semistructured interviews were conducted with 18 participants—6 patients with aphasia, 6 family members involved in patient care, and 6 practicing physicians. A qualitative description approach was used to collect and summarize narratives from participants' perspectives and experiences. Participants were asked about experiences with communication during medical interactions in which the family member accompanied the patient. Interviews were audio- and/or video-recorded, transcribed, and then coded to identify main themes.ResultsPatients and family members generally described their communication experiences as positive, yet all participants discussed challenges and frustrations. Three themes emerged: (a) patients and family members work as a team, (b) patients and family members want physicians to “just try” to communicate with the patient, and (c) physicians want to interact with patients but may not know how.ConclusionsParticipants discussed the need for successful accommodation, or changing how one communicates, to help facilitate the patients' increased understanding and ability to express themselves. Over- and underaccommodation with communication were commonly reported as problems. Speech-language pathologists have a role to play in helping to improve communication during medical interactions. Implications for current speech-language pathologist practice and future directions of research are discussed.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Study of Youth Football Coaches’ Perception of Concussion Safety in American Youth Football and Their Experiences With Implementing Tackling Interventions

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Kelly Sarmiento ◽  
Dana Waltzman ◽  
Kelley Borradaile ◽  
Andrew Hurwitz ◽  
Kara Conroy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head Injuries ◽  
Young Age ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Head Impacts ◽  
Football Coaches ◽  
Youth Athletes ◽  
Risks And Benefits ◽  
Youth Football ◽  
Tackle Football

Due in part to concern about the potential long-term effects of concussion and repetitive head injuries in football, some programs have implemented tackling interventions. This paper explores youth football coaches’ perception of football safety and their experiences implementing these interventions aimed at athlete safety. Using a qualitative approach, coaches were interviewed by means of a semi-structured protocol that covered: (a) demographics; (b) background and experiences with contact sports; (c) perceived concussion risks and benefits of youth football; (d) experiences with tackling technique; (e) experiences with mouth guard sensors; and (f) personal sources of training related to football safety. Most coaches felt that learning tackling at a young age helped prepare them for their playing later in life and believed that youth should begin playing tackle football at a young age. Coaches were mixed regarding their concerns about the risk for concussion and subconcussive head impacts. Still, most were receptive to changes in rules and policies aimed at making football safer. Findings from this study demonstrate that youth football coaches are important stakeholders to consider when implementing changes to youth football. Understanding coach perceptions and experiences may inform future efforts aimed to educate coaches on rules and policies to make the game safer for youth athletes.

scholarly journals An investigation of professional top-level youth football coaches’ questioning practice

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 380-393 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ed Cope ◽  
Mark Partington ◽  
Christopher J. Cushion ◽  
Stephen Harvey
Keyword(s):  
Football Coaches ◽  
Youth Football

Pre- to post-season differences in empowering and disempowering behaviours among youth football coaches: a sequential mixed-methods study

2017 ◽  
pp. 1-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bård Erlend Solstad ◽  
Torill Marie Bogsnes Larsen ◽  
Ingrid Holsen ◽  
Andreas Ivarsson ◽  
Lars Tore Ronglan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Football Coaches ◽  
Youth Football ◽  
Sequential Mixed Methods

“Mean Mugging”: An Exploration of Young Aboriginal Women’s Experiences of Bullying in Team Sports

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 367-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer L. Kentel ◽  
Tara-Leigh F. McHugh
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Team Sports ◽  
Qualitative Description ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Aboriginal Women ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Bullying Experiences ◽  
Insight Into

Bullying among youth is rampant and research suggests that young Aboriginal women may be particularly susceptible to bullying.Sport participation has been identified as a possible mechanism to prevent bullying behaviors, yet few researchers have explored bullying within the context of sport. The purpose of this qualitative description study was to explore young Aboriginal women’s experiences of bullying in team sports. Eight young Aboriginal women participated in one-on-one semistructured interviews and follow-up phone interviews.Data were analyzed using a content analysis, and findings were represented by five themes: (1) mean mugging, (2) sport specific, (3) happens all the time, (4) team bonding to address bullying, and (5) prevention through active coaches. The detailed descriptions shared by participants provide insight into a broad range of bullying experiences and serve as a foundation for addressing the bullying that occurs in sport.

scholarly journals Tackling Childhood Overweight: Parental Perceptions of Stakeholders’ Roles in a Community-Based Intervention

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 2333794X1983373
Author(s):  
Sébastien Blanchette ◽  
Jean Lemoyne ◽  
Francois Trudeau
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Childhood Overweight ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Overweight Child ◽  
Overweight Children ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Healthy Behaviors ◽  
Canadian Youth ◽  
Semistructured Interviews

Introduction. Collaborative efforts among communities, schools, parents, and health professionals are needed to prevent childhood obesity, which touches one third of Canadian youth. The purpose of this case study was to obtain parents’ experience and perceptions about stakeholder roles in a multidisciplinary community-based intervention aiming to tackle childhood overweight. Methods. Data were collected from semistructured interviews with 10 parents following their participation in a community-based program designed to help families with overweight children adopt a healthier lifestyle. Results and Discussion. All parents preferred a multidisciplinary health team to monitor their children’s health. They expect that a physician or a pediatrician could diagnose overweight, explain results to parents, and refer families to resources. The team could also include professionals from health and education such as nutritionists/dietitians, nurses, physical education teachers, psychologists, kinesiologists, and social workers. Parents’ own perceived role would consist of instructing and reinforcing their children about healthy behaviors, role modeling for a healthy lifestyle, and seeking for professional help when needed. Conclusion. Parents involved in a support group with overweight child consider their own role as crucial to help changing their family lifestyle. They also prefer a multidisciplinary team that can address different aspects of overweight/obesity. However, the physician was perceived as having the central role in mobilizing a group of stakeholders around youth with overweight/obese, including the parents. A further step would be to understand barriers and facilitators to collaboration among health professionals in childhood overweight prevention and treatment.

scholarly journals Younger Adolescents’ Perceptions of Physical Activity, Exergaming, and Virtual Reality: Qualitative Intervention Study (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuša Farič ◽  
Eleanor Yorke ◽  
Laura Varnes ◽  
Katie Newby ◽  
Henry WW Potts ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Intervention Study ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
Technology Knowledge ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Key Features ◽  
Exercise Game ◽  
Game Barriers

BACKGROUND Novel strategies to promote physical activity (PA) in adolescence are required. The vEngage study aims to test whether a virtual reality (VR) exergaming intervention can engage younger adolescents (aged 13 to 15 years) with PA. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to gather adolescents’ views of using VR to encourage PA and identify the key features they would like to see in a VR exergaming intervention via interviews. METHODS Participants were recruited through 2 schools in London, United Kingdom. Semistructured interviews were conducted with adolescents about their views on PA and what might work to increase PA, technology, knowledge and experience of VR, and desired features in a VR exergaming intervention. Data were analyzed using Framework Analysis. RESULTS A total of 31 participants aged between 13 and 15 years (58% female, 62% from nonwhite ethnicities) participated in this interview study. The vast majority had no awareness of government PA recommendations but felt they should be more thoroughly informed. All participants were positive about the use of VR in PA promotion. Rewards, increasing challenges, and a social or multiplayer aspect were identified by participants as crucial aspects to include in a VR exercise game. Barriers were related to cost of high-end systems. Being able to exercise at home was very appealing. VR exergaming was viewed as a way to overcome multiple perceived social and cultural barriers to PA, particularly for girls. CONCLUSIONS Key elements that should be incorporated into a VR game for health intervention were identified and described. These also included the use of rewards, novelty and enjoyment in immersive game play, multiplayer options, and real-world elements, as well as continual updates and new challenge levels. The use of VR to promote PA in adolescents is promising, but some barriers were raised.

scholarly journals Coaches’ Experiences of Morality in English Professional Football Environments: Recommendations for Creating a Moral Atmosphere

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Andrew J. Higham ◽  
James A. Newman ◽  
Joseph A. Stone ◽  
James L. Rumbold
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Norms ◽  
Professional Football ◽  
Moral Conflicts ◽  
Coach Education ◽  
Football Coaches ◽  
Moral Atmosphere ◽  
Norms And Values ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Suitable Site ◽  
Socializing Agents

Coaches are key socializing agents who influence the sociomoral context. A function of socialization in coaching is the imparting of values and ideology, which guide behavior. English professional football is known for authoritarian and subservient cultures whereby coaches will enforce cultural norms and values, which consequently shape their players’ moral development. Therefore, from a contextual viewpoint, professional football serves as a suitable site for exploring coaches’ views of morality. This study consisted of two aims: (a) explore English professional football coaches’ experiences of morality in football and (b) share coaches’ accounts of how they create and manage a moral atmosphere. Semistructured interviews were conducted with eight male professional English football coaches. Thematic analysis resulted in two general dimensions: coaches’ experiences of morality and recommendations for creating and managing a moral atmosphere. Coaches shared accounts of the moral conflicts and antisocial behaviors they experienced. The findings suggest that coaches struggle to define morality while highlighting the lack of coach education on the topic. Furthermore, similarities were observed in relation to coaches’ recommendations for creating and managing a moral atmosphere. Therefore, the study concludes by providing a selection of guiding principles that professional football coaches could implement when creating and managing a moral atmosphere.

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