We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
Challenges and Issues Encountered by Elite Coaches in Developing Student-Athletes at Malaysian Sports Schools.
- Authors
Rahaman, Abdul; Karim, Zulakbal Abd; Nadzalan, Ali Md; Akbar, Amin
- Abstract
The Malaysian Sports School (MSS) is a governmental institution under the purview of the Ministry of Education Malaysia. It is a specialised institution that prioritises sports education and training for exceptionally gifted young athletes. The primary goal of MSS is to create a conducive environment for students to thrive in both academic and athletic pursuits. It is imperative to enhance the domain of sports at the school level in order to optimise the performance and accomplishments of student-athletes across different sports disciplines. Hence, this study aims to investigate the specific problems and obstacles encountered by top-tier coaches at MSS in nurturing gifted student-athletes The study employed the Qualitative Method, specifically utilising the Evolved Grounded Theory approach developed by Strauss and Corbin. Data were gathered from ten elite coaches in five MSS using in-depth semi-structured open interviews, observation, and document analysis. The purpose was to identify the primary issues and challenges they encountered. The data were transcribed exactly as spoken and analysed using Atlas. ti 8.0 software, following the recommended approach of open coding, axial coding, and selective coding as proposed by Strauss and Corbin. The study's findings indicate that coaching presents three primary challenges: 1) Roles and Responsibilities, 2) Performance goals, and 3) External Factors. In addition, there were three primary coaching issues: 1) Facilities, 2) Maintenance, and 3) Transportation. Hence, this discovery will assist MSS stakeholders, particularly the ministry and other stakeholders, in recognising and addressing areas that can be enhanced and reinforced for the mentoring and growth requirements of student athletes. This will ensure that MSS plays a pivotal role in cultivating skilled student athletes who can represent Malaysia in the future.
- Subjects
MALAYSIA; COACH-athlete relationships; SCHOOL sports; COACHES (Athletics); COLLEGE athletes; PHYSICAL training &; conditioning; COACHING (Athletics)
- Publication
Retos: Nuevas Perspectivas de Educación Física, Deporte y Recreación, 2024, Vol 56, p797
- ISSN
1579-1726
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.47197/retos.v56.104742