FEMALE RUGBY PLAYERS EXPECTATIONS OF A COACH

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Hale, Cerys
Date
2014Type
Thesis
Publisher
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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The overall aim of this study is to gain insight and better understanding of female
rugby player's expectations of coaches depending of their gender, and what has
influenced these expectations. Five university athletes, varying in ability as well as
experience, were interviewed. Then thematic coding was applied to uncover issues
raised. During data collection many key themes stood out regarding each gender.
Male coaches were expected to be powerful, determined and direct but less
approachable while in the role, and additionally, it was expected that they would
have better rugby game knowledge. Alternatively, females were expected to have
better knowledge of coaching methods, but to display poor professionalism. In
relation to the coach-athlete relationship, male coaches were found to
misunderstand how to create a positive relationship. The majority of athletes
expressed a preference for a male coach, with participants using reasoning such as
better technical knowledge and more determination to achieve. Mostly, the
participant’s decisions were related to previous experiences since their involvement
in the sport begun. However there was an implication that the women were
expecting and in most case, in favour of direct coaching due to traditional views of
the masculinity and toughness of the sport. Ultimately the nature of the sport is
influencing expectations of coaches within the game.
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DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)
SPORT COACHING
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