EXPLORING THE COACH-ANALYST RELATIONSHIP IN ELITE SOCCER – A CASE STUDY AT READING FOOTBALL CLUB
Abstract
Aiming to explore the coach-analyst relationship in elite soccer with a view to better
understanding how to optimise the support provided to athletes. The study was
conducted over a period of six months involving data collection through reflective
journals and semi-structured interviews with both coaches and analysts. A dearth of
previous research specific to the relationships being investigated in this instance led
to an understanding and adaptation of current research in order to contextualise the
study.
A period of time was allowed for working relationships to develop between the
researcher and participants prior to interviews being conducted along with a thorough
brief and debrief being provided in order to ensure information being offered was as
genuine and in depth as possible. Both inductive and deductive analysis techniques
were used in order to overcome the lack of specific research currently available,
resulting in a comprehensive understanding of the relationships in place.
Results suggested that whilst potential barriers undoubtedly exist, and some will
continue to do so due to the varying demands within the environment, there are also
focal points and routes of thinking which could allow the relationship to overcome
these and flourish for the benefit of all concerned.
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