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Coaching effectiveness: the coach-athlete relationship at its heart.
Published Aug 1, 2017 · S. Jowett
Current opinion in psychology
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252
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Highly CitedStudy Snapshot
The quality of the coach-athlete relationship, along with knowledge and outcomes, is crucial for coaching effectiveness and success in sports.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.
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