Coach–informal leader collaboration: psychological impact on athletes in sports teams
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21093674Keywords:
coach-leader collaboration, informal leaders, athlete psychology, motivation, cohesion, sports leadershipAbstract
This article investigates the psychological impact of collaboration between coaches and informal leaders in sports teams. Informal leaders, emerging naturally within groups, serve as a bridge between coaches and athletes, significantly influencing team cohesion, motivation, and performance outcomes.
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