Abstract
Coping under pressure: Strategies for maintaining confidence amongst South African soccer coaches
Highlights
IntroductionWorkloads, conflicting roles and the pressure to win all competitions as well as handle defeat), especially for those whose careers and livelihoods are dependent on it
Sport coaching can be a fulfilling and rewarding occupation, but it can be stressful (Malone & Rotella 1991:22; Kelley & Gill 1993:96; Kroll & Gendersheim 1982:47; Steelman 1995:14) because of the demands and expectations of various external factors, especially for those whose careers and livelihoods are dependent on it
The means of stressors indicated that the stressors, at the very least, were mildly stressful with the most stressful being reported as having a strong contribution to stress
Summary
Workloads, conflicting roles and the pressure to win all competitions as well as handle defeat), especially for those whose careers and livelihoods are dependent on it This ‘chaotic lifestyle’ includes travel, being away from family and friends, long and undefined hours and limited time for oneself; these considerations inevitably contribute to increased levels of stress amongst sport coaches (McNamara 2007:1). Apart from the external factors contributing to stressful working environments, soccer coaches face further challenges, frustrations, conflicts and tensions These often result from volatile interactions with players, facilitating athletes’ performances, mediating relationships between athletes and enduring scrutiny from athletes, fans and media (Taylor 1992:27); the enormity of which is often underestimated. For the purpose of this study, coping is referred to as any strategy or response to stress that assists in preventing, avoiding or reducing stress
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