Coaching Research Articles

Pedagogical Support in Human Talent Management: A Systematic Review

This systematic review explored the impact of pedagogical coaching on human talent management and teacher performance over the past four years. A qualitative approach was employed using the PRISMA methodology to conduct searches in the following databases: Scopus, SciELO, Redalyc, Dialnet, Erih Plus, Latindex, the University of César Vallejo library, and other relevant databases. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. For inclusion, articles published between 2021 and 2024 that addressed pedagogical coaching in the context of human talent management and teacher performance were considered, while studies that did not focus on educational contexts, were not peer-reviewed, or were not available in full text were excluded. Through the analysis of 229 studies, it was found that pedagogical coaching has a positive effect on improving teaching practices and teacher satisfaction. However, the effectiveness of coaching varies depending on the context and the quality of its implementation. The results suggest the need to strengthen the training of coaches, personalize support, and establish clear regulatory frameworks to ensure the quality of coaching. This review contributes to consolidating pedagogical coaching as a key strategy to improve educational quality and teacher professional development.

A Self‐powered Tennis Training System Based on Micro‐Nano Structured Sensing Yarn Arrays

AbstractWearable sensing devices can reliably track players' mobility, revolutionizing sports training. However, current sensing electronics face challenges due to their complex structures, battery dependence, and unreliable sensing signals. Here, a tennis training system is demonstrated using machine learning based on elastic self‐powered sensing yarns. By employing a simple and effective strategy, piezoelectric nanofibers and triboelectric materials are integrated into a single yarn, enabling the simultaneous translation of both triboelectric and piezoelectric signals. Additionally, these yarns exhibit outstanding processability, allowing them to be machine‐knitted into self‐powered sensing fabrics. Due to their great sensitivity, these sensing yarns and fabrics may detect human movement with great precision. Machine learning algorithms can classify and interpret these signals to recognize various human motions. The developed tennis training system aims to maximize its benefits and provide comprehensive training for both players and coaches. This work enhances the applicability of self‐powered sensing systems in smart sports monitoring and training, advancing the field of intelligent sports training.

A pilot study of a scalable training programme for coaches delivering webSTAIR

ABSTRACT Background: Accessible, low-cost digital programmes are emerging as a means by which to address high rates of mental health problems. However, the development and assessment of scalable training programmes for effective use of digital interventions has lagged. This is particularly important, as coach-supported digital interventions provide benefits that substantially and consistently exceed those of programmes that are entirely self-guided. Objectives: This report describes the evaluation of a brief coach training programme consisting of a two-hour workshop and six 1-hour consultation sessions for delivery of webSTAIR, a 10-module transdiagnostic web-based programme for trauma-exposed populations. Method: The training was provided to 68 mental health counsellors at Veteran Health Administration Readjustment Counselling Services, who delivered the treatment to 99 veteran clients. Results: A total of 51% of the coaches completed the programme. Client outcomes were encouraging. Veterans enrolled in the programme demonstrated significant and clinically meaningful improvements in functioning (Cohen’s d = 0.88), emotion regulation (Cohen’s d = 0.97), posttraumatic stress disorder (PCL-5 Cohen’s d = 0.61; ITQ Cohen’s d = 0.60), and depression (Cohen’s d = 0.53). Conclusions: The study contributes much needed information regarding evidence for the effectiveness of ‘light-touch’ training strategies. The data support the integration and testing of brief training programmes in the implementation and dissemination of evidence-based digital interventions. Strategies for improving training completion rates among busy providers and resource-burdened clinical services need to be considered.

Soft Skills–Willingness of Taekwondo Coaches in Croatia for Learning: Sex Differences

The paper deals with researching the preferences of taekwondo coaches related to education on soft skills, such as critical thinking and stress management, that have not been given attention in formal and traditional forms of education. The research was conducted on a sample of 102 taekwondo coaches. The results showed that taekwondo coaches show an interest in additional education that would include learning various soft skills. In addition to the types of soft skills, the paper also presents the coaches’ views on what is important to them in education, such as the price or the possibility of attending online programs. In this paper, the coaches’ preferences were analyzed according to sex. The results showed that there are no sex differences in preferences for learning soft skills. The results presented in this paper have strong practical implications, both for the further education of taekwondo coaches and for the development of lifelong training of coaches in Croatia in general.

Santa María Academy: Shaping the Heroes of Today with Tomorrow's Technology

Santa María Academy has successfully integrated advanced technology into its educational framework to enhance the learning experience of its students, preparing them for future careers in law enforcement and the military. The academy's innovative approach includes personalized coaching, interactive resources, and smart tools that cater to individual student needs. By leveraging artificial intelligence and real-time performance monitoring, Santa María Academy has significantly improved student outcomes, motivation, and engagement. This case study explores the key elements of their success, including the implementation of personalized learning plans, interactive podcasts, a smart syllabus, and a real-time performance dashboard. The academy's model serves as a benchmark for educational institutions aiming to merge traditional values with cutting-edge technology to produce well-rounded and highly skilled graduates.

Transforming Personal Finance Coaching through Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) has bloomed in recent years and is gradually becoming an irreplaceable asset in finance,among other sectors. Personal finance is a subset of finance, which too is being revolutionized due to changing timesand technological advancements, much like AI. Security and proper financial guidance have never been moreimportant with such significant change. In this study, we use FinBERT, a modern large language model specializedin the financial domain, for our AI-powered personal finance coach. However, FinBERT, although a cut above therest, still has room for growth, so we aim to improve its flaws and enhance its efficiency. We established thatFinBERT succeeded in detecting sentiments in explicit sentiments, but was not usually successful in doing socorrectly for implicit sentiments. FinBERT, despite its limitations, has a high accuracy and is the best model to usein our study. This model can also be utilised to provide accurate results regarding the overall trend (positive ornegative) of the global stock market. Our results demonstrate that integrating AI in personal finances is feasible andcan successfully aid individuals in making decisions regarding their finances.

Variability in youth coach concussion education requirements across states.

Youth sports coaches play a critical role in proper concussion recognition and management, reinforcing the need for coach concussion education. As of 2021, most states have statutory and policy measures mandating concussion education for coaches. In practice, these mandates have been enacted through state legislatures and their respective youth sport governing bodies. Prior studies have found significant variations in the contents of state-level concussion risk reduction policies and have raised questions about their specificity. To expand on previous analyses to provide an overview of youth sports coach concussion education, highlighting variations in state policies and discrepancies between state mandates and youth sport governing bodies. This report utilized qualitative content analysis to characterize and compare U.S. state and governing body concussion education requirements for youth sport coaches. State concussion statutes were identified via the National Conference of State Legislatures and Open States databases, and governing body handbooks/bylaws were obtained via their websites. Two researchers independently coded the policies, and discrepancies were resolved through consensus meetings with additional youth traumatic brain injury experts. We found significant variability in educational requirements and their implementation. A majority (68%; n = 34) of states require the completion of concussion education training for coaches. Notably, many states designate responsibility for enforcement and implementation of provisions to another party but just four state statutes delineate explicit consequences for noncompliance. Additionally, only 12 state statutes extend mandates to noninterscholastic sports, limiting their reach. In most cases, independent sanctioning authorities implement more stringent policies than the minimum acceptable standard established by state law. Our findings provide a coded data set of youth coach concussion laws and independent sanctioning authority guidelines that can be used in future research efforts. Further research investigating a relationship between the strength of coach concussion education policies and relevant youth and adolescent concussion-related metrics is required.

Evaluating the web-based ‘Partner in Balance’ program for informal caregivers of people with Huntington's disease: A pilot study

BackgroundHuntington's disease (HD) poses significant challenges for both affected individuals and their informal caregivers. With the progression of HD, caregivers frequently prioritize caring for the person with HD over their own well-being. ‘Partner in Balance’ (PiB) is an 8-week online self-management program guided by a personal coach, developed to help caregivers of people with HD cope with challenging situations and develop skills to increase resilience and prevent overburdening. AimsThis pilot study evaluates the feasibility and preliminary effects of the PiB-HD program. MethodsThe study employed a pre-post design. Perceived feasibility by HD caregivers was evaluated using both quantitative and qualitative measures. Preliminary effects were based on self-report measures of self-efficacy, mastery, mood, quality of life, and capability to function. Coaches' evaluations were conducted using a questionnaire. ResultsIn total, 18 caregivers completed the intervention. Findings demonstrate positive responses regarding the program's usability, relevance, and acceptability. Participants found the program helpful in addressing challenges, gaining insight into their actions, and feeling better equipped with skills to face future challenges. Descriptive statistics suggest that the PiB-HD program shows potential for reducing stress and anxiety. Additionally, coaches (n = 9) viewed the program positively for its usability, integration potential into their work, flexibility, and time efficiency. ConclusionsThe PiB-HD program proved to be feasible, usable and acceptable for caregivers of people with HD. These results provide directions for further research into the effectiveness of PiB-HD, and can already be utilized to advise on the deployment of eHealth in the provision of HD care.

Learning by Doing: The Potential for Experiential Education in Health Promotion

Background: Rural populations face significant health disparities (e.g., high rates of chronic diseases) and unique accessibility barriers (e.g., limited healthcare facilities). Training higher education students to serve as facilitators for chronic disease prevention programs may address rural health promotion needs. Purpose: The purpose of this pilot, exploratory study was to create an experiential learning opportunity for students and examine their experiences. Methodology/Approach: Project leaders completed a Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach training and, based on their experiences, created training program goals, content, and schedule. Undergraduate students in health-related programs or courses were recruited to participate. Four students completed a 4-week experiential training program and, at the end of the program, participated in an individual qualitative interview for researchers to understand their experiences. Findings/Conclusions: Data were analyzed through a qualitative-descriptive approach. The main theme, experiential learning, branched into two subthemes: (a) professional development and (b) program implementation and future program directions. Students’ experiential learning influenced their personal and programmatic views of prevention training. Implications: The benefits of experiential learning in prevention will enhance students’ education and future employment experiences. Future studies should improve upon training delivery and examine the acceptability of this method of delivery in the rural population.

Coaching Endorsements, Certifications, Policies, and the Need for Reform in Florida School Sports: Why We Need to Lead the Change

The purpose of this article to the editor is to introduce the special issue and highlight some of the challenges that coaches and coach educators face today. Specifically, it provides an example of the current state of the coach certification system within Florida’s public schools. It identifies significant concerns, including outdated certification standards, insufficient training, low coach retention, and poor compensation. Practical suggestions for comprehensive reforms are proposed, including mandatory coach training, updated certification content, professional development, and increased stipends. These solutions aim to break the cycle of inadequacy in Florida’s coach certification system and enhance the quality of interscholastic athletics and the safety and well-being of student-athletes. The article calls for more coaches, athletic directors, and academic educators to take a more active role in policy reform.

Psychological resilience and performance under pressure: a study of elite badminton players - a systematic review

Psychological resilience is a critical factor influencing athlete performance in many sports, including badminton. This study aims to systematically review the existing literature to understand the relationship between psychological resilience and elite badminton athlete performance. The research background details the importance of psychological factors in the context of sport, particularly under competitive pressure. Focusing on elite badminton players, the study aimed to identify consistency and variation in previous research findings and detail the practical implications for athlete training and coaching. Research materials and methods included a systematic design with explicit inclusion and exclusion criteria. A thorough literature search was conducted to identify relevant studies that met the inclusion criteria. A careful study selection process was completed, and data were extracted for systematic analysis. Data analysis methods used included synthesizing findings from multiple studies, potentially using meta-analysis where appropriate. The results present the main findings regarding the relationship between psychological resilience and the performance of elite badminton athletes. The analysis of findings from multiple studies highlights the consistency in this relationship while acknowledging the variation that may occur due to differences in competitive context and athlete characteristics. The practical implications of these findings are explained in the context of training and coaching badminton athletes to enhance their psychological resilience under competitive pressure.The research conclusions highlight the vital contribution of this study to understanding psychological factors in badminton. This research provides a foundation for developing more effective training strategies and coaching of athletes that can enhance their psychological resilience, thereby improving their performance at the elite level. As such, this study provides scientific insights and practical guidance for the potential development of elite badminton athletes under competitive pressure.

Towards Automatic Object Detection and Activity Recognition in Indoor Climbing

Rock climbing has propelled from niche sport to mainstream free-time activity and Olympic sport. Moreover, climbing can be studied as an example of a high-stakes perception-action task. However, understanding what constitutes an expert climber is not simple or straightforward. As a dynamic and high-risk activity, climbing requires a precise interplay between cognition, perception, and precise action execution. While prior research has predominantly focused on the movement aspect of climbing (i.e., skeletal posture and individual limb movements), recent studies have also examined the climber’s visual attention and its links to their performance. To associate the climber’s attention with their actions, however, has traditionally required frame-by-frame manual coding of the recorded eye-tracking videos. To overcome this challenge and automatically contextualize the analysis of eye movements in indoor climbing, we present deep learning-driven (YOLOv5) hold detection that facilitates automatic grasp recognition. To demonstrate the framework, we examined the expert climber’s eye movements and egocentric perspective acquired from eye-tracking glasses (SMI and Tobii Glasses 2). Using the framework, we observed that the expert climber’s grasping duration was positively correlated with total fixation duration (r = 0.807) and fixation count (r = 0.864); however, it was negatively correlated with the fixation rate (r = −0.402) and saccade rate (r = −0.344). The findings indicate the moments of cognitive processing and visual search that occurred during decision making and route prospecting. Our work contributes to research on eye–body performance and coordination in high-stakes contexts, and informs the sport science and expands the applications, e.g., in training optimization, injury prevention, and coaching.

An artificial neural network approach for out‐of‐control stream identification in multiple stream processes

AbstractA multiple stream process (MSP) is a process at a point in time that generates several streams of output with quality variables and specifications that are identical in all streams. Statistical process control (SPC) schemes for MSPs are designed to issue an out‐of‐control (OC) signal when a possible change occurs from the in‐control (IC) state of the process. However, the SPM literature for MSPs lacks contributions regarding post‐hoc identification of the stream or group of streams responsible for an OC signal. In this article, we propose an artificial neural network (NN) specifically trained for this purpose and, through a Monte Carlo simulation, show its superiority in correctly identifying OC streams, since an OC signal has been correctly issued. The research is motivated by the need for a post hoc diagnosis of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems installed on modern train coaches, generating multiple streams of quality variables of interest. A case study in this area based on the HVAC data (openly available online at https://github.com/unina‐sfere/NN4OCMSP) illustrates the practical applicability of the proposed approach, which is implemented in the Python package NN4OCMSP and published on the PyPI software repository.

Emergency Action Planning in United States High Schools.

Rates of emergency action plan (EAP) implementation and compliance with EAP guidelines vary in United States secondary schools. There are limited data on emergency preparedness in schools without athletic trainers (ATs). Rural and high poverty schools have poor emergency preparedness for high school athletic events due to financial barriers and lack of ATs. Cross-sectional study. Level 5. A web-based questionnaire was emailed by each State High School Athletics Association to ATs, athletic directors, and coaches of recipient schools to assess emergency preparedness. A total of 686 responses were received (response rate ~3.5%). Schools with an AT on staff were more likely to have an EAP (P < 0.01). Schools with a higher enrollment were more likely to have an EAP (P < 0.01), an AT on staff (P < 0.01), require additional training for coaches (P < 0.01), and have an automated external defibrillator (AED) onsite for all events (P < 0.01). Urban (odds ratio [OR], 3.514; 95% CI [2.242, 5.507]; P < 0.01) and suburban (OR, 4.950; 95% CI [3.287, 7.454]; P < 0.01) districts were more likely than rural districts to have an AT on staff. High poverty districts were less likely to have an AED (OR, 0.660; 95% CI [0.452, 0.964]; P = 0.03) or EAP (OR, 0.511; 95% CI [0.306, 0.853]; P < 0.01) at athletic venues. Lower enrollment, high poverty, and rural schools are less prepared for athletic emergencies than their higher enrollment, low poverty, and suburban counterparts as these schools are generally less likely to have an AT on staff, AEDs, and EAPs and less likely to provide additional training to coaches and other staff. This study assesses athletic emergency preparedness-a critical component of ensuring athlete safety and recovery after injury.

Coach Training Participation and Athlete Life Skill Development: Findings from The US National Coach Survey

ABSTRACT Coaches are critical to the promotion of positive sport experiences, yet little research explores the relationships among coaches’ backgrounds and positive youth development (PYD). This study explores the relationships among factors such as coach preparation and coach and athlete outcomes among the 7,354 coaches involved in the US National Coach Survey. Prior participation in training focused on sport skills and tactics and PYD predicted greater perceived impact on athlete life skill development (RMSEA = .019, CFI = .998, SRMR = .005). Prior training in developing sport skills and tactics, life skills development, and mental health predicted higher satisfaction and success as a coach. Years of coaching, having been evaluated, satisfaction as a coach, prior training in life skills, and the value of life skill development were significantly and positively associated with greater perceived impact on athletes’ life skill development. Certification/licensure did not predict perceived impact (R2 = 20.1%). Implications for coaches, administrators, and coach education programs are drawn.

“A lifelong journey:” a phenomenological exploration of faculty perceptions about coach training at an academic medical center

BackgroundCoaching in academic medicine may help learners develop lifelong learning skills. Studies typically evaluate the impact on coachees and program outcomes. Limited information is available about educating faculty to integrate the role of coaching. We explored a faculty coach training program at an academic medical center in the southern region of the United States.MethodsTwenty faculty members in the college of medicine completed the 34-h training program meeting alternate weeks from May to November 2021. We collected data from reflections during training, a post-training survey, and three post-training focus group discussions making this a qualitatively driven mixed methods research. We used a transcendental phenomenological approach for the qualitative analysis entailing deriving essential meaning of the participants’ training experiences and perceptions about coaching.ResultsWe identified 3 themes (1) perceptions, skills, and understanding of coaching, (2) perceived additional benefits from coach training, and (3) effective instructional practices to teach coaching. Under the first theme, participants expressed improved understanding about the process of coaching in academic medicine, noted the importance of listening to the whole person without judgment, questioning with curiosity, vulnerability, self-awareness, and reflection for building trust. Perceived additional benefits included personal development and illuminating discoveries. Sub-themes for effective instructional practices were learning community encompassing mindfulness, psychological safety, social cohesion, experiential and interactive learning, and suggestions. Faculty experienced internal transformation while learning coaching and felt they had the capacity to influence personal and professional development of learners and colleagues. The concepts reflection, awareness, growth, and relationship were threaded throughout the three themes.ConclusionsThe training evoked self-awareness and opportunities for personal growth. The newly trained coaches expressed the beginning of an internal transformation to embody being a coach and demonstrated willingness to influence personal and professional development of learners and colleagues. Effective instructional practices to teach coaching included mindfulness practice, psychological safety, social cohesion, and experiential and interactive learning. Based on these findings, it may be summarized that in the process of training to be a coach, the faculty not only recognized the benefits of coaching for learners but also realized individual personal benefits.

Implementation of the Right to Education for Abandoned Children in Salatiga City

This study was conducted to examine the implementation of the right to education for abandoned children in the city of Salatiga. The main objectives are, first, to explain how Salatiga city government regulations play a role in fulfilling the right to education for abandoned children, and second, to explore how these regulations are implemented. Using a normative legal research method, which employs both statute and conceptual approaches, the study draws on secondary legal materials from literature, legal journals, expert opinions, and official websites. The findings reveal that in Salatiga, the right to education for abandoned children is implemented through both formal and non-formal education. Formal education focuses on basic education, while non-formal education includes vocational training and entrepreneurial coaching. The results of this research show that the application of formal and non-formal education by the Salatiga city government has successfully increased access to education for abandoned children. This study contributes significantly to promoting more inclusive and sustainable educational policies for abandoned children, with recommendations for improved regulations and more targeted vocational education programs.

A Global Study of Debate Extension Service Organizations (DESOs): Challenges and Opportunities

Debating is often seen as an extra-curricular activity, with debate clubs in secondary and tertiary level institutions being the main organizational unit. However, some organizations operate beyond individual schools and offer broader support to debate activities. This includes organizing tournaments, training coaches and adjudicators, executing debate workshops/camps, managing national debate teams, and promoting debate in non-school environments. These can be called Debate Extension Service Organisations (DESOs), are typically non-governmental organizations that vary in terms of structure, services, staffing, and funding. Generally, they aim to create positive change in the lives of their programme participants and to promote debate as a useful tool for society. Conducted in the Caribbean, this study uses a sequential mixed method approach consisting of a survey and a focus group discussion to explore the challenges confronting such organizations, and examines the extent to which they are similar across places, in addition to considering various solutions to such challenges. From this, it is noted that the strategies to overcome the challenges may be at least somewhat transferable, though contextual nuances remain relevant. It was found that the challenge of greatest concern to the organizations was funding, while participant buy-in was of least concern. Other concerns of staff turnover, public support, and organization capacity were moderate. Despite the concerns, the organizations remained optimistic in achieving their goals and believed that they would remain in existence.

Abstract B059: Every day counts to cada dia cuenta: Adapting a behavioral intervention trial to accommodate Spanish language participants in a multisite study

Abstract Introduction. The number of women living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) has doubled in the last decade. Hispanic women have lower incidence of breast cancer than non-Hispanic White women but are more likely to be diagnosed at an advanced stage. Targeted therapies can impose prolonged symptom burden resulting in significant distress and physical limitations for women with MBC. Minimizing symptom burden, while maximizing treatment response and quality of life (QoL) are the primary goals in the metastatic setting. Thus, the demand for evidence-based interventions to help improve QoL, prognosis and survivorship is critical. Every Day Counts (EDC) examines the impact of a diet and exercise intervention on QoL and explores potential mechanistic pathways (e.g., body composition, inflammation) linking lifestyle to QoL. Initially, study eligibility excluded non-English speakers. Given the burden of MBC among Latinas, including Spanish language participants was a priority; the process of achieving this goal is described herein. Methods: Participants complete surveys and physical assessments at baseline and are then randomized to the 16-week lifestyle intervention OR the attention control organizational program. Both are led by a trained coach and include a program binder and weekly text messages whereas only the intervention receives a Fitbit and cooking classes. After the16-week program, participants complete surveys and physical assessments, and the control group participants crossover to the lifestyle program. Surveys include QoL, diet, physical activity, pain, cognitive function, sleep, outcome expectancy, social support, mood, and self- efficacy. Physical assessments include a 24-hour diet recall, DEXA, 6-minute walk, sit-to-stand, handgrip, arm curl, single leg balance, and blood draw. Adapting the trial for Spanish language participants required multiple steps and was led and implemented by bilingual, bicultural staff that went beyond translation and back-translation. Material Inventory. Review participant- facing materials to inform plan for adaptation and translation. Survey Review (N=17). Identify which measures are available and validated in Spanish using Pubmed and other search engines and/or contacting instrument author(s). Intervention Review. Staff review for content relevance for Latinas, include images and recipes illustrative of Latina culture. Translation. The study used a translation/back-translation process for recruitment scripts and materials, consent form, all surveys not available in Spanish, physical assessment protocols, intervention and control materials and text messages. Translation Review. To ensure the context of translation across dialects common to the Midwest, materials were reviewed by community members (Mexico, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic), with discrepancies resolved by staff. Discussion:: Transitioning studies to be more inclusive will increase critical access to much-needed trials that will impact disparities evident among minoritized communities. Citation Format: Diana L. Navarro Suarez, Patricia Sheean, Estefania Alonso, Sandra Contreras, Kathleen O’Connell, Margaret Tovar, Melinda Stolley. Every day counts to cada dia cuenta: Adapting a behavioral intervention trial to accommodate Spanish language participants in a multisite study [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 17th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2024 Sep 21-24; Los Angeles, CA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2024;33(9 Suppl):Abstract nr B059.

Analysis of the diet, weight-loss behavior, and nutritional knowledge of athletes and coaches in weightclass sports: influence of a coach's nutritional knowledge on athletes.

This study was conducted to investigate the nutritional knowledge of elite athletes undergoing weight loss and to identify differences in weight-loss strategies according to nutritional knowledge. The participants included 22 coaches and 88 elite athletes registered under the same affiliation. The survey involved translating the General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire (GNKQ), and interviews were used to confirm the diet and weight loss patterns of the athletes. The coaches and athletes were divided into high-rank (12 coaches and 57 athletes) and low-rank (10 coaches and 31 athletes) groups based on GNKQ scores. Paired t-tests, correlation analysis, and logistic regression analysis were performed. GNKQ results showed significant differences between high-ranking and low-ranking coaches (p < 0.001). Furthermore, a significant difference in nutrition knowledge scores was also noticed between athletes with high-ranking and low-ranking coaches (p < 0.001). A strong correlation was observed between the GNKQ scores of coaches and athletes (r = 0.369; p < 0.001). The nutritional knowledge of coaches was also correlated with weight-loss strategies (weight loss attempt frequency; r = -0.235; p = 0.027; weight loss duration; r = -0.268; p = 0.012). Additionally, differences were observed in the intake of all nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fat) in the diets of athletes (p < 0.001). Our study suggests that the nutritional knowledge of coaches indirectly affects athletes. Coaches have significant influence over athletes and possess experience with diet and weight-loss patterns. This insight should be effectively utilized to enhance the training and performance of athletes and coaches.