The Correlation between Leadership Coaching Style and Satisfaction among University Silat Olahraga Athletes

by
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Nizam Mohamed Shapie
Leader, Combat Sports & Martial Arts Research Network (AIRBORNE)
Faculty of Sports Science & Recreation,
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Name of Research:

The Correlation between Leadership Coaching Style and Satisfaction among University Silat Olahraga Athletes

Citations:

Shapie, M. N. M., Zenal, Z., Parnabas, V., & Abdullah, N. M. (2016). IDO Movement for Culture. Journal of Martial Arts Anthropology, 16(3), 34–39. DOI: 10.14589/ido.16.3.4

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Purpose of the Study:

To examine the relationship between leadership coaching styles and athlete satisfaction among university-level Silat Olahraga athletes, and to identify gender-based preferences in coaching behavior.

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Key Findings:

• Positive Correlation:
  • Training & Instruction (r = 0.478, p < .001)
  • Democratic Behavior (r = 0.472, p < .001)
  • Social Behavior (r = 0.207, p < .05)
• Gender Differences:
  • Female athletes preferred training & instruction and democratic coaching styles more than male athletes.
  • No significant gender differences in athlete satisfaction levels.
• Athlete Preferences:
  • Athletes preferred coaches who:
    • Explain techniques clearly.
    • Provide individualized feedback.
    • Set performance targets.
    • Coordinate team efforts.
    • Respect athlete roles and strengths.

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Practical Implications:

• For Competitions:
  • Coaches should adopt training-focused and democratic styles to enhance athlete satisfaction and performance.
  • Satisfaction is linked to better performance outcomes in Silat Olahraga.
• For Organizations (if not used for competition):
  • Use findings to train coaches in effective leadership styles.
  • Develop coach evaluation tools based on athlete feedback.
  • Promote gender-sensitive coaching approaches without bias.

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Tips for Application:

Athletes:

• Communicate your preferred coaching style to your coach.
• Seek feedback and clarity during training to improve performance.

Parents:

• Encourage coaches who are supportive, instructional, and democratic.
• Monitor your child’s satisfaction and motivation in training environments.

Coaches:

• Focus on instructional clarity, individualized guidance, and team coordination.
• Avoid overly autocratic styles; instead, foster collaboration and athlete input.
• Regularly assess athlete satisfaction to adjust coaching strategies.