Comparison of Sports Coaches' Personality Among Team and Individual Games on School Boys Dr. Kapil Misra1

Abstract

Personality plays a significant role in coaching effectiveness and athlete development. This study aims to compare the personality traits of sports coaches who train school boys in team and individual sports.

A sample of 60 coaches (30 from team sports and 30 from individual sports) was assessed using the Big Five Personality Traits model, focusing on extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness to experience. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including mean, standard deviation, and independent t-tests, were employed to analyse the data.

 Results indicated significant differences in extraversion and agreeableness, with team sports coaches scoring higher in these traits, whereas individual sports coaches exhibited greater conscientiousness and openness. These findings suggest that personality traits influence coaching styles and athlete interactions differently based on the nature of the sport. The study emphasizes the need for tailored coach training programs to enhance coaching effectiveness.

Keywords: Personality traits, sports coaches, team sports, individual sports, school boys, Big Five model.