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CSKLS 2011 Conference- College of the Ozarks June 10, 2011 Dr. Jeff Schouten- Dordt College

Leadership Behaviors of the Athletic Coaches in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. CSKLS 2011 Conference- College of the Ozarks June 10, 2011 Dr. Jeff Schouten- Dordt College Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance/Head Baseball Coach. Overview .

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CSKLS 2011 Conference- College of the Ozarks June 10, 2011 Dr. Jeff Schouten- Dordt College

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  1. Leadership Behaviors of the Athletic Coaches in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities CSKLS 2011 Conference- College of the Ozarks June 10, 2011 Dr. Jeff Schouten- Dordt College Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance/Head Baseball Coach

  2. Overview • Where do you start when you research leadership? Christian leadership? • Tony Dungy • Pat Summitt • Bob Knight • Mike Martin • Jef Field • Pat Williams • Revised Leadership Scale for Sport (RLSS) • Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)

  3. Research Questions • What are the self-reported coaching behaviors of the head coaches by sport coached within the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities? • Do differences exist by sport coached among coaches within the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities? • Do differences exist by gender in coaches within the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities?

  4. What are the leadership perspectives of the coaches in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities who scored high and low in the positive feedback category of the Revised Leadership Scale for Sport? • What are the leadership perspectives of the coaches in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities who scored high and low in the democratic category of the Revised Leadership Scale for Sport?

  5. Participants • 731 head coaches were asked to participate • 396 responded • 54% return rate

  6. Data Collection • RLSS • Survey Management System- College of Education-FSU • Coaches were emailed requesting their participation in the study • Interviews

  7. Results • Scale Reliabilities • Exploratory Factor Analysis • Reliability and Validity- autocratic and situational consideration • Demographics • 320 male, 76 female • 58% had ten or less years of coaching experience • Differences among sport coached • Democratic, and positive feedback • Differences among gender of coach- no significant differences (democratic= 2.73, positive feedback= 4.07 and 4.06)

  8. Qualitative Results • Interviews with 15 coaches • Bringing glory to God- 3 of 15 • Positive feedback • Correcting mistakes • Team-building • Democratic • Communication • Gender

  9. Continued Results • Christian coaches- priorities- surprising • Gender of athlete- leadership behavior

  10. Impact on my teaching/coaching • Review of my leadership style • How can my players improve my effectiveness as a leader? • How can my players benefit from my leadership? • Class discussions • Focus on developing leaders in our field and through athletics

  11. How Can We Prepare Future Coaches? • Is there one proven effective leadership style? • How can a future coach learn what their leadership traits are? • Recognize who they represent. Influence those around them spiritually, physically, emotionally, and socially.

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