Research Article
Understanding the Demands of the Coach Athlete Relationship within Professional Cycling. What does it take to be an Elitlevel Director Sportif?
Author(s): Jack Martin*
The art of coaching can be defined as the interaction of two people: the coach and the athlete, where they both show elements of connection, understanding, shared experiences and trust to help bring the best out of each other and achieve a common goal. Whilst there has been a large amount of research focusing on the how the coach athlete relationship is built, there is currently no research exploring the perceptions of both the coach and the athlete regarding the how the coach athlete relationship functions in the context of professional cycling. The aim of this research study was to explore the role of a cycling director sportif and identify how they use elements of the coach athlete relationship to achieve a common goal with their athletes and achieve the best performance possible within their team environment. The participants were three males and one female who were purposefully s.. Read More»
