Search Results - Athletic Coach
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"Like a family": Coach perceptions of wheelchair sport in conflict-affected low- and middle-income countries
Kirk, T. N., McKay, C., Holland, K.Published in International Sport Coaching Journal (2026)“…Research suggests that coaches play an important role in facilitating physical, psychological, and social benefits of Parasport participation for disabled athletes. …”
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Coaching behaviors in goalball: perceptions of athletes with visual impairments
De Luna-Vazquez, W., Shapiro, D. R., Moreno, A.Published in International Sport Coaching Journal (2026)Subjects: “…coaching…”
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Coach-reported knowledge, skills, barriers, and facilitators to including autistic athletes in CrossFit
Watkins, J. M., Munn, E. E., Pangelinan, M. M.Published in International Sport Coaching Journal (2026)“…With over 14,000 CrossFit affiliates worldwide, there is untapped potential to serve many autistic athletes. However, current CrossFit coaching certifications and continuing education programs lack autism-specific training. …”
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Case Report: Nutrition profile, body mass, sleep quality, and acute mountain sickness symptoms during altitude training in a Paralympic record-breaking athlete and his two guides
Belluco, K., Breda, F. L., Lourenço, T. F., Cirino, C., Papoti, M., Gobatto, C. A., Manchado-Gobatto, F. B.Published in Frontiers in Nutrition (2025)“…These findings underscore the importance of systematically monitoring nutrition, body mass, sleep quality, and AMS symptoms during altitude training, providing practical guidance for coaches and supporting optimal preparation of Paralympic athletes.…”
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Acute performance decrement following training based on the phases of the 200-meter races in Paralympic canoe sprint kayak athletes
Neto, F. R., dos Santos, L. G. T. F., de Campos, L. F. C. C., Costa, R. R. G., Winckler, C.Published in Perceptual and Motor Skills (2025)“…Understanding methods impact on fatigue can help coaches and athletes in guiding training periodization. …”
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The applied sport science and medicine of powerlifting and para powerlifting: a systematic scoping review with recommendations for future research
Silverthorne, K., Morrison, M., Cowley, N., Munteanu, G., Creaby, M. W., Timmins, R. G., Chiang, C.-Y., Weakley, J.Published in Sports Medicine (2025)“…A scoping review of the area would provide athletes, coaches, policymakers, and researchers with an overview of the existing evidence to support performance, reduce injury, and foster further growth of these sports. …”
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Health promotion in elite para sport: bridging knowledge gaps and addressing individual needs—a qualitative evaluation of the safe and healthy para sport (SHAPE) intervention
Halvorsen Wik, E., Kenttä, G., Badenhorst, M., Derman, W., Eken, M., Kunorozva, L., Lexell, J., Runciman, P., Fagher, K.Published in British Journal of Sports Medicine (2025)Subjects: “…coach…”
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Reliability of capillary blood gas measurements in paralympic sprinters at rest: A pilot study
Lourenço, T. F., da Silva, S. B., Zanetti, V. M., Pereira, A. G. A. M., Quintella, J. V. I., Martins, O., Verissimo, A., Nunes, L. A. S.Published in Sports (2025)“…Conclusions: These results indicate that acid-base status measurements using point-of-care demonstrated excellent reliability in high-level athletes, supporting sports scientists and coaches for athlete training and management.…”
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Exploring the barriers to athlete personal development within UK Olympic and Paralympic sport
Holden, J., Wagstaff, C. R. D., Wadey, R., Brown, P.Published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise (2025)“…Findings reveal how cultural expectations, elite sport environments, coach-athlete relationships and scheduling conflicts inhibit athlete engagement with personal development. …”
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Exploring interpretations and implications of coaches' use of humour in three national paralympic teams
Alexander-Urquhart, D., Bentzen, M., Kenttä, G., Bloom, G. A.Published in International Sport Coaching Journal (2025)“…The purpose of this study was to explore interpretations and implications of head coaches` use of humour in three national Paralympic teams from the perspective of athletes and integrated support staff. …”
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The reality of pressure ulcers: an exploratory sequential mixed design study in coaches and Paralympic athletes
Ay Yildiz, Y., Ercan, S., Orscelik, A.Published in The Physician and Sportsmedicine (2025)“…Objectives This study aims to explore and understand the knowledge and attitudes of Paralympic athletes and their coaches toward pressure ulcers. …”
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Sailing together: challenges for an inclusive team of visually impaired and sighted athletes at Kiel Week
Greve, S., Bükers, F., Bodenstedt, P., Steinvoord, K., Krieger, C.Published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2025)“…The evaluation took place over three consecutive years (2021, 2022, 2023) and included interviews with the athletes, coaches and organizers of the BAT Sailing Team. …”
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Societal attitudes and structural barriers in coaching para-athletes: a mixed-methods systematic review
Liu, J., Yu, H., Cheung, W. C., Bleakney, A., Jan, Y.-K.Published in PLOS ONE (2025)“…Coaching athletes with disabilities is essential for promoting inclusivity and equity in sports. …”
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Exploring key factors associated with training quality among elite para-athletes. A qualitative study
Øvstehage, V., Sandbakk, S. B., Kocbach, J., Sandbakk, Ø.Published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2025)“…Knowledge of these factors can inform para-athletes and coaches in their efforts to enhance quality in the training process and specific training sessions.…”
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The importance of social support in enhancing performance and well-being of Malaysia's Paralympic athletes
Azmi, K. N. E. M., Khan, T. K. B. A.Published in Scientific Journal of Sport and Performance (2025)“…Additionally, this study pointed to teammates, coaches, family, and sports organizations and preceded the important role they play in protecting mental stability and athletic achievement; however, it highlighted problems such as the lack of continuity in the care after the post-program. …”
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The coach as an architect of Danish high performance sport environments
Henriksen, K., Didriksen, S., Kuettel, A., Schlawe, A., Storm, L. K.Published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise (2025)“…To understand this role in more depth, we conducted four case studies in which we interviewed one high-level coach in Danish Olympic and Paralympic sport, their manager, and two of their athletes. …”
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Development of a standardized protocol to measure the (an)aerobic capacity on a roller ergometer among wheelchair athletes
Janssen, R, Vegter, R, Houdijk, H, van der Woude, L, de Groot, S.Published in European Journal of Sport Science (2025)“…The revised test protocols provide athletes and coaches with interathlete and intra-athlete comparable measurements of their anaerobic and aerobic capacity. …”
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Kata selection trends in top-level para-karate competitions: a multi-championship study
Augustovicova, D., Hadza, R., Magyar, A., Van Biesen, D., Hruby, M.Published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation (2025)“…Conclusions Kata selection for para-karate athletes is influenced by the type of impairment. Intellectually impaired athletes and their coaches often select a single, challenging kata with a balanced fast-to-slow movement ratio, such as Gojushiho Sho, to optimize performance. …”