High-performance coaches have a highly demanding job and they work inconvenient work hours (e.g., Olusoga et al., 2009; Thelwell et al., 2008b). They are also described as highly motivated for their sport and job (McLean et al., 2012). This combination can put them at risk of experiencing burnout (Pines, 1993). Burnout is a work-related syndrome that develops over time and is characterized by exhaustion, cynicism, and a reduced personal accomplishment (Maslach & Schaufeli, 1993). As of today, longitudinal research conducted to better understand the burnout process within this population is scarce. Aim: Examine (a) whether high-performance coaches experience an increase in burnout over a competitive season and explore associated symptoms, (b) whether the selfdetermination theory process model (Williams et al., 2004) could be a valuable framework to better understand the process of burnout, where both motivational and workload related variables serve as explanatory mechanisms.
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