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    Coaching in the game of Squash

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    Title: Coaching in the game of Squash Aim of thesis: - To understand how Czech trainers approach a problem of coaching of their trainees. - Whether they also step in as coaches or not. - Whether they underestimate a psychological preparation of players. - If players are content with the approach and coaching by their trainers. - Whether a non-verbal communication is used in coaching. Methods: A questionnaire among players and trainers active in the Czech Republic. Results were collected through a questionnaire that was either sent by email or handed out to a predetermined group of respondents. The survey took place in the whole Czech Republic. The respondents were both male and female squash players from all parts of the republic. Results: - In most cases the trainers also step in as coaches. - Trainers are well aware of the importance of psychological preparation but share a common feeling that their knowledge is insufficient. They work diligently on improvement. - Not very often do trainers accompany trainees to tournaments, especially to the extent that would benefit the trainees. - In roughly half of all cases, players express a high level of satisfaction with the coaching style of their trainers. The rest finds the way information is passed onto them somewhat flawed. - Female trainers better..
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