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Psychological Readiness of Coaches in Managing Adolescent Athletes: An Interdisciplinary Literature Review M. Rachmat Kasmad
Journal of Sport Education, Coaching, and Health (JOCCA) Vol. 6 No. 4 (2025): December
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The increasing psychological demands experienced by adolescent athletes have highlighted the importance of coaches’ psychological readiness in promoting both athletic performance and psychosocial development. However, coaching effectiveness in youth sports is often examined from technical and tactical perspectives, while psychological readiness remains insufficiently explored. This study aimed to analyze and synthesize interdisciplinary evidence regarding coaches’ psychological readiness in managing adolescent athletes. The study employed an interdisciplinary literature review design by examining peer-reviewed articles published between 2015 and 2025 from Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, ScienceDirect, ERIC, Google Scholar, SINTA, and Garuda databases. A total of 312 records were identified, of which 25 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final synthesis. The findings revealed six dominant dimensions of psychological readiness: emotional intelligence (88%), communication competence (84%), coach–athlete relationship quality (80%), transformational leadership (72%), mental health literacy (64%), and stress management and resilience (60%). Furthermore, psychologically prepared coaches were consistently associated with positive athlete outcomes, including increased motivation (84%), enhanced self-confidence (76%), improved psychological well-being (72%), greater sport commitment (72%), reduced competitive anxiety (68%), and lower burnout risk (60%). The review also confirmed the relevance of Self-Determination Theory, Emotional Intelligence Theory, Coach–Athlete Relationship Theory, Positive Youth Development Theory, Transformational Leadership Theory, and Mental Health Literacy Theory in explaining coaching effectiveness. In conclusion, psychological readiness represents a multidimensional competency that is essential for managing adolescent athletes and should be integrated into coach education and professional development programs.
Nutritional Status And Aerobic Endurance Performance In School-Aged Football Players: A Prisma-Based Review M. Rachmat Kasmad
Journal of Sport Education, Coaching, and Health (JOCCA) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): March
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Background: Nutritional status is one of the fundamental factors influencing physical fitness and sports performance, particularly aerobic endurance, among school-age football players. Adequate nutrition supports growth, energy metabolism, oxygen transport, and physiological adaptations required for sustained athletic performance. However, evidence regarding the relationship between nutritional status and aerobic endurance in youth football athletes remains fragmented across different populations and research contexts. Objective: This study aimed to systematically review and synthesize scientific evidence concerning the relationship between nutritional status and aerobic endurance performance among school-age football players using a PRISMA-based review approach. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Relevant articles published between 2015 and 2025 were identified through Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, SINTA, and Garuda databases. The review included studies involving football players aged 6–18 years that examined nutritional status indicators and aerobic endurance outcomes. Twenty eligible studies involving 4,125 participants met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final synthesis. Results: The findings revealed that 68.4% of players had normal nutritional status, while 11.8% were underweight, 14.7% overweight, and 5.1% obese. The mean aerobic endurance performance across studies showed a VO?max value of 49.3 ± 4.8 ml·kg?¹·min?¹. Sixteen of the twenty studies (80%) reported a significant positive relationship between optimal nutritional status and aerobic endurance performance. Players with normal body mass index, lower body fat percentage, and higher lean body mass consistently demonstrated superior VO?max values, better running economy, and enhanced recovery capacity. Conclusion: Nutritional status plays a crucial role in determining aerobic endurance performance among school-age football players. Maintaining optimal nutritional status through appropriate dietary management and regular monitoring may enhance aerobic fitness, support long-term athlete development, and improve football performance.
Co-Authors . Hasbunallah AS Abd Malik Asikin ADIL, AHMAD Ahmad Adil Ahmad Adil Albert Pawarrangan Aldri Frinaldi Alimuddin, Hadijah Andi Ridwan Anjas Anjas, Anjas Anwar, Nur Indah Aqilah Hana Muthiah Arga, Arga Arimbi Asyhari, Gufran B, Benny Badaru, Benny Bismar, Ahmad Rum Burhanuddin, Sudirman Deayu Putri, Mahendri Ermanto, Helmiyana FAHRIZAL Fahrizal Fahrizal Guruh Amir Putra Hamjan, Adri Hammado, Nurussyariah Hasan, Muh. Said Herliawan, Muhammad Herman H, Herman Hidayat J, Taufik HIKMAD HAKIM Hudain, Muh. Adnan Imam Suyudi, Imam Irfan Irfan Irma Irma Irma Ishak Bachtiar Ishak Bactiar Jamaluddin Jamaluddin Juhanis Juhanis Juhanis, Juhanis K. Yasin, Yade KARTINI La Ode Abdul Razak Lukman Samboteng Lukman Samboteng Lukman Samboteng & Rulinawaty Kasmad M Ali Masjumi Nur MMSI Irfan ,S. Kom Muh. Ali Akbar Muh. Harliawan Muh. Syachrul Syamsuddin Muhammad Ishak Musfira Musfira Mutmainnah Mutmainnah B. Mutmainnah Basit Mutmainnah Basit Mutmainnah Basit Mutmainnah Mutmainnah Mutmainnah Mutmainnah Nour Rahman, Sugirah Nukhrawi Nawir Nukhrawi Nawir Nukrawi Nawir Nur Alam Nur Alam Nurfaidah Nurfaidah Nurfaidah Nurhikma Amal Nurul Ichsaniah Pawarrangan, Albert Poppy Elisano Rahmad Risan Rulinawaty SAHABUDDIN SAHABUDDIN Sandi Situju Sanrebayu Sanrebayu Sanrebayu, Sanrebayu Sayuti, Herman Setyagraha, Etno Sofjan Aripin Sudiadharma Sudirman Sudirman Sudirman Sufitriyono, Sufitriyono Sugirah Nour Rahman Sugriwan Nur Samudra Suwardi Suwardi Suwardi Suwardi Suwardi Syahruddin Syahruddin Syamsiar, Syamsiar Taufik Hidayat Wardana, Andi Muhammad Caezar Ali Yade K Tasin Yade Kurnia Yasin, Yade Kurnia Yasin, Yade K Yasin, Yade K. Yasriuddin Yasriuddin