Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate research trends in sports coaching within Korea and internationally by applying the International Sport Coaching Framework (ISCF) and the Quality Coaching Framework (QCF) as theoretical analytical tools. Specifically, this study aims to identify major research topics and the roles of core keywords, highlighting the similarities and differences between domestic and international research paradigms. Method: A total of 131,117 academic articles published between 2000 and 2024 were collected from domestic (RISS, KISS, etc.) and international (Google Scholar, SPORTDiscus, etc.) databases. Following data preprocessing, 2,348 domestic and 128,769 international articles were analyzed using text mining techniques, including frequency analysis, term frequency-inverse document frequency (TF-IDF), semantic network analysis (degree centrality), and convergence of iterated correlations (CONCOR) analysis. Results: Two principal findings emerged. First, domestic research exhibited a high frequency of keywords such as ‘athlete’ and ‘psychology,’ indicating a “Practice-Oriented Paradigm” focused on individual performance and psychological management. In contrast, international research emphasized ‘organization,’ ‘framework,’ and ‘system,’ reflecting a “System Professional Paradigm” that conceptualizes coaching as a structured profession. Second, CONCOR analysis identified four distinct clusters for each group: domestic research centered on performance, physical health, and field-based interventions, while international research formed clusters around institutional frameworks, athlete development processes, and systemic health interventions. Conclusion: This study confirms that the evolution of sports coaching research is shaped by the respective policy environments and academic development stages of each region. While domestic research excels in validating the effectiveness of field practices, it lacks the systemic and institutional depth required for the full professionalization of coaching.
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