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This review aims to summarize evidence on coach education and identify the needs and preferences of sports coaches.

Sports Coaches’ Thought and Desires on Coach Education: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review

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This review aims to summarize evidence on coach education and identify the needs and preferences of sports coaches.
Conducted a systematic search across EBSCOhost, Scopus, and Web of Science databases.
Included 38 original studies with quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies.
Analyzed data from a total of 7,717 participants.
Identified common needs among coaches at various levels.
Coaches expressed a preference for informal learning methods.
Mentoring, experiential learning, and networking opportunities were highlighted as beneficial for coach education.
Noted absence of advanced senior coaches in the review suggests a gap for further research.

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Mixed methods systematic review summarizes coaches' needs and preferences in education, suggesting improvements for stakeholders.

Chow et al. (2026) studied this question.

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