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This research aims to understand the experiences of retired elite Chinese swimmers as they transition into coaching roles.

Exploring the experiences of retired elite Chinese swimmers transitioning into coaching

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This research aims to understand the experiences of retired elite Chinese swimmers as they transition into coaching roles.
Conducted semi-structured interviews with ten retired elite swimmers working as coaches in various settings.
Applied Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis informed by established coaching frameworks to analyze the data.
Identified key themes related to motivations, challenges, and development systems in coaching transition.
Identified three key themes: motivations and challenges during transition, transforming athlete experience into coaching skills, and development systems for support.
Findings highlight the need for structured early-career mentoring and competency-based coach education.
Recommended the creation of communities of practice to enhance learning and sustain coaching development.

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Qualitative study explores coaching transition experiences in retired elite Chinese swimmers, highlighting mentorship and training implications.

Zhao et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Qualitative study explores coaching transition experiences in retired elite Chinese swimmers, highlighting mentorship and training implications.