Sources of coaching efficacy: The coaches’ perspective

The purpose of this study was to identify sources of coaching‐efficacy information to compare with those presented in the Coaching‐Efficacy model (Feltz, Chase, Moritz, & Sullivan, 1999). Using a structured interview format with 12 of the coaches of high‐school boys’ basketball used in the Feltz et al. study, the coaches were asked to identify the information they select to form their coaching efficacy beliefs. An inductive content analysis of the sources of coaching efficacy indicated that coaches selected Player Development most often, followed by Coaches’ Development, Knowledge/Preparation, Leadership Skills, Player Support, and Past Experience. These sources were found to be similar to the proposed sources in the Coaching‐Efficacy model (Feltz, et al.) and previous work in self‐efficacy theory (Bandura, 1977).