This study examined the relationship between the level of engagement and performance of student-athletes in team sports, as well as the effectiveness and impact of school-based coaching programs. Specifically, it investigated differences in performance when athletes were grouped according to profile variables, and explored correlations between various program components—coaching capacity, program design, sports facilities, safety measures, and monitoring and evaluation—and athlete outcomes in terms of physical fitness, sports performance, and overall well-being. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed, utilizing survey questionnaires administered to student-athletes. Statistical tools such as the t-test, Pearson correlation, and weighted mean were used to analyze the data. Results revealed that the duration of involvement in sports significantly influenced physical fitness, sports performance, and overall well-being, with longer engagement yielding better outcomes. Strong and statistically significant positive correlations were found between all program components and athlete performance, with safety measures and coaching capacity showing the highest associations. The overall effectiveness of school-based coaching programs was rated Very Effective (mean = 3.34), with Coaching Capacity scoring highest and Sports Facilities lowest. The programs’ overall impact on student-athletes was rated High Impact (mean = 3.41), with the strongest influence on sports performance and the least, though still significant, on overall well-being. The findings underscore the critical role of sustained sports participation, high-quality coaching, safe and well-designed programs, and adequate monitoring in optimizing student-athlete development. The study recommends enhancing facility quality, integrating holistic well-being initiatives, and strengthening retention strategies to sustain athlete engagement and maximize program benefits.
Pineda et al. (Wed,) studied this question.