Purpose: This study aimed to examine the mediating role of positive psychological capital in the relationship between the coach–athlete relationship and athletic behaviors of adolescent athletes. Method: A sample of 345 middle and high school athletes was recruited using convenience sampling. To achieve the research objectives, the collected data were analyzed using frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and reliability analysis. Additionally, correlation analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM) were employed to test the hypothesized relationships between variables. Results: First, the coach–athlete relationship among youth athletes had a positive effect on positive psychological capital. Second, the coach–athlete relationship had a positive effect on athletic behavior. Third, positive psychological capital had a positive effect on athletic behavior among youth athletes. Finally, positive psychological capital was found to partially mediate the relationship between the coach– athlete relationship and athletic behavior. Conclusion: The findings indicate that a positive coach–athlete relationship enhances positive psychological capital in adolescent athletes. Positive psychological capital appears to be a prerequisite for promoting athletic behavior and partially mediates the relationship between the coach–athlete relationship and athletic behavior, thereby further facilitating positive athletic behaviors.
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