Teamwork in Sports: The Importance of Team Cohesion and the Role of Coaches in Fostering Collaboration

• Author(s): Alex Tadeu Benevides
• Paper ID: 1708605
• Page: 538-542
• Published Date: 23-05-2025
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 5 Issue 12 June-2022

Abstract

Teamwork is a critical determinant of success in sports, where collective performance often outweighs individual talent. This article explores the psychological and structural foundations of effective team collaboration, emphasizing the concept of team cohesion as both a task-related and social construct. It highlights the role of coaches as key agents in fostering unity, trust, and communication among athletes through transformational leadership and structured interventions. Drawing on established theoretical models and empirical evidence, the paper presents strategies for enhancing group dynamics, including role clarity, inclusive decision-making, and conflict resolution. The findings suggest that sustained team performance is deeply rooted in social cohesion and the deliberate cultivation of a collaborative environment led by coaches.

Keywords

Team cohesion, Sport psychology, Transformational leadership, Athlete collaboration, Coach-athlete relationship.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Alex Tadeu Benevides "Teamwork in Sports: The Importance of Team Cohesion and the Role of Coaches in Fostering Collaboration" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 5 Issue 12 2022 Page 538-542

IEEE:
Alex Tadeu Benevides "Teamwork in Sports: The Importance of Team Cohesion and the Role of Coaches in Fostering Collaboration" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 5(12)