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The coach-athlete relationship is an integral part of sport, and anecdotal evidence from many athletes indicates that this relationship is essential to the ultimate quality and perceived success of their competitive sport careers. This importance of coaches in the lives of their athletes, and the effects they have on athletes´ performance and psychological wellbeing is the topic addressed and discussed in this text.

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Dr. Ziad Altahayneh is a Professor of Sport Management in the Department of Coaching and Sport Management at Hashemite University in Jordan. Dr. Ziad earned his doctoral degree in sport management from Florida State University, his master s degree from University of Jordan, and his bachelor s degree from Yarmouk University.

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