An analysis of the relationship between perceived coach leadership behavior and emotional response levels of division I male intercollegiate soccer players in Taiwan

The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between perceived coach leadership behavior and emotional response levels of division I male intercollegiate soccer players in Taiwan. The sample was drawn from 22 coaches and 248 team members selected as part of the study population. The results generated by the study included responses form 16 coaches or 72% of the total coach population and 212 athletes or 85% of the athlete population. The leadership behavior demonstrated by coaches was measured through responses on the Leadership Behavior Description Questionnaire (LBDQ). Levels of emotion perceived by team members were measured through responses on the Sport Emotion Test (SET).; The findings of the study indicated that there was a preference among Taiwanese athletes for a more structured type of leadership behavior from coaches that promotes training and team cohesion. This preference is likely to be similar in other sports in Taiwan due to cultural similarities. In addition, the findings suggest that an emphasis by coaches on the leadership behaviors that promote structure tend to have an impact on how the athlete physically feels and the perceptions of body and performance capabilities. The study conclusion with respect to the impact of leadership behaviors associated with consideration on clarity of thought and concentration are also capable of generalization to other sports in Taiwan.