Mageau, G. A., Vallerand, R. J., 2003, The coach–athlete relationship: a motivational model. Journal of Sports Sciences, 21, 883-904. In this article authors have reviewed coaches who support their athletes’ self-determination and provide an ideal environment have a greater influence on athletes’ competence level and towards a greater performance. They have introduced a motivational model that measures the coach and athletes’ relationship. The aim of the research article is to introduce a motivational model of the coach-athlete relationship that explains the influence of the coach towards athletes’ motivation. Their research focuses on assessing coach-athlete relationship and how it influences the athletes’ performance and the motivation level.
