The Effectiveness of Coaching Styles in Shaping Performance Outcomes in Cluster 7 Competitive Sports"

This research determined the different coaching styles of coaches in Competitive sports specifically in Cluster 7, Division of Davao City with the aim of proposing activities to strengthen their coaching styles. Moreover, it dealt with the following the 75 respondents profile in terms of sex, age, number of coaching years, type of sports being coached and educational background, their coaching styles and the significant relationship of each variable. The input of the study was determined by employing questionnaire as the principal tool for gathering data. Through appropriate statistical tools, the gathered input underwent the correlation and difference analysis. The results revealed that the majority of coaches were aged 36–40, with males comprising 65.33% of the sample, and most having 1–5 years of coaching experience. A significant proportion 69.33% were non-Physical Education majors, reflecting varied academic backgrounds. Inferential analysis using the test of difference revealed statistically significant variations in coaching styles based on sex and educational background p < 0.05, while no significant differences were observed with respect to age and years of coaching experience. The above-mentioned findings recommend various activities that will strengthen the coaches coaching style. Activities like tiered coaching programs tailored to different experience levels, interdisciplinary workshops for non-PE majors, and gender-inclusive forums to support equitable professional development.