impact of information technology on developing leadership skills of sports coaches

This study investigates how IT impacts the leadership abilities of football coaches in Algeria. Employing a descriptive-analytical method, it surveyed 58 coaches using a structured questionnaire to evaluate IT adoption and leadership competencies, results show a strong positive link between IT use and improved leadership skills, especially in communication and motivation, driven by reliance on smart devices and digital training, however, skills like planning, decision-making, and problem-solving showed only moderate proficiency, highlighting areas for growth, the findings suggest IT can transform sports leadership and recommend enhanced digital training and infrastructure limitations, including limited effects from sports software and communication networks, call for further research to refine IT integration in coaching.