Explicating the Lived Experiences of Local Sports Coaches Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenology

This study aimed to explore and understand the lived experiences of the local sports coaches in Davao City amidst the CoVid19 pandemic. The researcher employed a qualitative research particularly phenomenological design. The coaches were purposively chosen and interviewed through Focus Group Discussion and In-Depth Interview using a validated interview guide. For the qualitative data analysis, thematic analysis was employed to derive the emergent themes from the responses of the participants. The themes derived on the lived experiences of the local sports coaches included experiencing emotional unrest, fueled by passion for the game, encouraging support system and witnessing effects of restrictions. As for the coping mechanisms, the following themes emerged were taking care of one’s health and taking initiatives for training. As for the insights they shared, the following themes extracted were intensifying community engagement, strengthening family values, and highlighting innovations and resiliency.