Designing a motivational climate model for coaches with mental toughness of Mashhad female swimmers

Background and Aims: The aim of this research was to design a motivational climate model for coaches with mental toughness of female swimmers in Mashhad.Materials and Methods: The research method is descriptive and correlation type, which was implemented in the field. The number of members of the statistical population of this research was made up of female athletes in the field of swimming in the city of Mashhad, according to the announcement of the Mashhad Swimming Board (N=2000). By applying Cochran's formula, the number of members of the statistical sample was estimated to be 322, and after the distribution and collection of questionnaires, 286 questionnaires were completed and were subjected to final analysis. In order to analyze the data, descriptive indices and statistical tests of Kolmogorov Smironov and correlation coefficient, regression analysis and path analysis were used.Results: The results showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between the coaches' motivational climate and mental toughness (r=0.423, P≥0.001). Also, a significant relationship was observed between the motivational atmosphere of the coaches and the components of confidence, stability and control. On the other hand, the results of the regression analysis showed that the motivational atmosphere of qualified coaches can predict the stability component. Also, the path analysis between motivational climate and mental toughness was positive and significant. Also, the path analysis pattern between the motivational climate of coaches with mental toughness is positive and significant (β = 0.97, T-Value = 18.31).Conclusion: By creating and increasing the level of motivation on the part of the coaches among the swimmers, it is possible to raise the level of mental toughness among them so that they can increase their performance level to an acceptable level by mentally tolerating the pressure of training.