The Influence of the Coach's Leadership Type on the Mental Toughness of Soccer Players

The objectives to be achieved in this study are in accordance with the existing problems, namely to determine the effect of the coach's leadership type on the mental toughness of soccer players. The type of research used is descriptive quantitative with correlation. The population in the study were 128 soccer players. The sampling technique was carried out by purposive sampling. The criteria are (1) willing to be a sample, (2) at least 16 years old, (3) have participated in matches, (4) still actively practicing. Based on these criteria, there were 62 players who met. The data analysis technique uses the product moment correlation test. Based on the results of data analysis, description, testing of research results, and discussion, it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between the coach's leadership type and mental toughness in soccer players, with rcount 0.850. For athletes, it is recommended to do more training and increase flight hours by participating in competitions and also be able to establish a positive bond with the coach to overcome the problems encountered in the field while practicing or when playing a match. It is hoped that research data can be obtained before the athlete competes and after the match. Then increase the research variables and the number of samples in the next research, and can monitor the effects that occur when athletes want and before competing.