Abstract:
Coaches have been thought of as influential elements of athletes‟ success in clubs. The purpose of this study was to investigate the practice of coaches on athlete development phases in the case of athletic clubs of Tigray. All groups have been selected of six clubs 66 athletes and 12 coaches. Data collected using questionnaire, semi-structured interview, field observation used. Stratified probability random sampling and purposive non probability sampling was employed to select samples. The questionnaires were administrated to coaches and athletes of the club; semistructured interview was conducted with club managers. Descriptive cross sectional method was employed. The data gathered through questionnaires were analyzed by using percentage and the data gathered through interview were analyzed by descriptive statement. Finally, the results found from analysis of the data revealed from that the practice of coaches on athlete development phase in the case of athletic clubs of Tigray were investigated.
