stdClass Object ( [id] => 15427 [paper_index] => 202503-01-020738 [title] => THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF NON-CERTIFIED COACHES IN THE ATHLETIC MEETS [description] => [author] => Rofel Angelo T. Pendon, Dr. Roque N. Langcoy [googlescholar] => [doi] => [year] => 2025 [month] => March [volume] => 11 [issue] => 3 [file] => fm/jpanel/upload/2025/March/202503-01-020738.pdf [abstract] => This phenomenological study aimed to explore and understand the lived experiences of non-certified coaches with regards to coaching in athletic meets in Private Schools in Tagum City. Hence, participants experiences, strategies in coping-up, and insights were gathered. The theory and idea were gleaned through Social Learning Theory of Albert Bandura (1986) Self-Determination Theory of Ryan & Deci (2011). Out of the fourteen (14) participants who participated in this study, seven (7) non-certified coaches underwent in-depth interviews (IDI) and another seven (7) non-certified coaches for focus group discussion (FGD); All participants underwent face-to-face interview. They were selected through purposive sampling technique. As to the experiences of the coaches, themes emerged: experiencing difficulty in handling student athletes and training; dealing with complex technical issues; experiencing the pressures of a compelled coaching designation; experiencing deficiency in school-provided resources and equipment; and finding reward in the success and growth of players. To address the issues and challenge, coaches mentioned ways through learning coaching and understanding student – athletes; learning to adapt coaching techniques and approaches; maintaining a positive disposition and seeking guidance and support from parents, trainers and players. They also cited insights they could share to others, themes emerged: embody positive values in coaching; equip coaches with knowledge and skills for success; valuing competence and commitment for a coaching designation; provide understanding on the unique challenges of student-athletes; provide respect on the demanding role of a coach; provision of continuous learning and adaptation in coaching roles; refining coaching skills through experience and reflection. The results are deemed essential to coaches, student-athlete, academic heads and other stakeholder. [keywords] => non-certified coaches, coaching in athletic meets, Social Learning Theory, student-athlete development, coaching challenges, secondary private school, Tagum City [doj] => 2025-03-28 [hit] => [status] => [award_status] => P [orderr] => 101 [journal_id] => 1 [googlesearch_link] => [edit_on] => [is_status] => 1 [journalname] => EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR) [short_code] => IJMR [eissn] => 2455-3662 (Online) [pissn] => - -- [home_page_wrapper] => images/products_image/11.IJMR.png ) Error fetching PDF file.