Transformational Leadership in Basketball Coaching
Dassouki, Hussain (2023)
2023
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This thesis is a written diary-based method where it describes my daily work and coaching at
Tapiolan Honka U16 boys’ team. It’s followed up by a weekly reflective analysis.
The entries in this thesis covers 7 weeks (18.9-5.11.2023) and describes my daily activities and
experiences within the club and the team. Mainly describing pros and cons while working with
this age group and my personal thoughts that arose during the working period.
In this diary Transformational leadership style and theory is heavily in usage. The theory behind
Bass & Avolio (1994) holds 4 main dimensions which are: Idealized influence, inspirational moti vation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. How to use these dimensions
and methods in the daily coaching and with the intension of improving leadership skills.
This thesis offers a general reflection on leadership skills and what to expect when coaching as
full-time basketball coach. It gives an idea on how to implement leadership skills in a sports
world.
As a result, this thesis is a look on my personal development as a basketball coach and how my
skills have progressed.
Tapiolan Honka U16 boys’ team. It’s followed up by a weekly reflective analysis.
The entries in this thesis covers 7 weeks (18.9-5.11.2023) and describes my daily activities and
experiences within the club and the team. Mainly describing pros and cons while working with
this age group and my personal thoughts that arose during the working period.
In this diary Transformational leadership style and theory is heavily in usage. The theory behind
Bass & Avolio (1994) holds 4 main dimensions which are: Idealized influence, inspirational moti vation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. How to use these dimensions
and methods in the daily coaching and with the intension of improving leadership skills.
This thesis offers a general reflection on leadership skills and what to expect when coaching as
full-time basketball coach. It gives an idea on how to implement leadership skills in a sports
world.
As a result, this thesis is a look on my personal development as a basketball coach and how my
skills have progressed.