Dr Michael Malone's Qualifications (2)

Bachelor Of Science With Honours in BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching
Bachelor's Degree

Status	Complete
Part Time	No
Years	2012 - 2013
Project Title	How Do Coaches Perceive the Impact of their Own Coaching Style in Relation to their Athletes’ Levels of Motivation in Adolescent and Adult Football Players?
Project Description	The purpose of this research was to investigate a selection of football coach’s perceptions of the impact of their own coaching style in relation to their player’s levels of motivation in adolescent and adult football players. Six male football coaches over the age of eighteen participated in semi-structured interviews which looked at their personal coaching style and their experiences in coaching in relation to the motivation of their players. The results were then subjected to thematic analysis to discover common themes between the different coaches. It was found that regardless of the age of the players, the coaches believed that a mixture of relaxed and strict coaching styles, depending on situational factors, was a highly successful method when attempting to maintain or improve player’s motivation levels.
Awarding Institution	Abertay University

Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]

Status	Complete
Part Time	No
Years	2014 - 2018
Project Title	An exploration of the existence and development of shared understanding between football dyads
Project Description	The purpose of this programme of research was to investigate the existence and development of shared understanding between football dyads through quantitative and qualitative research methods. The main findings of the thesis were (a) shared understanding exists between dyads who have experience performing together, (b) when dyads are in a situation where there is a clear and correct option available, they are more likely to choose the same option based on their own individual experience, (c) when dyads are in a situation where there is no clear and correct option available, they are more likely to pick the same option based on their experience performing together, (d) experience performing together, having an efficient relationship with their partner, effective communication methods between one another and the role of the coach facilitated the development of shared understanding between dyads and (e) these factors facilitate an effective shared mental model between dyads
Awarding Institution	Abertay University
Thesis	The importance of shared understanding within football teams.