Maintenance Strategies in the Coach-Athlete Relationship Used at Batangas State University

The main objective of the study is to identify the Maintenance Strategies in the Coach-Athlete Relationship Used at Batangas State University. The study utilized the descriptive method of research. The respondents of this study include 14 coaches and 135 athletes who competed in the recent State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association Annual Regional Athletic Competition of Region IV-A CALABARZON and Region IV-B MIMAROPA (SCUAA Olympics 2015). Research Instrument “The Coach-Athlete Relationship Maintenance Questionnaire” (CARM-Q) was used and modified which were then statistically treated, analyzed and interpreted. The results suggest that all other sports classifications are equally represented except for the fielding/striking games (baseball). Majority of the coaches and athletes are with less than 3 years or new in their playing and coaching relationship in BSU. There is a very good relationship between coach and athlete in terms of all variables used in COMPASS namely: conflict management, openness, motivational, positivity, advice, support and social network. When the respondents are grouped according to sports event and in terms of number of years as a coach and athlete, their assessment on the relationship between coach and athlete is significant. While when the respondents are grouped according to classification, their assessment on the relationship between coach and athlete differs significantly. In line with the given findings, the researcher recommend a “Relationship Enhancement Program in Sports”, that focuses on interventions which aim to develop and maintain the quality of dyadic relationships. Build a workshop and trainings that aims to further enhance the relationship of the coach and athlete using the 7 maintenance strategies contained within the COMPASS model with the integration of mental toughness.