Examining the relationship between football players achievement motivation and coach communication

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Background and Study Aim. Achievement motivation is a multidimensional construct influenced by individual characteristics, athletic experience, and psychosocial factors. Coach communication has been identified as a potential contributor to athletes' motivational orientation. However, the relationship between these variables in amateur football contexts remains insufficiently examined. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between football players' achievement motivation and coach communication, and to compare these variables across selected demographic variables. Material and Methods. A total of 300 volunteer athletes participating in amateur football competitions in Kayseri province were included via random sampling. The Sport-Specific Achievement Motivation Scale and the Coach Communication in Football Scale were administered alongside a researcher-developed personal information form. Data were analyzed using SPSS 25.0. Independent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA, and LSD post-hoc test was applied for group comparisons. Pearson correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were used to examine the direction, strength, and predictive relationships between variables. Results. Achievement motivation did not differ significantly across most demographic variables at the general level. Age, sports experience, and playing position produced partial differences in specific motivation sub-dimensions. Coach communication showed a positive association with athletes' achievement orientation. However, coach communication did not independently predict achievement motivation. Conclusions. Coach communication positively supports achievement orientation but does not function as a sole determinant of motivation. Individual characteristics, athletic experience, team roles, and psychosocial factors must be considered collectively to understand and enhance athletes' motivation levels.