Examination of Coaches’ Communication Skills: The Case of the Kahramanmaraş Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports

Abstract

This study aims to examine the communication skills of coaches working at the Kahramanmaraş Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports in terms of demographic variables. The sample of this descriptively designed study consists of 200 coaches working at the Kahramanmaraş Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports during the 2025-2026 academic year. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form prepared by the researchers and the “Communication Skills Assessment Scale” developed by Korkut (1996). The findings of the study indicate that coaches possess strong communication skills. In the context of the demographic variables examined, it was concluded that age, gender, marital status, athletic background, and branch did not show a significant difference in the communication skills of coaches (p>0.05). However, it was observed that the communication skills of coaches differed according to the number of years they had worked at the institution (p<0.05). As the length of service of coaches at the institution increased, their communication skills also increased. This result is explained by the theories of organizational commitment and organizational support. It also shows that coaches’ communication skills are influenced by experience and organizational dynamics. Considering the importance of organizational dynamics in improving coaches’ communication skills, it is thought that it is important for organizations to develop policies that will increase their support and commitment perceptions.