Examining the Influence of Coach Confirmation on Positive Youth Development Outcomes

It is very important for a coach to carry out scheduled confirmations with athletes to ensure that athletes have improved training results, including their psychological condition. This research study explores the important role of coach confirmation in shaping positive youth development outcomes. Through a comprehensive literature review and empirical evidence, this study aims to examine the influence of coach confirmation on various aspects of positive youth development. This correlational descriptive study was conducted with 62 respondents in total, 15 females and 47 males. The research instrument consists of two parts, (1) Coach Confirmation Instrument; and (2) Positive Youth Development Instrument. Correlation analysis was then used to process the study data. The results explained the statistical calculation of 0.030 < 0.05, which means there is an influence of Coach Confirmation on Positive Youth Development. However, if gender and type of sport are included, the calculation results are > 0.05, which means there is no relationship. This means that positive youth development from the results of the coach's confirmation is not influenced by gender or type of sport. Based on these results, it is clear that every coach who confirms with athletes with the aim of positive youth development will have a good influence, regardless of gender or type of sport.