Does Coach Turnover in Soccer Affect Team Performance and Leadership Effectiveness?

Does Coach Turnover in Soccer Affect Team Performance and Leadership Effectiveness? This study examines whether changing a coach impacts how teams perform and how leadership is perceived. Theoretically, it extends research on leadership stability versus change in sports contexts and explores the link between leadership transitions and team outcomes. Practically, it aims to help sports organizations make more evidence-based decisions around coach replacements, particularly regarding the risks of mid-season changes on team performance and dynamics.