Sport Sciences Research Institute Research on Educational Sport 2538-2721 6 15 2018 11 22 Identifying and assessing the performance of university sport coaches in Iran (Case Study: Twelfth Student Olympiad) Identifying and assessing the performance of university sport coaches in Iran (Case Study: Twelfth Student Olympiad) 31 52 1351 10.22089/res.2017.4330.1313 FA Shamsoddin Rezaei eilam University 0000-0002-9736-2379 Journal Article 2017 06 13 The aim of this research was explaining and comparing the coach's performance in university sport teams in Iran. Sample encompassed four groups associated with coaches’ performance, including 324 athletes, 99 coaches, 41 managers and 79 supervisors, (total = 543) presented in the 12th National intercollegiate competitions, held 2014 in Iran. The data collection method was library research, interview and researcher-made questionnaire whose validity and reliability were confirmed. For data analysis was utilized exploratory factor analysis by SPSS software and used AMOS software for designing model. In order to the criteria, a group of experts (N=8) prioritize coaches performance criteria by decision-making technique of AHP. Eight dimensions including communication skills, technical knowledge, management skills, role model, program success, supporting the student-athlete model, recruiting new athletes, and financial skills were deducted by using exploratory factor analysis method. The research model was designed and fitted. we recommended to collegiate sports managers to apply this model for assessment of coaches performance. The aim of this research was explaining and comparing the coach's performance in university sport teams in Iran. Sample encompassed four groups associated with coaches’ performance, including 324 athletes, 99 coaches, 41 managers and 79 supervisors, (total = 543) presented in the 12th National intercollegiate competitions, held 2014 in Iran. The data collection method was library research, interview and researcher-made questionnaire whose validity and reliability were confirmed. For data analysis was utilized exploratory factor analysis by SPSS software and used AMOS software for designing model. In order to the criteria, a group of experts (N=8) prioritize coaches performance criteria by decision-making technique of AHP. Eight dimensions including communication skills, technical knowledge, management skills, role model, program success, supporting the student-athlete model, recruiting new athletes, and financial skills were deducted by using exploratory factor analysis method. The research model was designed and fitted. we recommended to collegiate sports managers to apply this model for assessment of coaches performance. https://res.ssrc.ac.ir/article_1351_3e313b9badf12632cdae5452d20e1af6.pdf