Open AccessMatch-fixing threats: Effective responses of coaches
Author(s) -
Janet Young
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
itf coaching and sport science review/coaching and sport science review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1812-2310
pISSN - 1812-2302
DOI - 10.52383/itfcoaching.v29i83.45
Subject(s) - sportsmanship , competition (biology) , core (optical fiber) , athletes , psychology , public relations , advertising , business , computer science , applied psychology , risk analysis (engineering) , computer security , social psychology , political science , medicine , physical therapy , telecommunications , ecology , biology
Incidences of match-fixing impinge on the integrity of the game and undermine critical confidence required to grow the sport. This paper reviews match-fixing in light of recent media coverage and highlights the role coaches can play to strengthen the core values of true competition, fair play and sportsmanship. Several strategies for coaches to consider are proposed.