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Supporting an athlete's need for autonomy by allowing choices concerning training variables can be an effective coaching strategy.
Coaches should incorporate autonomy in training to enhance effectiveness.
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Supporting an athlete's need for autonomy by allowing him/her to make choices concerning training variables can be an effective coaching strategy by strength and conditioning (S&C) professionals.
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The claim is supported by extensive studies in related fields.
Source
Autonomy: A Missing Ingredient of a Successful Program?
Israel Halperin et al. · Strength and conditioning journal · 2018
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