ABSTRACT
Much of human interaction consists of attempts to influence the behavior of other people. Within the context of sport, coaches are key people who attempt to influence athletes in many important ways. For example, coaches aim to produce an environment where athletes can acquire the technical, tactical and strategic skills needed to succeed both individually and as members of a team. A productive working environment is usually the result of a social environment in which coaches relate, interact and communicate effectively with everyone in the team. Hence, the resourcefulness of a coach to develop effective dyadic relationships (dyadic refers to the unit relationship the coach and the athlete establish) with his/her athletes can be instrumental in influencing them to experience sport situations positively.
