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VOLUME:
Vol.06 Issue03 2025
10.37547/pedagogics-crjp-06-03-05
Page: - 17-23
RESEARCH ARTICLE
System for Identifying Ways to Eliminate Conflicts Among
Future Sports Coaches
Ibrakhimov Sanjar Urunbayevich
Associate Professor, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences (DSc), Department of “Sports Activies”, Alfraganus University,
Uzbekistan
Received:
20 January 2025
Accepted:
18 February 2025
Published:
17 March 2025
INTRODUCTION
In order for future sports coaches to gain experience in
effectively managing student-athlete conflicts, attention
will also be paid to: creating an environment in which
student-athletes can focus on emerging conflicts not to
leave, to create a mutually healthy competitive
environment, to reconcile the parties in certain situations,
to give each other athletes and students, to enter into a
situation of cooperation.
Future sports coaches need to know that the development
of athletes' performance depends on their effective training
in order to resolve conflicts. Future sports coaches need to
be made aware that conflict resolution is the final stage in
their development. An integral part of the pedagogical
process in this area should be the formation in future
coaches of the experience of different approaches to their
solution, based on the study of the existing features of
conflicts and a comprehensive analysis.
In order to successfully resolve conflicts between athletes,
future sports coaches must be armed with certain methods.
Their main ones are methods of coercion and persuasion.
Using the coercive method, the athlete is forced by the
coach to avoid conflicts. The persuasion method
encourages athletes to look for ways to reach an agreement.
As a result, they make decisions that benefit both parties.
In doing so, the coach uses clear evidence that convinces
the athletes. In this process, the views of both parties, their
actions, the level of participation in the training, the ability
to perform the exercises are clearly taken into account by
the coach. Finding and reaching compromises is important
when using this method.
Conflicts are resolved by, firstly, by imitating the exact
conflict situations, and secondly, by repeating the conflict
situations with the athletes involved in the conflict
situation. Such solutions can be partial or complete. In
order to overcome the contradictions, future sports coaches
need to master the following techniques. It is
recommended to use a set of conflict resolution methods or
direct and indirect conflict resolution methods. Direct or
indirect pedagogical influence is applied to each athlete or
all members of the team in order to resolve conflicts.
In order to make such an impact, the coach must first study
the nature of the conflicts that have arisen between team
members, resolve conflicts, and create a positive
environment for participants to independently manage
their actions.
ABSTRACT
This article describes ways to resolve conflict situations between student-athletes and future sports coaches and specific aspects
aimed at resolving conflict situations in the pedagogical process.
Keywords:
Sports activity, pedagogical conflicts, skill, means, method, professional skill, concept of conflict.
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In many conflict situations, the truth can be resolved by
revealing it. This is a difficult step in resolving conflicts
and exposing lies and injustices. Athletes' misconceptions
about the conflict prevent them from resolving it
completely. The discrepancy between the objective reality
and the reasons given by the athletes is due to the negative
behavior of the athlete.
At the same time, the emergence and resolution of conflicts
depends on the attitudes of the parties to the conflict and
the origin of the conflict. Athletes' behavior plays an
important role in this. If a conflict has arisen between two
members of the team, they will take all measures to resolve
the conflict as soon as possible if they have been neutral or
friendly to each other prior to the conflict. Otherwise, the
conflict will worsen and have negative consequences for
both parties. In this case, it depends not only on the
conflicting parties and the object of the conflict, but also
on their moral aspects. By combining the type of activity,
its purpose, results, and means of communication, the
following conflict resolution strategies can be used:
aggressive behavior; showing flexibility; withdrawal from
conflict; formation of alliances; such as adapting to losing
a position.
RESULTS
Conflict resolution is a process of finding mutually
beneficial solutions. This process is very important for
athletes who are involved in conflict. As a result of the
conflicts, their personal relationship becomes strained. In
the process of resolving conflicts, sports coaches must
perform the following tasks:
1) identification of real participants in conflict situations;
2) to study the tendencies, peculiarities, goals, abilities of
the conflicting subjects;
3) to study and comprehensively analyze the existing
interactions of the parties to the conflict before the conflict
arose;
4) identify the natural causes of the conflict;
5) identify and pedagogically analyze the plans of
conflicting athletes to resolve it;
6) to determine the attitude of athletes who did not take part
in conflict situations, to clearly indicate their interest in a
positive solution;
7) use the following methods to resolve conflicts:
a) the similarity of the causes of the conflict;
(b) take into account the specifics of the conflicting
athletes;
(c) Ensuring that conflicts are positive;
(g) Conflict resolution can improve inter-athlete relations
and contribute to team development.
The use of analytical methods of conflict resolution can
also be particularly effective. It is important to monitor the
emotions of student-athletes, to clarify the causes of
conflicts, to conduct research to come to the right decisions
and decisions, to analyze the situation in parts.
The results of the analysis of conflicts between student-
athletes showed that the successful resolution of it requires
a transition from dialogue-based cooperation to active
cooperation, that is, to ensure the unity of speech and
action. Being able to put oneself in the place of others, that
is, using the method of introspection, allows you to achieve
the expected results.
It is imperative that the coach take an proactive approach
in resolving conflicts. This approach requires coaches to
use two models. These are: arbitration, the arbitration
model, and the mediation model. The essence of the
arbitration model is that the coach in the role of arbitrator
first learns the nature of the conflict. He then discusses it
with the student-athletes involved in the conflict. Only then
will the two sides announce the final decision.
Conflict resolution depends on the positive actions of the
student-athletes or coaches involved. The end of the
conflict and the settlement of the conflict will be achieved
through peaceful dialogue or force. Therefore, not only the
coach, but also the student-athletes themselves should try
to resolve the conflict.
The arbitration model also includes pedagogical and
administrative ways of resolving student-athlete conflicts.
It is also possible to promote conflict resolution
independently and to intervene in the affairs of others. This
implies tolerance of the sports coach.
If a sports coach is unable to independently manage
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conflicts in an athlete’s team, he or she can use two
different methods. These are direct and indirect methods of
communication. While these methods are seen as a way out
of conflict, they do not completely eliminate them.
DISCUSSION
The mediation method, on the other hand, requires
mediators to be involved in the conflict resolution process.
The mediators organize the negotiation process and remain
neutral. The coach in the role of mediator helps the athletes
in the conflict to analyze the situation correctly and gives
advice on how to get out of it. In this process, conflicting
student-athletes and the mediating coach must follow these
rules:
1) Conflicting students-students should be convinced of
the objectivity of the mediating coach;
2) the mediating coach assumes a neutral position;
3) the ability of conflicting student-athletes to participate
as a facilitator;
4) follow his recommendations in making the final
decision;
5) the facilitator can listen to each of the conflicting
students individually;
6) the main task of the mediating coach is to gather
information, clarify the problem, he should not make
decisions;
7) if, due to his position, the mediator subordinates the
conflicting athletes to one another, this should ensure that
it does not affect the resolution of the conflict;
8) The facilitator should provide an opportunity for each
student-athlete in conflict to express his or her feelings,
views, and opinions;
9) be able to reconcile the views of both parties on the issue
under discussion;
10) The coach should allow the conflicting parties to
decide to what extent they favor each other.
Future coaches need to be able to focus on conflict
resolution based on the positive aspects of student-athlete
behavior. Positive dialogues, discussions are dialogues of
equal, independent subjects, who inform each other of each
other's interests, interests, goals for a positive solution.
When we look at two ways to resolve conflicts, it is
important to note that mediation can be effective. Because
when a future coach mediates the conflict resolution
process, he is not interested in losing one of the parties.
Therefore, the coach does not make a decision. It provides
an opportunity for the conflicting parties to choose a
positive solution.
Adherence to the following conditions is important to find
a positive solution to the conflict. These include adherence
to the principle of objectivity in the study of contradictions;
have the ability to analyze conflict situations; the core of
the conflict is to focus on the interests of the athletes
involved in the conflict; prevent preconceived notions;
such as mastering an appropriate communication method
for conflicting athletes.
Based on the above, it is worth highlighting the following
approaches to resolving conflicts between student-athletes:
1) the importance of using direct and indirect methods of
resolving conflicts between student-athletes;
2) the importance of controlling the emotions of student-
athletes, identifying the causes of conflicts, seeking and
choosing the right solutions, analyzing the content of
conflicts;
3) the need to use the method of substitution of students-
athletes who are in conflict;
4) the importance of using the opportunity to involve a
third party in the conflict.
As a result of the analysis of the methods of conflict
resolution, we were able to conclude that they are all
practical and guiding. It is important to note that in order
to resolve conflicts, it is important for the future sports
coach to identify the key issues and find the right solutions
to them. Including:
1) the need for certain conditions to manage and resolve
conflicts between student-athletes;
2) the need to create clear conditions for student-athletes to
manage conflicts themselves;
3) Recognition of the need to use special methods to
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resolve conflicts between student-athletes and encourage
competition and cooperation.
Any conflict between student-athletes must be resolved. To
do this, the coach must be able to use the optimal method.
The coach is required to choose positive ways to resolve
the conflict, with an in-depth analysis of what stage the
conflict is at. A clear solution to the conflict between
student-athletes is important in ensuring the quality of the
educational process, and it is important to determine the
nature of the emotions that arise in the process of conflict
between student-athletes. Once a prospective coach has
chosen a method that allows for student-athlete conflict, he
or she should also identify situations that are convenient
for him or her to use. In order to successfully resolve a
conflict, it is important for the coach to be able to identify
the hidden interests of the conflicting student-athletes.
Because meeting the interests of student-athletes allows
them to find a positive solution to the conflict between
them.
Communication is the most effective way to resolve
conflicts between student-athletes. In doing so, the coach
must know the following basic elements of communication
and require athletes:
- Comprehensive analysis of the speech of conflicting
athletes, identification of emotions and thoughts expressed
in their speech;
- to pay attention to the presence or absence of hidden
thoughts and lies in the speech of athletes;
- Ensuring open communication between conflicting
athletes;
- to encourage the clarification of vague and
incomprehensible ideas in the speech of conflicting
athletes;
- Ensuring that conflicting athletes clearly listen to and
understand each other's opinions;
- treat the athlete with respect and interest;
- The coach shows the athletes that he listens to and
understands them by expressing his feelings;
- The coach expresses a positive attitude towards athletes,
respecting their personality.
In order to resolve the various levels of conflict between
athletes, future coaches need to know:
1) the coach makes a sincere, open statement to one of the
conflicting athletes that he will reduce the scale of the
conflict and stop its development;
2) the coach takes the necessary measures to reconcile the
athletes in conflict;
3) the coach always keeps his promises to the athletes;
4) the coach encourages the conflicting athletes to take
turns.
If a sports coach arbitrates between conflicting athletes
during his career, he will not be able to achieve any positive
results. The coach should always help to resolve conflicts
between athletes. Therefore, future sports coaches need to
be able to follow a number of rules in this process:
- The sports coach always makes fair decisions;
- The coach should always take a neutral position and not
preach to athletes in conflict;
- The coach helps the conflicting athletes to find the best
way to overcome it;
- ensure that the pedagogical measures taken by the coach
are acceptable to all athletes in conflict;
- The coach can gain the trust of athletes and use it
effectively in resolving conflicts;
- The coach is able to ensure the independence of athletes
in the process of conflict resolution;
- The coach is able to form in athletes a conscious attitude
to conflicts and their solutions;
- The coach can clearly state his position in resolving
conflicts between athletes;
- The coach's humanitarian approach and actions influence
the resolution of conflicts between athletes.
An important factor in resolving conflicts between athletes
is to convince the opposing parties. Trying to persuade
conflicting athletes is done by giving them advice and
positive feedback.
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A coach can only ensure that conflicts between athletes are
resolved effectively when approached from an objective
point of view. The following are important steps in
resolving conflicts between athletes:
to study the objective nature of conflict situations between
athletes;
take into account any circumstances that may affect
conflict situations between athletes;
it should not be overlooked that conflicts between athletes
are a normal life process.
Prospective coaches need to know how to use the following
effectively to resolve conflicts between athletes:
- future coaches understand that it is natural for conflicts to
arise in the course of their work;
- future coaches should be aware of natural conflicts and
how to deal with them;
- future coaches should understand the natural causes of
conflict between athletes, imagine the difficulties in
overcoming them, and learn ways and means to warn
athletes of them;
- Recognize that the future coach has a responsibility to
resolve conflicts between athletes;
- Prospective coaches should be aware that conflict
participants may have different behaviors and that they
may need to use different methods;
- Future coaches should take into account the fact that the
age characteristics and abilities of athletes are reflected in
the conflict;
- Future coaches imagine that athletes have different
understandings of events and their causes;
- Future coaches do not always fully understand the
athletes' experiences, and athletes find it difficult to control
their emotions and approach them intelligently;
- Future coaches will be able to see most athletes as
witnesses in conflict situations, to join them directly, and
to have a clear idea that in such a situation the conflict will
begin to take on a collective character; it has a significant
impact on the personal qualities of all the athletes in the
group. As a result, athletes are frightened and their spirits
are damaged.
A number of criteria make it possible to justify whether the
contradictions are of a positive or negative nature. The
criteria for a positive solution are:
that conflicts can be resolved only when clear
contradictions and struggles are resolved;
elimination of factors that frighten student-athletes;
ensuring that the conflicting parties achieve their goals as
a result of the positive behavior of the athletes and the
achievement of an effective resolution of the conflict;
positive changes in the behavior of conflicting athletes as
a result of positive changes in emotional experiences;
and the development of student-athlete and decision-
making skills.
The criteria that lead to a negative result are:
dissatisfaction, bad mood in the athlete, decreased training
efficiency;
complexity of cooperation and communication between
athletes;
the emergence of a hostile attitude towards the opposite
side;
loss or negative result of cooperation and interaction with
the other party;
such as focusing more on winning the conflict than solving
specific problems.
There is a direct relationship between the process of
overcoming conflicts between athletes and the level of
satisfaction of their goals, desires and aspirations. When
conflicts arise, each athlete has his or her own set of
behaviors. That, in turn, has an impact on the conflict.
Athletes' behavior and character in conflict situations are
determined by value orientations, the specifics of the roles
they take on, their dynamic status, and the content of their
inclinations. In conflict situations, the athlete determines
the content of his actions.
Future coaches need to have a clear idea of how conflicts
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will develop and how to deal with them. In conflict
situations, an athlete’s behavior determines the way he or
she behaves. Athletes have the following areas and
strategies of conflicting behavior: competitive; problem
solver; conciliator; moving away; conflict avoidance;
compromise; fighter; aggressive; compressor; supportive;
cautious, encouraging humility; collaborators, etc.
- future coaches should understand the natural causes of
conflict between athletes, imagine the difficulties in
overcoming them, and learn ways and means to warn
athletes of them;
- Recognize that the future coach has a responsibility to
resolve conflicts between athletes;
- Prospective coaches should be aware that conflict
participants may have different behaviors and that they
may need to use different methods;
- Future coaches should take into account the fact that the
age characteristics and abilities of athletes are reflected in
the conflict;
- Future coaches imagine that athletes have different
understandings of events and their causes;
- Future coaches do not always fully understand the
athletes' experiences, and athletes find it difficult to control
their emotions and approach them intelligently;
- Future coaches will be able to see most athletes as
witnesses in conflict situations, to join them directly, and
to have a clear idea that in such a situation the conflict will
begin to take on a collective character; it has a significant
impact on the personal qualities of all the athletes in the
group. As a result, athletes are frightened and their spirits
are damaged.
A number of criteria make it possible to justify whether the
contradictions are of a positive or negative nature. The
criteria for a positive solution are:
that conflicts can be resolved only when clear
contradictions and struggles are resolved;
elimination of factors that frighten student-athletes;
ensuring that the conflicting parties achieve their goals as
a result of the positive behavior of the athletes and the
achievement of an effective resolution of the conflict;
positive changes in the behavior of conflicting athletes as
a result of positive changes in emotional experiences;
and the development of student-athlete and decision-
making skills.
The criteria that lead to a negative result are:
dissatisfaction, bad mood in the athlete, decreased training
efficiency;
complexity of cooperation and communication between
athletes;
the emergence of a hostile attitude towards the opposite
side;
loss or negative result of cooperation and interaction with
the other party;
such as focusing more on winning the conflict than solving
specific problems.
There is a direct relationship between the process of
overcoming conflicts between athletes and the level of
satisfaction of their goals, desires and aspirations. When
conflicts arise, each athlete has his or her own set of
behaviors. That, in turn, has an impact on the conflict.
Athletes' behavior and character in conflict situations are
determined by value orientations, the specifics of the roles
they take on, their dynamic status, and the content of their
inclinations. In conflict situations, the athlete determines
the content of his actions.
CONCLUSION
Future coaches need to have a clear idea of how conflicts
will develop and how to deal with them. In conflict
situations, an athlete’s behavior determines the way he or
she behaves. Athletes have the following areas and
strategies of conflicting behavior: competitive; problem
solver; conciliator; moving away; conflict avoidance;
compromise; fighter; aggressive; compressor; supportive;
cautious, encouraging humility; collaborators, etc.
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