Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study coach’s change management ability among Iran super leagues. Statistical population consisted of 369 players who haveplayed in 5 super league (Volleyball, Basketball, Wrestling, Badminton and Karate). From among them 328 players, were chosen randomly based on Morgan table. Ultimately, 228 players participated in this research. All participants completed the Likert type questionnaires, containing questions rating a wide range of contexts for evaluating the ability of management change. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire in the target population were examined and approved at α=0.05. In order to conduct the data analysis, descriptive statistics and inference statistics were employed. ANOVA indicated that there was great difference in the ability of change management among Iran super leagues coaches (p<0/001, F=7/031). Results of turkey test or method of comparison between the two leagues (Volleyball - Basketball), (Volleyball - Wrestling), (Volleyball - Badminton), (Wrestling - Badminton) and (Wrestling - Karate) showed a significant difference. 

Key words: Change management ability, Iranian super leagues, coaches.