The Impact of Team Culture on Team Performance and Athlete Fulfillment
Date of Award
Summer 6-15-2025
Document Type
Non Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Coaching and Athletic Administration
Department
Kinesiology
First Advisor
Dr. Ryan Hubbard
Abstract
Much has been written and discussed about the importance of team culture and its positive impact on team performance. This study sought to go beyond the abundance of anecdotal evidence and measure the impact of team culture on team performance with tools designed to produce quantitative data. It also sought to analyze the impact of team culture on athlete fulfillment. The tools developed to measure team culture and player fulfillment used comprehensive scales to produce summary scores. Team performance was measured with the team’s win-loss record and the athlete’s opinion about the degree to which the team reached its potential. Coaches and others associated with team sports can use the results of this study to analyze the impact of team culture on team performance and player fulfillment. They can also use the tools developed for this study to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of their own team culture and determine how they can most effectively lead their teams.