Emphasizes that a coach's behavior is filtered through an athlete's perception and evaluative reaction.

Posits that leaders act as facilitators of goal achievement by using directive, supportive, participative, or achievement-oriented behaviors.

Illustrates that coaches develop a mental model of their athletes' potential which dictates their approach to organization, training, and competition.

Suggests that central roles with high task dependence and propinquity offer greater leadership opportunities.

Proposes that athlete satisfaction and performance are dependent on the alignment between actual, required, and preferred behaviors.

Proposes that leadership effectiveness depends on the interaction between a leader's style and situational favorableness.

Suggests that the appropriate level of task and relationship behaviors depends on the maturity of the followers.