CROSS-GENDER COACHING AND TEAM DYNAMICS AMONG FEMALE BASKETBALL ATHLETES IN SELECTED MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN TONGLIAO CITY, INNER MONGOLIA AUTONOMOUS REGION

The study sought to find male coaches cross-gender coaching strategies and their impact on team dynamics of a female basketball team. Apart from ascertaining important elements of team dynamics, which comprise coaching strategies, player coordination, cultural diversity, monitoring systems, and training loads, the study aimed to gauge the opinions of female players toward coaching practices, including gender equity, decision-making, communication style, and leadership. The replies were from 75 female basketball players overall. There was descriptive comparative correlational design used. Using a survey form, the data were compiled from respondents with varying grade levels, years of sports background, and athlete status- beginner, intermediate, advanced, and elite. The regions with noteworthy relationships and those for development were found using statistical techniques including mean scores, profile-based comparisons, and correlation studies. The findings show that male coaches approaches, which excel in methods for gender equality and customizing procedures to the players, are generally considered as dynamic and inclusive in character. Still, there are challenges to overcome preconceptions, have good communication, and divide training responsibilities. Beginning and professional athletes have very diverse profiles, which emphasizes the need of varied coaching techniques. While pointing up communication and integrating monitoring systems, correlation analysis found some relationships between cultural diversity and athlete performance and between cooperative decision-making and player coordination as well as between these factors. Based on the results, a Cross-Gender Coaching Integration Plan was developed including targeted activities to close the found gaps, advance inclusion, and enhance team chemistry.