This study aims to identify the leadership style of football coach among teachers in the Selangor Hulu Langat District. The research design is through the interview method. A total of 12 teachers that act as school football coaches were involved in this study. Data analysis was conducted using thematic methodology to find the important themes. The results show that football coaches in Hulu Langat Selangor district schools use leadership styles based on the situation. To conclude, the coaches did not possess any consistent or permanent leadership style, but are influenced by the maturity factor of the athlete. The results of this study are important as can be used as guidelines in developing football players in school in Malaysia.
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To Cite this Article: Karim, Z. A., Ghafar, N. A. A., & Nadzalan, A. M. (2018). The Leadership style among Football Coaches Leadership Style among Teachers in Hulu Langat District: The implications on National Football Development Program (NFDP) in Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 8(3), 567–574.
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