Table 4 Support network: importance, achievement classification (IP/n-IP), Able-Bodied/Athletes with a Disability classification, nature of the relationship and times of support
| Coach | Team-mate | Parents | Spouse/partner | Physiotherapist | Family members | Sports science Sports Medicine | Sports medicine Doctor | Sports psychologist | Sibling | Non-sporting Friend | Masseur | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| How important is this person in providing support? % | 94 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 88 | 84 | 83 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 74 | 72 |
| % Between achievement classification |
IP: 100 n-IP: 93 |
IP: 97 n-IP: 91 |
IP: 97 n-IP: 88 |
IP: 96 n-IP: 88 |
IP: 97 n-IP: 84 |
IP: 90 n-IP: 81 |
IP: 94 n-IP: 76 |
IP: 89 n-IP: 74 |
IP: 89 n-IP: 73 |
IP: 82 n-IP: 74 |
IP: 90 n-IP: 68 |
IP: 92 n-IP: 61 |
| % Between Able-Bodied/Athletes with Disability |
AB: 97 AwD: 100 |
AB: 95 AwD: 100 |
AB: 95 AwD: 90 |
AB: 71 AwD: 62 |
AB: 84 AwD: 90 |
AB: 87 AwD: 100 |
AB: 65 AwD: 76 |
AB: 59 AwD: 65 |
AB: 63 AwD: 62 |
AB: 73 AwD: 76 |
AB: 76 AwD: 90 |
AB: 59 AwD: 76 |
|
With this person… (Top 2 highest rankings) |
I depend on for my technical prowess Helps me find balance and perspective |
I can let my hair down Helps me find balance and perspective |
I share my worries and concerns Helps me find balance and perspective |
I share my worries and concerns I don't discuss my sport with them |
I depend on for my recovery strategies I depend on for my technical prowess |
I don't discuss my sport with them Helps me find balance and perspective |
I depend on for my recovery strategies I don't discuss my sport with them |
I depend on for my recovery strategies I don't discuss my sport with them |
I share my worries and concerns I don't discuss my sport with them |
We can laugh together I don't discuss my sport with them |
I can let my hair down Helps me find balance and perspective |
I depend on for my recovery strategies I don't discuss my sport with them |
|
This person provided support when… Top 1 highest ranking | During my early participation in sport | During my early participation in sport | During my early participation in sport | At senior elite level | At senior elite level | During my early participation in sport | At senior elite level | At senior elite level | At senior elite level | During my early participation in sport | During my early participation in sport | At senior elite level |