Chapter 7: Implications of Assertive Behaviour in Sport: Its Influence on Athletes, Family, and Coaches

Assertiveness is linked to the world of sports. Interdisciplinary work enhances the performance and well-being of athletes, identifying the sports triangle as a critical element for the optimal development of the athlete. There are various findings where assertive behaviour promotes the participation of the members of this triangle. The importance of applying this psychological skill to improve the process of training and competition in sports is discussed. Training to show assertive behaviour is considered a functional element within the planning of training, primarily benefiting the characters directly involved in the optimal development of the athlete concerning their family and coach, known as the sports triangle.