Match-fixing threats: Effective responses of coaches

Janet A. Young

doi:10.52383/itfcoaching.v29i83.45

Match-fixing threats: Effective responses of coaches

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Janet A. Young First Year College, Victoria University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v29i83.45

Keywords:

match-fixing, integrity, Tennis Integrity Unit

Abstract

Incidences of match-fixing impinge on the integrity of the game and undermine critical confidence required to grow the sport. This paper reviews match-fixing in light of recent media coverage and highlights the role coaches can play to strengthen the core values of true competition, fair play and sportsmanship. Several strategies for coaches to consider are proposed.

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Published

2021-04-30

How to Cite

Young, J. A. (2021). Match-fixing threats: Effective responses of coaches. ITF Coaching & Sport Science Review, 29(83), 4–6. https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v29i83.45

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Vol. 29 No. 83 (2021)

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