March 3, 2026Open Access

Benevolent paternalism and player transition in Fiji soccer: insights from the Global South

Key Points

Culturally appropriate sport coaching enhances player transitions, indicating its importance in Fiji soccer.
Key insights reveal the necessity of working with Indigenous Fijian and Fiji Indian cultures during coaching.
The analysis involved examining roles of administrators and coaches in shaping the sporting landscape in Fiji.
Improved collaboration supports the integration of cultural sensitivities, promoting better coaching practices.

Abstract

Although better sport coaching and sport psychology can contribute, they need to be conducted in a culturally appropriate way where Indigenous Fijian and Fiji Indian cultures are worked with, and benevolently paternal administrators and coaches are not cast aside or marginalized.

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Authors

Kieran E. James

Henry D. Tuidraki

Sheikh A. Tanzil

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Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

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University of the South Pacific - Samoa Campus

Creative Technology (Singapore)

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Benevolent paternalism and player transition in Fiji soccer: insights from the Global South

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