This episode will investigate the relationship between a player and coach and its influence on performance success. The importance of the player-coach relationship is stressed by looking at how players develop socially and psychologically while playing under a coach. A coach can influence their players negatively or positively and it is important to attempt and create a positive environment by fostering communication, healthy criticism, trust, and providing athletes with life skills. While coaches may affect their players within the arena of sports, a coach can have an even greater impact on their players beyond their sports careers and can help shape their entire life. Many studies have been performed on this topic yielding countless implications and ideas for future research in this area.