Student participation in sports has a big impact in their academic performances that influence their studies and their future. The researchers of the study aim to investigate the significant relationship between level of sports participation and academic achievement of the 173 student-athletes in a private high school in central Pasig City, Philippines, SY 2022-2023. Quantitative correlation is the research design in order to assess a social phenomenon to establish and describe relationship between their sports participation and academic performance important to identify the areas to be assisted and to improve for better performances in both field of endeavour. Based on the significant findings of this study, the researcher recommends 1) the school administrators may orient teachers in preparing important tasks that will give merit to student-athletes, 2) the need for coaches and academic teachers to agree on scheduling of the training of the players, 3) the learning competencies in academic subjects to be align in physical activities and sports, 4) and this study be replicated and validated in the public schools and colleges; and further investigation be made on the effect of respondents perception of role and other factors on their level of participation in different team sports without jeopardizing their academic performances.

The objective of this investigation was to analyse soccer player’s perception of coaching behavior in Timor-Leste, comparing coaching experience (experienced vs inexperienced coaches) and age-categories (under-10 vs under-14 male). Data was collected using the Coach Behavior Assessment System questionnaire. Two experienced coaches and three inexperienced coaches from five different soccer clubs were subjects of the investigation. Seventy-five under-10 and one hundred and forty-two under-14 players responded the questionnaire. A Kruskal-Wallis test was completed to evaluate differences between the two scenarios. Statistical differences were observed in inexperienced coaches for mistakes/errors and misbehaviors as rated by the players, and in experienced coaches for general technical instruction. Under-14 players revealed significantly higher scores to the opposing age group for all spontaneous behaviors and for positive reinforcement, mistake-contingent encouragement, and mistake-contingent technical instruction, while Under-10s rated higher behaviors for keeping control. Timorese’s soccer coaches should promote a positive and reinforced training environment that can be focused on player’s progress. It is recommended a more holistic approach to coach educational programs.