Table 4.

Path coefficients between Latent Variables.

Path	b
Hypothesis 1: Autonomy-supportive coaching → athlete burnout	−0.21 *
Hypothesis 2: Autonomy-supportive coaching → communication	0.48 *
Hypothesis 3: Autonomy-supportive coaching → coach–athlete relationship	0.75 *
Hypothesis 4: Controlling coaching → athlete burnout	0.38 *
Hypothesis 5: Controlling coaching → communication	−0.12 *
Hypothesis 6: Controlling coaching → coach–athlete relationship	−0.03
Hypothesis 7: Communication → athlete burnout	−0.13 *
Hypothesis 8: Communication → coach–athlete relationship	0.14 *
Hypothesis 9: Coach–athlete relationship → athlete burnout	−0.21 *

* p < 0.05, b = standardized regression weight.