International Sport Coaching Journal

Aims & Scope

The International Sport Coaching Journal (ISCJ) is a peer-reviewed journal designed to advance the research and development of sport coaching globally.

ISCJ seeks to publish sport coaching original research studies and papers regarding practical advances that expand our understanding of the coaching process, coaching environment, coach education and development, coaching practices, and coaching profession.

ISCJ is a non-proprietary venture of the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE) and is published by Human Kinetics.

It was launched in 2014 as volume 1, replacing the Journal of Coaching Education (JCE), for which there were six volumes published.

To view JCE content, click here.

ISCJ publishes three times per year: January, May, and September.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	1.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7182

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	312

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.766

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	20

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Practices and Developmental Pathways of Professional and Olympic Serial Winning Coaches

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Sergio, Clifford J.

• Transformational Coaching Workshop: Applying a Person-Centred Approach to Coach Development Programs

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Jennifer, Jean

• Coach Burnout: A Scoping Review

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Peter, Marte, Goran

• Learner-Centered Coach Education: Practical Recommendations for Coach Development Administrators

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Kyle, Pierre

• Coach Developers as ‘Facilitators of Learning’ in a Large-Scale Coach Education Programme: One Actor in a Complex System

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Diane M., Penny, Pierre

• The Role of the Coach Developer in Supporting and Guiding Coach Learning

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Sarah, Christine

• Conducting Impactful Coaching Science Research: The Forgotten Role of Knowledge Integration and Dissemination

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Dan

• Challenges Experienced by Women High-Performance Coaches: Sustainability in the Profession

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Göran, Marte, Kristen, Peter

• A Case Study of a Parasport Coach and a Life of Learning

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Shaunna L., Penny, Diane

• Mental Health in Elite-Level Coaches: Prevalence Rates and Associated Impact of Coach Stressors and Psychological Resilience

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Jolan, Paul, I. (Belle) N.A., Francesco, Raôul R.D.

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