Isomorphic change is the process by which organizations facing similar environmental conditions will come to resemble one another. Isomorphic pressures may affect coaching behavior as well. The Coaching Isomorphism Questionnaire was developed to assess the isomorphic mechanisms exerted upon coaches. Content and face validity were established as well as acceptable but low reliability estimates.
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