Non-athletes perception on leadership sports performance in Malaysia

Background - This article describes why leadership styles are likely to have an important and influence on sport performance in Malaysian athlete.This study aims to identify the reason for participation in sports, goal orientation, leadership style of president and favored athletes; leadership styles practiced by the president and coach of sports associations in Malaysia.Thus, this article tried to help advance research on the relationship of leadership styles on sport performance.The survey was conducted on the non-athletes perception on leadership in sport performance.Quantitative approach were employed through cross-sectional survey, a total 220 questionnaires were distributed.Random sampling technique was applied in determining the sampling frame.Hence, the data obtained was analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.Finally, recommendations for future study and improvement of leadership styles on sport performance, specifically in the Malaysian contex