One of the key elements for the success in any team sports is the cohesion of the team itself. On the example of the Slovenian women's ice hockey national team we have aimed to determine the level of cohesion within the team; specifically if the index of team's cohesion at the training camp differs from the one at the world championship. Furthermore we have aspired to found out the nature of relations within the team, as well as what would be the team's most optimal roster. Our research has also touched upon head coach's attitude towards his work and towards the players. To establish this, a socio-metric test in the form of questionnaire has been used. The analysis of the returned questionnaires has shown a 0,06 lower cohesion index at the world championship to the one at training camp. We find good relations between the players and their readiness to stick together in order to achieve their goal, regardless of possible differences between them, an important asset to the team's dynamic. Coach's motivated attitude towards the tasks set out and fair regard in relation to the players have sdditional positive effect on the good atmosphere within the national team
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