Factor 1: Coach Social Identity: Eigenvalue = 4.4; Variance = 43.8%; Cronbach Alpha = .88

Item—Total correlation

Factor loading

1) Our coach is just like one of us

.591

.624

2) It would be accurate to describe our coach as a typical member of our team

.635

.635

3) I see our coach as a member of the team

.652

.667

4) Our coach would feel good to be described as a typical member of the team

.604

.578

5) I don’t feel our coach is one of us

.701

.701

6) I am proud to acknowledge that our coach is a member of the team

.494

.528

7) I feel strong ties with my team coach

.719

.840

8) We often socialise with our team coach

.488

.499

9) I’m glad to have a coach who is a member of the team

.597

.585

10) I identify with my team coach

.675

.860