Table 2. Comparative analysis of coaches‘ perceptions about the value of working competences according to their academic education level. Factors Level M SD 1 Competences related to annual and multi-annual planning BHE HEPE OHE 4.46 4.47 4.42 .44 .45 .61 2 Competences related to coaching methodology BHE HEPE OHE 3.84 3.89 3.85 .54 .60 .64 3 Competences to implement sport development projects BHE HEPE OHE 3.66 3.86 3.82 .54 .69 .73 4 Competences related to team leadership and coach education BHE HEPE OHE 3.71 3.76 3.80 .60 .64 .66 5 Competences related to planning and conducting the training and competition BHE HEPE OHE 4.00 4.26 4.17 .54 .58 .54 6 Meta-cognitive competences BHE HEPE OHE 3.38 3.43 3.41 .67 .77 .76 BHE- Below Higher Education; HEPE - Higher Education in Physical education; OHE- Other higher education.