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Abstract
The aim of this study is to identify the relationship between the level of professional competence of coach-teachers working in sports schools and the effectiveness of patriotic education formation among student-athletes, as well as to develop pedagogical conditions aimed at enhancing the professional potential of coaches. The study employed an integrated approach using scientific literature analysis, pedagogical observation, questionnaire and testing methods, and statistical analysis; coach-teachers and student-athletes from several children's and youth sports schools in Tashkent and Fergana regions participated in the research. Results showed that in the group of coaches with high professional competence, students' patriotism indicators were significantly higher, and a statistically significant positive correlation was identified between the two variables.