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Coaching in the Moment
Technology in sport is often associated with heart-rate monitors, GPS trackers, and video review. However, one promising use of technology for coaching may come from psychology: the Experience Sampling Method (ESM). Developed by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and colleagues to study flow in everyday life (Hektner et al., 2007), ESM can now be delivered seamlessly through smartphones…
Early Burnout and Short Careers
Parents want the best for their kids. Many are told that choosing one sport early and committing fully is the key to future success. But growing research shows the opposite: early sports specialization often does more harm than good — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Physical Risks of Early Sports Specialization Specializing in one sport too…
Early Specialization – Early End to Sports Career
For years, parents have been told a familiar story — if you want your child to succeed in sports, they need to pick one sport early and commit. It sounds logical. More hours, more focus, more success. But here’s the truth: this belief is outdated, oversimplified, and increasingly harmful. New research from UCSF and international…
Understanding Athletic Identity
Understanding athletic identity—as both a coach and a player—is crucial to developing a comprehensive understanding of the athlete. Athletic identity, as described by Edison et al. (2021), refers to the degree of personal connection an individual has to sport. While this relationship can evolve over time and with age, the core values and lessons learned…
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Enhancing Youth Leadership Through Sport and Physical Education
This article explores the role of sport leaders in promoting youth leadership and emphasizes the importance of mental health awareness and support in the development of young athletes.
Exploring the Perceived Barriers of Effective Communication Within the Coach–Athlete Relationship: A Sample of Scandinavian Coaches and Athletes
Coaching is a process that guides development and is shaped by sound relationships between athletes and coaches. Interpersonal communication represents a mechanism for developing functional relationships. However, not all interactions between coaches and athletes are optimal, and limited research has attempted to understand the factors that impede the ability to engage in effective communication. This…
A Deconstruction of Coaching Philosophy
In a recent study examining coaching philosophy within English football academies, researchers uncovered intriguing insights into how coaches perceive and utilize this concept. The findings shed light on the complex interplay between symbolic identity, practical coaching approaches, and institutional norms. Let’s delve into the key takeaways from this research, offering practical insights for coaches looking…
A machine learning approach for the classification of sports based on a coaches’ perspective of environmental, individual and task requirements: A sports profile analysis.
Pay attention! The influence of coach-, content-, and player-related factors on focus of attention statements during tennis training.
Building Bridges Instead of Putting Up Walls: Connecting the “Teams” to Improve Soccer Players’ Support.
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