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Technology Should Solve a Coaching Problem
Author: Hussien Jabai, MS, CSCS, TSACF, CPT Walk into almost any modern performance environment and there is no shortage of things to measure. Force production. Bar velocity. Jump height. Sleep. Training load. Movement quality. Recovery. Readiness. The list continues to grow, and the technology used to collect those measures is more accessible to coaches than…
The Hidden Curriculum Underlying Youth Sport Development
Youth sport is often framed as a setting for positive youth development. Participation is expected to foster qualities such as confidence, responsibility, teamwork, and resilience. These outcomes are frequently referenced in program mission statements and coaching philosophies. Yet the mechanisms through which sport might produce these developmental outcomes are rarely examined closely. One reason may…
Women in Sport Leadership and the Psychology of Becoming
Women in sport leadership are often discussed in terms of representation, equity, and access, with many conversations focusing appropriately on barriers that have historically limited participation within positions of authority and influence. While these discussions remain important, representation may also shape something more psychologically fundamental than opportunity alone, since the visibility of leadership within a…
Impact of Positive Parent-Coach Partnership in Foundational Youth Sport (Grades K-12)
Participation in organized sport often begins during the early elementary school years, making foundational youth sport programs a pivotal stepping stone for shaping children’s perceptions of athletics, competition, and teamwork (Weiss et al., 2016). During this stage of development, young athletes are not only learning basic motor skills and new sport concepts but are also…
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*SPKN EXCLUSIVE* The Athlete Identity Trap: Navigating self-concept and mental health in extended NFL career pursuits
By: Dr. Brandy Runyan This study explored the persistence of undrafted football players who continue to pursue National Football League (NFL) careers five or more years beyond their draft class. Despite systemic barriers and long odds, these athletes remain deeply committed to training, competing, and promoting themselves in pursuit of their professional goals. Guided by…
The effectiveness of decision-making training in team-sport officials: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Sports officials must make accurate, fast, and fair decisions under pressure—skills that are challenging to develop given the lack of structured training environments. This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized findings from 14 studies (9 included in the meta-analysis) to evaluate the effectiveness of decision-making training programs for team-sport officials across different sports, tools, durations, and…
What Is "Zone 2 Training"?: Experts' Viewpoint on Definition, Training Methods, and Expected Adaptations
“Zone 2 training” has become a popular topic among endurance athletes and coaches, often praised for its ability to induce a wide range of aerobic adaptations. However, definitions of Zone 2 vary, leading to confusion around how it should be implemented and what benefits to expect. This expert commentary, developed by 14 applied sport scientists…
Achievement goals and the classroom motivational climate.
Although achievement motivation has traditionally been construed as goal-directed behavior, the recent literature (Dweck, 1986; Dweck & Elliott, 1983; Dweck & Leggett, 1988; Eliott & Dweck, 1988) has moved toward defining a broad conceptual framework for organizing both the cognitive and affective components of motivation. This framework has been identified as a theory of achievement…
Teamwork in team debriefings: Coaches’ communication patterns after wins and losses
This study examined how head coaches communicate during post-game team debriefings and whether win–loss outcomes shape the teamwork behaviors they emphasize. Using video- and audio-recorded debriefings from 18 elite basketball, volleyball, and soccer teams (seven coaches; 1007 minutes of footage), the authors analyzed coaches’ verbal behaviors through a new observational coding scheme based on the…
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.
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