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The Shift in Youth Sports: From Development to Specialization
The Evolution of Youth Sports Over time, youth and non-entertainment sports have undergone a significant transformation. Originally designed to promote holistic development, build character, and teach life skills, these programs are increasingly focused on competitive success and career pathways. Today, many participants and their families view youth sports as a means to secure scholarships or…
More Than a Game: The Transformative Power of Sports
Youth and non-entertainment sports have a rich history rooted in the desire to provide structured environments where children and adolescents can channel their energy, build character, and develop essential life skills. Throughout history, these activities have been instrumental in shaping character, encouraging collaboration, and encouraging perseverance in young participants. Character Building One of the core…
Developing Self-Control: The Key to Coaching Success
In the high-pressure world of sports, self-control is a crucial trait for both coaches and athletes. The ability to manage emotions, maintain focus, and persevere through challenges can significantly impact performance and team dynamics. This article explores the importance of self-control in sports coaching and provides actionable strategies to strengthen this essential skill. The Power…
Unlocking Motivation: The Power of Self-Concordant Goal Setting
In the fast-paced world of sports, motivation is often the driving force behind success. Yet, the challenge lies not in igniting motivation but in sustaining it. For athletes, the journey can be filled with setbacks, pressures, and moments of self-doubt. As coaches, you hold the key to unlocking motivation that lasts—motivation rooted in purpose, authenticity,…
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Athlete Mental Health and Well-being During the Transition into Elite Sport: Strategies to Prepare the System
The transition into elite-level sport can expose young athletes to risk factors for mental ill-health, including increased performance expectations, stressors associated with becoming increasingly public figures, and changes in lifestyle demands, such as diet, training loads and sleep. Successful integration into elite-level sport requires athletes to quickly adapt to these newfound challenges and the norms…
Mental fortitude training: An evidence-based approach to developing psychological resilience for sustained success.
Drawing on the body of knowledge in this area, this article presents an evidence-based approach to developing psychological resilience for sustained success. To this end, the narrative is divided into three main sections. The first section describes the construct of psychological resilience and explains what it is. The second section outlines and discusses a mental…
Research methods in sport and exercise psychology: quantitative and qualitative issues
Contemporary aspects of research methods in sport and exercise psychology are discussed in this wide-ranging review. After an introduction centred on trends in sport and exercise psychology methods, the review is organized around the major themes of quantitative and qualitative research. Our aim is to highlight areas that may be problematic or controversial (e.g. stepwise…
Health psychology: mapping biobehavioral contributions to health and illness
Our evolving understanding of how psychosocial and behavioral factors affect health and disease processes has been marked by investigation of specific relationships and mechanisms underlying them. Stress and other emotional responses are components of complex interactions of genetic, physiological, behavioral, and environmental factors that affect the body’s ability to remain or become healthy or to…
Consideration of Mental Health and Well-Being in High-Level Sport: When Will a Coach-Centered Approach Be Introduced?
In recent years, the conversation surrounding mental health in sports has primarily focused on athletes, with much less attention paid to the well-being of coaches. However, a growing body of research is beginning to highlight the significant stressors faced by coaches, particularly those in high-performance environments, and the detrimental effects these stressors can have on…
How Can We Make Research More Relevant for Sport Practice?
Contrasting Approaches in Research: Sport scientists often design studies that compare different training methods or models (e.g., interval vs. continuous exercise, polarized vs. pyramidal intensity distribution). These studies tend to conclude that one method is superior, but leading practitioners view these methods as complementary tools rather than mutually exclusive. Complexity of Athlete Development: No single…
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