scholarly journals Sibling interaction as a facilitator for talent development in sport

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin D Taylor ◽  
Dave Collins ◽  
Howie J Carson
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Skills ◽  
Talent Development ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Parental Influences ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Development Phase ◽  
Sibling Interaction ◽  
Elite Status ◽  
Elite Level ◽  
Development Literature

While current research has begun to address parental influences on talent development in sport, sibling interaction remains relatively under-examined. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the underpinning mechanisms through which sibling interaction impacts on talent development. Retrospective phenomenological interviews were conducted with four sets of siblings ( n = 9), where at least one sibling had competed to an elite level. Findings revealed several higher order themes that impacted positively on the talented athletes’ development: regularity of interaction in sport, emotional interpersonal skills, rivalry, resilience, co-operation and separation. Separation appeared as the athlete reached elite status, suggesting that these former mechanisms primarily impact during the development phase. Such findings support and extend the sibling, elite sport and talent development literature and provide valuable insight for both practitioners and academics. Importantly, coaches should consider a sibling’s role as an important mechanism outside of the formal coaching structure for talent development.

scholarly journals Successful and unsuccessful transitions to the elite level: The youth national team pathways in Norwegian handball

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 533-544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian T Bjørndal ◽  
Svein S Andersen ◽  
Lars T Ronglan
Keyword(s):  
Talent Development ◽  
Unintended Consequences ◽  
Development Model ◽  
Comprehensive Understanding ◽  
National Team ◽  
Organisational Context ◽  
Previous Season ◽  
Elite Level ◽  
Ecology Of Games ◽  
The Individual

The aim of this study was to explore successful and unsuccessful transitions in Norwegian handball from the youth player level to the adult elite level. The nine youth players in our strategic sample were interviewed in-depth about their experiences. Five of the nine athletes had established themselves successfully at the adult elite level; four had either quit or continued to play at a lower level during the previous season. The data were first inductively analysed before the theoretical analysis was conducted. This enabled us to develop a comprehensive understanding of each athlete’s developmental path and transitions and enabled a comparison between the different outcomes. The lifespan model was used a basis for understanding the individual pathways of development and the transitions made. The ecology of games framework was used to contextualise the individual processes within the particular organisational context of Norwegian handball. The results show how the application of the talent development model used in Norwegian handball is frequently experienced as one which is exhausting for athletes. For a significant number, it may lead to injuries or burnout. Further, our findings demonstrate that there is a thin line separating two different outcomes: (a) a dropout due to a loss of motivation and meaning and (b) a successful transition to the elite level. We discuss how the organisational context of Norwegian handball leads to unintended consequences, both positive and negative, for athletes. Incidents and decisions beyond an athlete’s immediate environment can facilitate or inhibit successful transitions to the elite level.

scholarly journals Motives for Dropout Among Former Junior Elite Caribbean Track and Field Athletes: A Qualitative Investigation

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Candice E. Thomas ◽  
Timothy P. Chambers ◽  
Luana C. Main ◽  
Paul B. Gastin
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Support ◽  
Transition Period ◽  
Track And Field ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Qualitative Investigation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Caribbean Islands ◽  
Elite Status ◽  
Elite Level ◽  
High Level

Anecdotal reports within the Caribbean track and field fraternity have revealed that there is a high level of athlete dropout from competitive sport at the junior-elite level, and a poor transition to senior-elite status. Consequently, this qualitative investigation explored the key motives that may have contributed toward the unsuccessful transitions and ensuing dropout of Caribbean track and field athletes during the junior to senior transition period. Eleven former junior-elite track and field athletes (four males, seven females; Mage = 29, SD ± 4.2 years) from four English-speaking Caribbean islands participated in semi-structured interviews. Following an inductive and deductive thematic analysis, four higher order themes were identified: (1) “there's not enough support”; (2) “felt pressure to make sure I committed”; (3) “it's always competitive here”; and (4) “battle with the injuries.” For these former junior-elite Caribbean athletes, the decision on whether to continue within the sport was influenced by a combination of factors, although inadequate financial and organizational support had the most bearing on athletes' decision to drop out during the crucial transition years. Implications for consideration by key stakeholders and policymakers within the region are discussed.

My Boyfriend, My Girlfriend, or Me: The Dilemma of Talented Teenaged Girls

1996 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 434-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally M. Reis ◽  
Carolyn M. Callahan
Keyword(s):  
Career Choice ◽  
Test Score ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Talent Development ◽  
Parental Influences

In this article, we summarize current research about talented adolescents and teenage females in the following areas, which are frequently discussed as issues that affect female talent development: grades in school, females' beliefs about ability, the effects of stereotyping, test score differences, career choice, and parental influences. We reaffirm some prior conclusions; present new, contradictory research evidence; discuss older findings in light of the passage of time; and raise questions about the importance, significance, and generalizability of prior conclusions.

scholarly journals A higher order FEM for time-domain hydroelastic analysis of large floating bodies in an inhomogeneous shallow water environment

2015 ◽  
Vol 471 (2173) ◽  
pp. 20140643 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. K. Papathanasiou ◽  
A. Karperaki ◽  
E. E. Theotokoglou ◽  
K. A. Belibassakis
Keyword(s):  
Energy Conservation ◽  
Shallow Water ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Thickness Variation ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Solution Stability ◽  
Stability Estimates ◽  
Floating Bodies ◽  
Conservation Principle ◽  
Energy Conservation Principle

The study of wave action on large, elastic floating bodies has received considerable attention, finding applications in both geophysics and marine engineering problems. In this context, a higher order finite-element method (FEM) for the numerical simulation of the transient response of thin, floating bodies in shallow water wave conditions is presented. The hydroelastic initial-boundary value problem, in an inhomogeneous environment, characterized by bathymetry and plate thickness variation, is analysed for two configurations: (i) a freely floating strip modelling an ice floe or a very large floating structure and (ii) a semi-fixed floating beam representing an ice shelf or shore fast ice, both under long-wave forcing. The variational formulation of these problems is derived, along with the energy conservation principle and the weak solution stability estimates. A special higher order FEM is developed and applied to the calculation of the numerical solution. Results are presented and compared against established methodologies, thus validating the present method and illustrating its numerical efficiency. Furthermore, theoretical results concerning the energy conservation principle are verified, providing a valuable insight into the physical phenomenon investigated.

Examining coaching practices and philosophy through the lens of organizational culture in a Danish high-performance swimming environment

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1108-1119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephan E Junggren ◽  
Lars Elbæk ◽  
Natalia B Stambulova
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Talent Development ◽  
Espoused Values ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Solid Part ◽  
Development Literature

Interest in coaching and coaches, as well as coach–athlete relationships, has for a long time been a traditional and solid part of talent development literature. In recent times, talent development research has employed a holistic ecological approach and emphasized the important role of a broader athletic environment in athletes’ development and a constitutive role of organizational culture in the success of such an environment. This case study uses the holistic ecological perspective to examine coaching practices and philosophy through the lens of organizational culture in a Danish high-performance swimming environment. The environment was selected based on its performance success but also because of its nontraditional organization compared to typical Danish swimming clubs. Data were generated from in-depth interviews with six coaches, 30 h of participant observation of training and meetings, and analysis of related documents. Thematic data analysis was guided by Schein’s model of organizational culture. The findings revealed the organizational culture that incorporates specific features of coaching practices and philosophy through cultural artifacts, espoused values, and basic assumptions. In the artifacts, coaching practices were explicit (e.g. flexible training groups and schedules) and philosophy implicit (e.g. ongoing flow of feedback), while in the espoused values, coaching philosophy was explicit (e.g. swimmers as whole persons, long-term development focus) and consistent with basic cultural assumptions (e.g. swimmers’ autonomy as a basis for progress). The study revealed that the cultural lens was helpful in exploring consistency between what coaches communicate about what they do (and how and why they do it) and what they actually did (and how they did it).

scholarly journals Seeing Double? A Practice-Based Investigation Into Twins Experiences of Sporting Talent Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-90
Author(s):  
Robin D. Taylor ◽  
Howie J. Carson ◽  
Dave Collins
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Interpersonal Skills ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Talent Development ◽  
Development Communication ◽  
Training Environment ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Longitudinal Observation ◽  
Science Domain ◽  
The Relationship

Although there is an established body of research on twins within the wider social science domain, scarce attention has been applied to this relationship within sport coaching practice. Specifically, this is apparent during talent development, despite a growing empirical interest toward the developmental impact of age-gapped siblings on sporting success. Accordingly, this study explored potential mechanisms through which the twin relationship may impact on talent development. Longitudinal observation of two twin sets (one monozygotic and one dizygotic) took place within a U.K. regional hockey performance center training environment. Observations were used to inform semistructured interviews with twins and their parents, which facilitated the interpretation of observations and exploration of the relationship, before a codebook thematic analysis was conducted. Findings revealed several themes (regularity of interaction, emotional interpersonal skills, rivalry, skill development, communication, and type of separation) consistent with previous studies, alongside two new themes; namely, conflict and identity. The study highlights the complex and individualized nature of the sibling subsystem, illuminating the possible impact of twin type on several themes, and highlights the potential for observations as a practice-based tool for coaches to consider when individualizing the talent development process.

scholarly journals Negotiating Gender in the English Football Workplace: Composite Vignettes of Women Head Coaches’ Experiences

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beth G. Clarkson ◽  
Elwyn Cox ◽  
Richard C. Thelwell
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Talent Development ◽  
Career Mobility ◽  
Women Coaches ◽  
Head Coaches ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Elite Level ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Experiences Of Women ◽  
Gender Influences

Historically, men have dominated the English football workplace; as a result, the number of women in coaching positions has been limited. The aim of the present study was to explore the lived experiences of women head coaches to identify the extent that gender influences the English football workplace. Semi-structured interviews (N = 12) were conducted with women head coaches operating at the (a) youth recreational, (b) talent development, and (c) elite levels of the English football pyramid. An inductive thematic analysis was performed which informed the development of composite vignettes, a form of creative nonfiction. Three vignettes were developed comprising women head coaches’ stories at each pyramid level. Findings from the thematic analysis identified themes of gender stereotyping, proving yourself, and confidence at the youth recreational level; work-life conflicts, limited career mobility, and marginalization at the talent development level; and tokenism, undercurrents of sexism, and apprehensions of future directives at the elite level. The vignette stories demonstrate that gender negatively influences coaches’ interactions and confidence early in their career in youth recreational football; gender bias is embedded within discriminatory organizational practices which limit career mobility for coaches working in talent development; and gender is used to hold elite level women coaches to higher scrutiny levels than male colleagues. Recommendations (e.g., [in]formal mentoring, male advocacy, recruitment transparency) are made to practitioners for a targeted occupational-focused approach regarding support, retention, and career progression of women head coaches in football.

scholarly journals Pembentukan Karakter Anak Usia Dini: Keluarga, Sekolah, Dan Komunitas? (Studi Kualitatif tentang Pembentukan Karakter Anak Usia Dini Melalui Keluarga, Sekolah, dan Komunitas)

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Ditha Prasanti ◽  
Dinda Rakhma Fitriani
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Character Development ◽  
Talent Development ◽  
Family Factors ◽  
Development Phase ◽  
Community Based ◽  
The Family ◽  
Character Building ◽  
Development Course ◽  
Determining Factor

Without realizing it, the development of the child's character does not appear spontaneously. There is a process that is experienced and passed, one of which is the development phase. The earliest character development period is for early childhood. How important are parents to notice the formation of the character of the early childhood they have. When talking about the formation of early childhood characters, we become reminded of the environmental and family factors that are close to the child. In this article, the author wants to discuss about the process of character building early childhood in three elements; family, school, and community. Based on the results of the study conducted, the authors found that the process of forming the character of early childhood, beginning from the family, then followed by the school, and the community followed by these early childhood. This community includes the play community, the tutoring community or the talent development course institution that the early childhood participates in. But, the main determining factor is the family as the smallest and first community for the children.

Dual systems for all: Higher-order, role-based relational reasoning as a uniquely derived feature of human cognition

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel J. Povinelli ◽  
Gabrielle C. Glorioso ◽  
Shannon L. Kuznar ◽  
Mateja Pavlic
Keyword(s):  
Temporal Reasoning ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Important Case ◽  
Human Cognition ◽  
Relational Reasoning ◽  
Dual Systems ◽  
First Order ◽  
Reasoning System ◽  
Role Based

Abstract Hoerl and McCormack demonstrate that although animals possess a sophisticated temporal updating system, there is no evidence that they also possess a temporal reasoning system. This important case study is directly related to the broader claim that although animals are manifestly capable of first-order (perceptually-based) relational reasoning, they lack the capacity for higher-order, role-based relational reasoning. We argue this distinction applies to all domains of cognition.

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