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"The process of talent development (TD) is essential to success in any sport. Drawing on the latest evidence and a considerable experience base, the 2nd edition of this book dispels myths about talent development and offers practical advice on the TD pathway from pre-school to elite level. Aime...
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Routledge,
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| Publisher Address: | New York, NY : |
| Publication Dates: | 2022. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | Second edition. |
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"The process of talent development (TD) is essential to success in any sport. Drawing on the latest evidence and a considerable experience base, the 2nd edition of this book dispels myths about talent development and offers practical advice on the TD pathway from pre-school to elite level. Aimed at practitioners and other stakeholders involved in the TD process - including coaches, scientists, administrators, educators, students, parents, policymakers and senior development athletes - this is an up-to-date practical guide to TD in sport. Written by experts with more than 20 years' experience in TD training, coaching and research, it covers key topics from deliberate practice and fundamental movement skills to designing and managing a TD pathway. It also includes contributions from professionals working in a wide range of sports, providing real-world insights into important topics including: the recruitment process academy and apprenticeship preparation, the coach/athlete relationship what to do to stay ahead, considerations for parents and coaches. Talent Development: A Practitioner and Parents Guide is an indispensable resource for all those interested in talent identification, talent development and coaching practice in elite sport"-- |
| Carrier Form: | viii, 257 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780367560218 0367560216 9780367560195 0367560194 |
| Index Number: | GV436 |
| CLC: | G808.18 |
| Call Number: | G808.18/C712/2nd ed. |
| Contents: | Part 1. Underpinning talent development principles -- Myths and truths in talent development / Jamie Taylor -- Part 2. Developing the base : pre-school and early preparation -- The essentials of movement, confidence and attitude / Hailu Theodros -- The child's ideal approach to sport / Tynke Toering -- Deliberate play, deliberate practice and deliberate preparation / Alex Beckey -- Part 3. Pre-academy : what to do till you select your chosen sport -- Next steps in development : below the neck / Kevin Mannion -- Next steps in development : above the neck / Phil Edwards -- Concerns and considerations for parents and coaches / Anne Pankhurst -- Part 4. Entering the pathway -- The recruitment process : making pragmatic decisions / Ian Costello -- Academy preparation : what works well (and doesn't) / Nigel Edwards -- Part 5. Making the most of your academy apprenticeship -- How the coach/athlete relationship can fly or founder / Garry Cahill -- What parents and performers can do to support/supplement or replace the academy / Robin Taylor -- Part 6. Transitions, roadblocks and other challenges -- Preparing for transitions / Deirdre Lyons -- The talent transfer process : how it works, how it could work better and how to make it work for you / Shelley Rudman -- The rocky road to success / Dean Jones -- Part 7. Management considerations -- Designing and operating a pathway / Tony Fretwell -- Part 8. Conclusion -- What to do to stay ahead / Dave Collins and Áine MacNamara. |