Talent Development: A Practitioner and Parents Guide

The book provides evidence-based guidance and exemplars of best practice to key stakeholders in talent development, focusing on how coaches, parents, and National Governing Bodies have implemented an evidence base to improve their practice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book aims to bridge the theory-practice gap in talent development by providing evidence-based guidance and exemplars of best practice to key stakeholders. It goes beyond a theoretical basis and critically examines how coaches, parents, and National Governing Bodies have implemented an evidence base to improve their practice. The authors and invited contributors are experienced researchers and practitioners in talent development, providing strong, evidence-based, and pragmatic links to enable readers to apply these principles in their own talent development environments.
The book aims to bridge the theory-practice gap in talent development by providing evidence-based guidance and exemplars of best practice to key stakeholders. It goes beyond a theoretical basis and critically examines how coaches, parents, and National Governing Bodies have implemented an evidence base to improve their practice. The authors and invited contributors are experienced researchers and practitioners in talent development, providing strong, evidence-based, and pragmatic links to enable readers to apply these principles in their own talent development environments.

The book is divided into four main sections, each focusing on a different aspect of talent development. The first section provides an overview of the theory and principles of talent development, including the importance of early identification, training, and competition. The second section explores the practical implications of these principles, including how coaches, parents, and National Governing Bodies can implement them effectively. The third section provides case studies and examples of best practice from a range of sports and talent development contexts, including gymnastics, swimming, tennis, and football. The fourth section concludes with a reflection on the future of talent development and a call to action for coaches, parents, and National Governing Bodies to continue to prioritize evidence-based practice and innovation in the field.

Overall, the book is a valuable resource for coaches, parents, and National Governing Bodies who are committed to improving the performance and development of their athletes. It provides a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to talent development, and offers practical guidance and exemplars of best practice that can be applied in a range of sports and talent development contexts.

Weight: 660g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367560218
Edition number: 2 ed