Transition to Professional Football [Thread]
There is a lack of research on those who do not reach the highest level in sports, which may be due to survivorship bias. This means we are only studying those who are successful and ignoring those who dropped out of the process.
There is a lack of research on those who do not reach the highest level in sports, which may be due to survivorship bias. This means we are only studying those who are successful and ignoring those who dropped out of the process.
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It is important to also consider those who do not make it to the highest level in order to have a more comprehensive understanding of the talent development process and to identify any potential barriers or challenges that may have led to their failure to reach their goals.
There is a need for more research that considers biological, neurological, and social factors that may impact talent development. It is also important to include the perspectives of coaches and young athletes.
An interdisciplinary and longitudinal approach is necessary in order to have a more complete understanding of the factors that influence the development of young athletes.
Providing young athletes with the best possible environment for their development and having a system that allows for multiple entry and exit points is important.
Football clubs and systems should provide a variety of playing formats, coaching styles, and competition structures that are developmentally appropriate.
Clear and open lines of communication between youth and professional environments are essential.
It is important to consider the socio-political factors that may influence player development, such as organizational structures and policies within football clubs and systems. There is a need for more collaboration and coherence across the youth football landscape.
The welfare of players should be a priority in the decision-making process and in the language used to describe those decisions, such as selection and deselection.
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