The aim of the study was to examine the birth quartile and maturity status distributions of
male academy cricketers. Participants included 213 junior cricket players, aged between 9 …

The growth of investment in women's cricket has led to the development of new professional
pathways. However, there is lack of specific evidence to support the development of these …

This study examined the simultaneous effects of relative age and biological maturity status
upon player selection in an English professional soccer academy. A total of 202 players from …

The purpose of this study was to adopt the Personal Assets Framework (PAF) to examine the
immediate, short-term, and long-term developmental outcomes associated with relative age …

Method Biological maturity status, physical performance (strength and jump tests) and
cricket performance (bazng, bowling, and throwing) were assessed and players engaged in …

The identification and development of talent towards expertise is the primary goal for many
professional cricket organisations. The purpose of this study was to utilise retrospective …

Many factors influence the development of expert athletes. We examine the effect of birth
date and place on the development of expertise in 740 male professional cricketers in the …

Talent identification is an integral component of the ever-professionalised sporting
landscape. However, to date, there is a dearth of high quality evidence upon which to …

Background The relative age effect is a commonly occurring phenomenon whereby there is
a tendency for relatively older players to be over-represented during high level competitions …

Understanding factors that motivate young athletes to continue participation in sport can
help key stakeholders cultivate an environment that fosters long-term participation. This …