This paper critically reviews existing literature relating to performance analysis (PA) in
football, arguing that an alternative approach is warranted. The paper considers the …

Millions of athletes compete in sport for the enjoyment, physical, and psychosocial benefits
that result from participation, and one of the most influential persons in creating a positive …

Coaching is a vital factor for success in sport at all levels. Sport Coaching Concepts offers a
comprehensive introduction to the theoretical issues that underpin sport coaching practice …

In recent years, the value of social learning approaches as part of the design and delivery of
formalised coach development initiatives has gained credence in the literature. However …

Every successful sports coach knows that good teaching and social practices are just as
important as expertise in sports skills and tactics. Now in a fully revised and updated fourth …

The literature suggests that, despite some challenges in their implementation, player/athlete-
centred, inquiry-based approaches to teaching games and coaching team sport can improve …

Reflection and reflective practice is seen as an established part of coaching and coach
education practice. It has become a 'taken-for-granted'part of coaching that is accepted …

Background: Coach education has been identified as a key vehicle for raising the standard
of coaching practice. However, the existing body of literature suggests that coach education …

According to recent academic reviews, formal coach education courses are rarely
considered important or useful events in a broader coach learning process. At present, there …

Large-scale coach education programmes have been developed in many countries, and are
presented as playing a key role in the development of coaches and the promotion of high …