One aspect of sports retirement that has been overlooked until recently is the manner in
which retired athletes relate to, and seek to redefine, the meaning of exercise in their post …

Reflection is a contested but taken for granted concept, whose meaning shifts to
accommodate the interpretation and interests of those using the term. Subsequently, there is …

Introduction Reflection is established as important in coaching and coach development,
however, no research has developed an illustrative device depicting an understanding of …

The development of young athletes is a complex process characterised by dynamic changes
and uncertainty [Abbott, A., Button, C., Pepping, G.-J., & Collins, D.(2005). Unnatural …

Problem-based learning along with other game and player-centred approaches have been
promoted as valuable alternatives to more traditional, skill-based, directive, and leader …

Foucauldian-inspired coaching practices have been a recent focus in the Foucauldian
coaching studies literature. There can be no denying the emergence of a number of ethical …

In this paper I discuss the relevance (and power) of teaching coaches how to question the
'truth'of their everyday coaching practices by beginning to 'think with Foucault.'My insights …

Given the need for post-modern education, and likewise, coach development to better
prepare coaches for messy and complex realities, the purpose of this study was to explore …

Sociologists of sport and coaching have repeatedly drawn upon the theoretical tools of
Michel Foucault to map and critique the negative effects of coaches' use of disciplinary …

Talent identification and selection are critical components of competitive sport success.
Despite the time, effort, and resources invested, the accuracy of selection decisions remains …