In this manuscript, we extend ecological approaches and suggest ideas for enhancing
athlete development by utilizing the Skilled Intentionality Framework. A broad aim is to …

The challenge of developing creativity to enhance human potential is conceptualized as a
multifaceted wicked problem due to the countless interactions between people and …

A constraints-led approach (CLA), based on an ecological dynamics rationale for athlete
learning and development has been applied to analyses of individual and team sports. To …

In this paper, we consider how youth sport and (talent) development environments have
adapted to, and are constrained by, social and cultural forces. Empirical evidence from an …

Nonlinear contemporary coaching approaches are becoming more prominent in academic
research, although there is still limited take-up by sports practitioners. Research has …

Research has shown how social and cultural factors continually shape an athlete's
development journey. For example, the types of practice designed, in which individuals are …

Introduction It is well-recognised that fulfilling the role of a coach is multi-faceted. In rugby,
some of these coaching facets have been studied, however the research has not been …

Underpinned by an ecological dynamics rationale, the Learning in Development Research
Framework (LDRF) has been suggested to introduce methodological possibilities to …

Talent identification and development systems (TIDS) adopt a deterministic perspective (ie
athletes' future state/performances can be predicted by observations of their initial …

Objectives Tackle coaching forms a cornerstone of training in rugby and is designed to
enhance performance and mitigate tackle injury. The athlete voice can help key …