The process of talent development (TD) is essential to success in any sport. Drawing on the latest evidence and a considerable experience base, this book dispels myths about talent development and offers practical advice on the TD pathway from pre-school to elite level. Aimed at practitioners and other stakeholders involved in the TD process - including coaches, scientists, administrators, educators, students, parents, policy makers and senior development athletes - this is the only up-to-date practical guide to TD in sport. Written by experts with more than 20 years` experience in TD training, coaching and research, it covers key topics from deliberate practice and fundamental movement skills to designing and managing a TD pathway. It also includes contributions from professionals working in a wide range of sports, providing real-world insights into important topics including: the recruitment process academy and apprenticeship preparation the coach-athlete relationship what to do to stay ahead considerations for parents and coaches. Talent Development: A Practitioner Guide is an indispensable resource for all those interested in talent identification, talent development and coaching practice in elite sport. Table of Contents Preface Part 1: Underpinning Talent Development Principles 1. Myths and Truths in Talent Development Part 2: Developing the Base: Pre-school and Early Preparation Introduction to Part 2 2. The Essentials of Movement, Confidence and Attitude 3. The Child`s Ideal Approach to Sport: Establishing a Growth Mindset 4. Deliberate Play, Deliberate Practice and Deliberate Preparation Part 3: Pre-Academy: What to Do Until You Select Your Chosen Sport Introduction to Part 3 5. Next Steps in Development: Below the Neck 6. Next Steps in Development: Above the Neck 7. Concerns and Considerations for Parents and Coaches Part 4: Entering the Pathway Introduction to Part 4 8. The Recruitment Process: Plusses and Pitfalls 9. Academy Preparation: What Works Well (and Doesn`t) Part 5: Making the Most of Your Academy Apprenticeship Introduction to Part 5 10. How the Coach/Athlete relationship Can Fly or Founder 11. What Parents and Performers Can Do to Support/Supplement or Replace the Academy? Part 6: Transitions, Roadblocks and Other Challenges Introduction to Part 6 12. Preparing for Transitions 13. The Talent Transfer Process: How It Works, How It Could Work Better and How to Make It Work for You 14. The Rocky Road to Success Part 7: Management Considerations 15. Designing and Operating a Pathway Part 8: Conclusion 16. What to Do to Stay Ahead
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