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Coach knowledge in talent identification: A systematic review and meta-synthesis
Alexandra H Roberts1, Daniel A Greenwood2, Mandy Stanley3
1School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, Australia; Australian Institute of Sport, Australia.
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
|May 29, 2019
Summary
Coaches primarily use instinct, informed by game intelligence and skills, to identify athletic talent. Understanding this tacit knowledge is key for future talent identification research and coaching practices.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Talent Identification
- Coaching Psychology
Background:
- Traditional talent identification heavily relies on expert coaches' perceptions.
- Experiential coach knowledge is crucial but under-researched in identifying elite athletes.
- This review synthesizes empirical understanding of coach knowledge in talent identification decisions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize current research on coach knowledge in talent identification.
- To understand the empirical basis of coaches' decision-making processes.
- To identify key themes influencing coaches' judgments of athletic potential.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review and meta-synthesis adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
- Critical appraisal of 14 eligible studies for quality assessment.
- Thematic analysis to integrate key findings from selected literature.
Main Results:
- 'Instinct' emerged as the dominant factor in coaches' talent identification decisions.
- Subordinate themes influencing coach instinct include 'drive and ambition', 'game intelligence', and 'physical and technical skills'.
- Coach decisions are largely based on tacit knowledge and intuition.
Conclusions:
- Coaches' talent identification decisions are rooted in instinctual, tacit knowledge.
- Further research into the development of these instinctual 'feelings' is recommended.
- Understanding experiential coach knowledge can enhance daily training environments and talent development strategies.
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