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Swedish Tennis Coaches' Everyday Practices for Creating Athlete Development Environments
Göran Gerdin1, Per Göran Fahlström1, Mats Glemne1
1Department of Sport Science, Linnaeus University, 351 95 Växjö, Sweden.
Summary
Swedish tennis coaches face administrative burdens limiting athlete development. Increased collaboration and clearer guidelines are crucial for fostering elite performance environments.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Coaching Science
- Talent Development
Background:
- Identifying optimal pathways for elite athletic performance remains a research challenge.
- Understanding the environmental factors influencing athlete development is critical.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine Swedish tennis coaches' practices in creating athlete development environments.
- To identify environmental factors that promote or hinder athlete development.
Main Methods:
- In-depth focus groups with 13 full-time Swedish tennis coaches (2018-2019).
- Thematic analysis of data, informed by athlete development environment models.
Main Results:
- Coaches' extensive administrative tasks leave minimal time for athlete development.
- Increasing demands on coaches impact their health and well-being.
- Tennis clubs prioritize financial stability and participation over elite athlete development.
- A need for enhanced collaboration among clubs, coaches, regions, and the national association for unified development guidelines.
Conclusions:
- Current administrative loads hinder effective athlete development strategies.
- A systemic shift is needed to re-center focus on performance outcomes.
- Improved communication and standardized guidelines are essential for long-term athlete development in Swedish tennis.
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