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Singing off the same hymn sheet? Examining coherence in a talent development pathway (part 2)
Orlaith Curran1, David Passmore1, Áine MacNamara1
1School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland.
Journal of Sports Sciences
|January 5, 2022
Summary
A study on female national hockey talent development found long-term athlete development and individual attention were present. However, a lack of coherence and systematic direction across stakeholders hindered overall talent development effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Sport Science
- Talent Development Studies
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Successful talent development environments typically feature long-term progression, individualized athlete focus, clear communication, strategic alignment, and psycho-behavioral support.
- Limited research exists on the intricate talent development dynamics within international sports organizations, particularly concerning the interplay of diverse contexts and stakeholders.
- There is a notable gap in existing literature regarding the specific experiences of females within talent development programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the coherence of a female national hockey talent development environment.
- To explore stakeholder perspectives on the existing talent development structures.
- To identify areas for improvement in systematic talent development within female international sports.
Main Methods:
- Employed semi-structured focus groups with 27 international female hockey players and 14 pathway staff members.
- Utilized an inductive-deductive thematic analysis to interpret qualitative data.
- Examined coherence across various contexts and stakeholder viewpoints within the talent development pathway.
Main Results:
- The talent development environment offers long-term development and individualized attention at the international level.
- A pervasive lack of coherence and systematic development was observed across different contexts within the pathway.
- Inconsistent coherence was found in key themes: appropriate development over early success, individualized and ongoing development, and unified messaging and support.
Conclusions:
- While long-term athlete development and individual attention are provided, the female national hockey talent development environment suffers from a general lack of coherence.
- Systematic development is hindered by varying levels of coherence among different stakeholder groups and contexts.
- Enhanced direction from the National Governing Body is crucial for achieving systematic coherence and optimizing talent development outcomes.
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