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Reimagining Talent Development in Sport
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Book • 2014
"Reimagining Talent Development in Sport" challenges the traditional assumptions of talent development pathways, calling for a shift away from selling the dream of sporting success.
It features contributions from a diverse group of practitioners and academics, advocating for an evidence-guided approach to fostering healthier sporting environments.
The book critiques the prevailing narrative of sacrifice and extreme work ethic often associated with sporting heroes.
It emphasizes the importance of considering the individual's life outside of sport and questioning the assumptions of talent development.
The central theme encourages a reimagining of talent development, promoting adaptability, growth, and a sustained love for sport.
It aims to move beyond a narrow focus on performance metrics and foster environments that support holistic development and well-being.
It features contributions from a diverse group of practitioners and academics, advocating for an evidence-guided approach to fostering healthier sporting environments.
The book critiques the prevailing narrative of sacrifice and extreme work ethic often associated with sporting heroes.
It emphasizes the importance of considering the individual's life outside of sport and questioning the assumptions of talent development.
The central theme encourages a reimagining of talent development, promoting adaptability, growth, and a sustained love for sport.
It aims to move beyond a narrow focus on performance metrics and foster environments that support holistic development and well-being.
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Andy Kirkland
"Talent development is like a flock of hungry seagulls" - a conversation with Andy Kirkland
