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#260 Dr Daniel Fortin-Guichard - What Makes a Great Athlete? Psychological Characteristics of Talented Players

The Sport Psych Show

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Sleeping Talent and the Psychological Characteristics of Athletes

This chapter explores the concept of sleeping talent, where players initially perceived as less talented surpass expectations and excel at a higher level of competition. The discussion delves into the difficulties in identifying sleepers in sports, including cognitive biases and the lack of a clear definition of talent. The speakers also emphasize the importance of psychological skills and characteristics in talent identification and development.

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