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