The Sport Psych Show
#260 Dr Daniel Fortin-Guichard - What Makes a Great Athlete? Psychological Characteristics of Talented Players
Nov 27, 2023
Dr Daniel Fortin-Guichard, a psychologist specializing in talent identification research in sports, discusses the identification of 'sleeping' talent using psychological characteristics. They explore the role of self-regulation, attachment, and grit in talent identification, and the challenges of scouting young athletes. The concept of sleeping talent and the importance of psychological skills in talent development are also highlighted. The episode concludes with a discussion on current research projects and future episodes.
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- Scouts should consider psychological characteristics, not just current performance or physical attributes, when identifying talent.
- Sleepers are young players with strong self-regulatory and perceptual cognitive skills who may initially go unnoticed but have great potential for long-term success.
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Psychological characteristics play a role in talent identification in sports
Psychological characteristics, including self-regulatory skills and perceptual cognitive skills, have been found to play a significant role in talent identification. Scouts should not solely focus on current performance or physical attributes when identifying talent, but also consider these psychological characteristics. Sleepers, or hidden gems, are players who may be overlooked initially but surpass expectations later on due to their strong psychological profiles. Identifying and nurturing these sleepers is crucial for effective talent development.
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