Routledge Handbook of Talent Identification and Development in Sport | Sport & Leisure

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Identifying athletic talent and developing that talent to its full potential is a central concern in sport. Understanding talent identification and its implications for both positive and negative developmental outcomes is crucial to sporting success. This is the first comprehensive resource for scientists researchers students coaches analysts and policymakers looking to improve their knowledge of the talent identification and development process. With contributions from leading researchers and practitioners this book offers a complete overview of contemporary talent identification and development from in-depth discussion of methodological and philosophical issues through to practical applic…