Implementing a novel team performance profiling activity with young athletes

Szecsi, D., Gunning, S., Howells, K. and Smith, J. (2023) Implementing a novel team performance profiling activity with young athletes. Journal of Sport Psychology in Action. pp. 1-12. ISSN 2152-0712

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Abstract

Performance profiling is a widely used assessment and monitoring method within the field of sport psychology. As a client-centered tool, it helps athletes, coaches, and practitioners identify the characteristics perceived necessary for successful
performance. However, traditional methods of performance profiling are not always appropriate for younger athletes or for
application outside of an office or classroom. In line with recommendations from previous research, this article presents the
experiences of a trainee sport and exercise psychologist during the development and implementation of a novel, team performance profiling activity. The activity was introduced in a workshop delivered to a youth soccer team to determine the
content of three additional workshops. During the activity, the soccer players collaborated to identify the best soccer player in the world (i.e., Lionel Messi) and the behaviors, feelings, and thoughts that enabled him to be successful. Then, as a team, they rated their abilities with regards to the identified behaviors, feelings, and thoughts on a scale of 1 to 5 in relation to Lionel Messi, to identify their potential strengths and areas for improvement. For a visual representation of the ratings, colored cones were used. The trainee’s experiences highlight the challenges of adapting traditional sport psychology tools

Publication Type: Articles
Uncontrolled Keywords: Applied sport psychology; performance profiling; soccer; trainee experiences; youth athletes
Subjects: G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV201 Physical education and training
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV557 Sports
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV557 Sports > GV711 Coaching
Divisions: Academic Areas > Institute of Sport > Area > Sport and Exercise Psychology and Research Methods
Academic Areas > Institute of Sport > Research Theme > Enhancing Sport Performance
Academic Areas > Institute of Sport > Research Theme > Health and Well-Being
Academic Areas > Institute of Sport > Research Theme > Occupational Performance
Research Entities > Centre for Health and Allied Sport and Exercise Science Research (CHASER)
Depositing User: Jenny Smith
Date Deposited: 31 Jul 2023 11:30
Last Modified: 04 Jul 2024 01:10
URI: https://eprints.chi.ac.uk/id/eprint/6916

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