2024

Birch, P. D. J., Smith, M. J., Arumuham, A., Ortiz de Gortari, A. and Sharpe, B. T.et al (2024) The prevalence of mental ill health in elite Counter-Strike athletes. Journal of Electronic Gaming and Esports, 2 (1). pp. 1-23. ISSN 2836-3523

Figgins, S. G., Slater, M. J., Smith, M. J., Miller, A. J., Sharpe, B. T., Pocock, C. and Maiden, J.et al (2024) Promote “we” to inspire me: examining the roles of group identification and trust in the association between identity leadership and follower inspiration. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. pp. 1-20. ISSN 1557-251X

2023

Birch, P. D. J., Sharpe, B. T., Ortiz de Gortari, A., Arumuham, A. and Smith, M. J.et al (2023) Mental ill health in professional esports athletes: prevalence and relationships. In: Annual Research Conference 2023, University of Chichester, 5 - 6 July 2023, Bognor Regis, England.

2022

Birch, P. D. J., Sharpe, B. T., Ortiz de Gortari, A., Arumuham, A. and Smith, M. J.et al (2022) Mental ill health in professional esports athletes: Prevalence and relationships. In: ERNC 22: Esports Research Network Conference, 21 - 23 November 2022, Jönköping,Sweden.

Birch, P. D. J., Sharpe, B. T., Ortiz de Gortari, A., Arumuham, A. and Smith, M. J.et al (2022) Mental ill health in professional esports athletes: Prevalence and relationships. In: FEPSAC 2022, Padova: 16th European Congress of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 11 - 16 July 2022, Padova, Italy.

Smith, M. J., Runswick, O. R., Jewiss, M. and Birch, P. D. J.et al (2022) Examining the theory of challenge and threat states in athletes: do predictions extend to academic performance? Educational Psychology. pp. 1-18. ISSN 1469-5820

Smith, M. J., Sharpe, B. T., Arumuham, A. and Birch, P. D. J.et al (2022) Examining the Predictors of Mental Ill Health in Esport Competitors. Healthcare, 10 (4). ISSN 2227-9032

2020

Smith, M. J., Birch, P. D. J. and Bright, D. (2020) Identifying Stressors and Coping Strategies of Elite Esports Competitors. In: Research Anthology on Business Strategies, Health Factors, and Ethical Implications in Sports and eSports. IGI Global, Hershey, PA, pp. 895-914. ISBN 9781799877073

Smith, M. J., Birch, P. D. J. and Bright, D. (2020) Identifying Stressors and Coping Strategies of Elite Esports Competitors. In: Research Anthology on Business Strategies, Health Factors, and Ethical Implications in Sports and eSports. IGI Global, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA, pp. 895-914. ISBN 9781799877073

2019

Figgins, S. G., Smith, M. J., Knight, C. J. and Greenlees, I. A.et al (2019) A grounded theory of inspirational coach leadership. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 29 (11). pp. 1827-1840. ISSN 1600-0838

Smith, M. J., Birch, P. D. J. and Bright, D. (2019) Identifying stressors and coping strategies of elite esports competitors. International Journal of Gaming and Computer-Mediated Simulations, 11 (2). pp. 22-39. ISSN 1942-3888

Figgins, S. G., Smith, M. J., Knight, C. J. and Greenlees, I. A.et al (2019) A grounded theory of inspirational coach-leadership. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 29 (11). pp. 1827-1840. ISSN 0905-7188

Szedlak, C., Smith, M. J., Callary, B. and Day, M. C.et al (2019) Using Written, Audio, and Video Vignettes to Translate Knowledge to Elite Strength and Conditioning Coaches. International Sport Coaching Journal, 6 (2). pp. 199-210. ISSN 2328-9198

Leggat, F., Smith, M. J. and Figgins, S. G. (2019) Talented but Disruptive: An Exploration of Problematic Players in Sports Teams. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. ISSN 1041-3200

2018

Szedlak, C., Smith, M. J., Day, M. C. and Callary, B.et al (2018) Using vignettes to analyse potential influences of effective strength and conditioning coaching on athlete development. The Sport Psychologist. pp. 1-11. ISSN 1543-2793

Szedlak, C., Callary, B. and Smith, M. J. (2018) Exploring the influence and practical development of coaches’ psychosocial behaviors in strength and conditioning. Strength and Conditioning Journal. ISSN 1533-4295

2017

Smith, M. J., Figgins, S. G., Jewiss, M. and Kearney, P. E.et al (2017) Investigating inspirational leader communication in an elite team sport context. International Journal of Sport Science and Coaching, 13 (2). pp. 213-224. ISSN 1747-9541

Smith, M. J., Arnold, R. and Thelwell, R. C. (2017) "There’s No Place to Hide": Exploring the Stressors Encountered by Elite Cricket Captains. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 30 (2). pp. 150-170. ISSN 1041-3200

Smith, M. J., Young, D., Figgins, S. G. and Arthur, C.et al (2017) Transformational Leadership in Elite Sport: A Qualitative Analysis of Effective Leadership Behaviors in Cricket. The Sport Psychologist, 31 (1). pp. 1-15. ISSN 0888-4781

2016

Smith, M. J., Figgins, S. G. and Sellars, C. N. (2016) Antecedents and impacts of effective and inspirational coach communication. In: The psychology of sports coaching. Routledge, London, pp. 218-234. ISBN 9781138917163

Smith, M. J., Figgins, S. G. and Sellars, C. N. (2016) Antecedents and impacts of effective and inspirational coach communication. In: The Psychology of Sports Coaching: Research and Practice. Routledge Research in Sports Coaching . Routledge, London, UK. ISBN 9781138917163

Figgins, S. G., Smith, M. J., Sellars, C. N., Greenlees, I. A. and Knight, C. J.et al (2016) “You really could be something quite special”: A qualitative exploration of athletes' experiences of being inspired in sport. Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 24. pp. 82-91. ISSN 1469-0292

2015

Szedlak, C., Smith, M. J., Day, M. C. and Greenlees, I. A.et al (2015) Effective Behaviours of Strength and Conditioning Coaches as Perceived by Athletes. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 10 (5). pp. 967-984. ISSN 1747-9541

2014

Batten, J., Birch, P. D. J., Wright, J., Manley, A. J. and Smith, M. J.et al (2014) An exploratory investigation examining male and female students' initial impressions and expectancies of lecturers. Teaching in Higher Education, 19 (2). pp. 113-125. ISSN 1356-2517

2013

Manley, A. J., Greenlees, I. A., Smith, M. J., Batten, J. and Birch, P. D. J.et al (2013) The influence of coach reputation on the behavioral responses of male soccer players. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. ISSN 0905-7188

Smith, M. J., Arthur, C. A., Hardy, J., Callow, N. and Williams, D.et al (2013) Transformational leadership and task cohesion in sport: The mediating role of intrateam communication. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 14 (2). pp. 249-257. ISSN 1469-0292

Birch, P. D. J., Batten, J., Manley, A. J. and Smith, M. J.et al (2013) An exploratory investigation examining the cues that students use to form initial impressions and expectancies of lecturers. Teaching in Higher Education, 17 (6). pp. 660-672. ISSN 1356-2517

2010

Manley, A. J., Greenlees, I. A., Thelwell, R. and Smith, M. J.et al (2010) Athletes' use of reputation and gender information when forming initial expectancies of coaches. International Journal of Sport Science and Coaching, 5 (4). pp. 517-532. ISSN 1747-9541

Smith, M. J. (2010) Students' perceptions of using reflective blogs in an undergraduate sport science module. In: BPS Department of Sport and Exercise Conference, 2010. (Submitted)

2009

Callow, N., Smith, M. J., Hardy, L., Arthur, C. A. and Hardy, J.et al (2009) Measurement of transformational leadership and its relationship with team cohesion and performance level. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 21 (4). pp. 395-412. ISSN 1041-3200

Smith, M. J., Greenlees, I. A. and Manley, A. J. (2009) Influence of order effects and mode of judgment on assessments of ability in sport. Journal of Sport Sciences, 27 (7). pp. 745-752. ISSN 1466-447X

Greenlees, I. A., Hall, B., Filby, W. C. D., Thelwell, R. C., Buscombe, R. and Smith, M. J.et al (2009) Warnings given to observers can eliminate order effects. Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 10 (2). pp. 300-303. ISSN 1469-0292

Smith, M. J. (2009) Order effects in assessments of sporting ability. Doctoral thesis, University of Southampton; University of Chichester.

2008

Manley, A. J., Greenlees, I. A., Thelwell, R. C., Filby, W. C. D. and Smith, M. J.et al (2008) Athletes’ perceived use of information sources when forming initial impressions and expectancies of a coach: An explorative study. The Sport Psychologist, 22 (1). pp. 73-89. ISSN 0888-4781