Routledge Talent Identification and Development Environments in Sport
About the Book Series
Talent identification and talent development are topics of ongoing discussion across several fields. Over the past three decades, literature on these areas has increased considerably in sport, coinciding with a surge in the number of roles dedicated to supporting, leading, and researching talent identification and talent development pathways, environments, and systems. This growth and attention has created opportunities for investigation and reflection on the utility, reliability, and validity of these approaches.
Routledge Talent Identification and Development Environments in Sport offers researchers and interest-holders essential readings relating to the fields of talent identification and talent development in sport. This is achieved by providing editors and authors alike the opportunity to publish cutting edge and accessible books for both an academic and applied audience, encapsulating a researcher-practitioner ethos.
The series is under the editorial stewardship of the founding members of the Talent Identification and Development Environments in Sport (TIDES) Society – a world leading community, dedicated to advancing knowledge and application of talent identification and talent development practices in sport. The ongoing objective of this series is to utilise the collective skills and expertise of the global TIDES Society and beyond, disseminating the latest evidence and good practice, ultimately enhancing talent identification and talent development in sport for all those involved.
To discuss a potential book for the series, please contact the Series Editors ([email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]) or the Routledge Sport Science and Coaching Senior Editor ([email protected]).
About the Editors
Adam L. Kelly, Ph.D., is Professor of Sport and Exercise, Course Leader for Professional Doctorate in Sport (DSport), and Director of Research for Athlete and Youth Sport Development (RAYSD) Lab at Birmingham City University, United Kingdom. He is also a Research Associate at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Spain. Alongside completing a Ph.D. at the University of Exeter, United Kingdom, Dr. Kelly is senior fellow of the HEA, BASES sport and exercise scientist, and FA UEFA A licenced coach. His research interests explore organisational structures in youth sport to better understand the athlete development process and help create more appropriate settings. He is currently collaborating with a number of global, national, and provincial organisations across a range of sports, including cricket, rugby union, soccer, squash, and swimming. In particular, Dr. Kelly is working closely with the FIFA Talent Development Scheme, helping the future of talent development systems in soccer across the world.
James H. Dugdale, Ph.D., is a Lecturer in Sport Science and Coaching and Deputy Programme Lead for BSc (Hons) Football Coaching, Performance, and Development at Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom. Dr. Dugdale completed both a Ph.D. and a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Stirling, United Kingdom, working on an Innovate UK and industry funded knowledge transfer partnership developing a talent identification and development platform for youth soccer players. He is also a UKSCA accredited strength and conditioning coach and fellow of the HEA. Specialising in the preparation, identification, and development of adolescent athletes, Dr. Dugdale has a wealth of experience working with youth athletes, coaches, and parents in both research and applied settings, particularly in soccer. His outputs include a range of published research articles, book chapters, scientific communications, and editorials – all in the discipline of talent identification, talent development, and applied sport science.
Matthew Andrew, Ph.D., is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom. As well as completing his Ph.D. at Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, Dr. Andrew is a fellow of the HEA and holds a PGCE in Physical Education (secondary). His research interests include the acquisition of technical, and perceptual-cognitive skills in soccer, as well as the development of professional female athletes. He is currently collaborating with numerous professional soccer clubs and member associations in the United Kingdom and in North America.
Matthew Reeves, Ph.D., is a Reader in Human Development and Performance at the University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom. Dr. Reeves also holds visiting positions at Princess Nourah University, Saudi Arabia, and UCSI University, Malaysia. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and senior fellow of the HEA, previously holding course leadership responsibilities at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Dr. Reeves is a member of the leadership team for the Research Centre for Applied Sport, Physical Activity, and Performance, and his research largely focuses on how the development of psycho-social attributes underpins individuals attaining the highest levels of performance in sport. He has undertaken funded research and consultancy roles on behalf of national governments, local government, non-Governmental bodies, private companies, sports federations, charities and professional sports clubs. Dr. Reeves is the founder of the Talent Identification and Development Environments in Sport (TIDES) Network, which brings together researchers working in talent identification and talent development across multiple sports.
