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Toward a Grounded Theory of the Psychosocial Competencies and Environmental Conditions Associated with Soccer Success
Abstract
The purposes of this study were to identify and examine psychosocial competencies among elite male adolescent soccer players in order to present a grounded theory of factors associated with soccer success. Participants (N = 40) were 20 Canadian international youth soccer players (M age = 16.8 years), 14 English professional youth soccer players (M age = 16.2 years), and 6 English professional coaches. Using grounded theory methodology (Strauss & Corbin, 1998 Strauss, A. and Corbin, J. 1998. Basics of qualitative research: Techniques and procedures for developing grounded theory, Newbury Park, CA: Sage. (2nd ed.) [Google Scholar]), data analysis followed several coding procedures geared toward theory development. Four major psychosocial competencies that appear to be central to success in elite youth soccer emerged from the data. The competencies were labeled Discipline (i.e., conforming dedication to the sport and a willingness to sacrifice), Commitment (i.e., strong motives and career planning goals), Resilience (i.e., the ability to use coping strategies to overcome obstacles), and Social Support (i.e., the ability to use emotional, informational, and tangible support). These results are compared to existing sport talent development research and a grounded theory of the psychosocial competencies and environmental conditions associated with becoming a professional soccer player is presented. Research and practical implications arising from this exploratory theory are discussed.
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“There is also general agreement that to achieve success individuals require single-mindedness, commitment, determination, and the ability to persevere in the face of difficulties and distractions (Csikszentmihalyi et al., 1993; Ericsson et al., 1993; Howe, 1999; Patrick et al., 1999).”
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- Authors
- HOLT, N. L., & DUNN, J. G. H.
- Venue
- Journal of Applied Sport Psychology
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2004-09
- Volume
- 16
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 199-219
- ISSN
- 1041-3200 (ISSN-L)
- 1533-1571
- OpenAlex
- W2019902006
- Cited by
- 360
- References
- 2
- FWCI
- 9.90
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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