The challenges of navigating different spaces and contexts in collaborative doctoral research in sport coaching

Noel, D, Samuel, W, Reece, C, Roberts, S ORCID: 0000-0001-7370-0161 and Cronin, CJ (2024) The challenges of navigating different spaces and contexts in collaborative doctoral research in sport coaching. Sports Coaching Review. ISSN 2164-0637

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Abstract

In this paper, we analyse our experiences as both researchers and supervisors while collaborating with national governing bodies (NGBs) on jointly funded doctoral sport coaching research projects. We share our collective accounts of undertaking applied coaching research. Composite narratives reveal our ambitions for authentic collaboration; the vulnerabilities of the researcher; and the importance of empathy. Using Bronfenbrenner’s theory, we explore how researcher-practitioner PhDs involve movement between complex social-ecological systems. In doing so, we seek to support neophyte researchers and supervisors engaged in collaborative research partnerships. Contributions may also support NGBs and funders who are seeking high quality and contextually situated coaching research.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV561 Sports > GV711 Coaching
Divisions:	Sport and Exercise Sciences
Publisher:	Taylor and Francis Group
Date of acceptance:	20 March 2024
Date of first compliant Open Access:	18 October 2025
Date Deposited:	18 Apr 2024 10:51
Last Modified:	18 Oct 2025 08:00
DOI or ID number:	10.1080/21640629.2024.2343575
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/23039

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