Page, T, Knowles, Z, Green, M, Drust, B and Andrew, M Verbal feedback is the primary mechanism for performance related review in professional English male soccer. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. ISSN 1555-0265 (Accepted)
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Abstract
Purpose: The aim of the present study was to explore the feedback strategies used within elite male soccer in England. Methods: 139 respondents comprising of coaches (n = 34), players (n = 39), and performance-staff (n = 66) completed an online survey. The survey included 17-19 questions covering giving and receiving feedback. Results: Daily verbal interactions such as conversations and informal chats were the primary source of feedback and were highly prevalent between the three groups (59-80%). Feedback was delivered frequently (daily/weekly) by all stakeholders at regular time points (before, during, and after training and matches) with >75% of coaches reporting giving feedback at all time points. Two-way feedback was also prevalent, with >76% of participants delivering or receiving feedback two-ways. Conclusions: Feedback was delivered frequently and in several formats (verbal; visual; written) but was primarily delivered via daily informal conversations during planning, delivery and reviewing of training and matches therefore highlighting the importance of verbal communication within the process of optimising elite soccer player’s development and performance. The high frequency of two-way verbal feedback between stakeholders demonstrates the necessity for interpersonal and intrapersonal skill development and an approach that facilitates these interactions within the optimal environment. Findings provide applied implications for those responsible for delivering optimal player development and performance in soccer.
Item Type: | Article |
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Additional Information: | Accepted author manuscript version reprinted, by permission, from International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 2024 (ahead of print). © Human Kinetics, Inc. |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | 1106 Human Movement and Sports Sciences; 1116 Medical Physiology; 1701 Psychology; Sport Sciences |
Subjects: | R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC1200 Sports Medicine |
Divisions: | Sport and Exercise Sciences |
Publisher: | Human Kinetics |
SWORD Depositor: | A Symplectic |
Date Deposited: | 28 Jan 2025 13:01 |
Last Modified: | 28 Jan 2025 13:01 |
URI: | https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/25467 |
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