Reeves, MJ, Enright, KJ, Dowling, J and Roberts, SJ (2018) Stakeholder’s understanding and perceptions of bio-banding in junior-elite football training. Soccer and Society. ISSN 1466-0970

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the understanding and perceptions of professional football academy staff, youth players and parents/carers in the use of ‘bio-banding’ during a seven week, pre-season training period. Data included a series of one-to-one semi-structured interviews and semi-structured focus groups with the three participant groups. Data were collected at three distinct times: 1) pre-bio-banded training; 2) during-bio-banded training; and 3) post-bio-banded training. Data were analysed qualitatively using a constant comparative approach. Results suggested that there are six key themes associated with bio-banding pre-season training: 1) interpretation of bio-banding; 2) perceived disadvantages; 3) perceived advantages; 4) changes to coaching planning and practice; 5) educating stakeholders; and 6) logistical issues. This study concludes by proposing applied practitioners consider the findings as a framework to guide operationalising bio-banding in their environment.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Soccer & Society on 2nd Feb 2018, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/14660970.2018.1432384
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV561 Sports > GV711 Coaching G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV561 Sports
Divisions:	Sport & Exercise Sciences
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Date Deposited:	03 Mar 2017 11:03
Last Modified:	04 Sep 2021 11:50
DOI or ID number:	10.1080/14660970.2018.1432384
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/5749

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