Liam Sweeney
Biographic Data
| ID | 3747089 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Liam Sweeney |
| GIVEN NAMES | Liam |
| FAMILY NAME | Sweeney |
| SIGNATURE | SWEENEY L |
| AFFILIATIONS | National University of Ireland, Maynooth |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3443-2763 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 15 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Physical and perceptual demands of youth international team match-play in traditional and aged-matched future teams for biologically late maturing soccer players
We conclude that while several physical performance metrics differ significantly between FT and NT match-play, the most robust differences after controlling for maturation are in sprint performance and high-intensity accelerations
Riding the wave: A Prospective Exploration of the Temporal Impact of Perceived Challenges on the Development of Relatively Early High Performing National-Level Youth Soccer Players
Looking beyond relative age to understand relative advantage and disadvantage in talent development
In this perspective article, we argue for a broader consideration of relative advantages and disadvantages in youth sport; a lens that considers the complex biopsychosocial factors that influence athlete development beyond relative age. We begin with a brief overview of Relative Age Effects (RAEs), with a particular focus on the proposed underlying mechanisms, followed by a discussion of the cultural and organisational considerations and implicat…
International selection and competition in youth sport: Pin the Tail on the Donkey or Targeted Intervention
Across sporting contexts, there is growing debate surrounding the utility of junior international age group selection in sport. In this regard, there has been considerable focus on the age of selection, with the low conversion of athletes from junior to senior international level often used to critique the efficiency of such programmes. In this perspective article, we argue that there is a need for a more nuanced consideration of the effectivenes…
The Irish Football Player Pathway: Examining Stakeholder Coherence Throughout and Across the Player Development System
Maximizing the efficiency of the player development system is a strategic priority for any professional football club or association. However, the successful development of a young footballer is largely dependent upon the roles and relationships of the different stakeholders invested in the developmental process. This study examined the level of horizontal (i.e., extent to which stakeholders across a pathway stage work with players in an agreed f…
Premature Professionalisation or Early Engagement? Examining Practise in Football Player Pathways
There is a growing debate, both in the academic and sporting worlds, about the most appropriate pathway for high potential young players in sport. In this regard, there has been a considerable focus on the age of selection into structured talent development pathways and the nature of the experience once players have been recruited. Given the economic and reputational currency associated with developing professional footballers in particular, it i…
Diversity in the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Community
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Premature Professionalisation or Early Engagement? Examining Practise in Football Player Pathways
There is a growing debate, both in the academic and sporting worlds, about the most appropriate pathway for high potential young players in sport. In this regard, there has been a considerable focus on the age of selection into structured talent development pathways and the nature of the experience once players have been recruited. Given the economic and reputational currency associated with developing professional footballers in particular, it i…
International selection and competition in youth sport: Pin the Tail on the Donkey or Targeted Intervention
Across sporting contexts, there is growing debate surrounding the utility of junior international age group selection in sport. In this regard, there has been considerable focus on the age of selection, with the low conversion of athletes from junior to senior international level often used to critique the efficiency of such programmes. In this perspective article, we argue that there is a need for a more nuanced consideration of the effectivenes…
The Irish Football Player Pathway: Examining Stakeholder Coherence Throughout and Across the Player Development System
Maximizing the efficiency of the player development system is a strategic priority for any professional football club or association. However, the successful development of a young footballer is largely dependent upon the roles and relationships of the different stakeholders invested in the developmental process. This study examined the level of horizontal (i.e., extent to which stakeholders across a pathway stage work with players in an agreed f…
Riding the wave: A Prospective Exploration of the Temporal Impact of Perceived Challenges on the Development of Relatively Early High Performing National-Level Youth Soccer Players
Looking beyond relative age to understand relative advantage and disadvantage in talent development
In this perspective article, we argue for a broader consideration of relative advantages and disadvantages in youth sport; a lens that considers the complex biopsychosocial factors that influence athlete development beyond relative age. We begin with a brief overview of Relative Age Effects (RAEs), with a particular focus on the proposed underlying mechanisms, followed by a discussion of the cultural and organisational considerations and implicat…
Diversity in the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Community
Ithaka S+R is a strategic consulting and research service provided by ITHAKA, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to
Premature Professionalisation or Early Engagement? Examining Practise in Football Player Pathways
There is a growing debate, both in the academic and sporting worlds, about the most appropriate pathway for high potential young players in sport. In this regard, there has been a considerable focus on the age of selection into structured talent development pathways and the nature of the experience once players have been recruited. Given the economic and reputational currency associated with developing professional footballers in particular, it i…
The Irish Football Player Pathway: Examining Stakeholder Coherence Throughout and Across the Player Development System
Maximizing the efficiency of the player development system is a strategic priority for any professional football club or association. However, the successful development of a young footballer is largely dependent upon the roles and relationships of the different stakeholders invested in the developmental process. This study examined the level of horizontal (i.e., extent to which stakeholders across a pathway stage work with players in an agreed f…
International selection and competition in youth sport: Pin the Tail on the Donkey or Targeted Intervention
Across sporting contexts, there is growing debate surrounding the utility of junior international age group selection in sport. In this regard, there has been considerable focus on the age of selection, with the low conversion of athletes from junior to senior international level often used to critique the efficiency of such programmes. In this perspective article, we argue that there is a need for a more nuanced consideration of the effectivenes…
Physical and perceptual demands of youth international team match-play in traditional and aged-matched future teams for biologically late maturing soccer players
We conclude that while several physical performance metrics differ significantly between FT and NT match-play, the most robust differences after controlling for maturation are in sprint performance and high-intensity accelerations
Riding the wave: A Prospective Exploration of the Temporal Impact of Perceived Challenges on the Development of Relatively Early High Performing National-Level Youth Soccer Players
Looking beyond relative age to understand relative advantage and disadvantage in talent development
In this perspective article, we argue for a broader consideration of relative advantages and disadvantages in youth sport; a lens that considers the complex biopsychosocial factors that influence athlete development beyond relative age. We begin with a brief overview of Relative Age Effects (RAEs), with a particular focus on the proposed underlying mechanisms, followed by a discussion of the cultural and organisational considerations and implicat…
Psychology (6 works) · Sport Psychology and Performance (6 works) · Political science (5 works) · Sports Performance and Training (5 works) · Business (4 works) · Marketing (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Public relations (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Sports injuries and prevention (3 works)