What makes a Grand Slam champion? Early engagement, late specialization and timely transition from having fun to dedication
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5285262 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mario Oršolić (University of Osijek), Petar Barbaros (0000-0003-2797-0536, University of Zagreb), Dario Novak (0000-0002-2007-0634, University of Zagreb, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Pages | 1213317-1213317 |
| Publication date | 2023-07-21 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2624-9367 • E-ISSN: 2624-9367 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fspor.2023.1213317 |
| PMID | 37547818 |
| OpenAlex | W4384944259 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 77 |
In order to provide adequate support for young tennis players, it is important to understand the development path and factors which can have a positive or negative impact on the development of a player. The aim of this research was to determine the factors that affected sports specialization in tennis by means of qualitative analysis (early, optimal, or late). As well as to deepen the knowledge around the phenomenon of specialization in tennis among players of differing success levels through their personal experiences, in order to contribute to a better understanding of their specialization. The authors interviewed 30 tennis players of differing levels, including 10 participants from the most elite level (Grand Slam champions), exploring their contrasting experiences of development. The data set was analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Three topics were generated, which included the following: engaging in sport, decisions, and time of specialization. The obtained results offer a stimulus to reflect on numerous aspects of athlete development
Business · Champion · Elite · Epistemology · Order (exchange · Pedagogy · Phenomenon · Political science · Qualitative research · Reflexivity · Social science · Sociology · Talent development · Thematic analysis · Psychology · Sport Psychology and Performance · Sports injuries and prevention · Sports Performance and Training
Developing rigor in qualitative research
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Reflecting on reflexive thematic analysis
What Defines Early Specialization
One size fits all? What counts as quality practice in (reflexive) thematic analysis
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Using thematic analysis in psychology
Evaluation of the support of young athletes in the elite sports system
Qualitative Data Analysis
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Sample Size in Qualitative Interview Studies
Talent in sports is never enough
Conducting the Pilot Study
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2025 (2) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |