{"product_id":"talent-development-9780367560195","title":"Talent Development","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process of talent development (TD) is essential to success in any sport. Drawing on the latest evidence and a considerable experience base, the second edition of this book dispels myths about talent development and offers practical advice on the TD pathway from pre-school to elite level. Aimed at practitioners and other stakeholders involved in the TD process  including coaches, scientists, administrators, educators, students, parents, policymakers and senior development athletes  this is an up-to-date practical guide to TD in sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by experts with more than 20 years of experience in TD training, coaching and research, it covers key topics from deliberate practice and fundamental movement skills to designing and managing a TD pathway. It also includes contributions from professionals working in a wide range of sports, providing real-world insights into important topics including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe recruitment process,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eacademy and apprenticeship preparation,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart I: Underpinning Talent Development Principles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Myths and Truths in Talent Development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eP\u003cb\u003eart II: Developing the Base: Pre-school and Early Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Part II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. The Essentials of Movement, Confidence and Attitude\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Child’s Ideal Approach to Sport \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Deliberate Play, Deliberate Practice and Deliberate Preparation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart III: Pre-Academy: What to Do Till You Select Your Chosen Sport\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Part III \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Next Steps in Development – Below the Neck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Next Steps in Development – Above the Neck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Concerns and Considerations for Parents and Coaches \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart IV: Entering the Pathway\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Part IV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. The Recruitment Process; Making Pragmatic Decisions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9. Academy Preparation – What Works Well (and Doesn’t) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart V: Making the Most of your Academy Apprenticeship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Part V \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10. How the Coach\/Athlete Relationship Can Fly or Founder \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11. What Parents and Performers Can Do to Support\/Supplement or Replace the Academy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart VI: Transitions, Roadblocks and Other Challenges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Part VI \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12. Preparing for Transitions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13. The Talent Transfer Process – How It Works, How It \u003ci\u003eCould\u003c\/i\u003e Work Better and How to Make It Work for You \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14. The Rocky Road to Success\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart VII: Management Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15. Designing and Operating a Pathway \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart VIII: Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16. What to Do to Stay Ahead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51017961341271,"sku":"9780367560195","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780367560195.jpg?v=1750775204","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/talent-development-9780367560195","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}