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Callinan MJ, Connor JD, Sinclair WH, Leicht AS. Exploring rugby coaches perception and implementation of performance analytics. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0280799. [PMID: 36693086 PMCID: PMC9873156 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Professional coaches commonly rely on performance analysis and metrics to help make decisions regarding their practices, selection and tactics. However, few studies to date have explored coaches' perspectives of performance analysts successful integration into the high-performance environment. The aim of this study was to investigate coaches' philosophies surrounding performance analysis and how they perceived analysts could support and implement these approaches into coaching practices and match preparation. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five professional elite level Rugby Union coaches to investigate their perceptions of performance analysis, and the contribution of performance analysts to the high-performance environment. Results revealed three main dimensions, including the role, purpose, and desired attributes of a performance analyst. Firstly, the role of the analyst was described in terms of being an information specialist, who collects, filters, and delivers information to stakeholders, and a generalist, who helps coaches utilise technology. Secondly, the purpose of the analyst was described in terms of providing both accountability and support for coaches and players. Finally, the attributes needed of an analyst included the ability to form a close relationship with coaches, communicate complex information in meaningful ways, and who was proactive, innovative, and creative when tasked with delivering information. The findings highlighted the crucial roles, purposes, and attributes of a performance analyst within high-performance Rugby Union identified by coaches and the importance of the coach-analyst relationship to support these dimensions.
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- Mikaela J. Callinan
- Sport and Exercise Science, College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia
- Rugby Australia Limited, Sydney, Australia
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- Sport and Exercise Science, College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia
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- Sport and Exercise Science, College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia
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- Sport and Exercise Science, College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia
- Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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Lamas L, Morales JCP. Integração entre a análise do desempenho e o ensino-aprendizagem nos esportes coletivos. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE CIÊNCIAS DO ESPORTE 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/rbce.44.e010121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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RESUMO Nos esportes coletivos, a análise do desempenho e a condução do processo de ensino-aprendizagem implicam, implícita ou explicitamente, escolhas metodológicas. Neste trabalho, serão apresentadas algumas das principais abordagens teórico-metodológicas que embasam a análise do desempenho e o ensino-aprendizagem nos esportes coletivos e suas implicações práticas. Será discutida a integração desses conteúdos com o intuito de contribuir com o suporte científico para a prática pedagógica do professor/treinador.
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Andersen LW, Francis JW, Bateman M. Danish association football coaches’ perception of performance analysis. INT J PERF ANAL SPOR 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2021.2012040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Lasse Winther Andersen
- AGF Fodbold, Aarhus, Denmark
- School of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Worcester, Worcester, UK
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- School of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Worcester, Worcester, UK
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Martin D, O Donoghue PG, Bradley J, McGrath D. Developing a framework for professional practice in applied performance analysis. INT J PERF ANAL SPOR 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2021.1951490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Denise Martin
- School of Business, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Centre for Performance Analysis, Institute of Technology, Carlow, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics, Dublin, Ireland
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Martins JB, Mesquita I, Mendes A, Santos L, Afonso J. Inter-team variability in high-level women’s volleyball from the perspective of Social Network Analysis: an analysis in critical game scenarios. INT J PERF ANAL SPOR 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2021.1924524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- João Bernardo Martins
- Centre for Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Fernández-Echeverría C, Mesquita I, González-Silva J, Moreno MP. Towards a More Efficient Training Process in High-Level Female Volleyball From a Match Analysis Intervention Program Based on the Constraint-Led Approach: The Voice of the Players. Front Psychol 2021; 12:645536. [PMID: 33763004 PMCID: PMC7982868 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.645536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The aim of the research was to know the perception of high-level volleyball players of the changes produced (in relation to the previous season) in the efficiency of the training process, after a match analysis intervention program based on the Constraint-led Approach (CLA). The sample consisted of 11 players from a women's volleyball team. The protocol of the intervention program consisted of providing objective, contextualised and systematic information to the coach (adapted to his needs) that would allow understanding the different real game contexts. We used semi-structured interviews to assess players' perceptions. The athletes perceived changes in training, both in their preparation and development, specifically in greater involvement and organisation in preparing the training; in an increase in the specificity and suitability of training tasks according to individual needs; in the representativeness of the restrictions of the game; in a more tactical approach; in the variability of task and in the accountability to achieve the objective proposed. In addition, in the preparation and development for competition, the players detected more game planning; a deeper analysis of the opponents; an objective selection of the most relevant data, an increase in the depth of match analysis and the inclusion of the weekly meeting with the use of video compared to the previous season. These results expose the benefits of coaches incorporate programmes to obtain objective information about the game in their training process.
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- Carmen Fernández-Echeverría
- Department of Didactics of Musical, Plastic and Body Expression, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, Badajoz, Spain
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- Faculty of Education Sciences, Psychology and Sports Sciences, University of Huelva, Huelva, Spain
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- Faculty of Sport Science, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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Bateman M, Jones G. Strategies for Maintaining the Coach-Analyst Relationship Within Professional Football Utilizing the COMPASS Model: The Performance Analyst's Perspective. Front Psychol 2019; 10:2064. [PMID: 31551891 PMCID: PMC6748348 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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There is a considerable body of research by that has investigated the coach–athlete relationship in sport. However, given the multi-disciplinary nature of modern elite coaching, there is a scarcity of research focusing on the relationship between coaches and other members of the coaching and support team. This study examined the perceptions of six elite professional football analyst’s relationships with their respective coaches. Semi structured interviews utilizing the COMPASS Framework were conducted focusing on Conflict, Openness, Motivation, Preventative Strategies, Assurance, Support, and Social Networks. The results verified that the COMPASS Model of relationship maintenance was applicable to this dyad. Content analysis indicated that there was 215 raw data units comprising of 16 higher order themes across the model which was further broken down into 29 lower order themes. All aspects of the model were found to contribute toward a positively maintained relationship. Having an open relationship underpinned by honesty and being able to provide an opinion was seen as the highest rated attribute that was closely followed by supporting the coach by understanding their requirements for successful coaching practice. Not meeting the coach’s expectations was found to cause conflict and was further highlighted by an inductive analysis that revealed the existence of a relationship that is fundamentally dictated by the coach. Implications of this investigation are that professionals which support elite performers need to set out clear expectations of working practice and hierarchies in order to minimize the chance of internal conflict that can impact on the service levels received by the performer.
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- Michael Bateman
- School of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Worcester, Worcester, United Kingdom
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- School of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Worcester, Worcester, United Kingdom
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Fernandez-Echeverria C, Mesquita I, Conejero M, Moreno MP. Perceptions of elite volleyball players on the importance of match analysis during the training process. INT J PERF ANAL SPOR 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2018.1559544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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Painczyk H, Hendricks S, Kraak W. Utilisation of performance analysis among Western Province Rugby Union club coaches. INT J PERF ANAL SPOR 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2018.1429757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Heinrich Painczyk
- Department of Sport Science, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
- Physical Activity and Health, Institute for Sport, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Sport Science, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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