Talent identification and development in sport: Complexity, context, and contested assumptions

Matthew J. Reeves; Adam L. Kelly; Matthew Andrew; James H. Dugdale

doi:10.1080/02640414.2026.2711541

July 30, 2026Journal of Sports Sciences

Talent identification and development in sport: Complexity, context, and contested assumptions

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This research examines the complexities and context of talent identification and development in sports.
Comprehensive literature review of talent identification frameworks
Analysis of various talent development programs
Exploration of sport psychology and its influence on performance metrics
Identified key complexities in current talent identification practices
Uncovered contested assumptions regarding talent development methods
Highlighted the importance of context in effective talent identification and training

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Review of talent identification and development strategies in sports, revealing contested assumptions and implications.

Abstract

Talent identification and development in sport has never attracted more attention, nor demanded more of those who research and practise it. Over the past three decades, the field has grown from a r...

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