Fostering Elite Athlete Development and Recreational Sport Participation: a Successful Club Environment
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2016
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Larissa Rafaela Galatti et al., « Fostering Elite Athlete Development and Recreational Sport Participation: a Successful Club Environment », Motricidade, ID : 10670/1.43dcb6...
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The overall aim of this article was to present a positive case study about how a sport club can foster both elite athlete development in parallel with offering a diverse range of sport activities to attract and maintain a greater number of children and you th for continued participation in a long term sport program . To this end, an in - depth case study was conducted of a model Spanish Basketball Club, considered an example of success in achieving consistent level of performance and high rates of participatio n among their youth. Data were collected from in - depth interviews with administrators, setting observation, and analysis of current and archived club documents. The results show that the club has created changes over the years that have led to a clear orga nizational structure with a philosophy that connects its youth devel opment teams and elite teams. An increase focus on youth development, the addition of recreational activities, and the implementation of a coach education program have been linked to enhan ced participation rate and performance.
