Este trabalho de pesquisa teve por objetivos: primeiro, descrever em termos cineantropométricos atletas de voleibol masculino de nível estadual, de acordo com as diferentes categorias competitivas - de mirim a principal - e verificar as relações existentes entre aspectos morfológicos e de desempenho motor; segundo, verificar o comportamento das variáveis cineantropométricas entre atletas pertencentes a diferentes categorias competitivas procurando determinar, na amostra estudada, quais variáveis devem ser consideradas como mais importantes no período compreendido entre uma categoria inferior e outra imediatamente superior; e terceiro, comparar quatro possibilidades de métodos que possam ser utilizados na classificação dos atletas nas diferentes categorias competitivas, respectivamente: a) classificação subjetiva do treinador; b) classificação através da utilização do escore padrão Z; c) classificação através do coeficiente de classificação por médias; d) classificação através de análise dos componentes principais, os quais possam auxiliar mais efetivamente o processo de seleção e promoção de talentos esportivos para o voleibol. Para isso, uma amostra de 75 atletas de voleibol masculino, na faixa etária de 13 a 28 anos, distribuídos entre as diversas categorias competitivas, foi avaliada em termos cineantropométricos conforme variáveis consideradas relevantes para a prática do voleibol de alto nível. Foi possível concluir que: 1) os atletas avaliados apresentaram valores cineantropométricos próximos e/ou superiores aos esperados para atletas de voleibol de nível competitivo nas medidas realizadas, indicando o bom nível dos atletas envolvidos no estudo; 2) existem importâncias diferentes para as variáveis na passagem de uma categoria inferior para outra imediatamente superior; 3) o coeficiente de classificação por médias, neste estudo, parece indicar que análises multivariadas podem adequar-se mais fielmente à resolução da complexidade que envolve os processos de promoção de talentos / This work of has several arms: first, to describe in kinanthropometrics terms top level male volleyball athletes at São Paulo State in different competitive categories - from minor to major and verify the existence of relationships among morphological aspects and motor performances; second, to verify the behavior of kinanthropometrics variables among athletes belonging to different competitive categories. The goal here is trying to determine how variables should be ranked in importance to define performance and how this ranking changes as we go from one stage to the next one; third, to compare four possibilities of procedures that may be used on the athletes ranking in different competitive stages namely: a) coachs subjective classification; b) classification using the standard Z score; c) classification using the coefficient derived by means; d) classification using the analysis of principal components. One tries to point out the ones which more effectively may cooperate in the process of selection and promotion of talent to volleyball. In order to make the comparison, a sample of 75 male volleyball athletes between the ages of 13 and 28 years old, divided among all the different competitive categories were evaluated in kinanthropometric terms by using the variables considered important to the practice of high level volleyball. It was possible to conclude that, 1) the evaluated athletes presented kinanthropometrics values close and/or superior to the expected for high competitive level male volleyball athletes in the variables measured, showing the good level of the athletes involved in the study; 2) there are differences in the importance of the variables in the passage from a lower stage to the following next ; 3) the coefficient of classification by means in this study seems to indicate that the multivariate analysis is more adequate to give better understanding of the complexity that involves the process of talent promotion

Este trabalho de pesquisa teve por objetivos: primeiro, descrever em termos cineantropométricos atletas de voleibol masculino de nível estadual, de acordo com as diferentes categorias competitivas - de mirim a principal - e verificar as relações existentes entre aspectos morfológicos e de desempenho motor; segundo, verificar o comportamento das variáveis cineantropométricas entre atletas pertencentes a diferentes categorias competitivas procurando determinar, na amostra estudada, quais variáveis devem ser consideradas como mais importantes no período compreendido entre uma categoria inferior e outra imediatamente superior; e terceiro, comparar quatro possibilidades de métodos que possam ser utilizados na classificação dos atletas nas diferentes categorias competitivas, respectivamente: a) classificação subjetiva do treinador; b) classificação através da utilização do escore padrão Z; c) classificação através do coeficiente de classificação por médias; d) classificação através de análise dos componentes principais, os quais possam auxiliar mais efetivamente o processo de seleção e promoção de talentos esportivos para o voleibol. Para isso, uma amostra de 75 atletas de voleibol masculino, na faixa etária de 13 a 28 anos, distribuídos entre as diversas categorias competitivas, foi avaliada em termos cineantropométricos conforme variáveis consideradas relevantes para a prática do voleibol de alto nível. Foi possível concluir que: 1) os atletas avaliados apresentaram valores cineantropométricos próximos e/ou superiores aos esperados para atletas de voleibol de nível competitivo nas medidas realizadas, indicando o bom nível dos atletas envolvidos no estudo; 2) existem importâncias diferentes para as variáveis na passagem de uma categoria inferior para outra imediatamente superior; 3) o coeficiente de classificação por médias, neste estudo, parece indicar que análises multivariadas podem adequar-se mais fielmente à resolução da complexidade que envolve os processos de promoção de talentos / This work of has several arms: first, to describe in kinanthropometrics terms top level male volleyball athletes at São Paulo State in different competitive categories - from minor to major and verify the existence of relationships among morphological aspects and motor performances; second, to verify the behavior of kinanthropometrics variables among athletes belonging to different competitive categories. The goal here is trying to determine how variables should be ranked in importance to define performance and how this ranking changes as we go from one stage to the next one; third, to compare four possibilities of procedures that may be used on the athletes ranking in different competitive stages namely: a) coachs subjective classification; b) classification using the standard Z score; c) classification using the coefficient derived by means; d) classification using the analysis of principal components. One tries to point out the ones which more effectively may cooperate in the process of selection and promotion of talent to volleyball. In order to make the comparison, a sample of 75 male volleyball athletes between the ages of 13 and 28 years old, divided among all the different competitive categories were evaluated in kinanthropometric terms by using the variables considered important to the practice of high level volleyball. It was possible to conclude that, 1) the evaluated athletes presented kinanthropometrics values close and/or superior to the expected for high competitive level male volleyball athletes in the variables measured, showing the good level of the athletes involved in the study; 2) there are differences in the importance of the variables in the passage from a lower stage to the following next ; 3) the coefficient of classification by means in this study seems to indicate that the multivariate analysis is more adequate to give better understanding of the complexity that involves the process of talent promotion

The study was initiated by Swedish Tennis Syd in collaboration with Halmstad University with the intention to examine the existing tennis talent development environments for 13-16 years of age players. The purpose of the study was to (1) examine the retrospective experiences of the talent de- velopment environments among players who already passed the focal age, (2) examine the retro- spective and concurrent experiences of the talent development environments among tennis coaches, and (3) examine the concurrent experience of the talent development environments among parents whose kids were active in tennis in the focal age. The study involved 14 participants whom had connection to tennis clubs within Swedish Tennis Syd’s working region. Data were collected through three focus groups interviews consisting of players, coaches, and parents. Eight major themes emerged from the data analysis: atmosphere in the clubs, organization of the training groups, amount of training, quality of the training, access to expert assistance, amount of competi- tion, combination of school and tennis, and, parental involvement. Each theme was analyzed within the group and across the three groups. The results revealed perceptions of the clubs environments and future recommendation to improve the talent development environments for tennis players of 13-16 years old. / Studien initierades av Svensk Tennis Syd i samarbete med Högskolan i Halmstad med avsikt att undersöka befintliga talang utvecklingsmiljöer i tennis för spelare i åldern 13-16 år. Syftet med stu- dien var att (1) undersöka retrospektiva upplevelser av talang utvecklingsmiljöer bland spelare som redan passerat fokus åldern, (2) undersöka retrospektiva och rådande upplevelser av talang utveckl- ingsmiljöer bland tennis tränare, och (3) undersöka rådande upplevelser av talang utvecklingsmil- jöer bland föräldrar vars barn är aktiva i tennis inom fokus åldern. Studien bestod av 14 deltagare som hade koppling till tennisklubbar inom Svensk Tennis Syds arbetsområde. Data samlades in genom tre fokusgruppsintervjuer som bestod av spelare, tränare och föräldrar. Åtta huvudteman framkom i data analysen: klubbatmosfär, organisation av träningsgrupper, träningsmängd, kvali- teten på träning, tillgång till experthjälp, tävlingsmängd, kombination av skola och tennis, och för- äldrainvolvering. Varje tema analyserades inom gruppen och mellan de tre grupperna. Resultaten visade på uppfattningar om klubbmiljöer och framtida rekommendationer för förbättringar av talang utvecklingsmiljöer för tennisspelare i åldrarna 13-16 år.

The study’s purpose was to describe a handball ATDE (Athletic Talent Development Environment) in the south of Sweden and to examine and derive the success factors of the ATDE, and within this context explore the motivational climate and autonomy support as perceived by members of the ATDE. The study is based on three theories: the Holistic ecological approach, Self Determination theory and Achievement Goal theory. The study’s participants all represented a club in the south of Sweden and consisted of players in the age of 15-19, the club manager, coaches and parents. The study was conducted through semi-structured interviews, observations and analysis of documents surrounding the club's vision and training/match policies. A total of seven interviews with four players, two coaches and the manager were conducted. Five observations at a minimum of 90 minutes gave the authors a broader view of the ATDE. An analysis of content and a triangulation with the supervisor were conducted in order to interpret the empirical data. The study revealed that the club is under re-organization, and its enthusiasm to evolve and become even better. The study found the ATDE to have a mastery oriented and autonomy supportive climate which in many ways contributed to the successful features of the ATDE. The study confirms earlier research regarding ATDE success factors as well as connections between SDT and AGT. The results also provide a deeper understanding of how successful factors, relationships, motivational climate and the autonomy support in an ATDE, affects young handball player’s motivation to evolve and reach their full potential. Implications with a basis in the theories used are presented.

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