Development Models -Talent identification and prediction
A development models is a system used in sport to describe a player’s talent. It can be used not only to identify a player’s current level of ability but also to predict their future potential.
There are many different development models. Top-flight football clubs create their own models which take into account the club’s playing style and training system.
However, development models are typically founded on five categories of talent indicators, identified by researchers Michael Howe and Jane Davidson. Howe and Davison break talent down into physiological, psychological, technical, sociological and anthropometric indicators.
Physiological:
A player’s physical capabilities: Their fitness, strength, power and balance.
Psychological:A player’s personal qualities: their character, motivation and resilience in the face of challenges.
Technical:A player’s skills. This includes general physical coordination as well as specific footballing skills.
Sociological: A player’s environment. Family background, financial security and education level all impact a player’s chances of success.
Anthropometric:A player’s basic physical traits. Simple examples include height and weight. More complex examples include bone density, which can be used to gauge a player’s future strength.
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