An Examination of Relative Age and Athlete Dropout in Female Developmental Soccer

Sport dropout rates among children and youth are a concern for researchers and policy makers. The impact of relative age effects (RAEs) on dropout trends has not been adequately examined in female samples. The purpose of this study was to longitudinally examine dropout in a female soccer cohort in O...

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Main Authors: Kristy L. Smith, Patricia L. Weir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Sports
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/10/5/79