Push and Pull Factors: Contextualising Biological Maturation and Relative Age in Talent Development Systems

In this conceptual paper, we contextualise ongoing attempts to manage challenge dynamics in talent systems in sport. Firstly, we review the broad literature base related to biological maturation, relative age, and the proposed interventions to mitigate effects. We suggest that the relative age effec...

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Main Authors: Liam Sweeney, Jamie Taylor, Áine MacNamara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Children
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/1/130