Achieving Excellence in High Performance Sport: Experiences and Skills Behind the Medals

By: Tim Kyndt and Sarah Rowell

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Synopsis: What does it take for a person starting out in theircareer to succeed in a highly challenging environment? Apart from the technicalskills, what are the key values, attitudes and behaviours that deliveroutstanding performance in a constantly changing and demanding world?This book examines these questions within the demanding world of elite sport, astage that places arduous pressures not only on the dedicated athletes, butalso on the backstage talent of coaches, scientists and medical support staff.With case studies and interviewsthroughout, this book providesstudents with a practical analysis of the personal strengths, determination andinterpersonal skills required to reach the top. The book also containspractical guidance for students wishing to begin a career in elite sports,including further reading, websites and contact details of organisations atthis elite level.