The training and development process for a world-class female handball player: a longitudinal and retrospective case study
This study provides novel information regarding the training and development process for a female world-class handball player. The findings may provide a framework for how future talents, as well as their coaches, family, training peers, and national sports federations, can effectively coordinate efforts to enhance long-term athletic development and performance outcomes.
Authors
- Espen Tønnessen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7781-4913)
- Thomas Haugen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5929-0389)
- Øyvind Sandbakk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9014-5152)
- Silvana Bucher Sandbakk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8412-9538)
Institutions
- Høyskolen Kristiania (NO)
- UiT The Arctic University of Norway (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
- Published
- 2025-10-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1655916
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Sports Performance and Training
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.72