A qualitative study of goalkeeper coaches' perceptions of key qualities in talented youth soccer goalkeepers

These findings may provide coaches with valuable information regarding the traits that potentially talented GKs should possess, which could guide training for talent development programs to increase their chances of being chosen for future opportunities.

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The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
Published
2026-01-20
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https://doi.org/10.23736/s0022-4707.25.17208-3
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Sport Psychology and Performance
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A qualitative study of goalkeeper coaches' perceptions of key qualities in talented youth soccer goalkeepers

Heather Morris-Eyton, Walter Steenbok, Alliance Kubayi, Joseph A. STONE
The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
Sport Psychology and Performance
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A qualitative study of goalkeeper coaches' perceptions of key qualities in talented youth soccer goalkeepers

Heather Morris-Eyton, Walter Steenbok, Alliance Kubayi, Joseph A. STONE
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Abstract

These findings may provide coaches with valuable information regarding the traits that potentially talented GKs should possess, which could guide training for talent development programs to increase their chances of being chosen for future opportunities.

The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical FitnessVol. 66(3)
Tshwane University of Technology (ZA), University of Johannesburg (ZA), Sheffield Hallam University (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 86%
Sport Psychology and Performance
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