Speed of Thought and Speed of Feet: Examining Perceptual-Cognitive Expertise and Physical Performance in an English Football Academy

Adam L. Kelly, Mark R. Wilson, Daniel T. Jackson, Jennifer Turnnidge, Craig A. Williams*

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    13 Citations (SciVal)
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)88-97
    Number of pages10
    JournalJournal of Science in Sport and Exercise
    Volume3
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished (VoR) - Feb 2021

    Funding

    This research was co-funded by the University of Exeter, College of Life & Environmental Sciences, the Open Innovation Platform at the University of Exeter, and Exeter City Football Club Academy. Thanks to the players, parents, and staff at Exeter City Football Club Academy for their participation and support in this project. Also, a special thanks to Dr Patrick Belling for providing the film-based simulation tests as part of this study.

    FundersFunder number
    College of Life & Environmental Sciences
    Exeter City Football Club Academy
    University of Exeter

      Keywords

      • Academy football
      • Decision-making
      • Fitness testing
      • Sprint ability
      • Talent development
      • Talent identification

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