Publications by authors named "Chellsea Hortencio Alcantara"
Res Q Exerc Sport
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- This study explored the differences in physical, technical, and tactical skills among U-15 soccer players based on their coaches' evaluations of potential, categorizing them into promising, intermediate, and less promising groups.
- A total of 53 participants underwent various assessments, including anthropometry, maturity, and soccer-specific performance metrics, with findings showing that promising players excelled in sprinting and offensive actions during small-sided games.
- The results highlight the effectiveness of small-sided games in evaluating player skills, while also underscoring the significant influence of coaches' perceptions in talent identification and selection.
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