An Analysis of Organizational Structure and Transition Outcomes in the Youth-to-Senior Professional Soccer Transition

Morris, R.; Tod, D.; Oliver, E.J.

Abstract

The study critiqued whether the demands, resources, and barriers associated with the youth-to-senior sport transition in Stambulova's (2003) model help explain transition outcomes. Following initial screening, two professional football clubs were purposively selected for detailed case study analysis. Data collected included meeting minutes, websites, interviews (N = 17) with players, coaches, support staff, and parents, and e-mail communications. The club with the proactive program aligned with Stambulova's model had better transition outcomes (e.g., player financial value, retention rates) and spent less on player assistance compared to the club with no transition program. Future research and practical implications are discussed.

Citation

Morris, R., Tod, D., & Oliver, E. (2015). An Analysis of Organizational Structure and Transition Outcomes in the Youth-to-Senior Professional Soccer Transition. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 27(2), 216-234. https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2014.980015

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Oct 20, 2014
• Online Publication Date: Feb 19, 2015
• Publication Date: 2015
• Deposit Date: Feb 24, 2015
• Publicly Available Date: Mar 3, 2015
• Journal: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology
• Print ISSN: 1041-3200
• Electronic ISSN: 1533-1571
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis Group
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 27
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 216-234
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2014.980015
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1412253