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

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), pp. 216-234. https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2014.980015

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.

Keywords
within-career transition; player development; career development

Journal
Journal of Applied Sport Psychology: Volume 27, Issue 2

• Accepted manuscript