J Sports Sci December 2016 PMID 26417709

Relative age effect: implications for effective practice.

Georgios Andronikos, Adeboye Israel Elumaro, Tony Westbury, Russell J J Martindale

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The discussions reflect a positive outlook on the importance of addressing RAEs, with references to practical strategies like modifying athlete categorization and coaching education, using confident language such as 'implications for effective practice' and hashtags emphasizing coaching development, which underline both interest and perceived significance.

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Abstract in brief

Relative Age Effects (RAEs) refer to differences in physical and psychological development among athletes born at different times within the same age group, which can impact their chances of success and retention in sports.
The study, based on expert interviews, suggests that eliminating RAEs is possible by modifying controllable aspects of the sports environment, such as how athletes are categorized and how development programs are structured.
Practical strategies include educating coaches and scouts about RAEs, focusing on long-term athlete development, delaying early selection, emphasizing skill development over results, and providing opportunities for late developers.

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Understanding the Relative Age Effect in Sports Development

Relative Age Effects influence athletes' physical and psychological development within age groups. Strategies like adjusting classification, focusing on skill over results, and educating coaches can help mitigate RAEs…

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