Talent Identification And Development Among University Students Athletes; Current Coaching Strategies With Future Direction

Abstract

This study examines current coaching strategies employed in identifying and developing athletic talent among university athletes. The population of this study comprised all registered players of the University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Thus, eighty (80) players were selected as the sample by using an available sampling technique. For data collection, the researcher developed a closed-ended questionnaire under the supervision of her research supervisor, and thus the questionnaire was subjected to validity and reliability testing. The collected data were processed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS, Version 26), and thus, suitable statistical tools were applied. In conclusion, effective talent identification and development among university student-athletes requires a comprehensive, evidence-based approach that combines current best practices with innovative strategies.