Athlete selection in soccer, and most competitive sports, invariably leads to discussions about talent. This webinar, with Dr. Joe Baker from York University, focused on the evidence for and against the notion of talent in sport.
Dr. Baker is a professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University and has been conducting research on high-performance athlete development for over 20 years.
Recently, this work has focused on issues related to talent in sport. He has published 8 books and over 200 research articles and book chapters. He has been an advisor for sport organizations around the world including a recent engagement working with the Football Association in the United Kingdom.