@misc{10481/111914,
year = {2026},
month = {2},
url = {https://hdl.handle.net/10481/111914},
abstract = {Evidence from international studies shows indicates that environmental structures influence talent development (TD) and, 
consequently, the performance of elite athletes. To identify the training environment and its relationship with talent 
development from the perspective of Brazilian athletics coaches. Five athletics coaches with significant national and 
international results participated in in-depth semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using content analysis supported 
by NVivo 12 Pro. A deductive thematic analysis with a communicational interpretative approach was adopted, and data 
credibility was ensured through participant validation after transcript review. A total of 151 Mini-units (MUs) were identified. 
Coaches understood the training environment as comprising structures directly related to training (71 units), including 
available and ideal infrastructure, the relationship between structure and performance outcomes, incentives for training, 
competitions, and continuing education. Structures beyond training (80 units) included multidisciplinary follow-up, financial 
support from guardians, social relationships, and cultural influences. In addition to aligning with existing literature, the findings 
highlight the relevance of social inequality, within which athletics development in Brazil occurs. From the coaches’ 
perspective, the study demonstrates the multidimensional nature of the environment in athletic talent development. Despite 
persistent resource constraints, coaches’ adaptability, resilience, and communication skills emerged as decisive factors in 
the talent development process.},
publisher = {Asociación Española de Análisis del Rendimiento Deportivo},
keywords = {Performance Analysis},
keywords = {Professional experience},
keywords = {Context},
title = {Identification of the training environment and its relationship with talent  development from the perspective of Brazilian athletics coaches},
doi = {10.55860/wwdsw419},
author = {Sporl Boeck, Raissa and Mazzardo, Tatiane and Cabello Manrique, David and Diniz, Sara and Primon, Anderson and Ribas, Schelyne and Campos Aburachid, Layla Maria},
}