Bio-banding in academy football: player's perceptions of a maturity matched tournament

• Main Authors: Ben Bradley (Author), David Johnson (Author), Megan Hill (Author), Darragh McGee (Author), Adam Kana-ah (Author), Callum Sharpin (Author), Peter Sharp (Author), Adam Kelly (Author), Sean P. Cumming (Author), Robert M. Malina (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Individual differences in biological maturation impact player selection and development in youth football. Aim: To evaluate players perceptions of competing in a football tournament where they were matched by maturity rather than chronological age. Subjects: Participants included male ju...