Factors influencing team performance
What drives a team to excel? This study highlights 4 key factors, leadership styles, supportiveness, communication, and feedback, that shape team performance across industries. For high-performance sports teams, focusing on these areas could unlock new levels of success.
Ryan Maxwell (ryan.maxwell@dal.ca) @ 06/07/2025
Sports officials are an integral part of ensuring that the integrity of a game/match is played within the spirit and intent of the rules. A large part of this role involves experiencing and diffusing conflict; however, in recent years, there has been increased demand for officials, perhaps due to new officials leaving refereeing after abusive…
Uncovering sport governance
Sport governance is a crucial yet often ambiguous aspect of sport management, sparking ongoing debates about its practical applications. This study examines the legal and regulatory dimensions of sport governance, identifying key challenges and exploring future directions.
Spotting hidden talent: How “sleeper” athletes’ traits predict ice hockey success
A study on elite junior ice hockey players found sleepers, overlooked athletes who later excel, had superior planning skills and unique eye movements. These traits helped scouts predict late drafted players’ success, emphasizing the value of psychological profiles in identifying hidden talent.
Superstars or a super-team? Building capacity to play like a championship team
What makes a winning team? Is it raw talent, star power, or an overflowing budget? Think again. The most successful teams—on the field or in the office—don’t just rely on superstars. They thrive on balance, leadership, and a collective drive that turns a group of individuals into an unstoppable force. Take the 1972 Miami Dolphins,…