Robin Taylor
Dr
Robin is an Assistant Professor in Elite Performance, and joined the university in the summer of 2021. His research is
focused on talent development and he is particularly interested in the
holistic role family can play in the development of sporting talent. Robin is a
Performance Centre Head Coach within the England Hockey Player Pathway and has
worked closely with a range of NGBs and sports organisation supporting player
and coach development, and parental engagement.
Robin works on the postgraduate Elite Performance Sport programmes supervising postgraduate students on MSc, DProf and PhD programmes. As part
of his role he is Programme Chair for the MSc in Elite Performance and module coordinator for three of the taught modules that sit within
both the MSc and DProf programmes. Robin is research active within the field
of talent development, and works closely with several sporting organisations.
Robin previously taught across practical and theoretical coaching modules at undergraduate level; BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Performance and BA (Hons) Sports Coaching and Development degree programmes developing a broader interest in coaching practice, coach education, and psychological and social development of athletes. Robin has a diverse educational background when it comes to sport, which has allowed him to develop an understanding of sport across several areas; social, cultural, developmental, physical, performance and psychological. His coaching background has seen him coach hockey in a range of environments, working with a range of populations, including; primary and secondary school, club (performance, participation and development) and talent.
Qualifications ·
Ph.D. Talent Development in Sport, University of Central Lancashire, 2018 ·
MA. Sport, Policy and Community Development, University of Central Lancashire, 2012 ·
PGCert. Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, University of Central Lancashire, 2016 ·
BA (Hons). Sports Studies, University of Central Lancashire, 2010
Robin previously taught across practical and theoretical coaching modules at undergraduate level; BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Performance and BA (Hons) Sports Coaching and Development degree programmes developing a broader interest in coaching practice, coach education, and psychological and social development of athletes. Robin has a diverse educational background when it comes to sport, which has allowed him to develop an understanding of sport across several areas; social, cultural, developmental, physical, performance and psychological. His coaching background has seen him coach hockey in a range of environments, working with a range of populations, including; primary and secondary school, club (performance, participation and development) and talent.
Qualifications ·
Ph.D. Talent Development in Sport, University of Central Lancashire, 2018 ·
MA. Sport, Policy and Community Development, University of Central Lancashire, 2012 ·
PGCert. Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, University of Central Lancashire, 2016 ·
BA (Hons). Sports Studies, University of Central Lancashire, 2010
Peer Reviewed Journal
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Taylor, R.D., Carson, H.J., & Collins, D. (2021) 'Seeing double? A practice-based investigation into twin’s experiences of sporting talent development'. International Sport Coaching Journal, 8 :79-90. https://doi.org/10.1123/iscj.2019-0066 | |
| 2021 | Taylor RD;Collins D;Carson HJ; (2021) 'The Role of Siblings in Talent Development: Implications for Sport Psychologists and Coaches'. Frontiers In Sports And Active Living, 3 . [DOI] | |
| 2018 | Taylor, R.D., Carson, H.J., & Collins, D. (2018) 'The impact of siblings during talent development: A longitudinal examination in sport'. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 30 :272-287. https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2017.1384938 | |
| 2017 | Taylor, R.D., Collins, D., & Carson, H.J. (2017) 'Sibling interaction as a facilitator for talent development in sport'. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 12 (2):219-230. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1747954117694926 | |
| 2015 | Taylor, R.D & Collins, D. (2015) 'Reviewing the family unit as a stakeholder in talent development: Is it undervalued?'. Quest, 67 :330-343. [DOI] | |
| 2023 | Taylor, Robin. D;Taylor, Jamie;Ashford, Michael;Collins, Rosie (2023) 'Contemporary pedagogy? The use of theory in practice: An evidence-informed perspective'. Frontiers In Sports And Active Living, 5 (1113564). [Link] https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2023.1113564 | |
| 2022 | Eastabrook, Chris;Taylor, Robin D.;Richards, Pamela;Collins, Loel (2022) 'An Exploration of Coaching Practice: How Do High-Level Adventure Sports Coaches Develop Independence in Learners?'. International Sport Coaching Journal, . [DOI] | |
| 2022 | Loftus, S;Taylor, R. D;Grecic, D;Harper, D. J (2022) 'Olympic and Paralympic Coaches Living With Stress—Is It Such a Problem? Potential Implications for Future Coach Education in Sport'. International Sport Coaching Journal, 10 (1):29-41. https://doi.org/10.1123/iscj.2021-0078 | |
| 2022 | Taylor, Jamie;MacNamara, Aine;Taylor, Robin. D (2022) 'Strategy in talent systems: Top-down and bottom-up approaches'. Frontiers In Sports And Active Living, 4 (988631). [Link] https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2022.988631 |
Conference Contribution
Online Article
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Grecic, D., Sprake, A., & Taylor, R.D. (2020) PE can do much more than keep children fit – but its many benefits are often overlooked. ELEA [Link] | |
| 2022 | Robin Taylor (2022) How family can be crucial to the development of athletes in sport. ELEA |
Book Chapter
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Research Interests
Robin's research has focused on the role of family in
supporting athletes develop within a talent development environment. It
considers the role of informal environments (e.g., the home), alongside
coaching environments, as a potential mechanism to develop talented athletes.
The research has expanded the knowledge on the potential role of siblings in
the development of an athletes physical, technical, tactical, psychological and
social skills. Highlighting the individualised nature of this role (dependent on
the sibling relationship), the research provides approaches through which
coaches can identify what, and how, siblings may be able to support the
development of an athlete. Robin's research also considers the role of parents
in supporting talent development, and also their role in supporting coaches to
work with, and through, siblings to maximise development opportunities.
Further research interest include:
Further research interest include:
- Talent Development
- Coach Education
- Coaching Practice
- Holistic Player Development