(Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, 2017-06-28) Seanor, Michelle; Schinke, Robert J.; Stambulova, Natalia B.; Ross, Dave; Kpazai, Georges
Olympic athletes’ training environments influence their abilities
to develop and excel as Olympians. Our authors considered a
Canadian trampoline training environment with a history of
developing Olympic medal-winning athletes from the grassroots
through to Olympic podium. The sport environment is presented,
drawing upon guided walks, through a cursory description in
accordance with the Environmental Success Factors model
derived from a holistic ecological approach to talent development. This presentation of the Skyriders Training Environment
(STE) reveals how environmental factors facilitate Olympic talent
development culminating in the highest level of artistic sport
performance.
