Excellence Literacy, Craftsmanship, and Meaningful Experiences on the Talent Pathway - Dr Andy Borrie (Pt2) - Meaningful Sport Series

This is the second part of our conversation with Dr Andy Borrie, we explore the world of talent development and how to address some of the problematic features of talent environments. Can we find a way of reimagining the philosophies of talent development towards something more sustainable and meaningful? And if so, what could this look like in practice?

Key ideas explored in this episode include excellence / performance literacy, elite-bildung (drawing on Kenneth Aggerholm's work), and craftsmanship.

Dr Andy Borrie is a senior lecturer in coaching and professional practice at University of Derby. He has also worked in elite sport, coaching and education for 30 years. Andy’s PhD dissertation at the University of Gloucestershire used an autoethnographic approach to explore talent development philosophies in the UK. This work will provide a starting point for our conversation today.   

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