Research Questions/Ideas:
I have a broad range of research interests around the framework of expert (peak) performances in athletics. I am particularly curious about flow theory as a connection to these ultimate experiences in sport. Anecdotally, there are stories from athletes and coaches about the amazing experiences where they experience being in flow or in the zone, but little is known about how to create the context where these experiences could happen on demand. I have a particular interest in the spiritual embodiment aspect of experiencing flow as well as the impact an elite coach can have on flow experience in elite athletes.
As I progress to the dissertation phase of my studies I am exploring the perceptions of the relationship of the elite coach and athlete; looking for how they describe their relationship, what goals they have for working together and how this relationship affects the athlete’s ability to experience flow in the sport context.
Below is a link to the thematic network analysis found during my pilot study. I will be extending this research to professional athletes to broaden my research implications.
As I progress to the dissertation phase of my studies I am exploring the perceptions of the relationship of the elite coach and athlete; looking for how they describe their relationship, what goals they have for working together and how this relationship affects the athlete’s ability to experience flow in the sport context.
Below is a link to the thematic network analysis found during my pilot study. I will be extending this research to professional athletes to broaden my research implications.