THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE PROFILING MODEL FOR VIETNAMESE GOLFERS
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This study aimed to analyze and determine performance profiling for Vietnamese golfer and its impact on their performance and development. The performance profile qualities were identified by three golf experts with over 17 years of competitive and coaching experience through semi-structured interviews. These experts confirmed using the performance profile model in training and competition after being informed by the researcher about the purpose and use of performance profiles. Participants were 30 golfers (66,67% males and 33,33% females) voluntarily participated, with 2 to 35 years of golf experience between them. The data collection process involved three stages: (1) technique introduction, (2) construct elicitation, and (3) self-assessment (Butler & Hardy, 1992; Gucciardi & Gordon, 2009). Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS 26 to measure demographic variables. The study results identified three essential qualities in golf performance profiling: Psychological, Technical, and Physical each with four characteristics. Confidence was deemed the most critical psychological quality characteristic, followed by Concentration, Emotional Regulation, and Positive self-talk. Flexibility emerged as the most crucial Physical quality characteristic, while Control topped the technical quality. The findings support previous research on athletes' perceptions of performance profiling, emphasizing its potential to increase self-awareness, autonomy, and engagement. However, the study's limitations included a subjective evaluation by golfers, potential response bias, and the response from multiple levels of golfers. Additional research is required to validate the golf player profiles across diverse populations, encompass coach evaluations, and explore alternative assessment methods. Nevertheless, this study supplements the existing literature and offers practical insights for coaches and athletes to optimize performance and training practices.
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