Book Chapter
Coaching High Performance Athletes
Allen J & Muir B (2021) Coaching High Performance Athletes. In: Resende R & Gomes AR (eds.) Coaching for human development and performance in sports. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030639112
Article
A comparative analysis of the coaching skills required by coaches operating in different non-competitive paddlesport settings
Sinfield D, Allen J & Collins L (2020) A comparative analysis of the coaching skills required by coaches operating in different non-competitive paddlesport settings. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 20 (2), pp. 170-184. https://doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2019.1609998
Research Report
Understanding and nurturing the role of young athletes’ parents in doping prevention
Winand M, Byers T, Tymowski-Gionet G, Weinstein J, Merten S, Allen J, Dimeo P, Overbye M & de Sá Fardilha F (2020) Understanding and nurturing the role of young athletes’ parents in doping prevention. Final report submitted to World Anti-Doping Agency.
Article
'Zooming in' on the antecedents of youth sport coaches' autonomy-supportive and controlling interpersonal behaviours: A multimethod study
Carroll M & Allen J (2020) 'Zooming in' on the antecedents of youth sport coaches' autonomy-supportive and controlling interpersonal behaviours: A multimethod study. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954120958621
Article
"I don't want to give them my brain for the day . . . and then take it back": An examination of the coach-created motivational climate in adult adventure sports
Allen J & Cooper D (2020) "I don't want to give them my brain for the day . . . and then take it back": An examination of the coach-created motivational climate in adult adventure sports. International Sport Coaching Journal/ISCJ, 7 (2), pp. 175-188. https://doi.org/10.1123/iscj.2019-0026
Article
"O Último Minuto": reflecting on coach identity and role prominence in contemporary football
De Sa Fardilha F & Allen J (2020) "O Último Minuto": reflecting on coach identity and role prominence in contemporary football. Sports Coaching Review. https://doi.org/10.1080/21640629.2020.1755797
Article
Scaffolding women coaches' development: A program to build coaches' competence and confidence
Allen J & Reid C (2019) Scaffolding women coaches' development: A program to build coaches' competence and confidence. Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 27 (2), pp. 101-109. https://doi.org/10.1123/wspaj.2018-0047
Article
Development and Initial Validation of the Life Skills Ability Scale for Higher Education Students
Cronin L, Allen J, Ellison P, Marchant D, Levy A & Harwood C (2019) Development and Initial Validation of the Life Skills Ability Scale for Higher Education Students. Studies in Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2019.1672641
Article
Students' perceptions of autonomy-supportive versus controlling teaching and basic need satisfaction versus frustration in relation to life skills development in PE
Cronin L, Marchant D, Allen J, Mulvenna C, Cullen D, Williams G & Ellison P (2019) Students' perceptions of autonomy-supportive versus controlling teaching and basic need satisfaction versus frustration in relation to life skills development in PE. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 44, pp. 79-89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2019.05.003
Conference Paper (unpublished)
Coach Created Talent Development Motivational Climate: Implications for approaches to learning and talent development
Macdonald S & Allen J (2019) Coach Created Talent Development Motivational Climate: Implications for approaches to learning and talent development., 04.09.2019-05.09.2019. https://www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academic-schools/school-of-sport-and-exercise-science/sport-and-exercise-science-research/cric-2019.aspx
Conference Paper (unpublished)
Antecedents of Autonomy-Supportive and Controlling Coaching Behaviours in Youth Sport
Carroll M & Allen J (2019) Antecedents of Autonomy-Supportive and Controlling Coaching Behaviours in Youth Sport. Cluster for Research into Coaching - 5th International Conference, Worcester, England, 04.09.2019-05.09.2019. https://www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academic-schools/school-of-sport-and-exercise-science/sport-and-exercise-science-research/cric-2019.aspx
Keynote
Athlete-Centred Coaching - Simple, isn't it?
Allen J (2019) Athlete-Centred Coaching - Simple, isn't it?. Cluster for Research into Coaching - 5th International Conference, Worcester, England, 04.09.2019-05.09.2019. https://www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academic-schools/school-of-sport-and-exercise-science/sport-and-exercise-science-research/cric-2019.aspx
Article
Defining, Assessing, and Developing Creativity in Sport: A Systematic Narrative Review
de Sa Fardilha F & Allen J (2019) Defining, Assessing, and Developing Creativity in Sport: A Systematic Narrative Review. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1080/1750984X.2019.1616315
Article
Coach-created talent development motivational climate in Canoe Slalom in the United Kingdom
Macdonald S & Allen J (2019) Coach-created talent development motivational climate in Canoe Slalom in the United Kingdom. International Sport Coaching Journal / ISCJ, 6 (1), pp. 74-87. https://doi.org/10.1123/iscj.2017-0091
Article
Where science meets practice: Olympic coaches’ crafting of the tapering process
Ritchie D, Allen JB & Kirkland A (2018) Where science meets practice: Olympic coaches’ crafting of the tapering process. Journal of Sports Sciences, 36 (10), pp. 1145-1154. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2017.1362717
Article
The coaching process of the expert coach: a coach led approach
Cooper D & Allen JB (2018) The coaching process of the expert coach: a coach led approach. Sports Coaching Review, 7 (2), pp. 142-170. https://doi.org/10.1080/21640629.2017.1361168
Article
An Investigation of the Relationships Between the Teaching Climate, Students' Perceived Life Skills Development and Well-Being Within Physical Education
Cronin LD, Allen J, Mulvenna C & Russell P (2018) An Investigation of the Relationships Between the Teaching Climate, Students' Perceived Life Skills Development and Well-Being Within Physical Education. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 23 (2), pp. 181-196. https://doi.org/10.1080/17408989.2017.1371684
Article
Examining the relationships among the coaching climate, life skills development and well-being in sport
Cronin LD & Allen J (2018) Examining the relationships among the coaching climate, life skills development and well-being in sport. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 13 (6), pp. 815-827. https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954118787949
Poster
The importance of life skills for sports degree students: How they contribute to students' academic performance, health-related quality of life and flourishing
Cronin LD, Allen J, Ellison P, Marchant D, Levy A & Harwood C (2017) The importance of life skills for sports degree students: How they contribute to students' academic performance, health-related quality of life and flourishing. BASES-FEPSAC Conference 2017, Nottingham, 28.11.2017-29.11.2017.
Article
Precipitating or prohibiting factor: Coaches’ perceptions of their role and actions in anti-doping
Allen J, Morris R, Dimeo P & Robinson L (2017) Precipitating or prohibiting factor: Coaches’ perceptions of their role and actions in anti-doping. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 12 (5), pp. 577-587. https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954117727653
Conference Paper (unpublished)
The Black Sheep or Maybe Not: An Auto ethnographic Exploration of Expert Coach's Experiences with Coach Education and Coaching
Allen J & Sibbald T (2017) The Black Sheep or Maybe Not: An Auto ethnographic Exploration of Expert Coach's Experiences with Coach Education and Coaching. ICCE Global Coach Conference, Liverpool, England, 31.07.2017-02.08.2017. https://www.icce.ws/events.html
Conference Paper (unpublished)
Coaching in non-competitive paddlesport environments: Expert coaches' perceptions of the key coaching skills and how they are developed
Sinfield D & Allen J (2017) Coaching in non-competitive paddlesport environments: Expert coaches' perceptions of the key coaching skills and how they are developed. ICCE Global Coach Conference, Liverpool, England, 31.07.2017-02.08.2017. https://www.icce.ws/events.html
Lecture
Examining the canoe slalom talent development coaching climate created by coaches and experienced by athletes
Macdonald S & Allen J (2017) Examining the canoe slalom talent development coaching climate created by coaches and experienced by athletes (Presentation) ICCE Global Coach Conference, Liverpool, England, 31.07.2017-02.08.2017. https://www.icce.ws/events.html
Conference Paper (unpublished)
Developing Coaches Beyond Coach Education
Allen J & Reid C (2017) Developing Coaches Beyond Coach Education. International Council for Coaching Excellence, Liverpool, England, 31.07.2017-02.08.2017. https://www.icce.ws/events.html
Article
Development and initial validation of the Life Skills Scale for Sport
Cronin LD & Allen J (2017) Development and initial validation of the Life Skills Scale for Sport. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 28, pp. 105-119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2016.11.001
Research Report
A review of the academic research relevant to future developments of Positive Coaching Scotland
Allen J & Cronin LD (2016) A review of the academic research relevant to future developments of Positive Coaching Scotland. Winning Scotland Foundation. University of Stirling.
Article
Predicting elite Scottish athletes’ attitudes towards doping: examining the contribution of achievement goals and motivational climate
Allen J, Taylor J, Dimeo P & Robinson L (2015) Predicting elite Scottish athletes’ attitudes towards doping: examining the contribution of achievement goals and motivational climate. Journal of Sports Sciences, 33 (9), pp. 899-906. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2014.976588
Article
'Let Them Get on With it': Coaches' Perceptions of their Roles and Coaching Practices During Olympic and Paralympic Games
Ritchie D & Allen J (2015) 'Let Them Get on With it': Coaches' Perceptions of their Roles and Coaching Practices During Olympic and Paralympic Games. International Sport Coaching Journal, 2 (2), pp. 108-124. https://doi.org/10.1123/iscj.2014-0092
Article
Developmental Experiences and Well-Being in Sport: The Importance of the Coaching Climate
Cronin LD & Allen J (2015) Developmental Experiences and Well-Being in Sport: The Importance of the Coaching Climate. Sport Psychologist, 29 (1), pp. 62-71. https://doi.org/10.1123/tsp.2014-0045
Article
Sport event volunteers' engagement: management matters
Allen J & Bartle M (2014) Sport event volunteers' engagement: management matters. Managing Leisure, 19 (1), pp. 36-50. https://doi.org/10.1080/13606719.2013.849502
Research Report
Precipitating or prohibiting factor? Examining coaches’ perspectives of their role in doping and anti-doping
Allen J, Dimeo P, Morris R, Dixon S & Robinson L (2013) Precipitating or prohibiting factor? Examining coaches’ perspectives of their role in doping and anti-doping. World Anti-Doping Agency. Social Science Research Scheme. World Anti-Doping Agency Social Science Research Scheme. http://www.wada-ama.org/en/Education-Awareness/Social-Science/Funded-Research-Projects/
Research Report
Positive Coaching Scotland: Final Evaluation report for sportscotland
Lynn A, Allen J & Taylor J (2013) Positive Coaching Scotland: Final Evaluation report for sportscotland. Sportscotland. sportscotland. http://www.sportscotland.org.uk/resources/resources/positive_coaching_scotland_reports/
Research Report
Team dynamics and doping in sport: A risk or a protective factor?
Dimeo P, Allen J, Taylor J, Dixon S & Robinson L (2013) Team dynamics and doping in sport: A risk or a protective factor?. World Anti-Doping Agency. Target Research Scheme. University of Stirling School of Sport. http://www.wada-ama.org/Documents/Education_Awareness/SocialScienceResearch/Funded_Research_Projects/Dimeo_Team_Dynamics_2011_Report_EN.pdf
Article
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Examining the Working Conditions of Women Coaches
Allen J & Shaw S (2013) An Interdisciplinary Approach to Examining the Working Conditions of Women Coaches. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 8 (1), pp. 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1260/1747-9541.8.1.1
Research Report
AAM Women in Coaching Project
Allen J (2013) AAM Women in Coaching Project [Aberdeen Asset Management Women in Coaching Programme]. Scottish Hockey; Aberdeen Asset Management. University of Stirling. http://www.scottish-hockey.org.uk/coaching/aberdeen-asset-management-women-in-coaching-programme.aspx
Research Report
Identifying excellent coaching practice along the sporting pathway
Allen J, Bell A, Lynn A, Taylor J & Lavallee D (2012) Identifying excellent coaching practice along the sporting pathway. sportscoachUK. http://www.sportscoachuk.org/resource/identifying-excellent-coaching-practice-along-sporting-pathway
Book Chapter
An interdisciplinary approach to examining organisational support for high performance women coaches
Shaw S & Allen J (2010) An interdisciplinary approach to examining organisational support for high performance women coaches. In: Halloway AS (ed.) Women in Sports. New York: Nova Science Publishers, pp. 1- 27. https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=15310
Research Report
A review of selected sport organisations and programmes funded by the Community Trust of Otago
Shaw S & Allen J (2010) A review of selected sport organisations and programmes funded by the Community Trust of Otago. Community Trust of Otago.
Article
The experiences of high performance women coaches: A case study of two Regional Sport Organisations
Shaw S & Allen J (2009) The experiences of high performance women coaches: A case study of two Regional Sport Organisations. Sport Management Review, 12 (4), pp. 217-228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smr.2009.03.005
Article
Women coaches' perceptions of their sport organizations' social environment: Supporting coaches' psychological needs?
Allen J & Shaw S (2009) Women coaches' perceptions of their sport organizations' social environment: Supporting coaches' psychological needs?. Sport Psychologist, 23 (3), pp. 346-366. http://journals.humankinetics.com/tsp-back-issues/TSPVolume23Issue3September/WomenCoachesPerceptionsofTheirSportOrganizationsSocialEnvironmentSupportingCoachesPsychologicalNeeds
Article
"Everyone rolls up their sleeves and mucks in": Exploring volunteers' motivation and experiences of the motivational climate of a sporting event
Allen J & Shaw S (2009) "Everyone rolls up their sleeves and mucks in": Exploring volunteers' motivation and experiences of the motivational climate of a sporting event. Sport Management Review, 12 (2), pp. 79-90. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smr.2008.12.002
Article
Motivation in Masters sport: Achievement and social goals
Hodge KP, Allen J & Smellie L (2008) Motivation in Masters sport: Achievement and social goals. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 9 (2), pp. 157-176. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2007.03.002
Article
Fostering a Learning Environment: Coaches and the Motivational Climate
Allen J & Hodge KP (2006) Fostering a Learning Environment: Coaches and the Motivational Climate. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 1 (3), pp. 261-277. https://doi.org/10.1260/174795406778604564
Article
"It basically is a fairly loose arrangement ... and that works out fine, really" Analysing the Dynamics of an Interorganisational Partnership
Shaw S & Allen J (2006) "It basically is a fairly loose arrangement ... and that works out fine, really" Analysing the Dynamics of an Interorganisational Partnership. Sport Management Review, 9 (3), pp. 203-228. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1441-3523%2806%2970026-2
Article
"We actually trust the community:" Examining the dynamics of a nonprofit funding relationship in New Zealand
Shaw S & Allen J (2006) "We actually trust the community:" Examining the dynamics of a nonprofit funding relationship in New Zealand. Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations, 17 (3), pp. 211-220. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11266-006-9018-0
Article
The perceived belonging in sport scale: Examining validity
Allen J (2006) The perceived belonging in sport scale: Examining validity. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 7 (4), pp. 387-405. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2005.09.004
Article
Measuring social motivational orientations in sport: An examination of the construct and concurrent validity of the SMOSS
Allen J (2005) Measuring social motivational orientations in sport: An examination of the construct and concurrent validity of the SMOSS. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 3 (2), pp. 147-62. http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rijs20/3/2; https://doi.org/10.1080/1612197X.2005.9671764
Meeting Abstract
Perceived belonging in sport scale: Construct and concurrent validity
Allen J, Kozub SA & Hall H (2004) Perceived belonging in sport scale: Construct and concurrent validity. Annual meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Vancouver, BC,. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 26 (Supplement), pp. S25-S25. http://journals.humankinetics.com/jsep-back-issues/jsep-volume-26-supplement-june/2004NASPSPAVancouverFreeCommunications
Article
Social Motivation in Youth Sport
Allen J (2003) Social Motivation in Youth Sport. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 25 (4), pp. 551-567. http://journals.humankinetics.com/jsep-back-issues/JSEPVolume25Issue4December/SocialMotivationinYouthSport
Article
Contemporary measures of approach and avoidance goal orientations: Similarities and differences
Smith M, Duda J, Allen J & Hall H (2002) Contemporary measures of approach and avoidance goal orientations: Similarities and differences. British Journal of Educational Psychology, 72 (2), pp. 155-190. https://doi.org/10.1348/000709902158838
Article
Player ability, coach feedback, and female adolescent athletes' perceived competence and satisfaction
Allen J & Howe BL (1998) Player ability, coach feedback, and female adolescent athletes' perceived competence and satisfaction. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 20 (3), pp. 280-299. http://journals.humankinetics.com/jsep-back-issues/JSEPVolume20Issue3September/PlayerAbilityCoachFeedbackandFemaleAdolescentAthletesPerceivedCompetenceandSatisfaction