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ArticleScientific reports2025

Associations between executive functions, coaches' evaluation, and performance development in youth soccer.

S Knöbel, M L Reinhard, A Borchert, N Gatzmaga, L Musculus, F Lautenbach

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6 authors.

S Knöbel *Institute of Sport Science, Sport Psychology, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Philippstraße 13, 10115, Berlin, Germany. Simon.knoebel@hu-berlin.de.
M L Reinhard *Institut für Sportwissenschaft, Arbeitsbereich für Sportpsychologie und Methodenlehre, Universität Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.
A BorchertRasenBallsport Leipzig GmbH, Cottaweg 3, 04177, Leipzig, Germany.
N GatzmagaRasenBallsport Leipzig GmbH, Cottaweg 3, 04177, Leipzig, Germany.
L Musculus *Department Performance Psychology, Institute of Psychology, German Sport University Cologne, Am Sportpark Müngersdorf 6, 50933, Cologne, Germany.
F Lautenbach *Institute of Sport Science, Sport Psychology, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Philippstraße 13, 10115, Berlin, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Understanding the role of executive functions (EFs) in sports performance is a central focus for practitioners and researchers in sports psychology, particularly in soccer. Prior studies suggest links between EFs and elite performance or game-specific skills, increasing their consideration in talent identification and development. Yet, the validity and predictive value of EF measures remain uncertain. This study examines the relationship between inhibition, cognitive flexibility and soccer performance development in a sample of youth elite players (M

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Athletic PerformanceExecutive FunctionSoccerAdolescentChildCognitionFemaleHumansMaleMentoringCognitionDiagnosticsElite soccerTalent developmentTalent prognosis

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PMCPMC12727806

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