Financiamento do esporte no Brasil e Portugal: uma análise sobre a magnitude dos recursos públicos entre 2004 e 2020 / Sport financing in Brazil and Portugal: an analysis on the magnitude of public resources between 2004 and 2020 / Financiamiento del deporte en Brasil y Portugal: un análisis del magnitude de los recursos públicos entre 2004 y 2020

RESUMO Este artigo tem como objetivo principal analisar o financiamento público do esporte no Brasil e Portugal, a partir do indicador de magnitude dos recursos públicos destinados ao setor entre 2004 e 2020, bem como comparar os valores per capita investidos no esporte por estes países. Caracteriza-se como uma pesquisa descritivo-analítica de abordagem qualitativa e abrangência exploratória, baseada em processo científico realizado em três etapas: a) fase exploratória; b) trabalho de campo; e c) análise e tratamento do material empírico e documental. Os países apresentaram em comum um baixo percentual do orçamento geral dedicado ao esporte e aquém de proposições de representações coletivas do setor, além de um comportamento descendente de gastos com o esporte em período recente.

ABSTRACT This article aims to analyze the public funding of sport in Brazil and Portugal, from the indicator of magnitude of public resources allocated to the sector between 2004 and 2020, as well as to compare the per capita amounts invested in sport by these countries. It is characterized as a descriptive-analytical research of qualitative approach and exploratory scope, based on a scientific process carried out in three stages: a) exploratory phase; b) field work; and c) analysis and treatment of empirical and documentary material. The countries presented in common a low percentage of the general budget dedicated to sport and short of propositions of collective representations of the sector, in addition to a pattern of spending on sport in the recent period.

RESUMEN El principal objetivo de este artículo es analizar la financiación pública del deporte en Brasil y Portugal, a partir del indicador de la magnitud de los recursos públicos destinados al sector entre 2004 y 2020, así como comparar los importes per cápita invertidos en el deporte. por estos países. Se caracteriza por ser una investigación descriptivo-analítica con enfoque cualitativo y alcance exploratorio, basada en un proceso científico realizado en tres etapas: a) fase exploratoria; b) trabajo de campo; yc) análisis y tratamiento de material empírico y documental. Los países tenían en común un bajo porcentaje del presupuesto general dedicado al deporte y escaso de propuestas de representaciones colectivas del sector, además de una tendencia a la baja del gasto en deporte en los últimos tiempos.

The influence of maturation, fitness, and hormonal indices on minutes played in elite youth soccer players: a cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: The main purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between minutes played (MP) with maturity status, fitness, and hormonal levels, and to quantify their influence on minutes played. METHODS: Twenty-four elite youth soccer players under-16 years participated in this study, over a full-season period. Anthropometric measures, maturity status, hormonal and physical fitness levels were collected. Participants were monitored during the season. After the end-season, players were assessed in 6 different tests over a four-day period. RESULTS: The maximum oxygen consumption (V̇O2max) was strongly correlated with MP (r = 0.75), maturity offset (r = 0.52), and countermovement jump (r = 0.53). Multiple linear regression explained 76% of MP (F (8, 15) = 6.05, p = 0.001), with an R2 of 0.76. Moreover, Growth hormone (GH) and V̇O2max. were the most influential factors in MP (F (2, 21) = 17.92, p ≤ 0.001), with an R2 of 0.63. CONCLUSION: High levels of GH and V̇O2max have a preponderant role in MP by elite youth soccer players, it appears to be more pragmatic to consider other contextual dimensions, as they can impact selection for competition and minutes of participation in a match.

Knee and hip agonist-antagonist relationship in male under-19 soccer players.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the strength of the knee flexors and extensors and hip abductor and adductor muscles in young soccer players. Twenty-three male under-19 soccer players participated in this study (age: 17.7 ± 0.2 years; height: 173.0 ± 1.1 cm; body mass: 66.1 ± 1.3 kg). Body composition was measured using a bioelectrical impedance (InBody770), and the dynamometry was performed by an isokinetic dynamometer (Biodex System 3) for knee flexion and extension, and by an isometric dynamometer (Smart Groin Trainer), for hip adduction and abduction. Comparisons were made between dominant members (D) vs. non-dominant members (ND) and adductors vs. abductors (ADD:ABD) using the Wilcoxon test. There were statistically significant differences in the peak torques between the dominant and non-dominant members in the flexion function (Z = -4.198, p < 0.01) and in the extension function (Z = -4.197, p < 0.01) of the knee in concentric muscular action, and the flexion (Z = -4.198, p < 0.01) and in the extension (Z = -4.198, p < 0.01) of the knee in eccentric muscular action. No statistically significant differences were obtained in the conventional ratio (Z = -0.456, p = 0.648) nor the functional ratio (Z = -0.335, p = 0.738) between D and ND members. There were no statistically significant differences between adductors and abductors at the moment of strength for absolute values (N). The reference absolute and normalized to the weight values and the ADD:ABD can be used as a guideline for classifying players in screening and comparison in return tests to sports practice after an injury.

Associations between match participation, maturation, physical fitness, and hormonal levels in elite male soccer player U15: a prospective study with observational cohort.

OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to analyze the relationships between minutes of play (MP) and maturity status, fitness, and hormonal levels and to explain how those measures influence the time of play. METHODS: Twenty-six youth soccer players U15 participated in this study over a full-season period. Anthropometric measures, maturity status, growth hormone (GH), insulin-like growth factor and physical levels such as maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), fatigue index, countermovement jump (CMJ) performance were collected. At the end-season, players were assessed in 6 different tests over four days. RESULTS: VO2max largely correlated with GH (r = 0.57) and CMJ (r = 0.51). Also, GH largely correlated with CMJ (r = 0.55). MP had moderate correlations with VO2max (r = 0.44) and CMJ (r = 0.42). Multiple linear regression with maturation, physical fitness and hormonal levels explained R2 of 0.62 of the MP (F (8, 17) = 3.47, p = 0.015). Although each independent variable alone was not able to determine the playing time, when using the interactions, the model significantly explained the MP. CONCLUSIONS: The combination of maturity status, physical fitness, and hormonal levels seem to play a determinant role in explaining the match participation in youth soccer players.

Exploring interactions between maturity status and playing time with fluctuations in physical fitness and hormonal markers in youth soccer players.

The purpose of this study was to determine the differences in functional capacities and hormonal indices according to biological maturity and seasonal playing time status in young soccer players. Twenty-three male under-15 players (14.6 ± 0.2 years) were divided into two groups, based on their maturity status and seasonal playing time. They were measured for anthropometrics, Yo-Yo intermittent recovery level 1 (YYIR1), seven repeated sprint test (7RST), countermovement jump (CMJ), skeletal age, growth hormone, and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) level. Age at peak height velocity (APHV) was determined to estimate the maturity timing. The results revealed that players who advanced in maturation were significantly heavier (p = 0.029) and had higher values in skeletal age (p < 0.001), sitting height (p = 0.005), CMJ (p = 0.038), and IGF-1 (p = 0.013). Players given greater playing time exhibited significantly lower fatigue index (p = 0.012), but higher CMJ (p = 0.003) and IGF-1 (p = 0.001) values. The overall results highlighted that early-maturing players and players with greater playing time obtained higher values in both CMJ and IGF-1. The findings may provide an insight on the coaches' evaluation of players and on the possible factors that may affect the future playing status of young male soccer players.

Age and Maturity Effects on Morphological and Physical Performance Measures of Adolescent Judo Athletes.

Studies assessing age and maturation effects on morphological and physical performance measures of young judokas are scarce. This study aimed to assess the independent and combined effects of chronological age and biological maturation on anthropometry and physical performance of 67 judokas aged 11-14. Participants' anthropometric profiles were assessed, and physical performance tests were completed. Multivariate analyses of variance revealed an independent effect of age (anthropometry: F = 1.871; p < 0.05; Pillai's trace = 0.545; η2 p = 0.272; physical performance: F = 2.876; p < 0.01; Pillai's trace = 0.509; η2 p = 0.254) and maturity (anthropometry: F = 10.085; p < 0.01; Pillai's trace = 0.669; η2 p = 0.669; physical performance: F = 11.700; p < 0.01; Pillai's trace = 0.581; η2 p = 0.581). There was no significant combined effect of age and maturity. The maturation effect remained significant when controlled for age (anthropometry: F = 4.097; p < 0.01; Pillai's trace = 0.481; η2 p = 0.481; physical performance: F = 3.859; p < 0.01; Pillai's trace = 0.0.318; η2 p = 0.318). Inadolescent judokas, the maturation effect on growth and physical performance seems to be more relevant than the age effect, leading to the need to control this effect in training routines and competitive events. As in studies with youth soccer players and other youth athletes, bio-banding can be a strategy for controlling maturation in combat sports.

Associations between Physical Status and Training Load in Women Soccer Players.

This study aimed to analyze the variations of fitness status, as well as test the relationships between accumulated training load and fitness changes in women soccer players. This study followed an observational analytic cohort design. Observations were conducted over 23 consecutive weeks (from the preseason to the midseason). Twenty-two women soccer players from the same first Portuguese league team (22.7 ± 5.21 years old) took part in the study. The fitness assessment included anthropometry, hip adductor and abductor strength, vertical jump, change of direction, linear speed, repeated sprint ability, and the Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test. The training load was monitored daily using session rating of perceived exertion (s-RPE). A one-way repeated ANOVA revealed no significant differences for any of the variables analyzed across the three moments of fitness assessments (p > 0.05). The t-test also revealed no differences in the training load across the moments of the season (t = 1.216; p = 0.235). No significant correlations were found between fitness levels and accumulated training load (range: r = 0.023 to -0.447; p > 0.05). This study revealed no differences in the fitness status during the analyzed season, and the fitness status had no significant relationship with accumulated training load.

Relationships between Fitness Status and Match Running Performance in Adult Women Soccer Players: A Cohort Study.

Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was twofold: (i) to analyze the relationships between fitness status (repeated-sprint ability (RSA), aerobic performance, vertical height jump, and hip adductor and abductor strength) and match running performance in adult women soccer players and (ii) to explain variations in standardized total distance, HSR, and sprinting distances based on players' fitness status. Materials and Methods: The study followed a cohort design. Twenty-two Portuguese women soccer players competing at the first-league level were monitored for 22 weeks. These players were tested three times during the cohort period. The measured parameters included isometric strength (hip adductor and abductor), vertical jump (squat and countermovement jump), linear sprint (10 and 30 m), change-of-direction (COD), repeated sprints (6 × 35 m), and intermittent endurance (Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test level 1). Data were also collected for several match running performance indicators (total distance covered and distance at different speed zones, accelerations/decelerations, maximum sprinting speed, and number of sprints) in 10 matches during the cohort. Results: Maximal linear sprint bouts presented large to very large correlations with explosive match-play actions (accelerations, decelerations, and sprint occurrences; r = -0.80 to -0.61). In addition, jump modalities and COD ability significantly predicted, respectively, in-game high-intensity accelerations (r = 0.69 to 0.75; R2 = 25%) and decelerations (r = -0.78 to -0.50; R2 = 23-24%). Furthermore, COD had significant explanatory power related to match running performance variance regardless of whether the testing and match performance outcomes were computed a few or several days apart. Conclusion: The present investigation can help conditioning professionals working with senior women soccer players to prescribe effective fitness tests to improve their forecasts of locomotor performance.

Dose-Response Relationships between Training Load Measures and Physical Fitness in Professional Soccer Players.

The aim of this cohort study was two-fold: (i) to analyze within-group changes of final velocity in a 30-15 intermittent fitness test (VIFT), final velocity in a Vameval test (Vvameval), 20-m sprint and countermovement jump (CMJ); (ii) to explore the relationships between VIFT and Vvameval outcomes and their changes with internal and external loads. Twenty-two professional soccer players (mean ± SD; age 27.2 ± 3.4 years, height 174.2 ± 3.6 cm, body mass 69.1 ± 6.4 kg, and body fat 10.4 ± 4.1%, 3.1 ± 1.5 years in the club) participated in this study. External and internal loads were obtained using global positioning system, heart rate and rate of perceived effort (sRPE) after each training session. Players were assessed in CMJ, 20-m sprint, Vameval and 30-15 intermittent fitness test, before and after the observed period. Very large relationships were observed between VIFT and Vameval for pre- (r = 0.76), post (r = 0.80) and pooled-data (r = 0.81). Vvameval showed less sensitivity (-22.4%, [-45.0 to 9.4]), ES -0.45 [-1.05 to 0.16]) than VIFT. ∆VIFT had unclear associations with all sRPE, but had moderate correlations with objective internal and external measures, while, ∆Vvameval varied between large and very large relationships with all sRPE, but had unclear associations with all other selected training loads. Objective internal and external loads may be used to track aerobic power related changes from VIFT.

Relationships Between Aerobic Performance, Hemoglobin Levels, and Training Load During Small-Sided Games: A Study in Professional Soccer Players.

The purposes of this study were (1) to analyze between-session variations of external and internal load measures during small-sided games (SSGs) and (2) to test the relationships between the maximum speed reached (VIFT) during the last stage of the 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test, hemoglobin levels, and training load measures during SSG intervals among professional soccer players. Sixteen professional soccer players (mean ± SD; age 27.2 ± 3.4 years, height 174.2 ± 3.6 cm, body mass 69.1 ± 6.4 kg, and body fat 10.4 ± 4.1%) participated in this study. Hemoglobin and aerobic performance were first tested, and then a 3-week SSG program was applied using a 3 vs. 3 format. During those 3 weeks, internal and external load of entire sessions were also monitored for all training sessions. Trivial-to-small, standardized differences were observed between sessions for external and internal measures during SSGs. Total distance (TD) and mechanical work (MW) were the only variables that indicated small changes. Large-to-very-large relationships were found between VIFT and external loads: TD (r range: 0.69; 0.87), high-intensity running (HIR; r range: 0.66; 0.75), and MW (r range: 0.56; 0.68). Moderate-to-large negative relationships were found between hemoglobin levels and internal loads: Edwards' TRIMP (r range: -0.36; -0.63), %HRmax (r range: -0.50; -0.61), and red zone (r range: -0.50; -0.61). VIFT had unclear relationships with overall internal loads, while hemoglobin levels presented unclear relationships with overall external loads. In conclusion, no meaningful changes were found between sessions considering the format of play used. Additionally, the detected relationships indicate that VIFT and hemoglobin levels are good indicators of the performance capacity and physiological profile of players during SSGs. Also, the use of SSGs protocols as a monitoring complement of the 30-15IFT is suggested.

Maturation, signal detection, and tactical behavior of young soccer players in the game context.

This study examined the relationship between maturation and signal detection skills, as well as the effect of signal detection on the tactical behavior efficiency of young soccer players. Fifty-four male soccer players participated in the study (U-11, U-13, and U-15). Maturation was evaluated by the Khamis-Roche method, and peak height velocity was estimated. A computer-based test in the Vienna Test System® was used to assess signal detection skills, whereas tactical behavior efficiency was assessed using the System of Tactical Assessment in Soccer. Descriptive analysis, the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, the Spearman bivariate correlation and the univariate analysis of variance (one-way ANOVA) were performed. Effect sizes were reported as Cohen's d, and the significance level was set at p < .05. Relationships were observed between the percentage of predicted adult height and signal detection performance. Also, signal detection skills were found to affect the tactical behavior efficiency of young soccer players. It is concluded that the players, as seen more mature, can perceive the game faster and more effectively, and are able to provide quicker responses in the game context.

Upper respiratory symptoms (URS) and salivary responses across a season in youth soccer players: A useful and non-invasive approach associated to URS susceptibility and occurrence in young athletes.

This study examined the effect of a competitive season on salivary responses [cortisol (sC), testosterone (sT), Testosterone/Cortisol ratio (sT/C), Immunoglobulin A (sIgA), sIgA secretion rate (srIgA), alpha-amylase (sAA)] and upper respiratory symptoms (URS) occurrence in three teams of male soccer players (Under-15, Under-17 and Under-19 yrs.). Training and competition volumes, salivary biomarkers and URS were determined monthly. No differences were found for monthly training volume between teams. Incidence of URS was higher for the U15 (44.9% of the total cases). Higher sT and srIgA were observed for the U19, lower sC were found for the U17 and sAA showed higher values for the U15 throughout the season. In the U15, significant difference (p = .023) was found for sIgA concentration with higher concentration values in January compared to December (-42.7%; p = .008) and the sT showed seasonal variation (p < .001) with the highest value in January significantly different from October (-40.2%; p = .035), November (-38.5%; p = 0.022) and December (-51.6%; p = .008). The U19 presented an increase in sC in March compared to February (-66.1%, p = .018), sT/C were higher in February compared to March (-58.1%; p = .022) and sAA increased in March compared to September (-20.5%; p = .037). Negative correlations, controlled for age group, were found between URS occurrence and srIgA (r = -0.170, p = .001), sAA (r = -0.179, p = .001) and sT (r = -0.107, p = .047). Monitoring salivary biomarkers provides information on mucosal immunity with impact in URS occurrence. Coaches could manipulate training loads to attenuate the physical stressors imposed on athletes, especially at demanding and stressful periods.

Using Artificial Intelligence for Pattern Recognition in a Sports Context.

Optimizing athlete's performance is one of the most important and challenging aspects of coaching. Physiological and positional data, often acquired using wearable devices, have been useful to identify patterns, thus leading to a better understanding of the game and, consequently, providing the opportunity to improve the athletic performance. Even though there is a panoply of research in pattern recognition, there is a gap when it comes to non-controlled environments, as during sports training and competition. This research paper combines the use of physiological and positional data as sequential features of different artificial intelligence approaches for action recognition in a real match context, adopting futsal as its case study. The traditional artificial neural networks (ANN) is compared with a deep learning method, Long Short-Term Memory Network, and also with the Dynamic Bayesian Mixture Model, which is an ensemble classification method. The methods were used to process all data sequences, which allowed to determine, based on the balance between precision and recall, that Dynamic Bayesian Mixture Model presents a superior performance, with an F1 score of 80.54% against the 33.31% achieved by the Long Short-Term Memory Network and 14.74% achieved by ANN.

Maturation, morphological, motor and technical characteristics of under 16 female track and field athletes / Características maturacionais, morfológicas, motoras e técnicas de atletas femininas sub 16 de atletismo

Abstract There is growing interest in identifying morphological, motor, maturation characteristics, as well as their changes, of children and adolescents in systematized training in various sports. Knowledge of these characteristics is important for coaches and researchers because they provide parameters for assessing youth development during training. For track and field, studies on the category under 16 are scarce. Thus, the objectives of this study are to describe the profile and to design a percentile table of morphological, motor, maturation and event-specific variables of under 16 athletes. 105 young athletes were evaluated on two consecutive days. On the first day, an anamnesis of athletes and coaches was performed. Anthropometric and anaerobic measurements were analyzed in shot put, long jump, 800 m run. On the second day, flexibility, vertical impulse, upper limb strength, speed and maximal aerobic speed were evaluated. The biological maturation was evaluated by the percentage of the predicted height. A table with percentiles was prepared with the data of all athletes. Another table with the results of the whole group plus mean and standard deviation was prepared. A last table was prepared containing data divided by group of sports events. The morphological variables presented differences between the groups as to body mass, BMI and sum of skinfolds. Significant differences were observed only for the motor variable VMA. No significant differences were observed only for long jump. When divided by groups, it was evident that throwers are different from the other athletes in some morphologic variables and in specific sports events.

Resumo É crescente o interesse em identificar características morfológicas, motoras e maturacionais, bem como suas modificações em crianças e adolescentes inseridos em treinamentos sistematizados nas mais variadas modalidades esportivas. O conhecimento dessas características é importante para que treinadores e pesquisadores tenham parâmetros de avaliação do desenvolvimento do jovem durante o treinamento. Para o atletismo, são limitados estudos para a categoria sub 16. Desta forma, os objetivos são, descrever o perfil e elaborar uma tabela de percentil das variáveis morfológicas, motoras, maturacionais e de provas específicas de atletas sub 16. Foram avaliadas 105 jovens atletas em dois dias consecutivos. No primeiro dia, foi realizada a anamnese nos atletas e treinadores, medidas antropométricas, anaeróbicas e as provas do arremesso de peso, salto em distância, corrida de 800m. No segundo dia, foi avaliada a flexibilidade, impulsão vertical, força de membro superior, velocidade e velocidade aeróbia máxima. A maturação biológica foi avaliada pelo percentual da estatura predita. Foram elaboradas uma de percentis com resultado de todas as atletas, outra com média e desvio padrão com os resultados do grupo todo e uma última dividida por grupo de provas. Nas variáveis morfológicas foram encontradas diferenças entres os grupos para a massa corporal, IMC e somatório de dobras, nas motoras apenas na VMA e nas provas específicas não foi observada diferença significativa apenas salto em distância. Quando dividido pelos grupos, se evidenciou que as lançadoras são diferentes das demais atletas em algumas variáveis moforlógicas e nas provas específicas.

Talento motor e maturação biológica em escolares de um colégio militar / Motor talent and biological maturation in military college students / Talento motor y maduración biológica en escolares de un colegio militar

RESUMO Introdução A avaliação do desempenho motor em escolares tem sido utilizada na identificação de talentos esportivos. Porém, existem poucos estudos, sobre esta temática, e nenhum no Sistema Colégio Militar do Brasil. Objetivo Avaliar indicadores antropométricos, fisicomotores e maturacionais; investigar a proporção de talentos motores; analisar a relação entre o diagnóstico de talento motor e o estágio maturacional; e comparar o perfil de alunos-atletas e não atletas de um colégio militar. Métodos Foram avaliados 1.490 escolares de ambos os sexos, de 11 a 17 anos. Aplicou-se uma bateria de testes multidimensional para avaliação do tamanho e da composição corporal, flexibilidade, força de preensão manual, força explosiva de membros superiores e inferiores, velocidade, resistência aeróbica e maturação somática. Os dados foram analisados por meio do teste qui-quadrado e análise de covariância. Resultados Os escolares apresentaram maior tamanho corporal, maior desempenho motor e maturação biológica discretamente avançada em relação aos dados disponíveis na literatura. Além disso, foram criados pontos de corte para oito testes relacionados com a prática esportiva, para identificar escolares com resultados muito acima da média, sendo encontrados 11% de talentos motores. Constatou-se ainda que os talentos motores foram mais frequentes nos escolares avançados biologicamente, e que os alunos-atletas apresentaram diferenças significativas em relação aos não atletas, principalmente quanto ao desempenho motor. Conclusão Os escolares do colégio militar são maiores, mais fortes, mais resistentes e mais maduros biologicamente quando comparados aos valores de referência da literatura, e tais características acentuam-se nos alunos-atletas. Além disso, aproximadamente um em cada dez escolares do colégio militar pode ser considerado um talento motor, e este diagnóstico é mais frequente nos escolares com maturação precoce. Nível de evidência II; Estudo diagnóstico.

ABSTRACT Introduction The assessment of motor performance in students has been used to identify sports talents. However, there are few studies on this topic, and none in the Sistema Colégio Militar do Brasil (Brazilian Military College System). Objective To evaluate anthropometric, physical motor and maturational indicators, investigate the proportion of motor talents, analyze the relationship between motor talent diagnosis and maturational stage, and compare the profile of student-athletes and non-athlete students of a military college. Methods We assessed 1490 students of both sexes aged 11 to 17 years. A multidimensional battery of tests was applied to assess body size and composition, flexibility, handgrip strength, upper and lower limb explosive strength, velocity, aerobic endurance, and somatic maturation. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test and analysis of covariance. Results Students showed greater body size, higher motor performance and slightly advanced biological maturation in comparison to data available in the literature. In addition, cut-off points were created for eight sports-related tests to identify students with significantly above-average results, with 11% of motor talents being found. It was also found that motor talents were more frequent in biologically advanced students, and that student-athletes had significant differences in comparison to non-athletes, mainly in terms of motor performance. Conclusion The military school students are larger, stronger, more resistant and more biologically mature when compared to the reference values in the literature, and these characteristics are accentuated in student-athletes. In addition, approximately 1 in 10 of the military college students can be considered a motor talent, and this diagnosis is more frequent in students with early maturation. Level of Evidence II; Diagnostic Study.

RESUMEN Introducción La evaluación de desempeño motor en escolares ha sido utilizada en la identificación de talentos deportivos. Sin embargo, existen pocos estudios sobre esa temática, y ninguno en el Sistema del Colegio Militar de Brasil. Objetivo Evaluar indicadores antropométricos, físico-motores y maduracionales, investigar la proporción de talentos motores, analizar la relación entre el diagnóstico de talento motor y la fase de maduración y comparar el perfil de alumnos-atletas y no atletas de un colegio militar. Métodos Fueron evaluados 1490 estudiantes de ambos sexos, de 11 a 17 años. Se les aplicó una serie de tests multidimensional para evaluación del tamaño y composición corporal, flexibilidad, fuerza de aprehensión manual, fuerza explosiva de miembros superiores e inferiores, velocidad, resistencia aeróbica y maduración somática. Los datos fueron analizados a través del test chi-cuadrado y Análisis de Covarianza. Resultados Los estudiantes presentaron mayor tamaño corporal, mayor desempeño motor y maduración biológica discretamente avanzada con relación a los datos disponibles en la literatura. Además, fueron creados puntos de corte para ocho tests relacionados con la práctica deportiva, para identificar estudiantes con resultados muy superiores al promedio, siendo encontrados 11% de talentos motores. Se constató además que los talentos motores fueron más frecuentes en los estudiantes avanzados biológicamente y que los alumnos atletas presentaron diferencias significativas con relación a los no atletas, principalmente en referencia al desempeño motor. Conclusión Los estudiantes del colegio militar son más grandes, más fuertes, más resistentes y más maduros biológicamente cuando comparados a los valores de referencia de la literatura, y tales características se acentúan en los alumnos atletas. Además, aproximadamente uno en cada 10 estudiantes del colegio militar puede ser considerado un talento motor, y este diagnóstico es más frecuente en los escolares con maduración precoz. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudio diagnóstico.

What really matters to reach the highest level: an approach to the relative age effects on brazilian basketball players / O que realmente importa para chegar ao alto nível: uma abordagem do efeito da idade relativa no basquetebol brasileiro

ABSTRACT The relative age effect (RAE) is a phenomenon that provides participation and performance advantages to athletes born in the first months of the year compared to other athletes within the same age category. The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of relative age in the in the major leagues of Brazilian basketball: Liga de Desevolvimento do Basquete (LDB), Liga de Basquetebol Feminino (LBF) and the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) considering the geographic region, the final classification of the teams, and the career period. The sample consisted of 831 athletes from the main leagues of Brazilian basketball during the 2014-2015 season. Information for the survey was obtained from the Brazilian Basketball Confederation website (www.cbb.com.br) and the National Basketball League website (www.lnb.com.br). The RAE was found in the Southeast and South LDB teams and in the Southeast NBB teams, and was not related to the teams' final classification. In addition, the RAE was reversed in the career consolidation phases of NBB athletes. We conclude that the RAE is present in LDB and NBB basketball players. An inverse RAE is observed in athletes aged 25-34 years, and there is an absence of this phenomenon in athletes who are at the final phase of their career.

RESUMO O efeito da idade relativa (EIR) refere-se a um fenômeno que proporciona vantagens de participação e desempenho aos atletas nascidos nos primeiros meses do ano, em relação aos demais atletas dentro de uma mesma categoria etária. O objetivo do estudo foi investigar o efeito da idade relativa na Liga de Desenvolvimento do Basquete (LDB), Liga de Basquete Feminino (LBF) e Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB), considerando a região geográfica, a classificação final das equipes e o período da carreira. A amostra foi constituída por 831 atletas das principais ligas do basquetebol brasileiro, temporada 2014-2015. As informações para a pesquisa foram obtidas através do site da Confederação Brasileira de Basketball (www.cbb.com.br) e do site da Liga Nacional de Basquete (www.lnb.com.br). O EIR foi encontrado nas equipes das regiões Sudeste e Sul da LDB, nas equipes do Sudeste do NBB e não apresentou relação com a classificação final das equipes. Além disso, o EIR mostrou-se invertido nas fases de consolidação da carreira nos atletas do NBB. Conclui-se que o EIR está presente nos basquetebolistas da LDB e NBB, sendo observado um EIR inverso nos atletas de 25 a 34 anos e ausência deste fenômeno naqueles que se encontram na fase final da carreira.

A formação de jovens futebolistas além das quatro linhas: uma análise sob a ótica dos técnicos de Brasil e Portugal / The formation of young footballers beyond the four lines: an analysis from the point of view of technicians from Brazil and Portugal / La formación de los jugadores jóvenes más allá de las cuatro líneas: un análisis desde la perspectiva de los técnicos de Brasil y Portugal

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o processo de formação de jovens futebolistas sob a pers-pectiva de técnicos do Brasil e Portugal. Oito técnicos participaram deste estudo, sendo quatro brasileiros e quatro portugueses. Foi utilizada a entrevista semiestruturada, da qual emergiram quatro categorias. O processo de formação de atletas é diferente entre os países. O contexto social e pedagógico no Brasil passa por diversos departamentos específicos antes de chegar ao técnico, por outro lado, em Portugal o técnico tem mais proximidade com as questões sociais que envolvem os atletas. Uma realidade pode aprender com a outra, a fim de que os atletas se desenvolvam não só tecnicamente, mas também desenvolvam outras competências no caso de insucesso no futebol.

The aim of the present study was to analyse the process of training of young soccer players under the perspective of coaches from Brazil and Portugal. Eight coaches took part in the study, being four Brazilian and four Portuguese. A semi-structured interview was used to generate data, from which four categories emerged. The process of training athletes is differ-ent in each country. The social and pedagogical context in Brazil goes through diverse de-partments before coming to the coach; on the other hand, in Portugal the coach is closer to the social factors involving their athletes. Both realities can learn with each other, so that athletes can develop not only technically, but also develop other skills in case of failure in soccer.

El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar el proceso de formación de jóvenes futbolistas desde la perspectiva de técnicos de Brasil y de Portugal. Ocho técnicos participaron en este estudio, cuatro brasileños y cuatro portugueses. Se utilizó una entrevista semiestructurada y, a partir de esa entrevista, surgieron cuatro categorías. El proceso de formación de atletas es diferente entre países. El contexto social y educativo en Brasil pasa por varios departamentos específi-cos antes de llegar al técnico. Por el contrario, en Portugal el entrenador tiene más proximidad con las cuestiones sociales que envuelven a los atletas. Una realidad puede aprender con la otra, con el objetivo de que los atletas se desarrollen no apenas técnicamente, sino también que desarrollen otras habilidades en el caso de que no obtengan suceso en el fútbol.

Physical and technical performances are not associated with tactical prominence in U14 soccer matches.

The aim of this study was to analyse the association between physical/technical variables and the tactical prominence variables in U14 soccer matches. Twenty-two young amateur soccer players (13.5 [Formula: see text] 0.5 years old, 5.4 [Formula: see text] 0.5 years of practice, 163.3 [Formula: see text] 9.8 cm in body height) from two teams of the Portuguese regional league volunteered for the study. Our results showed positive and moderate correlation between dribbling test and betweenness centrality (r = 0.324; p = 0.142), and negative moderate correlation between %fatigue index and betweenness centrality (r = -0.390; p = 0.073). Physical and technical variables had no statistical differences among tactical positions. Nevertheless, when tactical prominence of players from four tactical positions were compared, significant differences were found in terms of degree prestige (p = 0.001) and degree centrality (p = 0.002). This pilot study did not find strong correlations between physical/technical levels and tactical prominence in soccer matches.

Preseason Strategies of Italian First League Soccer Clubs in Relation to their Championship Ranking: A Five-Year Analysis.

This study is focused on the strategies adopted by Italian 'Serie A' soccer clubs during the non-competitive period. Thus, duration (i.e., number of days) of the specific non-competitive periods (i.e., off- plus pre-season, off-season, pre-season, summer camp), the number of games (i.e., friendly, official and polled games) and days between games (i.e., ≤ 3, 4-5, or ≥ 6 days between two consecutive games) of the entire non-competitive period were recorded and compared by clubs participating in the European Championships (EU), only 'Serie A' (A) and promoted from 'Serie B' (B) during five and single seasons (i.e., 2009/10-2013/14). Due to the short B off-season duration (2009/10-2013/14, 2010/11, 2011/12, 2012/13, 2013/14, p≤.001), effects between clubs emerged also for the off- plus preseason (2009/10-2013/14, EU vs A, p≤.01, EU vs B, p≤.01, A vs B, p≤.001; 2011/12, 2012/13, 2013/14, p≤.001). Nevertheless, no difference between clubs resulted for the pre-season. Reduced duration of summer camps was reported by the EU (i.e., 2009/10-2013/14, 2009/10, 2013/14, p≤.001). A higher number of official games were played by EU than A (i.e., 2009/10-2013/14, p≤.001; 2010/11, p≤.01). No effect emerged for the days between games. Therefore, despite the longer 'Serie B' schedule and EU preliminary UEFA games that determined the off-season restriction, clubs demonstrated the tendency to guarantee satisfactory pre-season duration.

Analysis of the intraseasonal stability of field test performances in young academy soccer players.

This study aimed to observe the intraseasonal stability of anthropometric, technical and functional test results in academy soccer players of different age categories. In total, 103 participants (age range: 7.7-13.4 years) by 5 age categories of the same academy were recruited for this study. Players were submitted to a field-test battery comprising 3 anthropometric measurements (body mass, stature and body mass index), 6 soccer technical tests (to assess the ability of ball control, ball control with the head, pass accuracy, shooting accuracy, dribbling and dribbling with pass) and 3 functional tests (countermovement jump with the hands on the hip, countermovement jump with free hands and 15-m linear sprint) that was administered in 4 test sessions during the same season. Though anthropometric results showed a clear increment in each age category across the season, the fluctuation of technical test results depended on age category and test session. Moreover, a significant increase in the results of functional tests was observed in most of the age categories, in particular, for the assessment of lower power limb. In conclusion, collecting repeated intraseason measurements permits the identification of players' fluctuations of performance across the season and allows coaches to make frequent adjustments of their programmes.