Table 2 Results of thematic analysis of coaches perceptions on qualities characterising good adolescent male rugby players (n = 22)
Theme | Category | Sub-category |
|---|---|---|
Physiological characteristics | Muscular strength | Total body strength |
Upper-body muscular strength | ||
Lower-body muscular strength | ||
Muscular power | Total muscular power | |
Upper-extremity power | ||
Lower-extremity | ||
Agility | Agility | |
Endurance | Endurance | |
Speed | Speed | |
Repeated running | ||
Anaerobic capacity | Anaerobic capacity | |
Balance | Balance | |
Coordination | Coordination | |
Muscle flexibility | Muscle flexibility | |
Repeated effort ability | Repeated high intensity effort | |
Anthropometric variables | Physical qualities | Body mass |
Height | ||
Body composition | ||
Game-specific skills | Basic technical skills | Passing |
Kicking | ||
Catching | ||
Tackling | ||
Evasion | ||
Ball handling skills | ||
Defensive/offensive skills | ||
Perceptual-cognitive skills | Auditory skills | |
Visual skills | ||
Anticipatory skills | ||
Decision making | ||
Game sense | ||
Adaptability | ||
Miscellaneous | Communication skills | |
Leadership | ||
Competitiveness | ||
Team player | ||
Psychological qualities | Mental strength | Mental strength |
Emotional stability | Emotionally stable | |
Attitude and personal traits | Positive attitude | |
Courageous | ||
Determined | ||
Disciplined | ||
Teachable | ||
Passionate |