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Key Factors Influencing Talent Development of Junior Soccer Players in Sports Academies: A Focus on Coaches and Parents Cover

Key Factors Influencing Talent Development of Junior Soccer Players in Sports Academies: A Focus on Coaches and Parents

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|Oct 2024

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pcssr-2024-0023 | Journal eISSN: 1899-4849 | Journal ISSN: 2081-2221
Language: English
Page range: 42 - 51
Submitted on: Jan 26, 2024
Accepted on: May 23, 2024
Published on: Oct 11, 2024
Published by: Sciendo
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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