The effect of eight weeks of selected training on the Performance Profile of skilled volleyball players: emphasizing Self-Assessment, coach Assessment, and standardized performance tests

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Authors
Mehdi Sohrabi 1
Mojtaba Barduei 2
Alireza Saberi kakhki 2
1 Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad.
2 Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
Abstract
Volleyball, as a prominent team sport, requires a synthesis of technical, tactical, psychological, physical, and behavioral skills. Investigating the impact of specialized training on these components is vital for optimizing athletic performance. This study examined the effects of an eight-week selected training program on the performance profiles of skilled volleyball players, evaluated through self-assessments, coach assessments, and standardized tests. Sixty skilled male volleyball players from the Khorasan Razavi Premier League participated and were assigned to either an experimental or a control group. Participants completed a battery of technical, tactical, physical, psychological, and behavioral assessments before and after the intervention. Data were collected using self-assessment questionnaires, coach evaluations, and objective standardized tests. Outcomes were analyzed via statistical methods, including analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The results indicated that the eight-week selected training significantly improved the players’ overall performance profiles. Both self-assessments and coach evaluations demonstrated notable improvements in skill levels, and standardized tests corroborated positive changes, although some discrepancies between assessment methods were not statistically significant. In conclusion, selected training programs effectively enhance the multifaceted performance of skilled volleyball players. These findings underscore the value of tailored training regimens and offer practical insights for coaches and researchers engaged in athlete development and evaluation.



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journal of olympic studies
Volume 3, Issue 3
studies of Olympic
Autumn
Autumn 2025
Pages 65-82

  • Receive Date 29 April 2025
  • Revise Date 01 June 2025
  • Accept Date 02 June 2025