The Power of Groups in Youth Sport

Mark Bruner - Canada Research Chair in Youth Development through Sport and Physical Activity; Professor in the School of Physical and Health Education at Nipissing University. Dr. Bruner's research program investigates group dynamics and psychosocial development in youth sport and physical activity settings. He has published research in leading journals in group dynamics (e.g.Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice) sport and exercise psychology (e.g. Psychology of Sport and Exercise) and adolescence (e.g. Journal of Youth and Adolescence). Dr. Bruner has served as a sport psychology consultant with elite youth and university sport teams and is a learning facilitator for the Coaching Association of Canada.

I Creating and Structuring the Team1. Group Formation--Team Member Selection and SocializationMark W. Bruner, Luc J. Martin, Mark A. Eys, Colin McLaren2. Group Norms in Youth SportAlyson J. Crozier, Alex J. Benson3. Role Involvement in Youth Sport TeamsMark Eys, Michael Godfrey, Jeemin Kim4. Coaching Behaviors and Team Constructs in Youth Sport: A Transformational Leadership PerspectiveSarah Lawrason, Jennifer Turnnidge, Jean Cote5. Athlete Leadership in Youth SportTodd M. Loughead, Katherine E. Hirsch, Matthieu M. Boisvert, Christopher Maechel6. A Social Identity Approach to Enhancing Youth Development and Sport ParticipationMark W. Bruner, Jordan Sutcliffe, Jordan Herbison, Luc J. MartinII Group Functioning and Management7. Come Together: Cohesion in Youth SportKevin S. Spink8. Subgroups in the Context of Youth SportLuc J. Martin, Cailie McGuire, Madison Robertson, Kelsey Saizew9. Motivational Climate in Youth Sport GroupsChris G. Harwood, Sam N. Thrower10. Team Building in Youth SportLea-Cathrin Dohme, Jordan S. Lefebvre, Gordon A. Bloom11. Teamwork in Youth SportDesmond McEwan, Mark R. Beauchamp12. Organizational Culture and Group Dynamics in Yout SportIII Developmental Considerations13. Peer Influence and Youth DevelopmentKarl Erickson, Emily Wright, Jill Kochanek, Matthew Vierimaa14. Parent Involvement in Youth Sport: Developmental Considerations Regarding Children, Adolescents, and Emerging AdultsTravis E. Dorsch, Sam N. Thrower, Katie Lowe15. Bullying in Youth Sports EnvironmentsSamuel Kim, Wendy Craig16. Group Dynamics and Mental Health in Organized Youth SportsStewart A. Vella, Sarah K. Liddle, Matthew Vierimaa, M. Blair Evans17. Peers and Groups in Disability SportM. Blair Evans, Scott Graupensperger, Kelly P. Arbour-Nicitopoulos18. Conclusion: Developmental Considerations and Future Directions