A primary feature of The Cluster for Research into Coaching (CRiC) is to promote research to a wide range of audiences. In doing so, a principal objective is to encourage interrogative research that engenders critical debate - an aim congruent with Sports Coaching Review. However, making the jump to peer-reviewed published work can be difficult to attain, particularly for postgraduate and early-career researchers. In keeping with CRiC’s spirit to support the development and promotion of research, then, the aim of this special issue is to collate some of the latest research trends, ideas, and methodological debates pertinent to sport coaching. In doing so, authors have been invited to submit a variety of short-form articles (max 4,000-words) for consideration in the journal. The special issue intends to curate some of the latest research being conducted about sports coaching theory and practice. Articles may cover a wide range of topics, which might include descriptions of original research, literature reviews, methodological innovations, preliminary findings, theoretical discussions, and reflective or confessional pieces, among other subject matter.
