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Marije T. Elferink-Gemser is affiliated with the University Medical Center Groningen in the Netherlands. Their research primarily spans the fields of Medicine and Psychology, with a specialized focus on Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Developmental and Educational Psychology, and Social Psychology.

The scientist's work covers several main topics including Sports Performance and Training, Sport Psychology and Performance, Sports Injuries and Prevention, Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports, Sports Analytics and Performance, Children's Physical and Motor Development, and Cardiovascular and Exercise Physiology.

Recent scholarly papers authored or co-authored by Marije T. Elferink-Gemser include:

  • Unlocking the potential of big data to support tactical performance analysis in professional soccer: A systematic review (2020) - European Journal of Sport Science
  • The tactics of successful attacks in professional association football: large-scale spatiotemporal analysis of dynamic subgroups using position tracking data (2020) - Journal of Sports Sciences
  • Longitudinal development of 5m sprint performance in young female tennis players (2020) - Journal of Sports Sciences
  • Western Approaches for the identification and development of talent in schools and sports contexts from 2009 to 2019 - a literature review (2021) - High Ability Studies
  • The Role of the Social Environment in Pacing and Sports Performance: A Narrative Review from a Self-Regulatory Perspective (2022) - International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Their frequent co-authors encompass:

  • Chris Visscher
  • Florentina J. Hettinga
  • Barbara Huijgen
  • Stein Gerrit Paul Menting
  • Matthias Kempe

Marije T. Elferink-Gemser has contributed multiple publications to notable academic venues such as:

  • International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching (7 publications)
  • Journal of Sports Sciences (5 publications)
  • Sports Medicine - Open (3 publications)
  • International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (3 publications)
  • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (3 publications)

Best Publications

  • The relationship between motor skills and cognitive skills in 4-16 year old typically developing children: A systematic review.

    Irene M.J. van der Fels;Sanne C.M. te Wierike;Esther Hartman;Marije T. Elferink-Gemser;Marije T. Elferink-Gemser

  • Self-regulation and performance level of elite and non-elite youth soccer players.

    Tynke T. Toering;Marije T. Elferink-Gemser;Geir Jordet;Chris Visscher

  • Cognitive Functions in Elite and Sub-Elite Youth Soccer Players Aged 13 to 17 Years

    Barbara C. H. Huijgen;Sander Leemhuis;Niels M. Kok;Lot Verburgh

  • Relation between multidimensional performance characteristics and level of performance in talented youth field hockey players

    Marije T Elferink-Gemser;Chris Visscher;Koen A P M Lemmink;Theo W Mulder

  • Psychosocial factors influencing the recovery of athletes with anterior cruciate ligament injury: A systematic review

    S. C. M. te Wierike;van der Alien Sluis;van den Inge Akker-Scheek;Marije Elferink-Gemser

  • Multidimensional performance characteristics and standard of performance in talented youth field hockey players : A longitudinal study

    Marije T. Elferink-Gemser;Chris Visscher;Koen A. P. M. Lemmink;Theo Mulder

  • Sport injuries aligned to peak height velocity in talented pubertal soccer players.

    A. van der Sluis;M. T. Elferink-Gemser;M. J. Coelho-e-Silva;J. A. Nijboer

  • Multidimensional performance characteristics in selected and deselected talented soccer players

    Barbara C. H. Huijgen;Marije T. Elferink-Gemser;Koen A. P. M. Lemmink;Chris Visscher

  • Positioning and deciding: key factors for talent development in soccer.

    R. Kannekens;Marije Elferink-Gemser;Chris Visscher

  • The marvels of elite sports: how to get there?

    Marije T Elferink-Gemser;Geir Jordet;Manuel J Coelho-E-Silva;Chris Visscher

  • Unlocking the potential of big data to support tactical performance analysis in professional soccer: A systematic review.

    F R Goes;L A Meerhoff;M J O Bueno;D M Rodrigues

  • Differences in self-regulatory skills among talented athletes: The significance of competitive level and type of sport

    Laura Jonker;Marije T. Elferink-Gemser;Chris Visscher

  • Development of dribbling in talented youth soccer players aged 12–19 years: A longitudinal study

    Barbara C. H. Huijgen;Marije T. Elferink-Gemser;Wendy Post;Chris Visscher

  • Measuring self-regulation in a learning context: Reliability and validity of the Self-Regulation of Learning Self-Report Scale (SRL-SRS)

    Tynke Toering;Marije T. Elferink-Gemser;Laura Jonker;Marieke J.G. van Heuvelen

  • Importance of peak height velocity timing in terms of injuries in talented soccer players

    A van der Sluis;Marije Elferink-Gemser;Marije Elferink-Gemser;M S Brink;M S Brink;C Visscher

  • Soccer skill development in professionals.

    Barbara Huijgen;Marije Elferink-Gemser;Wendy Post;Chris Visscher

  • Anthropometric characteristics, physical fitness and motor coordination of 9 to 11 year old children participating in a wide range of sports.

    Katrijn Opstoel;Johan Pion;Marije Elferink-Gemser;Esther Hartman

  • Anthropometric injury risk factors in elite-standard youth soccer

    G. L. J. Kemper;G. L. J. Kemper;A. van der Sluis;A. van der Sluis;M. S. Brink;M. S. Brink;C. Visscher

  • Soccer Skill Development in Talented Players

    Barbara Huijgen;Marije Elferink-Gemser;A. Ali;Chris Visscher

  • Evaluation of the reliability of two field hockey specific sprint and dribble tests in young field hockey players

    K A P M Lemmink;M T Elferink-Gemser;C Visscher

  • Growth, maturation, functional capacities and sport-specific skills in 12-13 year-old- basketball players

    MJ Coelho e Silva;H Moreira Carvalho;CE Goncalves;AJ Figueiredo

  • Technical and tactical skills related to performance levels in tennis: A systematic review

    Nikki S. Kolman;Tamara Kramer;Marije T. Elferink-Gemser;Barbara C. H. Huijgen

  • Self-regulation of practice behavior among elite youth soccer players: an exploratory observation study.

    Tynke Toering;Marije Elferink-Gemser;Geir Jordet;Casper Jorna

Frequent Co-Authors

Chris Visscher
Chris Visscher University Medical Center Groningen
Esther Hartman
Esther Hartman University Medical Center Groningen
Janet L. Starkes
Janet L. Starkes McMaster University
Joseph Baker
Joseph Baker University of Toronto
Matthieu Lenoir
Matthieu Lenoir Ghent University
Timothy D. Lee
Timothy D. Lee McMaster University
Jaap Oosterlaan
Jaap Oosterlaan University of Amsterdam
Sean P. Cumming
Sean P. Cumming University of Bath
Nico W. Van Yperen
Nico W. Van Yperen University of Groningen
Ronnie Lidor
Ronnie Lidor Wingate Institute

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