Martin Toms

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Martin Toms’ main research interests fall around the 'grass roots' of sport and participation of young people in the dynamic sports/coaching environment. With experience of research at school, club and professional level he explores the coach-athlete dynamic from a sociological perspective. As one of the joint authors of the SportsCoachUK report on 'Participant Development', his work explores the interplay of the 'social' within the Bio-Psycho-Social domain of participation and talent in sport.

Dr Toms’ main research interests include: participant and talent development; influence of the family on sports participation; sociology of coaching; sports ethnography; cricket and golf (participation patterns/coaching); rural sport and club sport provision; youth sport participation; and talent development pathways and provision.

Research activity per year

13 Chapter
8 Paper
8 Article
2 Anthology
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2024
Sports Science in India: Practice and Perspective
Toms, M. (Editor), Dhingra, M. (Editor) & Majumdar, P. (Editor), 30 May 2024, 1 ed. Routledge. 210 p. (Routledge Research in Sport and Exercise Science)
Research output: Book/Report › Anthology
2023
Activities and Trajectories: Exploring Pathways of Athlete Development in Youth Soccer
Murata, A., McAuley, A. B. T., Ferguson, M. P., Toms, M. & Kelly, A. L., 11 Sept 2023, Talent Identification and Development in Youth Soccer: A Guide for Researchers and Practitioners. Kelly, A. (ed.). 1st ed. Routledge, p. 109-120 12 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
2022
Routledge Handbook of Coaching Children in Sport
Toms, M. (Editor) & Jeanes, R. (Editor), 23 Dec 2022, 1 ed. Routledge. 522 p. (Routledge International Handbooks)
Research output: Book/Report › Anthology
2019

Creating a culture for Football
Toms, M., 2019, Decoding eth Enigma of Indian Football. Universities Press (India), p. 15-17
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
2017

Routledge HAndbook of Golf Science
Toms, M. (Editor), 2017, Routledge.
Research output: Book/Report › Book
2016

Can Sport Be ‘un-political’?
Toms, M., 6 Dec 2016, (E-pub ahead of print) In: European Journal for Sport and Society. 13, 4, p. 253-255 3 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

6 Citations (Scopus)
2013
The specialising or sampling debate: a retrospective analysis of adolescent sports participation in the UK
Bridge, M. W. & Toms, M. R., 1 Jan 2013, In: Journal of Sports Sciences. 31, 1, p. 87-96 10 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
44 Citations (Scopus)
2012
Three Worlds: new directions in participant development in sport and physical activity
Collins, D., Bailey, R., Ford, P., MacNamara, A., Toms, M. & Pearce, G., 1 Jan 2012, In: Sport Education and Society. 17, 2, p. 225-243 19 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
39 Citations (Scopus)
2011

Participant development in sport and physical activity: The impact of biological maturation
Ford, P., Collins, D., Bailey, R., Macnamara, Á., Pearce, G. & Toms, M., 17 Nov 2011, In: European Journal of Sport Science. p. 1-12 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

14 Citations (Scopus)
Rethinking Participant Development in Sport and Physical Activity
Collins, D., Bailey, R., Toms, M., Pearce, G., Macnamara, A., Ford, P., Holt, N. & Talbot, M., 1 Jan 2011, Lifelong Engagement in Sport and Physical Activity: Participation and Performance Across the Lifespan.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
2010

Models of Participant Development
Bailey, R., Toms, M., Bailey, R. & Holt, N., 1 Feb 2010, Models of Engagement in Sport.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Models of Young Player Development in Sport
Toms, M., Bailey, R., Collins, D., Ford, P., MacNamara, A., Pearce, G., Bailey, R. & Stafford, I., 1 Jul 2010, Coaching Children in Sport.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
New Directions in Participant Development
Collins, D., Bailey, R., Ford, P., MacNamara, A., Toms, M., Pearce, G., Holt, N. & Bailey, R., 9 Jun 2010, Lifelong Engagement in Sport.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Participant Development: a Review of Key Social Variables Affecting Sports Participation and Performance
Toms, M., Bailey, R., Collins, D., Ford, P., MacNamara, A. & Pearce, G., 1 May 2010, In: Leisure Studies.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Participant Development in Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity: the Impact of Biological Maturation
Ford, P., Collins, D., MacNamara, A., Toms, M. & Pearce, G., 1 May 2010, In: Paediatric Exercise Science.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Participant Development in Sport; An Academic Review
Bailey, R., Collins, D., Ford, R., Macnamara, A., Pearce, G. & Toms, M., Mar 2010, SportsCoachUK.
Research output: Book/Report › Other report
Promoting Lifelong Physical Activity AND High Level Performance: Realising an Achievable Aim for Physical Education
Ford, P., Collins, D., Bailey, R., MacNamara, A., Toms, M. & Pearce, G., 7 May 2010, In: Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy. 16, 3, p. 254-278 25 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Social and Environmental Influences on Participation in Sport
Toms, M., Bailey, R., Collins, D., Ford, P., MacNamara, A., Pearce, G., Holt, N. & Bailey, R., 29 May 2010, Lifelong Engagement in Sport.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Youth Talent Development in Sport – Rethinking Luck and Justice
Toms, M., Bailey, R., Hardman, A. & Jones, R., 5 Jun 2010, The Ethics of Sports Coaching.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
2009

Coaching & The Ethics of Talent Identification
Toms, M., Bailey, R., Hardman, A. & Jones, R., 21 Sept 2009, The Ethics of Sports Coaching.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
2008

Academic Research Evidence within UK Coaching
Toms, M. & Bailey, R., 15 Apr 2008.
Research output: Contribution to conference (unpublished) › Paper
Club Sport & the Developmental Model of Sports Participation: a Pilot Study of the UK Perspective
Bridge, M. & Toms, M., 1 Jun 2008.
Research output: Contribution to conference (unpublished) › Paper
Club Sport & the Developmental Model of Sports Participation: a Pilot Study of the UK Perspective
Toms, M. & Bridge, M., 22 May 2008, p. S86-S87.
Research output: Contribution to conference (unpublished) › Abstract
Club Sport & the Developmental Model of Sports Participation: a Pilot Study of the UK Perspective
Toms, M. & Bridge, M., 22 May 2008.
Research output: Contribution to conference (unpublished) › Abstract › peer-review
Club Sport & the Developmental Model of Sports Participation: a Pilot Study of the UK Perspective
Bridge, M. & Toms, M., 1 Jun 2008, BASES Annual Conference, 1/06/08.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Golf & Coffee, A Monday Night Ritual
Wright, J. & Toms, M., 22 May 2008.
Research output: Contribution to conference (unpublished) › Paper
"It's like a family here..." The 'Family Club' in Junior Sport: A case study Analysis
Columbus, F., Toms, M., Kirk, D. & Juntumaa, B., 1 Apr 2008, Family Relations: Behavioural, Psychological and Sociological Aspects.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Parenting, Coaching and Ice Hockey
Juntumaa, B. & Toms, M., 1 Mar 2008.
Research output: Contribution to conference (unpublished) › Paper
Social Benefits of Golf; A Developmental Perspective
Toms, M., 28 Nov 2008.
Research output: Contribution to conference (unpublished) › Paper
2007

Coaching and Cohesion: the perceptions of adolescents, coaches and team leaders in Finnish junior ice hockey
Vargios, E., Juntumaa, B., Toms, M., Keskivaara, P. & Elovainio, M., 1 Dec 2007, Educational Psychology Research Focus.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Parenting stress, coaching and cohesion in ice hockey
Juntumaa, J., Toms, M., Elovainio, M., Itkonen, H., Salmikangas, A. & McEvoy, E., 1 Jan 2007, The changing role of public, civic and private sectors in sport culture. Vol. 3.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
2006

The Researcher and Positionality in Youth sport: Moving from 'Role Theory' to 'Social Positioning' in Ethnography
Toms, M., Kirk, D., Jordan, F. & Fleming, S., 12 Mar 2006, Ethical Issues in Leisure Research.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
The ‘Family Club’ in Sport: A Case Study Analysis
Toms, M., 3 Jul 2006.
Research output: Contribution to conference (unpublished) › Paper
2005

Social Positioning in Youth Sport
Toms, M., 1 Apr 2005.
Research output: Contribution to conference (unpublished) › Paper
2003

Grass Roots Club Cricket & Young People: Matching Micro-Expectations to Macro-Experiences
Toms, M., 1 Jan 2003, In: England and Wales Cricket Board Coaches Association (ECBCA) Yearbook. p. 5-7 3 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
2002

Effective Learning Programme: Report on a Pilot Study
Toms, M., Onens, S. & Stringer, B., 1 Jan 2002, University of Birmingham.
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
Energy Drinks and Elite Golf Performance: A Pilot Study
Bridge, M., Jones, D. & Toms, M., 1 Feb 2002, School of Education.
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
2001

Sport & Young People: An Ethnographic Case Study of Young Peoples Experiences and Positioning in Club Sport
Toms, M., 15 Sept 2001.
Research output: Contribution to conference (unpublished) › Paper

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