One skill that sets great coaches apart from others is their ability to predict the future performance potential of their athletes. But it doesn't come without significant challenges.

• What difficulties might a coach for a high-performance team encounter when predicting which future athlete are most likely to succeed at the elite level?
• How do the skills and abilities of a novice differ from a highly skilled performer?

Schmidt, Richard A. & Wrisberg, Craig A. (2013). Motor Learning and Performance: From Principles to Application (5th ed). Human Kinetics.