Dear all,
Last week the following items were published on idrottsforum.org (see below; language and publication dates, YYMMDD, in brackets). Click on the red headings to go to content. Utilize the Google Translate service to turn Scandinavian language pages into (some sort of) English.
Have a great week,
Kjell Eriksson
Editor
Feature Article
Dansk fodbold sætter tal på den gode træneradfærd [Danish football puts numbers on good coaching behavior]
The purpose of this Danish language article by Søren Bennike, Claes Madsen, Peter Elsborg and Glen Nielsen is to present how Danish football puts numbers on good coaching behavior in children’s and youth football (6-19 years) and at the same time convey the current status. The method is based on a larger research study, which shows that empowering coaching behavior contributes to creating continuity, whereas a dis-empowering coaching behavior – that is one-sidedly, results-focused and controlling/authoritarian – makes kids drop out of sports. (Published in Danish 250219.
Book Reviews
International Football as Cultural Diplomacy: Britain Versus the Dictators in the 1930s, by Peter J. Beck
Drawing on wide-ranging archival research, International Football as Cultural Diplomacy: Britain Versus the Dictators in the 1930s by Peter J. Beck (Routledge) examines the cultural diplomatic role played by British football in international affairs, British foreign policy, and international football during the 1930s. Kristian Gerner’s knowledgeable review hails Beck’s efforts to demonstrate the failure of Britain’s pre-war politics of appeasement, while also underlining that Beck’s book is really a book about soccer and a good read for football aficionados. (Review in English, published 250218.)
Athletics in the Nordic Countries: History and Development, by Jörg Krieger (ed.)
In the edited collection Athletics in the Nordic Countries: History and Development, edited by Jörg Krieger, scholars from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden explore historical developments and current phenomena in the sport of athletics. The authors provide insight into sport officials, events, and athletes from the Nordic countries that have shaped the international athletics scene. In his review, Alan Bairner presents the basic features of a book that obliges the reader to think about what this most accessible of sports is and what it could be, for good or ill. (Review in English, published 250220.)
Women’s Football: From Science to High Performance, by Jacky J. Forsyth & Claire-Marie Roberts (eds.)
The edited collection Women’s Football by Jacky Forsyth and Claire-Marie Roberts (Routledge) provides a thorough, yet straightforward and accessible, analysis of the key physiological, biomechanical and social-psychological issues that can be applied to achieve women’s footballing development. Our knowledgeable reviewer Payam Ansari in turn provides a useful introduction to this rich tome which offers cutting-edge insights into all aspects of women’s football, including match play, talent identification, eating disorders, and breast health. (Review in English, published 250221.)
New Issues of Scholarly Journals
(We’re currently reviewing this service, since it’s a rather time-consuming undertaking. In the meanwhile we’re presenting some of the journals in line with the Forum’s core mission.)
International Review for the Sociology of Sport, Vol. 60, 2025, No. 1 (250217)- European Physical Education Review, Vol. 29, 2023, No. 4 (250217)
- Journal of Olympic Studies, Volume 5, 2024, Number 2 (250218)
- Sports Innovation Journal, Volume 5, 2024 | Open Access Journal (250219)
- Idrott, Historia & Samhälle | Sport, History & Society, Vol. 2024 | Open Access (250220)
News items (calls for papers, vacancies, etc.)
- Call for Papers | “Place Branding and Brand Management for Sustainable Creative Cities”, Special Issue of Sustainability | Call ends January 31, 2026 (250218)
- Call for Papers | “Exploring Sustainability, Digitalization, and their Interplay in Sport Management”, Special Issue of European Sport Management Quarterly | Call ends September 15, 2025 (250219)
- Call for Papers | Frontiers Research Topic: “Professionalization in Adaptive and Paralympic Sports: Current Trends and Future Directions”. Call ends June 30, 2025 (250220)
