Professor Cliff Mallett
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Cliff Mallett

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Background

Professor Mallett has enjoyed a distinguished career in elite coaching and academia. Prof. Mallett was an Olympic and World Championship medal-winning coach and won a National university teaching award (2011). In 2017, he was awarded the prestigious August-Wilhelm Scheer Professorial Fellowship at Technische Universität München (TUM) in Germany. He developed a world-renowned online program in sports coaching and consults nationally and internationally to many elite sporting organisations. Prof. Mallett is a leading international scholar in two broad and interrelated research areas - sport psychology and coaching; specifically:

Understanding the person-in-context

  • Multi-layered understanding of the person-in-context (personality profiling of coaches and athletes)
  • Motivation of elite coaches and athletes (Self-Determination Theory - SDT);
  • Autonomy-supportive learning environments in sport (Self-Determination Theory - SDT);
  • Mental toughness in elite sport (coaches and athletes).
  • Players' leadership: A Social Identity Approach (SIA)

High Performance coach learning and development:

  • How high performance coaches learn in the workplace;
  • Coaches as sculptors, architects, performers and leaders.

In 2016, Professor Mallett led and completed an international research project examining what can we learn from some of the world's most successful coaches. Prof. Mallett was Chair and Co-Chair of the Research Committee for the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE) from 2010-2019.

Background

Professor Cliff Mallett joined the School of Human Movement Studies in 2000 after a career in physical education and also in elite coaching as a National High Performance Coach in track and field with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS). He teaches undergraduate and graduate students and actively researches in the area of elite sport. Prof. Mallett regularly consults with elite coaches and athletes as well as coach developers in several national sporting organisations and international organisations.

Availability

Professor Cliff Mallett is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Health Sciences Psychology Sports science and exercise

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Sport and performance psychology

  • Sport coaching

Research impacts

Professor Mallett's program of resaerch has informed both policy and practice in sports coaching, in both the youth development and elite sport sectors - nationally and internationally. He has published extensively in sport psychology and coaching to foster an evidence-based appraoch to coach learning, development, and subsequent practice to foster positive outcomes for all actors in the sport setting, especially the athletes.

Search Professor Cliff Mallett’s works on UQ eSpace

225 works between 1997 and 2024
All (225) Journal Article (121) Book Chapter (42) Conference Publication (51) Book (4) Other Outputs (7)

1 - 20 of 225 works

2024

Journal Article

Teacher-coaches in an Australian regional independent school: an exploratory case study

Johnson, Matthew G., Stylianou, Michalis and Mallett, Clifford J. (2024). Teacher-coaches in an Australian regional independent school: an exploratory case study. International Sport Coaching Journal, 11 (3), 425-435. doi: 10.1123/iscj.2023-0037

Teacher-coaches in an Australian regional independent school: an exploratory case study

2024

Journal Article

Position paper: rationale for a focused attention on mental health of high-performance sports coaches

Kenttä, Göran, Dieffenbach, Kristen, Bentzen, Marte, Thompson, Melissa, Côté, Jean, Mallett, Cliff and Olusoga, Peter (2024). Position paper: rationale for a focused attention on mental health of high-performance sports coaches. International Sport Coaching Journal, 11 (3), 457-465. doi: 10.1123/iscj.2022-0123

Position paper: rationale for a focused attention on mental health of high-performance sports coaches

2024

Journal Article

University serial winning coaches’ experiences with low performance and maladaptive team culture

Fraser, Madison M., Bloom, Gordon A. and Mallett, Clifford J. (2024). University serial winning coaches’ experiences with low performance and maladaptive team culture. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 74 102677, 102677. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2024.102677

University serial winning coaches’ experiences with low performance and maladaptive team culture

2024

Journal Article

More Than Sport: A social-identity intervention to support transitions out of elite sport

Young, Tarli, Haslam, Catherine, Coffee, Pete, Cooper, Dean, McAulay, Chloe, Hartley, Chris, Mertens, Niels, Luong, Mischel, La Rue, Crystal, Haslam, S. Alexander, Steffens, Niklas K., Cruwys, Tegan, Bentley, Sarah, Mallett, Clifford J., McGregor, Matthew, Williams, David and Fransen, Katrien (2024). More Than Sport: A social-identity intervention to support transitions out of elite sport. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 75 102697, 102697. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2024.102697

More Than Sport: A social-identity intervention to support transitions out of elite sport

2024

Journal Article

Play Well Triple P: Developing and Evaluating a Program to Promote Positive Parental Involvement in Junior Sport

Dittman, Cassandra K., Sanders, Matthew R., Rynne, Steven B., Mallett, Clifford J. and Lefebvere, Jordan S. (2024). Play Well Triple P: Developing and Evaluating a Program to Promote Positive Parental Involvement in Junior Sport. Child Psychiatry & Human Development, 1-17. doi: 10.1007/s10578-024-01725-y

Play Well Triple P: Developing and Evaluating a Program to Promote Positive Parental Involvement in Junior Sport

2024

Journal Article

Becoming more authentic as an elite coach: the case study of Erkka Westerlund

Mallett, C. J., Bespomoshchnov, V. A., Arvaja, M., Rynne, S. B. and Tiikkaja, J. (2024). Becoming more authentic as an elite coach: the case study of Erkka Westerlund. International Sport Coaching Journal, 1-12. doi: 10.1123/iscj.2023-0087

Becoming more authentic as an elite coach: the case study of Erkka Westerlund

2024

Book Chapter

High-Performance Coach Development

Parkes, Jarred and Mallett, Clifford J. (2024). High-Performance Coach Development. The Routledge Handbook of Coach Development in Sport. (pp. 434-443) New York: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003160939-32

High-Performance Coach Development

2024

Book Chapter

Quality in (Performance) Coach Development

Mallett, Clifford J., Rynne, Steven B. and O'Brien, Katherine A (2024). Quality in (Performance) Coach Development. The Routledge Handbook of Coach Development in Sport. (pp. 197-207) New York: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003160939-16

Quality in (Performance) Coach Development

2024

Book Chapter

Coach development curriculum

Cassidy, Tania, Byrne, Gary, Mallett, Clifford J. and Bloom, Gordon A. (2024). Coach development curriculum. The Routledge handbook of coach development in sport. (pp. 208-221) edited by Steven B. Rynne and Clifford J. Mallett. New York, NY, United States: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003160939-17

Coach development curriculum

2024

Book Chapter

Coach Development in World Athletics

Mallett, Clifford J., Dick, Frank W., Handford, Craig and Czingon, Herbert (2024). Coach Development in World Athletics. The Routledge Handbook of Coach Development in Sport. (pp. 303-319) New York: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003160939-23

Coach Development in World Athletics

2024

Book

The Routledge Handbook of Coach Development in Sport

Rynne, Steven B. and Mallett, Clifford J. (2024). The Routledge Handbook of Coach Development in Sport. New York: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003160939

The Routledge Handbook of Coach Development in Sport

2024

Journal Article

“I’m more than my sport”: Exploring the dynamic processes of identity change in athletic retirement

Haslam, Catherine, McAulay, Chloe, Cooper, Dean, Mertens, Niels, Coffee, Pete, Hartley, Chris, Young, Tarli, La Rue, Crystal J., Haslam, S. Alexander, Steffens, Niklas K., Cruwys, Tegan, Bentley, Sarah V., Mallett, Clifford J., McGregor, Matthew, Williams, David and Fransen, Katrien (2024). “I’m more than my sport”: Exploring the dynamic processes of identity change in athletic retirement. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 73 102640, 102640. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2024.102640

“I’m more than my sport”: Exploring the dynamic processes of identity change in athletic retirement

2024

Journal Article

Lessons from the field. Toward evidence‐based parenting support to promote positive parenting in children's sport

Sanders, Matthew R., Dittman, Cassandra K., Mallett, Clifford J. and Rynne, Steven (2024). Lessons from the field. Toward evidence‐based parenting support to promote positive parenting in children's sport. Family Relations, 73 (3), 2032-2041. doi: 10.1111/fare.12990

Lessons from the field. Toward evidence‐based parenting support to promote positive parenting in children's sport

2024

Journal Article

Coaching Across Borders: Lessons From Finnish High-Performance Ice Hockey Coaches

Bespomoshchnov, Vladislav A., Mallett, Clifford J., Saarinen, Mika, Vähälummukka, Mika and Arvaja, Markus (2024). Coaching Across Borders: Lessons From Finnish High-Performance Ice Hockey Coaches. International Sport Coaching Journal, 1-12. doi: 10.1123/iscj.2023-0098

Coaching Across Borders: Lessons From Finnish High-Performance Ice Hockey Coaches

2023

Journal Article

Understanding parenting behavior in junior rugby league in Australia

Mallett, Clifford J., Sanders, Matthew R., Dittman, Cassandra K., Kirby, James N. and Rynne, Steven B. (2023). Understanding parenting behavior in junior rugby league in Australia. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 33 (1), 271-287. doi: 10.1007/s10826-023-02744-4

Understanding parenting behavior in junior rugby league in Australia

2023

Book

Learning from serial winning coaches: caring determination

Mallett, Cliff and Lara-Bercial, Sergio (2023). Learning from serial winning coaches: caring determination. New York, NY United States: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003427292

Learning from serial winning coaches: caring determination

2023

Journal Article

Birds of different feathers: coaches’ perspectives of cultural diversity and team dynamics in professional sport

Eluère, Manon, Martin, Luc J., Godfrey, Michael, Mallett, Clifford J. and Heuzé, Jean-Philippe (2023). Birds of different feathers: coaches’ perspectives of cultural diversity and team dynamics in professional sport. International Sport Coaching Journal, 11 (3), 1-11. doi: 10.1123/iscj.2022-0088

Birds of different feathers: coaches’ perspectives of cultural diversity and team dynamics in professional sport

2023

Journal Article

Development of the brief expertise scale for sports coaching

Kennedy, Andrew, Dux, Paul E. and Mallett, Clifford J. (2023). Development of the brief expertise scale for sports coaching. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 18 (5), 1381-1394. doi: 10.1177/17479541231188192

Development of the brief expertise scale for sports coaching

2023

Book Chapter

Coming to Know the Person Behind the Coach

Mallett, Cliff and Lara-Bercial, Sergio (2023). Coming to Know the Person Behind the Coach. Learning from Serial Winning Coaches. (pp. 14-32) New York: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003427292-3

Coming to Know the Person Behind the Coach

2023

Book Chapter

Drivers, Enablers, and Benefits of Caring Determination

Mallett, Cliff and Lara-Bercial, Sergio (2023). Drivers, Enablers, and Benefits of Caring Determination. Learning from Serial Winning Coaches. (pp. 121-137) New York: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003427292-11

Drivers, Enablers, and Benefits of Caring Determination

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2026
    Representative Coaches: Quality, impact and learning in the high performance landscape
    Queensland Academy of Sport
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    Research in high performance coaching and sporting organisations
    Brisbane Broncos Rugby League Club Limited
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Elevate Coach Program
    Australian Sports Commission
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2024
    Representative Coaches: Quality, impact and learning in the high performance landscape
    Australian Sports Commission
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Mental performance in competition training program for coaches
    Australian Sports Commission
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2022
    High performance coach development: Harnessing cross cultural advantages
    Australia-Japan Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Development and pilot testing of the Active Triple P program for parents of Junior Rugby League players
    Rugby League Research Projects
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Mitigating the impacts of Relative Age Effect in junior rugby league: Evaluating an intervention
    Rugby League Research Projects
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    Creating a thriving community for young people through junior rugby league
    Rugby League Research Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    Knowing the person: Enhancing success in securing high potential leaders
    Australian Rugby Union Limited
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Evaluation of Physical Activity Initiative in Schools
    Queensland Department of Education, Training and Employment
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Australian Sports Commission Junior Sports Framework Review
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Development and validation of the Tennis Australia Psychological Profile
    Tennis Australia
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Mental toughness in the Australian military: Conceptualisation, measurement and development.
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Indigenous Sport Coaching and Development: Coach influence on youth participation and ongoing involvement in physical activity
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Youth coach training in mental toughness and its impact on positive youth development.
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2009
    Enhancing recovery in sport
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2010
    Learning and mentoring in high performance sports coaching
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2001
    Elite coaching: What fuels the fire?
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Cliff Mallett is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigations into the coach-athlete relationship of Australian Football

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Steven Rynne

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Psychological flexibility and coaching in Australian high performance sport

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor James Kirby

  • Doctor Philosophy

    High performance athletes and coaches experiences: A retrospective look at the value of autonomy-supportive coaching

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Michalis Stylianou

  • Master Philosophy

    Training talent to thrive: Piloting the Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment protocol in a Western drama school

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Steven Rynne

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring the role of cognitive control in sports coaching expertise

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Paul Dux

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Scaling up the implementation of evidence-based practice in leadership

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Alex Haslam, Associate Professor Nik Steffens

  • Doctor Philosophy

    What does a pathways (sport) coach need to know and do?

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Steven Rynne

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The pedagogical work of high performance sport coaches.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Steven Rynne

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Coach education: current effectiveness of Olympic coaching practices.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Steven Rynne

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Coaches' learning - through and from the athlete

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Steven Rynne

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Professor Cliff Mallett directly for media enquiries about:

  • Athletes - professional
  • Coach learning and development
  • High performance coaching
  • Mind - sport
  • Motivation - in sport
  • Performance - sport
  • Psychology - sport
  • Sport - motivation
  • Sport - professional
  • Sport psychology
  • Sports coaching

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