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
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Fields of research

Nutrition and dietetics Sports science and exercise

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

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)

121 - 140 of 225 works

2013

Journal Article

Effect of PETTLEP imagery training on learning of new skills in novice volleyball players

Afrouzeh, Mohsen, Sohrabi, Mehdi, Torbati, Hamid. Reza Taheri, Gorgin, Farshad and Mallett, Cliff (2013). Effect of PETTLEP imagery training on learning of new skills in novice volleyball players. Life Science Journal, 10 (1s), 231-238.

Effect of PETTLEP imagery training on learning of new skills in novice volleyball players

2013

Journal Article

Examining discriminant validity issues of the sport motivation Scale-6

Kawabata, Masato and Mallett, Clifford J. (2013). Examining discriminant validity issues of the sport motivation Scale-6. Journal of Sport Sciences, 31 (2), 173-180. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2012.723132

Examining discriminant validity issues of the sport motivation Scale-6

2013

Journal Article

Dynamic social networks in high performance football coaching

Occhino, Joseph, Mallett, Cliff and Rynne, Steven (2013). Dynamic social networks in high performance football coaching. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 18 (1), 90-102. doi: 10.1080/17408989.2011.631003

Dynamic social networks in high performance football coaching

2013

Book Chapter

Developing high performance coaching craft through work and study

Mallett, Clifford, Rynne, Steven and Dickens, Sue (2013). Developing high performance coaching craft through work and study. Routledge handbook of sports coaching. (pp. 463-475) edited by Paul Potrac, Wade Gilbert and Jim Denison. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780203132623

Developing high performance coaching craft through work and study

2012

Journal Article

Understanding the work and learning of high performance coaches

Rynne, Steven B. and Mallett, Cliff J. (2012). Understanding the work and learning of high performance coaches. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 17 (5), 507-523. doi: 10.1080/17408989.2011.621119

Understanding the work and learning of high performance coaches

2012

Journal Article

Progressing measurement in mental toughness: a case example of the Mental Toughness Questionnaire 48

Gucciardi, Daniel F., Hanton, Sheldon and Mallett, Clifford J. (2012). Progressing measurement in mental toughness: a case example of the Mental Toughness Questionnaire 48. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 1 (3), 194-214. doi: 10.1037/a0027190

Progressing measurement in mental toughness: a case example of the Mental Toughness Questionnaire 48

2012

Journal Article

Interpreting the Dispositional Flow Scale-2 scores: A pilot study of latent class factor analysis

Kawabata, Masato and Mallett, Clifford J. (2012). Interpreting the Dispositional Flow Scale-2 scores: A pilot study of latent class factor analysis. Journal of Sports Sciences, 30 (11), 1183-1188. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2012.695083

Interpreting the Dispositional Flow Scale-2 scores: A pilot study of latent class factor analysis

2012

Journal Article

Reflection and the art of coaching: fostering high-performance in olympic ski cross

Lyons, Matthew, Rynne, Steven B. and Mallett, Clifford J. (2012). Reflection and the art of coaching: fostering high-performance in olympic ski cross. Reflective Practice, 13 (3), 359-372. doi: 10.1080/14623943.2012.670629

Reflection and the art of coaching: fostering high-performance in olympic ski cross

2012

Journal Article

Discriminating factors between successful and unsuccessful elite youth Olympic female basketball teams

Teck, K. K., Wang, C. K. J. and Mallett, C. J. (2012). Discriminating factors between successful and unsuccessful elite youth Olympic female basketball teams. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 12 (1), 119-131. doi: 10.1080/24748668.2012.11868588

Discriminating factors between successful and unsuccessful elite youth Olympic female basketball teams

2012

Journal Article

Assessing coach motivation: The development of the Coach Motivation Questionnaire (CMQ)

McLean, Kristy N., Mallett, Clifford J. and Newcombe, Peter (2012). Assessing coach motivation: The development of the Coach Motivation Questionnaire (CMQ). Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 34 (2), 184-207. doi: 10.1123/jsep.34.2.184

Assessing coach motivation: The development of the Coach Motivation Questionnaire (CMQ)

2012

Other Outputs

Report on the Olympic coach study tour. Research report submitted to the Australian Institute of Sport.

O'Connor, D., Rynne, S. B. and Mallett, C. J. (2012). Report on the Olympic coach study tour. Research report submitted to the Australian Institute of Sport.. Not available:

Report on the Olympic coach study tour. Research report submitted to the Australian Institute of Sport.

2012

Conference Publication

(In) congruency of coach and athlete perceptions of coach behaviour and athlete outcomes

Occhino, J., Mallett, C. and Rynne, S. B. (2012). (In) congruency of coach and athlete perceptions of coach behaviour and athlete outcomes. The International Convention on Science Education and Medicine in Sport, Glasgow, Scotland, 19 - 24 July 2012.

(In) congruency of coach and athlete perceptions of coach behaviour and athlete outcomes

2012

Other Outputs

Report on the Paralympic coach study tour. Research report submitted to the Australian Institute of Sport.

O'Connor, D., Rynne, S. B. and Mallett, C. J. (2012). Report on the Paralympic coach study tour. Research report submitted to the Australian Institute of Sport.. Not available:

Report on the Paralympic coach study tour. Research report submitted to the Australian Institute of Sport.

2012

Conference Publication

Blending east and west: An elite coach’s learning journey

Tao, Y. C., Rynne, S. B. and Mallett, C. J. (2012). Blending east and west: An elite coach’s learning journey. The International Convention on Science Education and Medicine in Sport, Glasgow, Scotland, 19 - 24 July 2012.

Blending east and west: An elite coach’s learning journey

2012

Other Outputs

Junior sport framework review. Briefing paper submitted to the Australian Sports Commission.

Mallett, C. J., Macdonald, D., Rynne, S. B. and Phillips, M. (2012). Junior sport framework review. Briefing paper submitted to the Australian Sports Commission.. Canberra, ACT, Australia:

Junior sport framework review. Briefing paper submitted to the Australian Sports Commission.

2011

Journal Article

Developmental pathways of Singapore's high-performance basketball coaches

Koh, Koon Teck, Mallett, Clifford J. and Wang, Chee Keng John (2011). Developmental pathways of Singapore's high-performance basketball coaches. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 9 (4), 338-353. doi: 10.1080/1612197X.2011.623466

Developmental pathways of Singapore's high-performance basketball coaches

2011

Journal Article

Flow experience in physical activity: examination of the internal structure of flow from a process-related perspective

Kawabata, Masato and Mallett, Clifford J. (2011). Flow experience in physical activity: examination of the internal structure of flow from a process-related perspective. Motivation and Emotion, 35 (4), 393-402. doi: 10.1007/s11031-011-9221-1

Flow experience in physical activity: examination of the internal structure of flow from a process-related perspective

2011

Journal Article

Beyond intentional processes: The role of action and coping planning in explaining exercise behaviour among adolescents

Gerber, Markus, Mallett, Clifford J. and Pühse, Uwe (2011). Beyond intentional processes: The role of action and coping planning in explaining exercise behaviour among adolescents. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 9 (3), 209-226. doi: 10.1080/1612197X.2011.614846

Beyond intentional processes: The role of action and coping planning in explaining exercise behaviour among adolescents

2011

Journal Article

Developing mental toughness: Attributional style retraining in rugby

Parkes, Jarred F. and Mallett, Clifford J. (2011). Developing mental toughness: Attributional style retraining in rugby. Sport Psychologist, 25 (3), 269-287. doi: 10.1123/tsp.25.3.269

Developing mental toughness: Attributional style retraining in rugby

2011

Journal Article

The value of emotional intelligence for high performance coaching

Chan, Jonathan T. and Mallett, Clifford J. (2011). The value of emotional intelligence for high performance coaching. International Journal of Sport Science and Coaching, 6 (3), 315-328. doi: 10.1260/1747-9541.6.3.315

The value of emotional intelligence for high performance coaching

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

  • 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

    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

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The pedagogical work of high performance sport coaches.

    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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