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

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)

161 - 180 of 225 works

2010

Book Chapter

Conflict management

Mallett, Clifford J. (2010). Conflict management. Routledge Handbook of Applied Sport Psychology: A Comprehensive Guide for Students and Practitioners. (pp. 335-344) edited by Stephanie Hanrahan and Mark Andersen. Abingdon, Oxon, England ; New York: Routledge.

Conflict management

2010

Book Chapter

Mental toughness

Gucciardi, Daniel F. and Mallett, Clifford J. (2010). Mental toughness. Routledge Handbook of Applied Sport Psychology: A Comprehensive Guide for Students and Practitioners. (pp. 547-556) edited by Stephanie Hanrahan and Mark Andersen. Abingdon, Oxon, England ; New York: Routledge.

Mental toughness

2009

Journal Article

Understanding the coach's role in the development of mental toughness: Perspectives of elite Australian football coaches

Gucciardi, Daniel F., Gordon, Sandy, Dimmock, James A. and Mallett, Clifford J. (2009). Understanding the coach's role in the development of mental toughness: Perspectives of elite Australian football coaches. Journal of Sports Sciences, 27 (13), 1483-1496. doi: 10.1080/02640410903150475

Understanding the coach's role in the development of mental toughness: Perspectives of elite Australian football coaches

2009

Journal Article

Optimization of performance in top-level athletes: An action-focused coping approach: A commentary

Mallett, Clifford and Kellmann, Michael (2009). Optimization of performance in top-level athletes: An action-focused coping approach: A commentary. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 4 (1), 71-74. doi: 10.1260/1747-9541.4.1.47

Optimization of performance in top-level athletes: An action-focused coping approach: A commentary

2009

Conference Publication

Preparation of future national coaches: National coaching scholarship program

Rynne, Steven B. and Mallett, Clifford J. (2009). Preparation of future national coaches: National coaching scholarship program. Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Sportif and/et ICCE Global Coach Conference Vancouver 2009, Vancouver, 9-13 November, 2009. Belconnen, ACT: International Council for Coach Education.

Preparation of future national coaches: National coaching scholarship program

2009

Conference Publication

Interview methods

Mallett, Clifford (2009). Interview methods. The 12th ISSP World Congress of Sport Psychology Proceedings, Marrakech, Morroco, 17-21 June, 2009. Lisbon: International Society of Sport Psychology.

Interview methods

2009

Journal Article

A review of published coach education research 2007-2008

Rynne, S. B., Mallett, C. J. and Tinning, R. (2009). A review of published coach education research 2007-2008. International Journal of Physical Education, XLVI (1), 9-16.

A review of published coach education research 2007-2008

2009

Journal Article

Formal vs. Informal Coach Education: A Response to Commentaries

Lyle, John, Mallett, Clifford J., Trudel, Pierre and Rynne, Steven B. (2009). Formal vs. Informal Coach Education: A Response to Commentaries. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 4 (3), 359-364.

Formal vs. Informal Coach Education: A Response to Commentaries

2009

Conference Publication

How developing emotional intelligence can promote effective sports leadership

Chan, J. T. and Mallett, C. J. (2009). How developing emotional intelligence can promote effective sports leadership. Evolution of the Athlete: Coach Education and Athlete Development Conference, Brisbane Australia, 02/11/2009 and 03/11/2009.

How developing emotional intelligence can promote effective sports leadership

2009

Journal Article

Authenticity in formal coach education: Online postgraduate studies in sports coaching at The University of Queensland

Mallett, Clifford J. and Dickens, Sue (2009). Authenticity in formal coach education: Online postgraduate studies in sports coaching at The University of Queensland. International Journal of Coaching Science, 3 (2), 79-90.

Authenticity in formal coach education: Online postgraduate studies in sports coaching at The University of Queensland

2009

Conference Publication

Coaching science in Oceania

Mallett, Clifford (2009). Coaching science in Oceania. The 12th ISSP World Congress of Sport Psychology Proceedings, Marrakech, Morroco, 17-21 June, 2009. Lisbon: International Society of Sport Psychology.

Coaching science in Oceania

2009

Conference Publication

Enhancing sport leadership through development of emotional intelligence competencies

Chan, J. and Mallett, C. (2009). Enhancing sport leadership through development of emotional intelligence competencies. 2009 Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport - be active '09, Brisbane, 14-17 October, 2009. Mitchell, ACT: Sports Medicine Australia.

Enhancing sport leadership through development of emotional intelligence competencies

2009

Conference Publication

Understanding mental toughness in soccer: Players, parents, and coaches' perceptions

Coulter, Tristan and Mallett, Clifford (2009). Understanding mental toughness in soccer: Players, parents, and coaches' perceptions. The 12th ISSP World Congress of Sport Psychology Proceedings, Marrakech, Morroco, 17-21 June, 2009. Lisbon: International Society of Sport Psychology.

Understanding mental toughness in soccer: Players, parents, and coaches' perceptions

2009

Journal Article

Formal vs. informal coach education

Mallett, Clifford, Trudel, Pierre, Lyle, John and Rynne, Steven B. (2009). Formal vs. informal coach education. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 4 (3), 325-334. doi: 10.1260/174795409789623883

Formal vs. informal coach education

2009

Conference Publication

The value of emotional intelligence in developing sports leadership

Chan, Jonathan T. and Mallett, Cliff (2009). The value of emotional intelligence in developing sports leadership. Emotions Network 2009 Symposium: 4th Asia Pacific Symposium on Emotions in Worklife, Southbank, QLD, Australia, 27 November 2009. Nathan, QLD, Australia: Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing, Griffith Business School, Griffith University.

The value of emotional intelligence in developing sports leadership

2009

Journal Article

Examining the ecological validity of the Coaching Behavior Scale (Sports) for basketball

Koh, Koon Teck, Mallett, Clifford and Wang, C.K. John (2009). Examining the ecological validity of the Coaching Behavior Scale (Sports) for basketball. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 4 (2), 261-272. doi: 10.1260/174795409788549508

Examining the ecological validity of the Coaching Behavior Scale (Sports) for basketball

2009

Conference Publication

Agency and affordances in high performance coaches' learning

Mallett, Clifford J. and Rynne, Steven B. (2009). Agency and affordances in high performance coaches' learning. Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Sportif and/et ICCE Global Coach Conference Vancouver 2009, Vancouver, 9-13 November, 2009. Belconnen, ACT: International Council for Coach Education.

Agency and affordances in high performance coaches' learning

2009

Conference Publication

Developing mental toughness: Attributional style retraining in rugby

Parkes, Jarred and Mallett, Clifford (2009). Developing mental toughness: Attributional style retraining in rugby. The 12th ISSP World Congress of Sport Psychology Proceedings, Marrakech, Morroco, 17-21 June, 2009. Lisbon: International Society of Sport Psychology.

Developing mental toughness: Attributional style retraining in rugby

2008

Book

Learning in the workplace: high performance sports coaching. Research report for the Queensland Academy of Sport

Rynne, S. B., Mallett, C. J. and Tinning, R. (2008). Learning in the workplace: high performance sports coaching. Research report for the Queensland Academy of Sport. Not available: Not available.

Learning in the workplace: high performance sports coaching. Research report for the Queensland Academy of Sport

2008

Conference Publication

Examination of the relationship between self-determination and flow theories for further understanding of optimal human functioning

Kawabata, Masato and Mallett, Clifford J. (2008). Examination of the relationship between self-determination and flow theories for further understanding of optimal human functioning. 4th European Conference on Positive Psychology, Rijeka, Croatia, 1-4 July 2008. Croatia: University of Rijeka.

Examination of the relationship between self-determination and flow theories for further understanding of optimal human functioning

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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