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)

181 - 200 of 225 works

2008

Journal Article

Developing autonomy supportive coaching behaviors: An action research approach to coach development

Ahlberg, M., Mallett, C.J. and Tinning, R. (2008). Developing autonomy supportive coaching behaviors: An action research approach to coach development. International Journal of Coaching Science, 2 (2), 3-22.

Developing autonomy supportive coaching behaviors: An action research approach to coach development

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

2008

Conference Publication

Mentoring and other networks in high performance football coaching

Occhino, J., Mallett, C. and McCuaig, L. (2008). Mentoring and other networks in high performance football coaching. North meets South; East meets West, Sapporo, Japan, 21-24 January, 2008. Brisbane, QLD: The University of Queensland.

Mentoring and other networks in high performance football coaching

2008

Conference Publication

Initial development of the Coach Motivation Scale: Qualitative perspectives?

McLean, K., Mallett, C. and Newcombe, P. (2008). Initial development of the Coach Motivation Scale: Qualitative perspectives?. North meets South; East meets West, Sapporo, Japan, 21-24 January, 2008. Brisbane, QLD: The University of Queensland.

Initial development of the Coach Motivation Scale: Qualitative perspectives?

2008

Journal Article

Sportpsychologie in Australien: Forschung, praxis und ausbildung

Mallett, Clifford J., Hanrahan, Stephanie J. and Kellmann, Michael (2008). Sportpsychologie in Australien: Forschung, praxis und ausbildung. Zeitschrift für Sportpsychologie, 15 (4), 129-133. doi: 10.1026/1612-5010.15.4.129

Sportpsychologie in Australien: Forschung, praxis und ausbildung

2008

Conference Publication

Understanding QAS coaches' learning at work through affordances and agency

Rynne, S., Mallett, C. and Tinning, R. (2008). Understanding QAS coaches' learning at work through affordances and agency. North meets South; East meets West, Sapporo, Japan, 21-24 January, 2008. Brisbane, QLD: The University of Queensland.

Understanding QAS coaches' learning at work through affordances and agency

2008

Journal Article

The Flow State Scale-2 and Dispositional Flow Scale-2: Examination of factorial validity and reliability for Japanese adults

Kawabata, M., Mallett, C. J. and Jackson, S. A. (2008). The Flow State Scale-2 and Dispositional Flow Scale-2: Examination of factorial validity and reliability for Japanese adults. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 9 (4), 465-485. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2007.05.005

The Flow State Scale-2 and Dispositional Flow Scale-2: Examination of factorial validity and reliability for Japanese adults

2008

Conference Publication

Facilitating flow experience in physical activity: Evidence-based practice [Abstract; CD-ROM]

Kawabata, Masato and Mallett, Clifford J. (2008). Facilitating flow experience in physical activity: Evidence-based practice [Abstract; CD-ROM]. AIESEP2008 World Congress: North meets South; East meets West, Sapporo, Japan, 21-24 January 2008. St Lucia: The University of Queensland.

Facilitating flow experience in physical activity: Evidence-based practice [Abstract; CD-ROM]

2008

Conference Publication

Relational interdependence between individual agency and affordances in how high performance coaches learn

Mallett, C., Rossi, T. and Tinning, R. (2008). Relational interdependence between individual agency and affordances in how high performance coaches learn. North meets South; East meets West, Sapporo, Japan, 21-24 January 2008. Brisbane, QLD: The University of Queensland.

Relational interdependence between individual agency and affordances in how high performance coaches learn

2008

Journal Article

Coaching the best

Mallett, Clifford John and Pyke, Frank (2008). Coaching the best. Sports Coach, 30 (1), 6-8.

Coaching the best

2008

Journal Article

Coaching knowledge in identifying football talent

Vrljic, K. and Mallett, C.J. (2008). Coaching knowledge in identifying football talent. International Journal of Coaching Science, 2 (1), 63-81.

Coaching knowledge in identifying football talent

2008

Journal Article

Considering conceptual orientations of coach education research: A tentative mapping

Cassidy, T., Mallett, C. and Tinning, R. (2008). Considering conceptual orientations of coach education research: A tentative mapping. International Journal of Coaching Science, 2 (2), 43-58.

Considering conceptual orientations of coach education research: A tentative mapping

2007

Journal Article

Modelling the complexity of the coaching process: A commentary

Mallett, C. J. (2007). Modelling the complexity of the coaching process: A commentary. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 2 (4), 419-421. doi: 10.1260/174795407783359768

Modelling the complexity of the coaching process: A commentary

2007

Conference Publication

Coaching knowledge and learning in the AFL

Mallett, C. J. (2007). Coaching knowledge and learning in the AFL. 2007 ICCE Global Coach Conference, Beijing, 30 August-3 September 2007. Belconnen, ACT Australia: The International Council for Coach Education.

Coaching knowledge and learning in the AFL

2007

Journal Article

Sport motivation scale-6 (SMS-6): A revised six-factor sport motivation scale

Mallett, C., Kawabata, M., Newcombe, P., Otero-Forero, A. and Jackson, S. (2007). Sport motivation scale-6 (SMS-6): A revised six-factor sport motivation scale. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 8 (5), 600-614. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2006.12.005

Sport motivation scale-6 (SMS-6): A revised six-factor sport motivation scale

2007

Conference Publication

Formal versus informal coach education: an Australian perspective

Mallett, C. and Rynne, S. (2007). Formal versus informal coach education: an Australian perspective. ICCE International Master Class, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China, August, 2007.

Formal versus informal coach education: an Australian perspective

2007

Journal Article

Progressing measurement in sport motivation with the SMS-6: A response to Pelletier, Vallerand, and Sarrazin

Mallett, C., Kawabata, M. and Newcombe, P. (2007). Progressing measurement in sport motivation with the SMS-6: A response to Pelletier, Vallerand, and Sarrazin. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 8 (5), 622-631. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2007.05.001

Progressing measurement in sport motivation with the SMS-6: A response to Pelletier, Vallerand, and Sarrazin

2006

Journal Article

High performance sport coaching: Institutes of sport as sites for learning

Rynne, Steven, Mallett, Clifford and Tinning, Richard (2006). High performance sport coaching: Institutes of sport as sites for learning. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 1 (3), 223-234. doi: 10.1260/174795406778604582

High performance sport coaching: Institutes of sport as sites for learning

2006

Journal Article

Beyond winning and losing: Guidelines for evaluating high performance coaches

Mallett, C. and Cote, J. (2006). Beyond winning and losing: Guidelines for evaluating high performance coaches. The Sport Psychologist, 20 (2), 213-221.

Beyond winning and losing: Guidelines for evaluating high performance coaches

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

    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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