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prof. dr. J.R. (Ruud) den Hartigh

Professor Talent Development, with a special focus on the sport and performance context

Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences

Telephone:

+31 50 36 39726

+31 50 36 35446 (secretary)

Talent Development & Creativity (Master):

+31 50 36 35446 (Secretary)

E-mail:

j.r.den.hartigh rug.nl

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Publications

What do we currently know about the development of talent? A systematic review in the soccer context

Verbeek, J., van der Steen, S., Van Yperen, N. W. & den Hartigh, R., 2025, In: International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 18, 2, p. 758-780 23 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Conceptualizing and measuring psychological resilience: What can we learn from physics?

den Hartigh, R. & Hill, Y., Aug-2022, In: New Ideas in Psychology. 66, 8 p., 100934.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

How soccer scouts identify talented players

Bergkamp, T. L. G., Frencken, W. G. P., Niessen, A. S. M., Meijer, R. R. & den Hartigh, R. J. R., 2022, In: European Journal of Sport Science. 22, 7, p. 994-1004 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Resilience in sports: A multidisciplinary, dynamic, and personalized perspective

den Hartigh, R., Meerhoff, R., Van Yperen, N. W., Neumann, N., Brauers, J., Frencken, W., Emerencia, A., Hill, Y., Platvoet, S., Atzmueller, M., Lemmink, K. A. P. M. & Brink, M., 2024, In: International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 17, 1, p. 564-586 23 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

How the Complexity of Psychological Processes Reframes the Issue of Reproducibility in Psychological Science

Gernigon, C., den Hartigh, R., Vallacher, R. R. & Van Geert, P., Nov-2024, In: Perspectives on Psychological Science. 19, 6, p. 952-977 26 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Basic Psychological Need Support, Need Satisfaction, and Autonomous Motivation in Coach-Athlete Relationships: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Liu, H. J., de Jonge, K., den Hartigh, R. & Van Yperen, N. W., 2026, In: International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. 21, 2, p. 1178-1191 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Career patterns within men’s and women’s soccer talent systems: the typical pathway to the top is atypical

Verbeek, J., Niessen, A. S. M., Van Der Steen, S., Van Yperen, N. W. & Den Hartigh, R. J. R., 2026, In: International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport. 26, 2, p. 266-282 17 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Developmental performance trajectories of talented tennis players during adolescence: A prospective longitudinal approach

Rikken, K. T. H., Huijgen, B. C. H., Hoekstra, A. E., Brouwer, M. & Den Hartigh, R. J. R., 3-Mar-2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Sports Sciences. 15 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Rubrics on the pitch: Exploring the reliability of soccer scout's assessments

Peringa, I. P., Platvoet, S., Meijer, R. R., Niessen, S. & den Hartigh, R., 18-Mar-2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

The short-term relation between load and acute psychophysiological responses in football: a meta-analysis and methodological considerations

Brauers, J. J., Den Hartigh, R. J. R., Klooster, D., Oosterveld, F. G. J., Lemmink, K. A. P. M. & Brink, M. S., 2026, In: Science and Medicine in Football. 10, 1, p. 105-125 21 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

All (132) publications

Press/media

Kan de wetenschap blessures aan zien komen?

den Hartigh, R.

16/11/2022

Press/Media: Expert Comment › Popular

Driekwart van commando's in spe haalt de opleiding niet, waarom is dat?

den Hartigh, J. R.

02/03/2021

Press/Media: Research › Popular

Veerkrachtige topsporters en betere sportprestaties dankzij het Resilient Athletes-project

den Hartigh, R.

04/05/2022

Press/Media: Research › Professional

Using data to predict resilience in elite sports

den Hartigh, R.

06/07/2022

Press/Media: Research › Professional

The Commandos: Who has got what it takes?

Huijzer, R. & den Hartigh, R.

23/02/2021

Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities › Popular

Het oog van de coach in een zelfgemaakt algoritme

den Hartigh, R.

02/02/2026

Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities › Professional

Hoe behaal je exceptioneel goede prestaties?

den Hartigh, R.

30/12/2025

Press/Media: Expert Comment › Professional

Veerkracht in de sport en bij defensie

den Hartigh, R.

10/11/2025

Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities › Professional

Horen kinderen in de topsport?

den Hartigh, R.

01/08/2025

Press/Media: Expert Comment › Professional

Elite sport brings people together and makes for a great testing ground

den Hartigh, R.

11/06/2025

Press/Media: Expert Comment › Academic

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