Alison Lamont

Alison Lamont is a Senior Lecturer in Sport Education and Coaching at the University of Gloucestershire. She specializes in coach development, elite sport pedagogy, and decision-making in sports. Her work spans academic roles and practical collaborations with organizations like Gloucester Rugby, World Netball, and England Netball. She has designed coach education programs internationally, including in Ethiopia and Botswana, and contributed to high-profile events like the Netball World Cup 2019.

Qualifications:

• PhD Candidate: Investigating elite coaching environments' impact on player development
• MA Sports Development: Constructivist-based coaching pedagogy (2010-2011)
• BSc (Hons) Sport Development (2001-2004)

Research Focus: Examines coaching behaviors' influence on player decision-making and bespoke coach education programs. Her doctoral work explores environmental factors that enhance decision-making in elite sports.

External Roles: Partnership Collaboration Lead for the School of Sport and Exercise, managing validated courses with external colleges. Former collaborations include British Table Tennis, British Equestrian, and British Rowing for UKCC qualifications.