James Dugdale

Dr. James Dugdale is a Research Fellow at the University of Stirling, focusing on sports science, youth athlete development, and soccer performance analysis. His work bridges physical fitness evaluation, mental toughness in sports, and talent identification pathways.

• Key Research Areas: Youth soccer progression, athlete evaluation methodologies, and neuromuscular adaptations in training.
• Recent Outputs: 9 peer-reviewed articles (2019-2021) spanning physical performance metrics, coaching impact, and relative age effects in Scottish soccer.

Article Trends: His publications emphasize data-driven coaching strategies, longitudinal athlete tracking, and validation of field-based fitness tests. Collaborative work with institutions like Edinburgh Napier University and industry partners highlights interdisciplinary approaches.

Contact: james.dugdale@stir.ac.uk