Martin Kjeøen Erikstad

Martin Kjeøen Erikstad is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sports Science and Physical Education at the University of Agder. His work primarily focuses on sports psychology, coaching development, and talent development in football.

• University of Agder
• Department of Sports Science and Physical Education
• Research group: SPADE (Training processes and performance development in sports)

Dr. Erikstad's research explores psychosocial factors affecting performance and participation in sport, particularly in youth football systems. He has conducted extensive studies on Bryne FK's youth development, including the 1999 intake that produced Erling Haaland and other professional players.

His work emphasizes:

• Transformational leadership in sports
• Positive coach-athlete relationships
• Environment factors that promote both participation and elite talent development
• Psychological aspects of refereeing decisions
• Self-regulation in youth football