The Talent Myth - Why Talent Isn't Worth Shit

By:   Wayne M Goldsmith
Imprint:   Moregold Sports Pty Ltd
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 14mm
Weight:   367g
ISBN:   9780987155733
ISBN 10:   0987155733
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   03 July 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Wayne Goldsmith has spent over 25 years revolutionizing athletic development across six continents, working with some of the world's most successful athletes, coaches, and sporting organizations. His ground-breaking insights into talent and character development come from direct experience with Olympic gold medalists, world champions, professional teams, and national sporting programs at the highest levels of international competition. As a globally recognized expert in high-performance sport, Wayne has consulted with major sporting organizations worldwide, designing innovative programs that challenge conventional talent identification methods. His work spans every level of athletic development from grassroots youth programs to professional sports franchises and Olympic training centers, giving him unique perspective on what truly creates sporting excellence. Wayne is one of the world's leading advocates for evidence-based youth development, having presented to tens of thousands of sporting parents across multiple countries. His revolutionary approach to talent development has influenced coaching education programs globally and transformed how families approach youth sports participation. Author of five books and over 500 articles published internationally, Wayne has received prestigious awards including the International Prize for Creativity in Sport. His work has been featured in major sporting publications worldwide and been translated into multiple languages. Through his international consulting practice, Wayne continues to work with sporting organizations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania, helping create sustainable athletic development systems that prioritize character over natural gifts.