Dr Christopher McLaren-Towlson's Outputs (6)

Skeletal age prediction models by maturity status in male soccer players. (2025)
Journal Article
Flores, L. A., McLaren-Towlson, C., De León, L. G., Bonito, F., Mil-Homens, P., Peña-González, I., & Fragoso, M. I. (2025). Skeletal age prediction models by maturity status in male soccer players. Nature, 15, Article 18239. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-00402-x

This study focus is to develop a new model to estimate skeletal age (SA) as a function of the state of biological maturation in male soccer players, and to propose cut-off points to classify the state of biological maturation based on the percentage... Read More about Skeletal age prediction models by maturity status in male soccer players..

A comparison between a new foot-mounted inertial measurement system and a local positioning system in amateur futsal (2025)
Thesis
Witter, W. (2025). A comparison between a new foot-mounted inertial measurement system and a local positioning system in amateur futsal. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/5089199

This study aimed to 1) establish the level of agreement between a foot-mounted inertial measurement system (PlayerMaker™) and a local positioning system (Catapult ClearSky™) for time-motion analysis variables in recreational futsal, (2) determine the... Read More about A comparison between a new foot-mounted inertial measurement system and a local positioning system in amateur futsal.

Does team size affect Scottish male academy soccer player technical, locomotor and psychosocial outcomes during age and maturity bio-banded small-sided games? (2025)
Journal Article
King, M., Barrett, S., Mclellan, R., Cox, J., Brown, M., Mackenzie, S., & Towlson, C. (in press). Does team size affect Scottish male academy soccer player technical, locomotor and psychosocial outcomes during age and maturity bio-banded small-sided games?. Journal of sports sciences, https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2025.2456408

The timing of the adolescent growth spurt (i.e. peak height velocity [PHV]) varies greatly, causing significant differences in maturity-related anthropometric and physical development among chronologically age-categorised youth soccer players. These... Read More about Does team size affect Scottish male academy soccer player technical, locomotor and psychosocial outcomes during age and maturity bio-banded small-sided games?.

Comparing the technical and individual possession statistics of academy players across different age groups in match-play (2025)
Journal Article
Escreet, E., Barrett, S., Toner, J., Iga, J., & Towlson, C. (2025). Comparing the technical and individual possession statistics of academy players across different age groups in match-play. PLoS ONE, 20(1), Article e0316833. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316833

Background: Youth soccer players in the UK transition into the professional game at 16 years of age. Understanding the differences between youth and professional standards can help coaches and clubs to support player development during this transitio... Read More about Comparing the technical and individual possession statistics of academy players across different age groups in match-play.

Comparing the technical and individual possession statistics of academy players across different age groups in match-play (2025)
Journal Article
Escreet, E., Barrett, S., Toner, J., Iga, J., & Towlson, C. (2025). Comparing the technical and individual possession statistics of academy players across different age groups in match-play. PLoS ONE, 20(1), Article e0316833. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316833

Background Youth soccer players in the UK transition into the professional game at 16 years of age. Understanding the differences between youth and professional standards can help coaches and clubs to support player development during this transition... Read More about Comparing the technical and individual possession statistics of academy players across different age groups in match-play.

Creatine kinase and neuromuscular fatigue responses following differing spells of simulated cricket fast bowling (2025)
Journal Article
Bray, J. W., Towlson, C., Hayes, S. C., & Fogarty, M. (2025). Creatine kinase and neuromuscular fatigue responses following differing spells of simulated cricket fast bowling. PLoS ONE, 20(1 January), Article e0317692. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0317692

The fast-bowling action demands repetitive high-intensity whole body movements, imposing complex physical and perceptual demands on players that vary significantly throughout the season. This study aimed to assess and establish practical methods and... Read More about Creatine kinase and neuromuscular fatigue responses following differing spells of simulated cricket fast bowling.