McAuley, A. B. T., Baker, J., Johnston, K., Varley, I., Herbert, A. J., Suraci, B., Hughes, D. C., Tsaprouni, L. G., & Kelly, A. L. (2024). Talent inclusion: An imperfect solution to genetic testing in sport - Response to commentaries. Current Issues in Sport Science, 9(1), 002. https://doi.org/10.36950/2024.1ciss002
McAuley, A. B. T., Hughes, D. C., Tsaprouni, L. G., Varley, I., Suraci, B., Baker, J., Herbert, A. J., & Kelly, A. L. (2024). Genetic associations with acceleration, change of direction, jump height, and speed in English academy football players. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 38(2), 350-359. https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/abstract/9900/genetic_associations_with_acceleration,_change_of.306.aspx
McAuley, A. B. T., Varley, I., Herbert, A. J., Suraci, B., Baker, J., Johnston, K., & Kelly, A. L. (2023). Maturity-associated polygenic profiles of under 12–16-compared to under 17–23-year-old male English academy football players. Genes, 14(7), 1431. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes14071431
McAuley, A. B. T., Baker, J., Johnston, K., Varley, I., Herbert, A. J., Suraci, B., Hughes, D. C., Tsaprouni, L. G., & Kelly, A. L. (2023). Talent inclusion and genetic testing in sport: A practitioner’s guide. Current Issues in Sports Science, 8(1), 008. https://doi.org/10.36950/2023.1ciss008
McAuley, A. B. T., Baker, J., Suraci, B., & Kelly, A. L. (2023). Understanding the influence and application of genetics in soccer. In A. L. Kelly (Ed.), Talent identification and development in youth soccer: A guide for researchers and practitioners. Routledge. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781032232799-14
McAuley, A. B. T., Hughes, D. C., Tsaprouni, L. G., Varley, I., Suraci, B., Baker, J., Herbert, A. J., & Kelly, A. L. (2022). Genetic variations between youth and professional development phase English academy football players. Genes, 13(11), 2001. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes13112001
McAuley, A. B. T., Hughes, D. C., Tsaprouni, L. G., Varley, I., Suraci, B., Roos, T. R., Herbert, A. J., Jackson, D. T., & Kelly, A. L. (2022). A systematic review of the genetic predisposition to injury in football. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise, 5(2), 97-115. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-022-00187-9
McAuley, A. B. T., Hughes, D. C., Tsaprouni, L. G., Varley, I., Suraci, B., Baker, J., Herbert, A. J., & Kelly, A. L. (2022). Genetic associations with technical capabilities in English academy football players: A preliminary study. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 63(2), 230-240. https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.22.13945-9
McAuley, A. B. T., Hughes, D. C., Tsaprouni, L. G., Varley, I., Suraci, B., Baker, J., Herbert, A. J., & Kelly, A. L. (2022). Genetic associations with personality and mental toughness profiles of English academy football players: An exploratory study. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 61, 102209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2022.102209
McAuley, A. B. T., Hughes, D. C., Tsaprouni, L. G., Varley, I., Suraci, B., Roos, T. R., Herbert, A. J., & Kelly, A. L. (2022). Genetic testing in professional football: Perspectives of key stakeholders. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise, 4(1), 49-59. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-021-00131-3
McAuley, A. B. T., Hughes, D. C., Tsaprouni, L. G., Varley, I., Suraci, B., Roos, T. R., Herbert, A. J., & Kelly, A. L. (2021). The association of the ACTN3 R577X and ACE I/D polymorphisms with athlete status in football: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Sports Sciences, 39(2), 200-211. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2020.1812195
McAuley, A. B. T., Hughes, D. C., Tsaprouni, L. G., Varley, I., Suraci, B., Roos, T. R., Herbert, A. J., & Kelly, A. L. (2021). Genetic association research in football: A systematic review. European Journal of Sport Science, 21(5), 714-752. https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2020.1776401
McAuley, A. B. T., Baker, J., & Kelly, A. L. (2021). How nature and nurture conspire to influence athletic success. In A. L. Kelly, J. Côté, M. Jeffreys, & J. Turnnidge (Eds.), Birth advantages and relative age effects in sport: Exploring organizational structures and creating appropriate settings (pp. 159-183). Routledge. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003163572-13
Conference Proceedings and Related Articles
McAuley, A. B. T., Hughes, D. C., Tsaprouni, L. G., Varley, I., Suraci, B., Roos, T. R., Herbert, A. J., Jackson, D. T., & Kelly, A. L. (2021, September). A systematic review of the genetic predisposition to injury in football. Paper presented at the 26th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS). Abstract retrievable here: https://wp1191596.server-he.de/DATA/CONGRESSES/VIRTUAL_2021/DOCUMENTS/BOA_2021_Final_WEB.pdf
McAuley, A. B. T., Hughes, D. C., Tsaprouni, L. G., Varley, I., Suraci, B., Roos, T. R., Herbert, A. J., & Kelly, A. L. (2021, May). Genetic testing in professional football: Perspectives of key stakeholders. Paper presented virtually at the 9th Expertise and Skill Acquisition Network (ESAN) Conference. Abstract retrievable here: https://www.esannetwork.co.uk/uploads/1/2/2/3/122302783/9th_esan_conference__2021__book_of_abstracts.pdf
McAuley, A. B. T., Hughes, D. C., Tsaprouni, L. G., Varley, I., Suraci, B., Roos, T. R., Herbert, A. J., & Kelly, A. L. (2020, December). Soccer genomics: past, present, and future. Paper presented at the RESFEST Annual Conference, Birmingham City University, Birmingham.
McAuley, A. B. T., Hughes, D. C., Tsaprouni, L. G., Varley, I., Suraci, B., Roos, T. R., Herbert, A. J., & Kelly, A. L. (2020, November). The association of the ACTN3 R577X and ACE I/D polymorphisms with athlete status in football: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Paper presented virtually at the inaugural Exercise & Sport Science Australia (ESSA) Twitter Conference. Abstract retrievable here: https://www.essa.org.au/Public/ESSTC2020.aspx
McAuley, A. B. T., Hughes, D. C., Tsaprouni, L. G., Varley, I., Suraci, B., Roos, T. R., Herbert, A. J., & Kelly, A. L. (2020, October). Genetic association research in football: A systematic review. Paper presented virtually at the 25th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS). Abstract retrievable here: https://wp1191596.serverhe.de/DATA/CONGRESSES/VIRTUAL_2020/ABSTRACTS/ePosters_2020/uploads/ECSS_B OA_2020_Pub.pdf
McAuley, A. B. T., Hughes, D. C., Tsaprouni, L. G., Varley, I., Suraci, B., Roos, T. R., Herbert, A. J., & Kelly, A. L. (2020, August). The Football Gene Project: A multi-disciplinary investigation into the association of genetic polymorphisms with performance-related phenotypes in football. Paper presented at the Centre of Life and Sport Sciences (C-LaSS) Research Conference, Birmingham City University, Birmingham.