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Article History

Accepted: 11 July 2025

First Online: 25 July 2025

Declarations

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: M.D., S.H., and C.M. conceptualised this article and wrote the first draft. All other authors contributed to sections of the article relevant to their areas of expertise, and provided feedback and edits on the entire manuscript. Specifically, H.S. and D.M. led the section on sports scientists and strength and conditioning coaches; M.C. and G.S. led the section on sports dietitians; E.R. led the section on physiotherapists; M.L. led the section on sport psychologists; C.M., A.S.C.G, R.H., and S.A. led the section on sports physicians; C.M., M.L., D.M., A.B., and M.G. led the section on sleep specialists. All authors contributed to and approved the final submitted manuscript, and agree to be accountable for the work.

: Shona L. Halson and Alan St. Clair Gibson are Editorial Board members of Sports Medicine. Shona L. Halson and Alan St. Clair Gibson were not involved in the selection of peer reviewers for the manuscript nor any of the subsequent editorial decisions. The authors have no other competing interests to declare that are relevant to the content of this article.

: Not applicable.

: No funding was received to assist with the preparation of this manuscript.