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Book chapter
Strategic napping

Lastella, M., Vitale, J. A., Halson, S. L., & Vincent, G. E. (2024). Strategic napping. In M. A. Grandner, & A. B. Athey (Eds.), Sleep and sport: Physical performance, mental performance, injury prevention, and competitive advantage for athletes, coaches, and trainers (pp. 225-231). London, UK: Academic Press. doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-822969-9.00015-8


Australian beach soccer: Tracing paradoxical narratives

McGowan, L., Ellison, E. R., & Lastella, A. M. (2020). Australian beach soccer: Tracing paradoxical narratives. In E. R. Ellison, & D. L. Brien (Eds.), Writing the Australian beach: Local site, global idea (pp. 181-194). Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-35264-6_11


Book
Beach soccer histories

McGowan, L., Ellison, E., & Lastella, M. (2024). Beach soccer histories. Oxon, UK: Routledge. doi:10.4324/9781003288541


Journal article
Consuming esports and trash talking: How do social norms and moderating attributes influence behaviour?

Irwin, S. V., Naweed, A., & Lastella, M. (2024). Consuming esports and trash talking: How do social norms and moderating attributes influence behaviour?. Sport in Society, 27(1), 14-32. doi:10.1080/17430437.2023.2200732


The Impact of Sleep Interventions on Athletic Performance: A Systematic Review

Cunha, L. A., Costa, J. A., Marques, E. A., Brito, J., Lastella, M., & Figueiredo, P. (2023). The Impact of Sleep Interventions on Athletic Performance: A Systematic Review. Sports Medicine - Open, 9(1), 1-18. doi:10.1186/s40798-023-00599-z


Effect of match schedule density on self-reported wellness and sleep in referees during the Rugby World Cup

Elsworthy, N., Lastella, M., Scanlan, A. T., & Blair, M. R. (2023). Effect of match schedule density on self-reported wellness and sleep in referees during the Rugby World Cup. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 18(9), 901-908. doi:10.1123/ijspp.2022-0062


Hit the gym or hit the hay: Can evening exercise characteristics predict compromised sleep in healthy adults?

Miller, D. J., Roach, G. D., Lastella, M., Capodilupo, E. R., & Sargent, C. (2023). Hit the gym or hit the hay: Can evening exercise characteristics predict compromised sleep in healthy adults?. Frontiers in Physiology, 14, 1-10. doi:10.3389/fphys.2023.1231835


Pregnant women’s attitudes and beliefs towards sleep and exercise: A cross-sectional survey

Cannon, S., Hayman, M., & Lastella, M. (2023). Pregnant women’s attitudes and beliefs towards sleep and exercise: A cross-sectional survey. Clocks and Sleep, 5(1), 34-44. doi:10.3390/clockssleep5010004


Comparing sleep in shared and individual rooms During training camps in elite youth soccer players: A short report

Costa, J. A., Figueiredo, P., Lastella, M., Nakamura, F. Y., Guilherme, J., & Brito, J. (2023). Comparing sleep in shared and individual rooms During training camps in elite youth soccer players: A short report. Journal of Athletic Training, 58(1), 79-83. doi:10.4085/1062-6050-0042.22


The AACTT of trash talk: Identifying forms of trash talk in esports using behavior specification

Irwin, S. V., Naweed, A., & Lastella, M. (2023). The AACTT of trash talk: Identifying forms of trash talk in esports using behavior specification. Journal of Electronic Gaming and Esports, 1(1), 1-10. doi:10.1123/jege.2022-0024


The association between physical activity and sleep during pregnancy: a systematic review

Cannon, S. S., Lastella, M., Evenson, K. R., & Hayman, M. J. (2023). The association between physical activity and sleep during pregnancy: a systematic review. Behavioral Sleep Medicine, 21(4), 513-528. doi:10.1080/15402002.2022.2124258


Varieties of (Un)sportsmanlike conduct in the FPS esports genre: A taxonomic classification of ‘esportsmanship’

Naweed, A., Irwin, S. V., & Lastella, A. M. (2020). Varieties of (Un)sportsmanlike conduct in the FPS esports genre: A taxonomic classification of ‘esportsmanship’. Journal of Global Sport Management, 1-21. doi:10.1080/24704067.2020.1846907


Running on Empty: Self-Reported Sleep/Wake Behaviour during Ultra-Marathon Events Exceeding 100 Miles

Miller, D. J., Bianchi, D., & Lastella, M. (2022). Running on Empty: Self-Reported Sleep/Wake Behaviour during Ultra-Marathon Events Exceeding 100 Miles. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, 12(7), 792-801. doi:10.3390/ejihpe12070058


The Impact of Sleep Inertia on Physical, Cognitive, and Subjective Performance Following a 1- or 2-Hour Afternoon Nap in Semiprofessional Athletes

Romyn, G., Roach, G. D., Lastella, M., Miller, D. J., Versey, N. G., & Sargent, C. (2022). The Impact of Sleep Inertia on Physical, Cognitive, and Subjective Performance Following a 1- or 2-Hour Afternoon Nap in Semiprofessional Athletes. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 17(7), 1140-1150. doi:10.1123/ijspp.2021-0414


Sleep and sexual satisfaction in couples with matched and mismatched chronotypes: A dyadic cross-sectional study

Sprajcer, M., Stewart, D., Miller, D., & Lastella, M. (2022). Sleep and sexual satisfaction in couples with matched and mismatched chronotypes: A dyadic cross-sectional study. Chronobiology International, 39(9), 1249-1255. doi:10.1080/07420528.2022.2093213


Sleep duration and quality are associated with nutrient intake in elite female athletes

Condo, D., Lastella, M., Aisbett, B., Stevens, A., & Roberts, S. (2022). Sleep duration and quality are associated with nutrient intake in elite female athletes. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 25(4), 345-350. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2021.11.045


Evening Whey Protein Intake, Rich in Tryptophan, and Sleep in Elite Male Australian Rules Football Players on Training and Nontraining Days

Ferguson, C., Aisbett, B., Lastella, M., Roberts, S., & Condo, D. (2022). Evening Whey Protein Intake, Rich in Tryptophan, and Sleep in Elite Male Australian Rules Football Players on Training and Nontraining Days. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 32(2), 82-88. doi:10.1123/ijsnem.2021-0145


Sleep–Wake Behaviour of 200-Mile Ultra-Marathon Competitors: A Case Study

Bianchi, D., Miller, D. J., & Lastella, M. (2022). Sleep–Wake Behaviour of 200-Mile Ultra-Marathon Competitors: A Case Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(5), 1-8. doi:10.3390/ijerph19053006


The influence of training and competition on sleep behaviour of soccer referees

Lastella, M., Miller, D. J., Vincent, G. E., Elsworthy, N., Scanlan, A. T., & Duffield, R. (2022). The influence of training and competition on sleep behaviour of soccer referees. Science and Medicine in Football, 6(1), 98-104. doi:10.1080/24733938.2021.1890812


Acquaintance with LGBTQI + People is Not Enough: Attitudes toward Same Sex Parents in Australia

Sprajcer, M., Bachmann, A., Benveniste, T., & Lastella, M. (2022). Acquaintance with LGBTQI + People is Not Enough: Attitudes toward Same Sex Parents in Australia. LGBTQ+ Family: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 18(5), 448-462. doi:10.1080/27703371.2022.2123423


Player chronotype does not affect shooting accuracy at different times of the day in a professional, male basketball team: A pilot study

Pengelly, M. J. S., Guy, J. H., Elsworthy, N., Scanlan, A. T., & Lastella, M. (2022). Player chronotype does not affect shooting accuracy at different times of the day in a professional, male basketball team: A pilot study. Sleep Science, 15(S1), 149-155. doi:10.5935/1984-0063.20220014


Sleeping together: understanding the association between relationship type, sexual activity, and sleep

Sprajcer, M., O’Mullan, C., Reynolds, A., Paterson, J. L., Bachmann, A., & Lastella, M. (2022). Sleeping together: understanding the association between relationship type, sexual activity, and sleep. Sleep Science, 15(s1), 80-88. doi:10.5935/1984-0063.20220005


The relationships between physical fitness attributes and match demands in rugby union referees officiating the 2019 Rugby World Cup

Blair, M. R., Scanlan, A. T., Lastella, M., Ramsey, C., & Elsworthy, N. (2022). The relationships between physical fitness attributes and match demands in rugby union referees officiating the 2019 Rugby World Cup. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 22(1), 183-194. doi:10.1080/24748668.2022.2031527


An individualized intervention increases sleep duration in professional athletes

Sargent, C., Lastella, M., Schwerdt, S., & Roach, G. D. (2021). An individualized intervention increases sleep duration in professional athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 35(12), 3407-3413. doi:10.1519/jsc.0000000000004138


How much sleep does an elite athlete need?

Sargent, C., Lastella, M., Halson, S. L., & Roach, G. D. (2019). How much sleep does an elite athlete need?. Sleep Medicine, 64(S1), S335-S336. doi:10.1016/j.sleep.2019.11.937


Player chronotype does not affect in-game performance during the evening (18:00 h) in professional male basketball players

Pengelly, M., Elsworthy, N., Guy, J., Scanlan, A., & Lastella, M. (2021). Player chronotype does not affect in-game performance during the evening (18:00 h) in professional male basketball players. Clocks & Sleep, 3(4), 615-623. doi:10.3390/clockssleep3040044


Implementing a circadian adaptation schedule after eastward flight in young male athletes

Miller, D. J., Roach, G. D., Lastella, M., Scanlan, A. T., & Sargent, C. (2021). Implementing a circadian adaptation schedule after eastward flight in young male athletes. Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 11(21), 1-7. doi:10.3390/app11219962


The impact of chronotype on the sleep and training responses of elite female Australian footballers

Lastella, M., Miller, D. J., Quilelli, M., Roberts, S., Aisbett, B., & Condo, D. (2021). The impact of chronotype on the sleep and training responses of elite female Australian footballers. Clocks & Sleep, 3(4), 528-535. doi:10.3390/clockssleep3040037


Managing travel fatigue and jet lag in athletes: A review and consensus statement

Janse van Rensburg, D. C., Jansen van Rensburg, A., Fowler, P. M., Bender, A. M., Stevens, D., Sullivan, K. O., . . . Botha, T. (2021). Managing travel fatigue and jet lag in athletes: A review and consensus statement. Sports Medicine, 51(10), 2029-2050. doi:10.1007/s40279-021-01502-0


Understanding Australian female chiropractors’ experiences of inappropriate patient sexual behaviour: A study using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis

Innes, S., Maurice, L., Lastella, A. M., & O’Mullan, C. (2021). Understanding Australian female chiropractors’ experiences of inappropriate patient sexual behaviour: A study using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis. Chiropractic and Manual Therapies, 29(1), 1-11. doi:10.1186/s12998-021-00394-1


To nap or not to nap? A systematic review evaluating napping behavior in athletes and the impact on various measures of athletic performance

Lastella, A. M., Halson, S. L., Vitale, J. A., Memon, A. R., & Vincent, G. E. (2021). To nap or not to nap? A systematic review evaluating napping behavior in athletes and the impact on various measures of athletic performance. Nature and Science of Sleep, 13, 841-862. doi:10.2147/NSS.S315556


The mind games have already started: An in-depth examination of trash talking in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive esports using practice theory

Irwin, S. V., Naweed, A., & Lastella, A. M. (2021). The mind games have already started: An in-depth examination of trash talking in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive esports using practice theory. Journal of Gaming and Virtual Worlds, 13(2), 173-194. doi:10.1386/jgvw_00035_1


On-field movements, heart rate responses and perceived exertion of lead referees in Rugby World Cup matches, 2019

Elsworthy, N., Blair, M. R., & Lastella, A. M. M. (2021). On-field movements, heart rate responses and perceived exertion of lead referees in Rugby World Cup matches, 2019. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 24(4), 386-390. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2020.10.001


Sleep and the athlete: Narrative review and 2021 expert consensus recommendations

Walsh, N. P., Halson, S. L., Sargent, C., Roach, G. D., Nédélec, M., Gupta, L., . . . Samuels, C. H. (2021). Sleep and the athlete: Narrative review and 2021 expert consensus recommendations. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 55(7), 356-368. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2020-102025


The impact of self-reported sleep quantity on perceived decision-making in sports officials during a competitive season

Vincent, G. E., Onay, Z., Scanlan, A. T., Elsworthy, N., Pitchford, N. W., & Lastella, A. M. M. (2021). The impact of self-reported sleep quantity on perceived decision-making in sports officials during a competitive season. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 92(1), 156-169. doi:10.1080/02701367.2020.1722309


Sleep characteristics and mood of professional esports athletes: A multi-national study

Lee, S., Bonnar, D., Roane, B., Gradisar, M., Dunican, I. C., Lastella, A. M., . . . Suh, S. (2021). Sleep characteristics and mood of professional esports athletes: A multi-national study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(2), 1-14. doi:10.3390/ijerph18020664


A validation study of a commercial wearable device to automatically detect and estimate sleep

Miller, D. J., Roach, G. D., Lastella, M., Scanlan, A. T., Bellenger, C. R., Halson, S. L., & Sargent, C. (2021). A validation study of a commercial wearable device to automatically detect and estimate sleep. Biosensors, 11(6), 1-14. doi:10.3390/bios11060185


Are elite track and field athletes on track? The impact of COVID-19 outbreak on sleep behavior and training characteristics

Vitale, J. A., Borghi, S., Codella, R., Lastella, M., Nedelec, M., Banfi, G., & la Torre, A. (2021). Are elite track and field athletes on track? The impact of COVID-19 outbreak on sleep behavior and training characteristics. Biology of Sport, 38(4), 741-751. doi:10.5114/BIOLSPORT.2021.109950


How much sleep does an elite athlete need?

Sargent, C., Lastella, A. M. M., Halson, S. L., & Roach, G. D. (2021). How much sleep does an elite athlete need?. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 16(12), 1746-1757. doi:10.1123/ijspp.2020-0896


Nutrient intake, meal timing and sleep in elite male Australian football players

Falkenberg, E., Aisbett, B., Lastella, A. M., Roberts, S., & Condo, D. (2021). Nutrient intake, meal timing and sleep in elite male Australian football players. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 24(1), 7-12. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2020.06.011


Sleep indices and cardiac autonomic activity responses during an international tournament in a youth national soccer team

Figueiredo, P., Costa, J., Lastella, A. M., Morais, J., & Brito, J. (2021). Sleep indices and cardiac autonomic activity responses during an international tournament in a youth national soccer team. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(4), 1-11. doi:10.3390/ijerph18042076


The effects of Ramadan intermittent fasting on sleep-wake behaviour and daytime sleepiness in team sport referees

Trabelsi, K., Masmoudi, L., Ammar, A., Boukhris, O., Khacharem, A., Jemal, M., . . . Chtourou, H. (2021). The effects of Ramadan intermittent fasting on sleep-wake behaviour and daytime sleepiness in team sport referees. Journal of Sports Sciences, 39(21), 2411-2417. doi:10.1080/02640414.2021.1935672


The sleep of elite Australian Rules footballers during preseason: A comparison of men and women

Roberts, S. S. H., Falkenberg, E., Stevens, A., Aisbett, B., Lastella, A. M., & Condo, D. (2021). The sleep of elite Australian Rules footballers during preseason: A comparison of men and women. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 16(5), 641-646. doi:10.1123/ijspp.2020-0340


Analyzing changes in respiratory rate to predict the risk of COVID-19 infection

Miller, D. J., Capodilupo, J. V., Lastella, M., Sargent, C., Roach, G. D., Lee, V. H., & Capodilupo, E. R. (2020). Analyzing changes in respiratory rate to predict the risk of COVID-19 infection. PLoS ONE, 15(12), 1-10. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0243693


Coach education and positive youth development as a means of improving Australian sport

Bateman, J., Lovell, G. P., Burke, K. J., & Lastella, A. M. (2020). Coach education and positive youth development as a means of improving Australian sport. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2, 1-5. doi:10.3389/fspor.2020.591633


How to manage travel fatigue and jet lag in athletes? A systematic review of interventions

Jansen Van Rensburg, D. C., Jansen Van Rensburg, A., Fowler, P., Fullagar, H., Stevens, D., Halson, S., . . . Cronje, T. (2020). How to manage travel fatigue and jet lag in athletes? A systematic review of interventions. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 54(16), 1-11. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2019-101635


A validation study of the WHOOP strap against polysomnography to assess sleep

Miller, D. J., Lastella, A. M., Scanlan, A. T., Bellenger, C., Halson, S. L., Roach, G. D., & Sargent, C. (2020). A validation study of the WHOOP strap against polysomnography to assess sleep. Journal of Sports Sciences, 38(22), 2631-3636. doi:10.1080/02640414.2020.1797448


Are prolonged sitting and sleep restriction a dual curse for the modern workforce a randomised controlled trial protocol

Vincent, G. E., Gupta, C. C., Sprajcer, M. A., Vandelanotte, C. L., Duncan, M. J., Tucker, P., . . . Ferguson, S. A. (2020). Are prolonged sitting and sleep restriction a dual curse for the modern workforce a randomised controlled trial protocol. BMJ Open, 10(7), 1-18. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-040613


Exercise before bed does not impact sleep inertia in young healthy males

Vincent, G. E., Sargent, C., Roach, G. D., Miller, D. J., Kovac, K. S., Scanlan, A. T., . . . Lastella, A. M. (2020). Exercise before bed does not impact sleep inertia in young healthy males. Journal of Sleep Research, 29(3), 1-10. Retrieved from https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jsr.12903


Global research output on sleep research in athletes from 1966 to 2019: A bibliometric analysis

Lastella, A. M., Memon, A. R., & Vincent, G. E. (2020). Global research output on sleep research in athletes from 1966 to 2019: A bibliometric analysis. Clocks & Sleep, 2(2), 99-119. doi:10.3390/clockssleep2020010


An exploration of goal scoring strategies in an elite beach soccer tournament

Lastella, A. M., Escobar, L., Lovell, G. P., Scanlan, A. T., Ellison, E. R., McGowan, L., & Guy, J. H. (2020). An exploration of goal scoring strategies in an elite beach soccer tournament. Science and Medicine in Football, 4(3), 192-195. doi:10.1080/24733938.2020.1758759


Electronic device use in bed reduces sleep duration and quality in adults

Lastella, A. M., Rigney, G. A., Browne, M., & Sargent, C. (2020). Electronic device use in bed reduces sleep duration and quality in adults. Sleep and Biological Rhythms, 18(2), 121-129. doi:10.1007/s41105-019-00251-y


The isometric midthigh pull in basketball: An effective predictor of sprint and jump performance in male, adolescent players

Scanlan, A. T., Wen, N., Guy, J. H., Elsworthy, N., Lastella, A. M., Pyne, D. B., . . . Dalbo, V. J. (2020). The isometric midthigh pull in basketball: An effective predictor of sprint and jump performance in male, adolescent players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 15(3), 409-415. doi:10.1123/ijspp.2019-0107


A review of pregnancy information on nutrition, physical activity and sleep websites

Cannon, S., Lastella, A. M., Vincze, L., Vandelanotte, C. L., & Hayman, M. J. (2020). A review of pregnancy information on nutrition, physical activity and sleep websites. Women and Birth, 33(1), 35-40. doi:10.1016/j.wombi.2018.12.007


Moderate-intensity exercise performed in the evening does not impair sleep in healthy males

Miller, D. J., Sargent, C., Roach, G. D., Scanlan, A. T., Vincent, G. E., & Lastella, A. M. (2020). Moderate-intensity exercise performed in the evening does not impair sleep in healthy males. European Journal of Sport Science, 20(1), 80-89. doi:10.1080/17461391.2019.1611934


Psycho-behavioral momentum: Golf matchplay players’ perspectives

McCarthy, C., Jones, M. I., Parker, J. K., Lastella, A. M., & Lovell, G. P. (2020). Psycho-behavioral momentum: Golf matchplay players’ perspectives. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 1-17. doi:10.1080/10413200.2020.1821124


Sea-level playing fields: an exploration of the histories of beach soccer and its practices within one specific context, the Australian beach

McGowan, L., Ellison, E. R., & Lastella, A. M. (2020). Sea-level playing fields: an exploration of the histories of beach soccer and its practices within one specific context, the Australian beach. Soccer and Society, 21(3), 289-298. doi:10.1080/14660970.2019.1620212


The impact of training load on sleep during a 14-day training camp in elite, adolescent female basketball players

Lastella, A. M., Roach, G. D., Vincent, G. E., Scanlan, A. T., Halson, S. L., & Sargent, C. (2020). The impact of training load on sleep during a 14-day training camp in elite, adolescent female basketball players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 15(5), 724-730. doi:10.1123/ijspp.2019-0157


Wakeup call: Reviewing the effects of sleep on decision-making in athletes and implications for sporting officials

Lastella, A. M., Onay, Z., Scanlan, A. T., Elsworthy, N., Pitchford, N. W., & Vincent, G. E. (2020). Wakeup call: Reviewing the effects of sleep on decision-making in athletes and implications for sporting officials. Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 9(2), 65-71. doi:10.26773/mjssm.200907


Working overtime: The effects of overtime periods on game demands in basketball players

Scanlan, A. T., Stanton, R., Sargent, C., O'Grady, C. J., Lastella, A. M., & Fox, J. L. (2019). Working overtime: The effects of overtime periods on game demands in basketball players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 14(10), 1331-1337. doi:10.1123/ijspp.2018-0906


Individualized sleep education improves subjective and objective sleep indices in elite cricket athletes: A pilot study

Driller, M. W., Lastella, A. M., & Sharp, A. P. (2019). Individualized sleep education improves subjective and objective sleep indices in elite cricket athletes: A pilot study. Journal of Sports Sciences, 37(17), 2021-2025. doi:10.1080/02640414.2019.1616900


The effects of cold water immersion on the amount and quality of sleep obtained by elite cyclists during a simulated hill climbing tour

Lastella, M., Roach, G. D., Halson, S. L., & Sargent, C. (2019). The effects of cold water immersion on the amount and quality of sleep obtained by elite cyclists during a simulated hill climbing tour. Sport Sciences for Health, 15(1), 223-228. doi:10.1007/s11332-018-0522-6


Travel fatigue and sleep/wake behaviors of professional soccer players during international competition

Lastella, M., Roach, G. D., & Sargent, C. (2019). Travel fatigue and sleep/wake behaviors of professional soccer players during international competition. Sleep Health, 5(2), 141-147. doi:10.1016/j.sleh.2018.10.013


Sex and sleep: Perceptions of sex as a sleep promoting behavior in the general adult population

Lastella, M., O'Mullan, C. M., Paterson, J. L., & Reynolds, A. C. (2019). Sex and sleep: Perceptions of sex as a sleep promoting behavior in the general adult population. Frontiers in Public Health, 7, 1-6. doi:10.3389/fpubh.2019.00033


Effects of traditional balance and slackline training on physical performance and perceived enjoyment in young soccer players

Trecroci, A., Cavaggioni, L., Lastella, M., Broggi, M., Perri, E., Iaia, F. M., & Alberti, G. (2018). Effects of traditional balance and slackline training on physical performance and perceived enjoyment in young soccer players. Research in Sports Medicine, 26(4), 450-461. doi:10.1080/15438627.2018.1492392


Impact of short- compared to long-haul international travel on the sleep and wellbeing of national wheelchair basketball athletes

Thornton, H. R., Miller, J., Taylor, L., Sargent, C., Lastella, M., & Fowler, P. M. (2018). Impact of short- compared to long-haul international travel on the sleep and wellbeing of national wheelchair basketball athletes. Journal of Sports Sciences, 36(13), 1476-1484. doi:10.1080/02640414.2017.1398883


Athletes underestimate sleep quantity during daytime nap opportunities

Lastella, M., Roach, G. D., Miller, D. J., Versey, N., Romyn, G., & Sargent, C. (2018). Athletes underestimate sleep quantity during daytime nap opportunities. Chronobiology International, 35(6), 869-871. doi:10.1080/07420528.2018.1466787


Daytime naps can be used to supplement night-time sleep in athletes

Romyn, G., Lastella, M., Miller, D. J., Versey, N. G., Roach, G. D., & Sargent, C. (2018). Daytime naps can be used to supplement night-time sleep in athletes. Chronobiology International, 35(6), 865-868. doi:10.1080/07420528.2018.1466795


Does breaking up prolonged sitting when sleep restricted affect postprandial glucose responses and subsequent sleep architecture? - A pilot study

Vincent, G. E., Jay, S. M., Sargent, C., Kovac, K., Lastella, M., Vandelanotte, C., . . . Ferguson, S. A. (2018). Does breaking up prolonged sitting when sleep restricted affect postprandial glucose responses and subsequent sleep architecture? - A pilot study. Chronobiology International, 821-826. doi:10.1080/07420528.2018.1466789


How well does a commercially available wearable device measure sleep in young athletes?

Sargent, C., Lastella, M., Romyn, G., Versey, N., Miller, D. J., & Roach, G. D. (2018). How well does a commercially available wearable device measure sleep in young athletes?. Chronobiology International, 35(6), 754-758. doi:10.1080/07420528.2018.1466800


Can sleep be used as an indicator of overreaching and overtraining in athletes?

Lastella, M., Vincent, G. E., Duffield, R., Roach, G. D., Halson, S. L., Heales, L. J., & Sargent, C. (2018). Can sleep be used as an indicator of overreaching and overtraining in athletes?. Frontiers in Physiology, 9, 1-4. doi:10.3389/fphys.2018.00436


A comparison of traditional and modified Summated-Heart-Rate-Zones models to measure internal training load in basketball players

Scanlan, A. T., Fox, J. L., Poole, J. L., Conte, D., Milanović, Z., Lastella, M., & Dalbo, V. J. (2018). A comparison of traditional and modified Summated-Heart-Rate-Zones models to measure internal training load in basketball players. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 1-7. doi:10.1080/1091367X.2018.1445089


Evaluation of goal scoring patterns between the 2016 Copa America and the 2016 European championship

Lastella, M., Lovell, G. P., & Rampinini, E. (2018). Evaluation of goal scoring patterns between the 2016 Copa America and the 2016 European championship. Asian Journal of Sports Medicine, 9(1), 1-4. doi:10.5812/asjsm.59960


Mental health practitioners’ reported barriers to prescription of exercise for mental health consumers

Way, K., Kannis-Dymand, L., Lastella, M., & Lovell, G. P. (2018). Mental health practitioners’ reported barriers to prescription of exercise for mental health consumers. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 14, 52-60. doi:10.1016/j.mhpa.2018.01.001


Sleep at the helm: A case study of how a head coach sleeps compared to his team

Lastella, M., Roach, G. D., Halson, S. L., Gore, C. J., Garvican-Lewis, L. A., & Sargent, C. (2017). Sleep at the helm: A case study of how a head coach sleeps compared to his team. International journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 12(6), 782-789. doi:10.1177/1747954117738882


Sleep/wake behaviours in elite athletes from three different football codes

Miller, D. J., Sargent, C., Vincent, G. E., Roach, G. D., Halson, S. L., & Lastella, M. (2017). Sleep/wake behaviours in elite athletes from three different football codes. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 16(4), 604-605. Retrieved from https://www.jssm.org/hf.php?id=jssm-16-604.xml


Amazing athletes with ordinary habits: Why is changing behavior so difficult?

Halson, S. L., & Lastella, M. (2017). Amazing athletes with ordinary habits: Why is changing behavior so difficult?. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 12(10), 1273-1274. doi:10.1123/ijspp.2017-0632


Using electronic devices in bed after lights out reduces sleep duration and quality

Lastella, M., Browne, M., & Sargent, C. (2017). Using electronic devices in bed after lights out reduces sleep duration and quality. Journal of Sleep Research, 26(suppl. 1), 14-15. doi:10.1111/jsr.24_12618


Stretching the evidence behind tennis elbow: mobile app user guide

Heales, L. J., Lastella, M., Coombes, B. K., & Vicenzino, B. (2017). Stretching the evidence behind tennis elbow: mobile app user guide. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 1-2. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2017-098093


Long compared to short haul travel effects on wheelchair basketball player’s preparation for the World Championships

Fowler, P. M., Miller, J., Sargent, C., Lastella, M., Thornton, H., & Taylor, L. (2017). Long compared to short haul travel effects on wheelchair basketball player’s preparation for the World Championships. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 49(S 1), 317. doi:10.1249/01.mss.0000517735.20352.b6


Sprint ability and reaction time following a 2-hour nap in soccer players

Romyn, G., Lastella, M., Miller, D., Versey, N. G., Roach, G. D., & Sargent, C. (2017). Sprint ability and reaction time following a 2-hour nap in soccer players. Sleep, 40(S1), A71. doi:10.1093/sleepj/zsx050.192


The chronotype of elite athletes

Lastella, A., Roach, G. D., Halson, S. L., & Sargent, C. (2016). The chronotype of elite athletes. Journal of Human Kinetics, 54(1), 219-225. doi:10.1515/hukin-2016-0049


Waking up in the zone with sleep cycle

Lastella, A., Roach, G. D., & Sargent, C. (2016). Waking up in the zone with sleep cycle. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 50(22), 1419-1420. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2016-096473


Sleep/wake behaviours of elite athletes from individual and team sports

Lastella, M., Roach, G., Halson, S., & Sargent, C. (2015). Sleep/wake behaviours of elite athletes from individual and team sports. European journal of sport science., 15(2), 94-100. doi:10.1080/17461391.2014.932016


Sleep/wake behaviour of endurance cyclists before and during competition

Lastella, M., Roach, G., Halson, S., Martin, D., West, N., & Sargent, C. (2015). Sleep/wake behaviour of endurance cyclists before and during competition. Journal of sports sciences., 33(3), 293-299. doi:10.1080/02640414.2014.942690


The impact of a simulated grand tour on sleep, mood, and well-being of competitive cyclists

Lastella, M., Roach, G., Halson, S., Martin, D., West, N., & Sargent, C. (2015). The impact of a simulated grand tour on sleep, mood, and well-being of competitive cyclists. Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness., 55(12), 1555-1564. Retrieved from http://www.minervamedica.it/


The validity of activity monitors for measuring sleep in elite athletes

Sargent, C., Lastella, M., Halson, S., & Roach, G. (2016). The validity of activity monitors for measuring sleep in elite athletes. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, (2015), 848-853. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2015.12.007


The impact of training schedules on the sleep and fatigue of elite athletes

Sargent, C., Lastella, M., Halson, S., & Roach, G. (2014). The impact of training schedules on the sleep and fatigue of elite athletes. Chronobiology international., 31(10), 1160-1168. doi:10.3109/07420528.2014.957306


Athletes' precompetitive sleep behaviour and its relationship with subsequent precompetitive mood and performance

Lastella, M., Lovell, G., & Sargent, C. (2014). Athletes' precompetitive sleep behaviour and its relationship with subsequent precompetitive mood and performance. European journal of sport science., 14(S1), 123-130. doi:10.1080/17461391.2012.660505


Does hydrotherapy help or hinder adaptation to training in competitive cyclists?

Halson, S., Bartram, J., West, N., Stephens, J., Argus, C., Driller, M., . . . Martin, D. (2014). Does hydrotherapy help or hinder adaptation to training in competitive cyclists?. Medicine and science in sports and exercise., 46(8), 1631-1639. doi:10.1249/MSS.0000000000000268


The effects of transmeridian travel and altitude on sleep : preparation for football competition

Lastella, M., Roach, G., Halson, S., Gore, C., Garvican-Lewis, L., & Sargent, C. (2014). The effects of transmeridian travel and altitude on sleep : preparation for football competition. Journal of sports science and medicine., 13, 718-720. Retrieved from http://www.jssm.org/letter.php?id=jssm-13-718.xml


Report
Survey of South Australian adults’ (18+) attitudes, beliefs and behaviours regarding sports betting 2021

Browne, M., Bryden, G., Russell, A., Rockloff, M., Hing, N., Dittman, C., & Lastella, A. (2021). Survey of South Australian adults’ (18+) attitudes, beliefs and behaviours regarding sports betting 2021. SA Office for Problem Gambling, Department of Human Services. Retrieved from https://www.problemgambling.sa.gov.au/about/research


Conference paper
Readiness To Perform, Sprint Ability, And Reaction Time Following A 2-hour Nap In Soccer Players.

Romyn, G., Lastella, M., Versey, N. G., Roach, G. D., & Sargent, C. (2017). Readiness To Perform, Sprint Ability, And Reaction Time Following A 2-hour Nap In Soccer Players.. In Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise Vol. 49 (pp. 570). Maryland: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). doi:10.1249/01.mss.0000518483.46888.33


Training schedules in elite swimmers : no time to rest?

Forndran, A., Lastella, M., Roach, G., Halson, S., & Sargent, C. (2012). Training schedules in elite swimmers : no time to rest?. In Sleep of different populations (pp. 6-10). Adelaide, Australia: Australasian Chronobiology Society.


The habitual sleep patterns of elite athletes

Lastella, M., Roach, G., Halson, S., & Sargent, C. (2011). The habitual sleep patterns of elite athletes. In JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH Vol. 20 (pp. 50). Oxford: Wiley. Retrieved from http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/


The sleep of elite cyclists during a typical training/competition cycle

Lastella, M., Roach, G., Halson, S., & Sargent, C. (2011). The sleep of elite cyclists during a typical training/competition cycle. In JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH Vol. 20 (pp. 48). Oxford: Wiley. Retrieved from http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/


GOT SLEEP? THE IMPACT OF TRAINING SCHEDULES ON THE SLEEP OF ELITE ATHLETES

Sargent, C., Lastella, M., Halson, S. L., & Roach, G. D. (2011). GOT SLEEP? THE IMPACT OF TRAINING SCHEDULES ON THE SLEEP OF ELITE ATHLETES. In SLEEP Vol. 34 (pp. A73). Illinois: Associated Professional Sleep Societies. Retrieved from http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/


Sleeping to a schedule : does chronotype play a part?

Lastella, M., Roach, G., Teng, E., Mattey, E., Halson, S., & Sargent, C. (2011). Sleeping to a schedule : does chronotype play a part?. In Australasian Chronobiology Society 8th Annual Meeting : Little Clock, Big Clock: Molecular to Physiological Clocks, 17 September 2011, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia. (pp. 1-4). Adelaide, SA: Australasian Chronobiology Society. Retrieved from http://www.australasianchronobiology.org/acspapers.html


The effect of training load on sleep quality and sleep perception in elite male cyclists

Teng, E., Lastella, M., Roach, G., & Sargent, C. (2011). The effect of training load on sleep quality and sleep perception in elite male cyclists. In Australasian Chronobiology Society 8th Annual Meeting : Little Clock, Big Clock: Molecular to Physiological Clocks, 17 September 2011, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia. (pp. 5-10). Adelaide, SA: Australasian Chronobiology Society. Retrieved from http://www.australasianchronobiology.org/acspapers.html


Does Chronotype affect elite athletes capacity to cope with the training demands of triathlon

Lastella, A., Roach, G., Hurem, D. C., & Sargent, C. (2010). Does Chronotype affect elite athletes capacity to cope with the training demands of triathlon. In Living in a 24/7 World: The impact of circadian disruption on sleep, work and health (pp. 25-28). Online: Australasian Chronobiology Society.


Thesis / Dissertation
The impact of stressors on the sleep of elite athletes

Lastella, A. M. M. (2015). The impact of stressors on the sleep of elite athletes. (PhD Thesis, Central Queensland University).