Those results mirror other international studies which found a link between being born near the start of school year and the chances of becoming a professional player, particularly in ice hockey, football, volleyball and basketball.

　　其他一些国际研究也有类似发现，如在新学年快开始时出生的人成为职业运动员的几率更大，尤其在冰球、足球、排球和篮球等项目上。

　　"Research in the UK shows those born at the start of the school year also do better academically and have more confidence," he said.

　　巴奈特说：“英国的研究表明，在开学时出生的人在学业上也更优秀，而且更为自信。”