Mental Toughness And Hardiness At Different Levels Of Football Sports Psychology And Coaching

Author : Mark Atkinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3656412545

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Mental Toughness and Hardiness at Different Levels of Football by Mark Atkinson Pdf

Master's Thesis from the year 2011 in the subject Sport - Sport Psychology, grade: First Class, University of Sunderland, language: English, abstract: There has been little research into the psychological factors affecting footballers at different levels (Hanin et al, 2000), in particular, the mental toughness and hardiness of footballers. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between mental toughness and hardiness of footballers and the level of football at which they perform. Participants - 61 footballers (mean AGE=25.23 years; range 18-40 years; SD=5.55), from various clubs and 2 levels of performance. Mental toughness was measured using the Psychological Performance Inventory (PPI; Loehr, 1986). Hardiness was measured using the Personal views survey III- R (Maddi and Khoshaba 2001). Elite footballers scored significantly higher than recreational footballers in overall mental toughness, hardiness and each individual subscale, (Golby & Sheard, 2004). While the present study confirms that elite footballers have superior levels of mental toughness and hardiness than recreational footballers, future research might concentrate further on psychological skills training, coping strategies and psychological preparation strategies in a wider variation of sports specific to a wider range of athletes, from grass roots to international level.

Author : Mark Atkinson
Publisher : diplom.de
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9783954896257

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Mental toughness and hardiness at different levels of football. Sports Psychology and Coaching. by Mark Atkinson Pdf

Now with the growth of commercialisation, football is a multi-billion pound business that competes for scarce resources and uses, amongst other things, professional management techniques. Because of the increase and push towards efficiency, it has become of greater interest to players, coaches, administrators, spectators and owners to identify psychological attributes and mental skills associated with superior sport performance as a primary stage of facilitating their development. However, there has been little research into the emotional factors affecting footballers at different levels, in particular, the mental toughness and hardiness of footballers. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between mental toughness and hardiness of footballers and the level of football at which they perform. Mental toughness was assessed using the Psychological performance inventory. Hardiness was assessed using the Personal views survey III-R. Participants in the present study were 61 footballers from various clubs and 2 levels of performance: Playing recreational or elite football.Results are discussed relative to previous findings relevant to mental toughness and hardiness and future implications to aid the psychological development of footballers playing at different levels. Future research might concentrate further on psychological skills training, coping strategies and psychological preparation strategies in a wider variation of sports specific to a wider range of athletes, from grass roots to international level.

Author : Daniel Gucciardi,Sandy Gordon
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781136999918

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Mental Toughness in Sport by Daniel Gucciardi,Sandy Gordon Pdf

First published in 2011. The pursuit of excellence in sport depends on four key facets of performance, namely physical, technical, tactical and mental skills. However, when physical, technical and tactical skills are evenly matched, a common occurrence at elite level, it is the performer with greater levels of mental toughness that seems to prevail most often. This book brings together the world's leading researchers and practitioners working on mental toughness to discuss this vital ingredient of performance excellence in sport, to survey the latest research and to present cutting-edge developments in theory and professional practice. It explores key conceptual, methodological and practical issues including: what mental toughness is and is not, how to measure mental toughness in sport, how to develop mental toughness in sport, mental toughness in other human performance settings, from business to coping and life skills. Also highlighting important avenues for future research, Mental Toughness in Sport is essential reading for all advanced students, researchers and practitioners with an interest in sport psychology or performance sport.

Author : Michael Sheard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-26
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781135277154

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Mental Toughness by Michael Sheard Pdf

Mental toughness is one of the most common terms used in sport – by athletes, coaches, spectators and the media. However, it is also one of the least understood terms. This book provides a definitive and readable overview of the area, and presents the cutting-edge research in the field of mental toughness. The book introduces the historical and conceptual arguments behind this research, and looks at the characteristics and development of mentally tough sport performers. It suggests that mental toughness is a personality style and mindset, presenting a case for its inclusion within the positive psychological paradigm. The book also explores various measures of this concept and their psychometric properties, and considers cultural and national perspectives as well as the possibility of mental toughness heredity. Sheard exposes the development and maintenance of mental toughness as a factor for successful sport and life performance, and discusses the possibilities for future research on the subject. This book is unique in considering the idea of mental toughness as an 'achievement mindset' and is an invaluable resource for sport and exercise psychology and science students and lecturers. It also provides an important reference for sport participants, coaches, and enthusiasts.

Author : Michael Sheard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781136245237

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Mental Toughness by Michael Sheard Pdf

Mental toughness is one of the most common terms used in sport – by athletes, coaches, spectators and the media. However, it is also one of the least understood terms. This book examines the characteristics and development of mentally tough sport performers, and presents the cutting-edge research in this area. Within these chapters, the author proposes that mental toughness is a personality style and mindset, and presents a compelling case for its inclusion within the positive psychological paradigm. This second edition has been updated to include new material on the characterisation, conceptualisation, measurement, and development of mental toughness. As in the first edition the book includes a historical overview of empirical research, and also describes the conceptual arguments behind this research. Now packed with even more rigorous scientific evidence and bang up-to-date anecdotes from the world of sport, the book presents a fascinating explanation of why some athletes are successful, and how and why they stay on top. Mental Toughness: The Mindset Behind Sporting Achievement will be essential reading for all sport psychology, sport science, sport studies, and coaching students.

Author : Peter Clough,Doug Strycharczyk
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780749463786

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Developing Mental Toughness by Peter Clough,Doug Strycharczyk Pdf

Mental toughness is about how effectively individuals respond when faced with stress, pressure and challenge. Understanding this concept is essential to improving performance for both the individual and the organization, and this book, one of the first in the field to take a look at mental toughness as a serious discipline, teaches you how to assess mental toughness in individuals and organizations to drive performance, improve your own ability to cope with stress and apply a range of techniques required to recognize, use and develop mental toughness effectively. Full of sample exercises and case studies, this book also features the Mental Toughness Questionnaire - a unique self-assessment tool to determine your mental toughness score and what this means. Tracing its development from sports psychology into the world of health, education and business, Developing Mental Toughness takes a deep look at mental toughness and its application at the organizational level.

Author : Danny Uribe MASEP
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1542763894

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The Football Psychology Workbook by Danny Uribe MASEP Pdf

THE ONLY SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY WORKBOOK THAT'S FLAWLESSLY DESIGNED FOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS TO IMPROVE THEIR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE ON THE FIELD Players hear it all the time... "Football is 90% Mental, and 10% Physical" "It's All in Your Head" "The Only One that Can Stop You is You" But what exactly does that mean? Without something concrete, it's difficult for players to understand what it specifically takes to have the correct mental approach and succeed. And rather than have a debate with someone who knows nothing about sports psychology... or read about theories and mental hacks that may or may not work off some random website...why not incorporate a detailed, interactive, and engaging workbook that'll show athletes how specific Sports Psychology concepts directly impact their performance on the football field? That's exactly what you've found here! Through 10 Dynamic Exercises including topics such as Motivation, Goal-Setting, Thought Suppression, Zones of Optimal Performance, Competitive Anxiety, Coming Back from Injury, Mental Imagery, Self-Talk, Confidence, and Attention...we show athletes how a lack of knowledge in the combination of these concepts creates weaknesses in their ability and negatively impacts their performance in practice and in games, we educate them on these topics by providing definitions and real life examples they can relate to, we provide a plan as to how they can immediately implement and apply these concepts to play and perform better, and finally we engage in mental workouts through retrospective questions enabling athletes to fully grasp our powerful mental training approach. After completing our workbook athletes will undoubtedly be equipped with the Mental Tools to: 1. Develop Supreme Confidence in their Skills and Abilities 2. Build Mental Toughness and Resilience to Overcome Obstacles 3. Learn to Handle Intense Pressure and Enormous Amounts of Adversity 4. Conquer their Crippling Fears and Severe Anxiety 5. Be Mentally Ready to Compete and Dominate their Competition 6. Come Back from Injury Better and Stronger than Before 7. Be Overflowing with Motivation and Achieve their Goals Whether you're a male or female athlete looking for ways to improve your game (middle school, high school, or collegiate skill level)...A coach or trainer in search of avenues to improve your teams performance...or a parent trying to help your son or daughter accomplish their goals and dreams...THIS IS THE WORKBOOK YOU'VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR! Continuing to Choke Under Pressure During Crucial Moments of a Game, repeatedly Sitting on the Bench for long periods of time despite All your Hard Work, Becoming accustomed to Losing Game after Game, not Stepping Up when your team Needs it Most, and being Unable to see any Progress toward Improving and Reaching Success can be EXTEMELY PAINFUL, DISAPPOINTING, and DISCOURAGING. Put an END to this TODAY, Fulfill your Potential, and Finally Play as Well as you Know you Can. Available in Kindle or Paperback Edition

Author : Damon Burton,Thomas D. Raedeke
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0736039864

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Sport Psychology for Coaches by Damon Burton,Thomas D. Raedeke Pdf

We marvel at the steely nerves, acute concentration, and flawless execution exhibited on the 18th green, at the free-throw line, in the starting blocks, and on the balance beam. While state-of-the-art training regimens have extended athletes' physical boundaries, more and more coaches are realizing the importance of sport psychology in taking athletic performance to new levels. Tomorrow's record-breaking accomplishments will not be the result of athletes' training harder physically, but of athletes' training smarter mentally. Sport Psychology for Coaches provides information that coaches need to help athletes build mental toughness and achieve excellence--in sport and in life. As a coach, you'll gain a big-picture perspective on the mental side of sport by examining how athletes act, think, and feel when they practice and compete. You'll learn to use such mental tools as goal setting, imagery, relaxation, energization, and self-talk to help your athletes build mental training programs. You'll also see how assisting your athletes in developing mental skills such as motivation, energy management, focus, stress management, and self-confidence leads to increased enjoyment, improved life skills, and enhanced performance. And you'll discover how to put it all together into mental plans and mental skills training programs that allow your athletes to attain and maintain a mind-set that fosters peak performance. The easy-to-follow format of the text includes learning objectives that introduce each chapter, sidebars illustrating sport-specific applications of key concepts and principles, chapter summaries organized by content and sequence, key terms, chapter review questions, a comprehensive glossary, and other useful resources to help readers implement mental training programs for athletes. Written primarily for high school coaches, Sport Psychology for Coaches is a practical, easy-to-use resource reflecting the two authors' combined 45 years of teaching, coaching, researching, and consulting experience. It reflects principles that are not only consistent with the latest theory and research, but have stood the test of time and worked for coaches and athletes in all sports at all levels. You'll come away from Sport Psychology for Coaches with a greater understanding and appreciation for sport psychology and the practical knowledge you need to put it to work for you and your athletes. Sport Psychology for Coaches serves as the text for the American Sport Education Program Silver Level course, Sport Psychology for Coaches.

Author : Gershon Tenenbaum,Robert C. Eklund
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1392 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781119568087

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Handbook of Sport Psychology by Gershon Tenenbaum,Robert C. Eklund Pdf

The fourth edition of a classic, leading resource for the field of sport, exercise, and performance psychology Now expanded to two volumes, and featuring a wealth of new chapters from highly respected scholars in the field, this all-new edition of the Handbook of Sports Psychology draws on an international roster of experts and scholars in the field who have assembled state-of-the-art knowledge into this thorough, well-rounded, and accessible volume. Endorsed by the International Society of Sport Psychology, it represents an invaluable source of theoretical and practical information on our understanding of the role of psychology in sport, exercise, and performance—and how that understanding can be applied in order to improve real-world outcomes. Presented in eight parts, the Handbook of Sports Psychology, 4th Edition adds new material on emerging areas such as mindfulness, brain mapping, self-consciousness, and mental toughness, and covers special topics such as gender and cultural diversity, athletes with disabilities, and alcohol and drug use in sports. In addition, it covers classic topics such as what motivates an athlete to perform; why do some choke under pressure; how do top performers handle leadership roles; what does one do to mentally train; how an athlete deals with injury; and much more. Fourth edition of the most influential reference work for the field of sport psychology New coverage includes mindfulness in sport and exercise psychology, ethics, mental toughness, sport socialization, and making use of brain technologies in practice Endorsed by the International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) Handbook of Sports Psychology, 4th Edition is an indispensable resource for any student or professional interested in the field of sports psychology.

Author : National Coaching Foundation (Great Britain)
Publisher : Coachwise 1st4sport
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Coaching (Transportation)
ISBN : 1902523245

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Motivation and Mental Toughness by National Coaching Foundation (Great Britain) Pdf

Author : Mike Voight
Publisher : Coaches Choice Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Football
ISBN : 1585189227

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Mental Toughness Training for Football by Mike Voight Pdf

Mental Toughness Training for Football goes beyond the X's and O's, physical conditioning, and technical aspects of the game, to concentrate on an overlooked part of playing sound football the mental game. Numerous concepts are introduced, including mental mechanics, performance barriers, expanding player capacities, mechanical breakdowns, automacity of performing, and mental skills-training strategies. The book explains and shows how adding technical and mental mechanics to players' arsenals will not only prepare them better for games, but also help them consistently execute on the practice field.

Author : Danny Uribe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 152029266X

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Football Brainz Mental Training Workbook by Danny Uribe Pdf

Where Incredible Football Potential Meets Advanced Sports Psychology*Perform at Your Best Under Pressure*Develop Supreme Confidence in Your Game*Learn Mental Preparation Techniques*Build Mental Toughness*Overcome Fear and Anxiety*Unlock Your Potential and Dominate the CompetitionPlayersWishing and praying for a growth spurt isn't going to do much for your football skills and athletic performance. Not everyone was born to be built with incredible size and be amazingly athletic. But that's okay! Physical traits are only a very small portion of what it takes to be successful on the football field. In reality, your Mindset and Mental Approach far out weigh anything else and can dictate how far your career progresses as a football player. Give yourself an advantage and learn the Mental Skills that many of the Pros use to Elevate their Game and Succeed on the Football Field.ParentsIt's difficult to see your child Struggle, become Frustrated, and Lose Confidence in themselves and their abilities during the course of a season. Watching them become less and less interested in the sport they once loved with every game that passes by without them getting even a single minute of playing time. But what can you do? How can you help when you have a very busy schedule and know very little about basketball? The Answer: the Football Brainz Mental Training Workbook! We'll equip your little superstar with the Mental Tools they need in their Toolbox to succeed on the field. Education is the Key!Coaches & TrainersWe all wish we had more time for practice and skill development...but sometimes that just isn't possible. After all, there's only One of you and 30 or 40 players in your program with Limited practice time to cover as much material as you can! So what's the next Best thing? How about sending your Players home with a Football Mental Training Guide that will result in more Attentive, Motivated, and Mentally Tough Athletes? Allowing you to Maximize your team's Potential resulting in more wins and of course more Fun...Now that's a Coach's Dream! FROM AVERAGE TO PRIME TIMEGoing from the status of "Average Player" and "Under Performer" to "King of the Field" and "Shining Star" requires a commitment to both Physical and Mental Training. However, in most of the Football Programs available today the Mental Aspects of Football are completely left out!And guess what? When the going gets Tough... when Adversity strikes... and when Confidence turns into Frustration because of a Bad Game or Losing Season... Only those who are Mentally Prepared will Persevere, Conquer, and Come Out on Top.The Choice is Yours.Are you willing to Put in the Time and Effort it Takes to Develop Mental Toughness, Build Supreme Confidence in Yourself and your Abilities, and Learn to Perform at your Best Under Intense Pressure?Or are you Comfortable cheering from the Sidelines?

Author : Leif H. Smith,Todd M. Kays
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780470676592

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Sports Psychology For Dummies by Leif H. Smith,Todd M. Kays Pdf

Acquiring the winning edge in sports-the mental edge Mental conditioning is now seen by many to be as critical to sports success as physical conditioning. And for parents eager to ensure their children have a winning edge-as well as a future college scholarship-nothing could be more critical to success. This book offers readers a comprehensive program to gain that winning edge, providing training tips and techniques along with helpful advice to keep in mind while competing. With practical advice on how to strengthen concentration (and when you shouldn't concentrate), talk yourself into winning, and develop routines that will lead to consistent improvement, the book's full personalized program will help any athlete gain over time the winning edge in any sport With tips on how to regulate your energy to avoid exhaustion; and how to enhance your team's chemistry through sports psychology Loaded with real-world examples from amateur and professional sports of all kinds Applicable to not only sports-but business as well-Sports Psychology For Dummies will enhance any competitor's motivation, focus, and will to win, when facing life's toughest challenges.

Author : Robert Weinberg
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781452061597

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Mental Toughness for Sport, Business and Life by Robert Weinberg Pdf

Dr. Weinberg turns the abstract concept of mental toughness into an achievable reality. The book is a terrific read for anyone striving for excellence in business or sports. It is a clear guide through the processes and outcomes associated with attaining mental toughness.

Author : Chest Dugger
Publisher : Abiprod Pty Ltd
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781922301031

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Soccer Mental Toughness by Chest Dugger Pdf

Are you ready to take your soccer game to the next level? Improving your mental strength could be the answer. Things don’t always go our way. That is true in life, in our career, in our relationships and, of course, in sport. That sweet hit from the tee that lands perfectly on the fairway, and races on and on…and on, straight into the bunker. Or the day that our serve just will not function. Is there anything more frustrating than sending hit after hit into the net? Well, of course, there are many things harder to bear, but it doesn’t seem so at the time. Or the day we play the boss at squash, and aim to push him just so far before he defeats us with a series of devastating volleys and bias shots to the corner. Except, they just don’t come off, and we end up winning, knowing that the lift will continue to stop for us at the fifth floor, at least until next time. But these are all examples of individual sports; occasions where if things go against us it is only we that suffer, as annoying as that is. But in team games, such as soccer, we can end up letting down the entire team. Nobody wants to do that. Perhaps more significantly, we do not want the fear of that happening. Often it is the fear of doing something wrong, of making a mistake, of giving the referee a chance to award a penalty against us, that causes that particular disaster to occur. The mark of the very best players is that they have the mental toughness to overcome these moments of adversity. To accept that there are times when matters do not pan out as they hope, and having accepted them, move on without allowing their confidence to drop. Call it resilience, spirit, mental strength or whatever, without a doubt such a mindset is as crucial as having the skills to play at the level to which we aspire.