ABSTRACT
Sports psychology, exploring the effects of psychological interventions on important performance-related outcomes, has become ever more popular and prevalent within elite level soccer clubs in the past decade as teams look to gain psychological as well as physiological advantages over their competitors.
The Psychology of Soccer seeks to present the detailed understanding of the theories underpinning the psychological issues relating to soccer, along with practical insights into effective psychological interventions and strategies
This book uses contemporary theory and research to elucidate key concepts and applied interventions. It includes world-leading expert commentaries of contemporary theoretical and applied approaches in understanding critical issues in soccer, and provides practical implications and insights into working effectively in soccer-related contexts.
The Psychology of Soccer is an evidence-based resource to guide research and facilitate practice and will be a vital resource for researchers, practitioners, and coaches within the area of sport psychology and related disciplines.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|87 pages
Working With Individuals and Teams
chapter 1|16 pages
The Transition from Elite Youth to Elite Adult Professional Soccer
chapter 3|15 pages
The Psychology of Penalty Kicks
chapter 5|14 pages
Developing Effective on- and Off-Field Leadership in Elite Soccer
part II|63 pages
Working Through Others
chapter 7|14 pages
Developing Psychological Skills
chapter 8|16 pages
Identifying and Delivering a Team-Based Intervention in Elite Youth Soccer
part III|94 pages
Working in the Environment
chapter 13|16 pages
A Challenge Culture
part IV|70 pages
Working to Support Injury and Mental Health