ABSTRACT
A question that often plagues athletes, coaches, and spectators is why are some teams able to consistently perform at high levels while other teams fail to meet performance expectations? Clearly, team resources in terms of members’ experience and abilities are a critical determinant of collective attainments. How is it then that teams with relatively mediocre individual talent can sometimes outperform teams with superior talent during a match, series, or possibly an entire season? Empirical evidence suggests that a team's sense of shared confidence or collective efficacy contributes to optimal team functioning, motivation, and perseverance.
