Football psychology : from theory to practice / edited by Erkut Konter, Jürgen Beckmann and Todd M. Loughead.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Konter, Erkut, editor.

Beckmann, Jürgen, editor.

Loughead, Todd, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Soccer--Psychological aspects.

Soccer.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (385 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2019.

Summary:

Presenting an empirically underpinned synthesis of research and theory, while offering guidance for applied practitioners, this is the first book to comprehensively map the psychology of learning, playing, and coaching the world's favourite sport. The book provides a complete analysis of key topics that capture the broad range of football psychology such as personality, motivation, cognition, and emotion; coaching and team essentials; psychological skills for performance enhancement; and developing players in youth football. Including contributions from a range of international researchers, each chapter provides a review of the relevant literature, key theories, real-world examples, and reflections on how knowledge can be applied in practice. Split into four sections, the book covers a diverse range of topics relevant not only to coaching and performance but also to personality development and health promotion. Essential reading for any student, researcher, or professional in the area, the book is the most cutting-edge overview of how psychology can explain and improve the way football is both played and understood.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Table of Contents

Notes on contributors

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Introduction: football psychology on route to becoming an integral part of football

References

Part I: Personality, motivation, cognition, and emotion

1 Mood states as motivational and emotional determinants of football performance

Abstract

Overview of the chapter's objectives

Subjective states and motivational, emotional, and social conditions

Relationships between subjective states, motivational/emotional conditions, and performance in Brazilian football

Practical implications

Conclusions and future research directions

Summary

2 Mental toughness development in football

Initial perspectives of MT in football

MT in youth players

MT development in senior-age footballers

MT behaviours in football

Developing mentally tough referees

Practical implications and next steps

Conclusion

3 Courage in football

Definitions of courage

Courage as self-regulation

Courage in sports

Theoretical models of sport courage

Assessment of sport courage

Research on courage in football

4 The unifying role of player responsibility in football

Significance of responsibility in football

Conceptual analysis of responsibility

The unifying role of responsibility

Theories and models of responsibility

Research and measurement of responsibility in sport

Implications

5 The consistent psycho-social development of young footballers: implementing the 5C's as a vehicle for interdisciplinary cohesion

Abstract.

Historical barriers to engagement and the changing landscape

Multi and interdisciplinary distinctions

Getting on the same page: the 5C's

Implications for players, coaches, and parents

Demonstrating, developing, and excelling in the 5C's

Conclusions

6 Decision making and non-verbal intelligence in football

Decision making in football

Definitions

Theories and models

Measurements

Related research

Applications

Non-verbal intelligence in football

Non-verbal intelligence research in football

Part II: Coaching essentials in football

7 Athlete leadership in football

Definition of athlete leadership

Research on athlete leadership

Athlete leadership development

Peer athlete mentoring

8 Effective coaching in football

What can we learn from some of the world's most successful coaches?

Coaching effectiveness?

What is effective football coaching?

What is football coaches' work?

How do coaches learn their craft? What is the coaching environment?

Are the activities organised?

Do players have autonomy?

Is the coach's feedback helpful?

Do coaches contribute to players' personal and character development?

Assessing/evaluating coach effectiveness

The performance pathway in football

How effective is coaching along the performance pathway?

9 Collective collapse in football

Theory, research, and practical implications

10 Leadership power in football

Measurement of leadership power in sport

Research on leadership power in sport

Perceptions of leadership power amongst football players.

Relationship between leadership power and psychological skills

Sport leadership power perception of coaches

Leadership power perceptions of football coaches

11 Coach justice and competence in football

Theory and research

12 Burnout in football coaching

Burnout in football coaches

Moderator and mediator factors

13 Recovery in football

Introduction

Specific considerations for recovery in football

Assessment of recovery in football

Promotion of physiological recovery in football

Promotion of psychological recovery in football

Part III: Psychological skills for performance development

14 Psychological skills for football players

Structuring psychological skills training

Foundation of psychological skills training: relaxation

Mental skills

Goal setting

Imagery

Self-talk (ST)

Integrated psychological skills training

Routines

Integrated programmes of psychological skills training

15 The use of acceptance and commitment therapy for stress management interventions in football

Stress in football through the lens of acceptance commitment therapy

Conceptual framework

Defining stress and related concepts

Acceptance commitment therapy (ACT)

Intervention narrative (the 'how to')

16 Imagery in football

Definition, theories, and models

Measurement

Summary of research in imagery in football

Applied recommendations

Future directions

17 Self-confidence and collective efficacy in football

Self-confidence and collective efficacy in football

Self-confidence

Collective efficacy

Future research and applied recommendations

18 Concentration and self-talk

Concentration and self-talk in football

Concentration and self-talk in sport performance

Concentration in football

Self-talk in football

Goals as tests of concentration and self-talk

Coaching implications

19 Applied behavioural analysis in top-level football: theory and application

Applied behaviour analysis

From theory to practice: a case example of a top-level player with performance anxiety and lack of confidence

The potential for ABA in top-level football

Glossary

Part IV: Developing the young player in football

20 Parental coaching in football

Anecdotal evidence highlighting the importance of parental coaching

Introduction to a systemic view

Systemic Coaching Model for Youth Sport (Beckmann-Waldenmayer, 2012)

Resulting goals and structure of parental coaching

Pre-season workshops for parents

Individual coaching sessions

21 Talent development in youth football

Defining talent

Talent identification and selection

Developing talents

A systems approach

Error culture and personal growth orientation

Personality assessment to determine strengths and weaknesses to personalise development

Mental skills training

22 How youth football players learn to succeed

Association football in modern society

Football academies in the Netherlands

Selecting players for the first senior team

The purpose of this book chapter.

Number of training hours

Self-regulatory skills and their development

Examples of self-regulatory skill use in professional football

The use of self-regulatory skills for the attainment of professional football

Determining attained performance level

How is the ECI determined?

Method and analyses

Results of our analyses

Self-regulatory learning or just doing more outside training

An example of reflective thinking in practice

Limitations and future research perspectives

Men's versus women's football

Conclusions and practical implications

23 Helping players develop life skills in football

Understanding positive youth and life skills development

Research on life skills

Developing life skills through football

Implications for guiding practice

24 The critical transition from junior to elite football: resources and barriers

Holistic view of the transition to being a professional player

The transition to professional football on the field

The transition to professional football off the field

Academic level and dual careers

25 Preventing depression and burnout in youth football

Future research directions and conclusions for applied sport psychologists active within football

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-315-26824-8

1-351-97548-X

1-351-97549-8

9781315268248

OCLC:

1100071733