Football
Subtitle: raise your mental game
By: Richard Nugent and Steve Brown
Contributors: Brown, Steve
Publisher: A. & C. Black
Published: 2008
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 149
ISBN-13: 9780713688795
Subjects: Soccer; Psychological aspects
Description: Football coaches and players at all levels are increasingly having to look elsewhere for that 'psychological edge' - the mental discipline of the game is the fastest growing aspect in football coaching. Football - Raise Your Mental Game takes principles from a number of areas of psychology and applies them to football in an easy-to-read, accessible way. Aimed primarily at players but also invaluable to coaches who wish to use the techniques in a team training environment, it includes chapters on self-confidence, keeping focused and performing consistently, getting motivated for matches, managing anger, relaxation and dealing with nerves, and positive mental practice. With many testimonies and case studies from professional players and coaches in the game, Football - Raise Your Mental Game is a unique resource for this crucial aspect of football.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Pt. 1.; title: Common Problems -- -- Ch. 1.; title: I've lost my confidence -- -- Ch. 2.; title: I can't concentrate -- -- Ch. 3.; title: I can't get motivated for the game -- -- Ch. 4.; title: My performances are inconsistent -- -- Ch. 5.; title: Sometimes I just lose it -- -- Pt. 2.; title: Useful Tools and Techniques -- -- Ch. 6.; title: Using language effectively -- -- Ch. 7.; title: Triggering states and using anchors -- -- Ch. 8.; title: Relaxation and dealing with nerves -- -- Ch. 9.; title: Positive mental practice -- -- Ch. 10.; title: Retiring from football -- -- Ch. 11.; title: At the end of the day -- -- Pt. 3.; title: Leadership and Support Roles -- -- Ch. 12.; title: A guide for managers, coaches and captains -- -- Ch. 13.; title: A guide for parents --; title: Your seven-day challenge --; title: Additional reading and resources.