Winning With Your Head

by Srebro, Rafi

• ISBN13: 9781591640301
• ISBN10: 159164030X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-02-01
• Publisher: Reedswain

Summary

A detailed look at the psychological dimension of soccer and exercises for players to improve focus, concentration, communication and sportsmanship. Packed with practical examples from typical soccer situations, this book gives players and coaches useful strategies for dealing with pregame anxiety, refocusing after allowing a goal or scoring a goal, handling difficult relationships (player/coach, player/parent, coach/parent...), and visualizing success.

Table of Contents

21 Steps For Improving Your Mental Abilities	vii
Long before the whistle	1	(4)
Who's in the team? (To whom is this book relevant)	5	(2)
The training program	7	(2)
What is Mental Strength?	9	(6)
``Entrance Exam''	15	(10)
Stress	25	(16)
Coping with Stress	41	(6)
Relaxation	47	(18)
Visualization	65	(20)
Control Your Thoughts	85	(12)
Plan and Analyze	97	(4)
Regulating pressure	101	(8)
You need a team for a team game	109	(28)
Motivation and Sport	137	(12)
Defining your goals: the way to success	149	(8)
Take a short break	157	(4)
Self confidence and believe in personal abilities	161	(16)
Emotional Control	177	(10)
Concentration	187	(28)
Injuries are part of the game	215	(34)
Fitness, Nutrition and Rest	249	(14)
Special game conditions	263	(22)
The goalkeeper is 80% of the team	285	(16)
Weekly Program for mental training	301	(10)
Examples for visualization training	311	(18)
Final Whistle	329