Fostering Psychosocial Characteristics Within an English Soccer Academy

IF 1.6 4区心理学 Q3 HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM

Sport Psychologist Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI:10.1123/tsp.2021-0105

T. Mitchell, Ian H.J. Cowburn, D. Piggott, Martin A. Littlewood, Tony Cook, K. Till

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Abstract

The possession of certain psychosocial characteristics can offer performance advantages in a range of domains. However, integrating a program to support the development of psychosocial characteristics is a lengthy process and involves context-specific knowledge and effective working relationships with stakeholders. The aim of this article is to present a real-life example of the design, delivery, and implementation of a theoretically informed psychosocial development program for players within an academy soccer setting to include player workshops, coach delivery, and ways to influence the environment. This multifaceted approach included formal and informal meetings, observations, coach education, and social media groups. Initial reflections suggested workshops are an effective method to “teach” some of the aspects within the program. Integrating coaches throughout design and implementation is recommended. Key stakeholders should consider investing time in education for coaches to develop strategies to foster psychosocial development in their players. Limitations and future recommendations are discussed.

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在英国足球学院培养心理社会特征

拥有某些社会心理特征可以在一系列领域提供表现优势。然而，整合一个支持心理社会特征发展的项目是一个漫长的过程，涉及具体情况的知识和与利益相关者的有效工作关系。本文的目的是展示一个现实生活中的例子，在足球学院的背景下，为球员设计、交付和实施一个理论上知情的心理社会发展计划，包括球员研讨会、教练交付和影响环境的方法。这种多方面的方法包括正式和非正式的会议、观察、教练教育和社交媒体小组。最初的反思表明，研讨会是“教授”项目中某些方面的有效方法。建议在设计和实施过程中整合教练。关键利益相关者应该考虑在教练的教育上投入时间，以制定促进球员心理社会发展的策略。讨论了局限性和今后的建议。

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Sport Psychologist 医学-心理学

CiteScore

2.80

自引率

6.20%

发文量

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： TSP is a scholarly refereed journal designed as a forum to stimulate thought and disseminate knowledge that focuses on the application and practice of sport psychology. A special emphasis of the journal is on the delivery of psychological services to practitioners such as athletes and coaches. TSP is international in scope and is receptive to diverse methodologies. TSP is published for sport psychology specialists who engage in research, teaching, and/or intervention in a variety of contexts including academic, public, and private settings. The journal is also intended for practitioners such as coaches who have training and interest in sport psychology.