NYPS Psychological Education will have articles and informative text regarding the psychological pillar of soccer.
Please click here for an interesting article on Mental Toughness by Dr Richard Thelwell.
Here you will find an article by Bill Beswick on Soccer Performance and Sports Psychology. This article features on the April edition of the Player Education Newsletter.
Table 3.1: Ranking of Attributes for the Mentally Tough Youth Soccer Player
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Overall Rank
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Attribute
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1
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Having total self belief at all times that you will achieve success.
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2
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Having the ability to ignore distractions and remain focused. |
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3
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Having the ability to react to situations positively.
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4
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Enjoying the pressure associated with performance.
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5
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Wanting the ball/wanting to be involved at all times.
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6
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Controlling emotions throughout performance.
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7
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Having a presence that affects opponents.
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8
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Having the ability to hang on and be calm under pressure.
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9
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Knowing what it takes to grind yourself out of trouble.
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10
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Having everything outside of the game in control.
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