Authors: Gucciardi, Daniel; Gordon, Sandy; Dimmock, James

Source: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, Volume 21, Number 3, July 2009 , pp. 307-323(17)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of two different psychological skills training (PST) packages in enhancing mental toughness among three youth-aged (under 15 years old) Australian football teams. We compared a program targeting the keys to mental toughness identified previously (Gucciardi, Gordon, & Dimmock, 2008) with a more traditional PST program targeting self-regulation, arousal regulation, mental rehearsal, attentional control, self-efficacy, and ideal performance state as well as a control group. Overall, both intervention groups reported more positive changes in subjective ratings of mental toughness, resilience, and flow than the control group. Similar ratings for mental toughness were reported by the parents and coaches. Both PST packages appeared to be equally effective in enhancing mental toughness.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10413200903026066

Affiliations: 1: The University of Western Australia,

Publication date: 2009-07-01

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