GOBINDER SINGH GILL

Mental Toughness in Football

Characteristics of Mental Toughness

DesireDeterminedCommittedLeadershipTask OrientatedOrganisedAttention to detailDedication Ability to bounce

back from adversity

ResilienceConsistentComposedMotivatedControlConfidenceFlexibleResponsiveStrongProgressive

Mental Toughness: Its Relationship to Performance

Mental Toughnes

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Reflection

Skilled Practice

Empathy

Continuous Target Setting

Utilising Strategies to Enhance Mental Toughness

Positive Self-talk

Continuous Process Goal Setting

Imagery

Concentration and Focus Training

Relaxation Training

Reflection

The Relationship

Psychologcial Skills

Mental Toughness

Emotional Intelligenc

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Trainable Effects of Emotional Control

Mental Toughness

Psychological Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Summary

Mental toughness is an important attribute and one that can lead to successful performance

Although subjected to elite sports performers, the concept of mental toughness can be at all levels of sport

Mental toughness can be trainedStrategies should be incorporated to enhance

mental toughnessReflection provides unique opportunities to

enhance mental toughness