Open AccessIntegrating mental skills into your coaching: A practical approach
Author(s) -
Merlin Van de Braam
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
itf coaching and sport science review/coaching and sport science review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1812-2310
pISSN - 1812-2302
DOI - 10.52383/itfcoaching.v28i80.64
Subject(s) - coaching , psychology , applied psychology , control (management) , computer science , psychotherapist , artificial intelligence
Competitive tennis places a number of unique psychological demands on players. This article discusses some basic theoretical frameworks that coaches can use to underpin a practical approach to training mental skills as part of everyday squad training. The exercises outlined are specifically aimed to improve concentration, confidence, control of emotions and commitment.