The role of the psychological preparation of the coach and its impact on the performance of football players - young categories

Abstract

This study aims to shed light on the role of the psychological preparation of the coach and its impact on the performance of football players, and this is in improving and raising the level of performance and achieving positive results, in addition to knowing the effect of psychological relationships in improving the athlete’s performance. And analyze the quality of the relationship between the coach and the players from a psychological perspective. This is based on the descriptive approach. By applying thequestionnaire form as a tool for collecting data, the study was conducted on a random sample consisting of (40) players active in the state football section in Chlef. To process the results, the researchers relied on statistical methods represented by frequencies, Percentage and chi-square test. The results of this study concluded, through the continuous results obtained in questionnaires for players and coaches, thatthe psychological role of the sports coach affects the team’s performance during football competitions, and that psychological preparation has a major role in improving the team’s results, and that coaches do not rely solely On the physical and technical side only,but it is necessary to pay attention to the psychological side.