The effect of practice experience on athletic coping skill in amateur football players
Abstract
Psychological skills are essential for athletes, as they directly influence their performance in dealing with stressors such as fear, pain, lack of confidence, and uncertainties during competitions and training. This study investigates the psychological skills of federated football players and how experience in district competitions can influence these skills. Using a cross-sectional, descriptive, and exploratory research method, this study applied the Athletic Coping Skills Inventory (ACSI-28BR) to 17 football players and subsequently compared the difference in these skills between experienced and inexperienced athlete groups. The results revealed higher scores in "Confidence/Motivation" and "Performance under Pressure", with significant differences in "Goals/Mental Preparation" between beginner and experienced players. Beginner players showed greater ability in "Dealing with Adversities", while experienced players excelled in "Performance under Pressure". The comparison be-tween G1 and G2 across the ACSI-28 subscales showed that while most subscales did not present significant differences (M = 5.14-8.85, t(16) = 0.31-1.28, p=0.21-0.75, Δ = -15.26% to 16.89%), a significant difference was observed in "Goals/Mental Preparation" (M = 5.85-7.63, t(16) = 2.28, p=0.03, Δ = -23.31%). The significant improvement in "Goals/Mental Preparation" highlights a distinct advantage for G1 in that psychological ability. These findings highlight the importance of developing personalized psychological training to en-hance coping skills and overall athlete performance.
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