Boris Chirva

SOCCER. Psychological aspects of the goalkeepers' professional activity. Boris Chirva

This monograph considers major psychological aspects of sporting activities of goalkeepers from professional soccer teams. Four sets of issues concerning psychological aspects of the performance of professional functions by goalkeepers are analyzed, specifically: psychology of behavior in team and conducting the preparation and games; regulation of mental conditions; increasing the motivation for perfection of a sport mastery and achieving good results in soccer; forming a personal image. The materials are designed for coaches working with goalkeepers in professional soccer teams and youth soccer.