Team Psychology in Sports: Theory and Practice

Stewart Cotterill

Aug 2012 · Routledge

eBook

184

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About this eBook

The ability to mould a group of talented individual athletes into an effective team takes effort and skill. Team Psychology in Sports examines the crucial factors in the development of an effective team, introducing important psychological and organizational concepts and offering evidence-based interventions for enhancing the performance of any sports team.

The book neatly bridges the gap between theory and practice, with real sporting case studies, examples and practical tools included in each chapter. It covers the full range of issues in team sport, including:

planning

communication

cohesion

motivation

emotions

momentum

leadership

recovery.

No other book offers such an up-to-date, relevant and applied guide to working with sports teams. It is essential reading for all students and practitioners working in sport psychology or sports coaching.

About the author

Stewart Cotterill is a Research and Teaching Fellow at the University of Winchester, UK. He is also a registered sport and exercise psychologist in the UK, running his own performance psychology consultancy business, Performance Mind. He has experience of working in professional soccer, rugby union, cricket and basketball, amongst other sports. His specific research interests include the psychological factors impacting upon team performance, preparation to perform and performance psychology.

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