Sports imagery and sports confidence among football athletes of San Jose Football Academy
Keywords:
concentration, football athletes, mental preparation, sports imagery, sports confidenceAbstract
This study examined the relationship between sports imagery and sports confidence among football athletes of San Jose Football Academy in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. A total of 90 athletes participated by answering validated questionnaires on their use of imagery and self-confidence levels. The findings showed that athletes who regularly practiced visualization techniques felt more confident in their performance. The findings revealed that athletes who engaged in effective visualization techniques reported higher confidence scores. Among the different types of imagery, concentration-focused imagery was found to be a strong predictor of sports confidence. This highlights the importance of mental preparation in boosting an athlete’s self-belief. Based on these findings, the study recommends incorporating imagery training into the academy’s athlete development programs. Doing so could help enhance player’s confidence and overall performance. Additionally, future research should conduct longitudinal studies to assess the long-term effects of imagery practices on sports confidence in football athletes.
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