Analytical Psychology of Football: Professional Jungian Football Coaching

Professional Jungian Football Coaching provides youth trainers with scientifically based tools and techniques to develop resilience and sustain motivation in grass roots and elite footballers. It reveals the values and psychological make-up of best in class international trainers and traces the theory from the early history of the game to the present day. Case examples of how the game can support society through periods of change are described, and a Jungian appreciation of the transformational power of the football is a step forward for psychologists, educators, football students, and trainers wishing to remain competitive.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The application of Jungian psychology to football is a groundbreaking and innovative approach being embraced by Champions league teams and incorporated into youth football training. This approach holds significant implications for the broader role of football organizations in society as models for diagnosing and managing trauma and tension in our rapidly evolving world.

Analytical Psychology of Football: Professional Jungian Football Coaching offers accessible, scientifically-based tools and techniques to youth trainers, empowering them to develop resilience and sustain motivation among grass roots and elite footballers. By delving into the values and psychological makeup of top-tier international trainers, this book sheds light on their insights and perspectives, offering valuable commentary from a Champions League manager. The theory is traced from the game's early history to the present day, equipping trainers with the guiding psychological concepts that are shaping the future of football.

Case examples are provided to illustrate how football can support society during periods of change and, in fact, contribute to the advancement of civilization. A Jungian appreciation of the transformational power of football holds great significance for psychologists, educators, football students, and trainers seeking to stay competitive and keep up with the latest advancements in their respective fields.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367635916