Mind Match Soccer: The Final Step to Become a Champion

Mental strength, personality, and team cohesion after special victories are the most significant impetus for victory in soccer, according to this book. It discusses the mental and cognitive processes that determine victory and defeat, as well as phenomena such as the home field advantage, creativity, extreme emotional situations, the limits of visual perception, group dynamics, and modern leadership. Every soccer enthusiast should read this book to understand which phenomena can genuinely be game-changing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 02 January 2024
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

In the realm of close soccer matches and fierce title fights, the outcome is rarely determined solely by the technical skills of players or the strategic measures of their coaches. Rather, the most profound impetus comes from an often overlooked yet crucial aspect: mental strength, personality, and team cohesion after special victories.

To unravel the mysteries of what truly determines victory and defeat in soccer, this book employs current scientific knowledge and is complemented by numerous examples. Through extensive interviews with renowned soccer coaches, managers, and former players, these findings from psychology and sport science are further enriched. The book delves into various phenomena, including the home field advantage, the art of creativity on the field, the intensity of extreme emotional situations, the limitations of visual perception, the dynamics of group behavior, and modern leadership.

It dispels well-known myths, such as the notion that a player who has been fouled should not take the penalty shot. Every soccer enthusiast, whether a player, coach, or simply a passionate fan, will find immense value in reading this book. It serves as a comprehensive guide that helps them understand which factors can truly impact the outcome of a game and which ones are mere superstitions or misconceptions. By gaining a deeper understanding of the mental and cognitive processes that shape soccer performance, individuals can enhance their skills, strategies, and overall appreciation of the sport.

Weight: 367g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783662680346
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023