Peter Olusoga, Ian Maynard, Kate Hays & Joanne Butt (2011). Coaching under pressure: A study of Olympic coaches, Journal of Sports Sciences.
The Tokyo Olympics are approaching and I want to mention the importance of the psychological component of performance, thanks to research in Great Britain conducted a few years ago with the participation of national team coaches to identify the factors that influence winning performances at the Olympics. It was recognized the relevance of a large number of psychological dimensions learned by athletes and teams during their careers.
Regarding the training of coaches, the importance of the development of their psychological and interpersonal skills emerges clearly in order to aspire to work with top-level athletes and young talents.
Factors influencing successful performance on the Olympic stage.
- Emotional control
- Perception and focus
- Confidence
- Communication
- Passion and fun
- Commitment and Consistency
- Strategic approach
- Lifestyle choices and Previous experience
- Contingency planning
- Coping at the event
- Coach-specific strategies
- Team support
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