Psychological characteristics of football players during in-season period : The Coping Skills

Abstract

          The objectives of this research were to study the psychological chara- cteristics of football players during in-season period : The coping skills. Th- e population of the study (Purposive sampling) included  30 members of th e 2020 Northern College (NTC) men football team and Northern Tak United Football Club. The tool used in this research is to create a questionnaire. (Q uestionnaire) data collection.  Developed by SupatcharinThai version in 20 16. The data were analyzed statistically by finding the mean, standard devi ation methods. The results of the research were as follows : Football player s Have relatively little competitive experience at professional and internat- ional levels.  There are appropriate daily and weekly training hours during the in-season. When compared with the standard, Coachability were found to be at “very good” level.  Furthermore, Coping with adversity, Concentrat ion, Confidence and achievement motivation, Goal – Setting and mental pr- eparation,    Peaking under pressure and Freedom from worry were found to be at “satisfactory” level.