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	FA Coaching Products FA Official Products FACA Merchandise FA Learning Merchandise Fitness Training Skills and Drills Coaching Goalkeeping Quick Order Reading Room Learn from the Experts Submit your Product Have your Say Advanced Search Title:  The Official FA Guide to Psychology in Football Code:  B16015 Author:  Andy Cale Year:  2004 Length:  175 pages Price:  £8.99  Quantity:  Overview: 'The official guides to success on and off the pitch.' This Official Football Association series provides invaluable and essential advice and information about key football skills for anyone involved in football, of any age and level. The books are especially aimed at those involved in grassroots football, who may not have the back up and help that they might need to realise the full potential of their involvement in the game. Each book in this series is packed with practical exercises and features, information and expert advice, which will improve your understanding and enhance your ability and enjoyment of the world's greatest game. A straightforward, lively and practical guide, this book encourages you to look at the four main psychological areas of football: motivation; learning; development; and the environment. It is essential reading for any coach, especially youth coaches, any parent or carer, and is also very useful reading for players themselves. It gives advice on developing and managing the four main areas and how to develop strategies for individuals. This book also includes an important chapter about age appropriate training, and a chapter on the means of consolidation for the player. 'Be a part of the game.' Contents: Introduction Understanding motivation Understanding learning Understanding development Understanding the player's environment Age appropriate training Developing individual strategy Learning and performance Developing and managing motivation and the environment Consolidation for the learner and player Conclusion About the Author: Andy Cale is The Football Association’s Education Advisor. His duties include the education of players and coaches at International Level (U20s down) and involvement in the Coach Education Programme. He is currently implementing The FA Psychology for Football strategy, which he developed along with representatives from the professional football bodies. Psychology for Football Courses Levels 1 and 2 have been introduced into the National Course programme for 2003 and the Diploma Course commences in October 2003. He has a Masters in Sports Science and a PhD in Sports Psychology and was formerly a lecturer of Sports Psychology at Loughborough University and the Sports Psychologist at Sheffield United FC. The Official FA Guide to Football Set Get your officlal FA Guide Set now and save £'s! Buy the set and save £££ Contact Us | Privacy Statement | Catalogue Request | Customer Services | Terms and Conditions | Home ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tel:0113-279 1395 Fax:0113-231 9606 Email:enquiries@falearningshop.com FA Learning, PO Box 35, Leeds LS12 4XY e-commerce by screen pages