Study on self-confidence and psychological performance in football players, category 16 in Manta, Ecuador

Abstract

Self-confidence is the confidence that a person has in himself/herself and in his/her decisions, a characteristic that motivates the individual to set goals and achieve them, for which he/she must consider his/her own skills or the abilities he/she masters. In soccer, a high competitive level sport, physical and mental preparation is necessary for the player to balance physiological endurance and psychological performance on the field. The objective of the study is to analyze the results of self-confidence in the psychological performance of u16 soccer players in the city of Manta. A quali-quantitative approach methodology was applied, from a descriptive-explanatory research design and the participatory action method. The Loehr technique allowed the diagnose the level of self-confidence, negative energy management, attention and motivation management, and attitude management. As a result, it was obtained that the psychological status level of the players affects their physical level during training hours and/or during competitions. Therefore, it is concluded that the u16 soccer players of the Delfin team require special care in attention and visual management, while the other parameters are in the process of improving, where the coach's involvement is substantial to meet these needs.