Abstract

CARRACA, B; SERPA, S; ROSADO, A  and  PALMI, J. The Mindfulness- Based Soccer Program (MBSoccerP): effects on elite athletes. CPD [online]. 2018, vol.18, n.3, pp.62-85.  Epub July 26, 2021. ISSN 1989-5879.

Newly, 3º wave Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) programs suggest that mindfulness-based programs might be a powerful strategy to optimize performance and improve flow.

The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Soccer Program (MBSoccerP) on elite soccer athletes. In a quasi-experimental design with experimental (n = 28) and control group (n = 29), the effectiveness of MBSoccerP was tested. The results of an analysis of covariance with repeated measures indicate that the intervention group (M=25.68, SD=3.42) significantly improved in Mindfulness-act with awareness; Mindfulness non-react; Self-compassion mindfulness; Self-compassion self-kindness; Self-compassion common-humanity subscales; Dispositional flow state total scale; and decreased Brief Symptom Inventory anxiety subscale and experiential avoidance, as traits compared to the control group, and increase direct measures scores of sports performance Athlete´s Performance Self-Rating Scale and Coach´s Performance Self-Rating Scale. Results suggest that MBSoccerP can be effective in enhance elite soccer performance, self-compassion, psychological flexibility, mindfulness and flow.

Keywords : MBSoccerP; Elite Soccer Athletes; Mindfulness; Sport Performance.

        · abstract in Spanish | Portuguese     · text in English     · English ( pdf )