Under the umbrella of the Armenian Minifootball Federation (MFF) we have started the first preparation phase of sport psychology training programs promoting teams’ psychological preparedness and personal growth.
The goal of the trainings is the increase of the effectiveness of team cooperation, the relaxation of the emotional tension of the players, the formation of informal and free environment providing the free reverse communication between the participants, promoting their active involvement in the processes of the formation of the teams.
The first phase of the training program includes relaxation therapy, some elements of playing therapy and art therapy, as well as music therapy, which serves as a background during the out training exercises.
All the exercises are held by interactive method. The participants evaluate the positive and negative sides of their work, as well as the effectiveness of the cooperation with the team members.
The first meeting of the sport psychology training program in Araks village (Armavir Region) was for the fulfillment of the problems mentioned above. The training started with acquaintance and with games that help people to get to know each other. Training rules were also established.
The final result of the training was pleasing in the sense that we succeeded in providing the minimal prerequisites for the formation of the team – mutual understanding, effective communication and relaxation. And the future way of the team’s improvement as well as being a success during the tournaments depends on coach’s and football players’ maximum involvement and dedication.