1. GOBINDER SINGH GILL Mental Toughness in Football

3. Characteristics of Mental Toughness Desire Determined Committed Leadership Task Orientated Organised Attention to detail Dedication Ability to bounce back from adversity Resilience Consistent Composed Motivated Control Confidence Flexible Responsive Strong Progressive

4. Mental Toughness: Its Relationship to Performance Mental Toughness Reflection Skilled Practice Empathy Continuous Target Setting

5. Utilising Strategies to Enhance Mental Toughness Positive Self-talk Continuous Process Goal Setting Imagery Concentration and Focus Training Relaxation Training Reflection

6. The Relationship Psychologcial Skills Mental Toughness Emotional Intelligence

8. Summary Mental toughness is an important attribute and one that can lead to successful performance Although subjected to elite sports performers, the concept of mental toughness can be at all levels of sport Mental toughness can be trained Strategies should be incorporated to enhance mental toughness Reflection provides unique opportunities to enhance mental toughness