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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSource:<\/strong> kecskemetite.hu<\/p>\n\n\n\n How is it possible that the team with one of the smallest budgets in the OTP Bank League, the second lowest average age, and thus the smallest NB I routine, is in second place before the spring start? Along with many professionals, this question is also exciting for me, which is why I examined success from the sports psychology point of view. I prepared the sports psychology analysis based on KTE interviews and video recordings published over the past two years.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Growth mindset<\/strong> Goal setting, realistic result goals and process goals<\/strong> Consistency, trust, supportive attitude<\/strong>
According to the growth mindset, talent is a fundamental component of success, but it is not enough by itself. With the right amount of effort, talented players become truly outstanding. This kind of thinking is characteristic of the employees of the Kecskem\u00e9t club, from the owner, through the coach, through the players, to the doorman.
As part of the system, KTE footballers renew themselves week after week, working hard and consistently in training, leading a sportsman's lifestyle off the field as well.
The attitude in Kecskem\u00e9t is that if someone makes a mistake, they correct it together as a team. <\/strong>As a result, mistakes are seen as an opportunity for development, which is an essential condition for becoming outstanding. This also includes the fact that the Kecskem\u00e9t head coach realistically evaluates what he saw in the match, if necessary, criticizing his players and acknowledging the opponent's efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An essential element of conscious career building is that the club's management, the coach and the players have realistically achievable short, medium and long-term goals. It is then necessary to continuously monitor these goals and, if the situation requires, to modify them. Even before the start of the season, the players mentioned obtaining a minimum of 36-40 points as the long-term goal necessary to fight for staying in the league. At the third of the championship - which can be considered a medium-term goal in this case - the team has already collected half of this, so 20 points. And as a short-term goal, we can think of preparing for the current matches in this case. In addition to the fact that the players focus on achievement goals that can be achieved in terms of points, a key issue is whether process goals also appear in their case. During process goals, they focus on what they have effect on. A good example of this is the tactical formation they use, which they practice a lot during the week, and although little changes may appear during a match, they basically focus on their own strengths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consistency has a stress-relieving, anxiety-reducing effect in a player's career. The head coach from Kecskem\u00e9t consistently accepts the current game system, which can also be used in the longer term. The professionals of Kecskem\u00e9t use a system of criteria designed for specific positions, based on game skills, physical parameters, mental and sportsmanship aspects. Another good example of consistency is that, according to one of their players, even if they weren't doing so well, they would still have order and discipline.
The club, including the owner, provides a calm atmosphere for the team's functioning, as well as the framework after promotion, which strengthens stability and a trusting atmosphere. This trust is available for everyone in Kecskem\u00e9t and benefits everyone from that. In addition, the use of rotation maintains equality between players, which increases the healthy competitive spirit of joining the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An excellent pedagogical sense is necessary so that the athletes can accept the coach's criticism. For this, they need to feel that their coach gives feedback on their performance with good intentions and in their interest. The \"nice word can even open an iron door\" type of functioning indicates that there is a supportive presence by the head coach of Kecskem\u00e9t, Istv\u00e1n Szab\u00f3, during communication with the players. This is how a coach, as a reference person, can convey such values \u200b\u200bto his players as consistency, trust, credibility and mutual support. These values \u200b\u200bcan also be observed among teammates during league matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n