Avaí hub boosts learning and mental sharpness for youth players | OneFootball

Youth academy athletes from Avaí Futebol Clube took part in a series of activities promoted by the Human Development Center on Monday (06/15). The under-17 squad followed another stage of the Mental Performance Project.

The players attended a talk on emotions, focusing on competitive anxiety. The activity addressed the distinction between facilitative anxiety, which boosts performance and sharpens the athlete’s focus, and debilitative anxiety, which can hinder performance and make decision-making more difficult in high-pressure moments.

The program also included group activities. Participants learned techniques for dealing with moments of intense emotion, developing self-regulation skills, an essential ability for those who need to stay in control in highly demanding competitive situations.

The purpose of the Mental Performance Project is to ensure comprehensive care for Avaí’s athletes. The activities are led by psychologist Aline Rechini with the goal of expanding psychological skills that positively impact the athlete’s performance, results, and development.

Meanwhile, the work with the under-14 and under-15 squads focused on discussions about sexuality, bodily changes, personal care, respect, consent, and other related topics. The meeting was led by psychologist Aline Rechini, educator Cristiani Pires, social worker Angelita Costa, and social educator Valnei Neco.

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