Mental support for players is as vital as physio, says ex-SFA chief

Football clubs should appoint psychologists to help their players to cope with the stress and relentless scrutiny of the game, the former head of the Scottish FA has argued.

Gordon Smith believes that many players end up burnt out because they are not taught how to cope....

...."You need three things to be able to make it in football-technical ability, athleticism, and the correct mental attitude and strength," he said. 

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Bethany`s Notes: From across the water we hear from the Scottish football league that is is essential to help athletes important coping skills. We need to encourage athletes to find their identity in more than just sport...help them understand exactly what they value in life.