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Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement in Youth Soccer: A Randomized Active-Control Trial of Objective Performance Under Pressure and Psychological Outcomes.
Journal of sport & exercise psychology·May 5, 2026·PMID 42086215
Why it mattersPerformance under pressure is critical in talent identification and development settings. This study provides rigorous evidence that a brief mindfulness intervention can enhance objective, blinded-rated performance in a high-stakes youth soccer context, offering a scalable tool for coaches and sport psychologists.
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