PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL SUPPORT FOR SPORTS ACTIVITY OF FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF DIFFERENT AGE

The paper reveals the essence of the concept “psychological and pedagogical support”, studies the specific character of football as a sports activity. It is sated that building a foundation for general and special training as well as making up of footballer personality takes place at young age. The research proves that the basis for achieving a high level of preparedness of a sportsman is a thoroughly planned and well-organized training process combined with a professional psychological and pedagogical support. The work emphasizes the leading role of both coach and sports psychologist unanimity in implementation of the program of psychological support provided for the sportsmen; underlines the importance of personal motivation and motivation on the part of the coach and the team, as well as the importance of mastering the techniques of psychic self-regulation. All these will considerably facilitate independent achievement of the best results in maintaining individual psychophysical state and help to create a favorable psychological climate in the team.