Psychophysiological stress in U17 soccer players

In the context of sport athletes are constantly subjected to various types of pressure both external and internal. Depending on the athlete's individual perception internal pressures and external pressures can become stress factors. In other words a certain situation may be considered a stress factor for some athletes but not for others. This is because the perception of stress depends on the assessment of demand the quality of resources and the experience that the individual has to deal with each situation. Considering the growing participation of children and young people in performance sport the aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between the stress (psychological and physiological) of U17 field soccer athletes in training and competition situations. The results of this study are intended to shed more light on the states and symptoms of competitive stress for all those involved in grassroots sports and to provide a basis for future studies on this subject.