An increasing number of athletes in Bosnia and Herzegovina recognizes the importance of mental preparation for sporty success, a psychologist in sports Kristijan Kraljevic is visiting the show “Sprint” on RTV Herceg-Bosna.
Kraljevic, who has been dealing with for years Individual and teamwork with athleteshe said that in BiH, although something slower than in more developed countries like the United States, awareness raises the importance of sports psychology.
The importance of mental preparation in sports
There is more and more athletes, especially on the junior and professional level, seeking professional supportkukeHe pointed out the Kraljevic, adding how he work with different profiles of athletes, from swimmers to footballers, personally and professionally enriching.
He explained that the approach was different depending on whether it is individually or team sports, emphasizing the importance of focusing in key moments of the game, especially in collective sports such as football.
Speaking of his own education, he stated that he graduated from the study of psychology at the University of “Jemal Bijedic” in Mostar, where he found special inspiration through the course of psychology of sports.
Individual approach and examples from practice
First experience with a basketball player who said that he had never experienced it in his life after the mental training, I was Confirmation that I want to go professionally in this directionsaid the royal.
He especially pointed out working with a young swimmer Ivan Ivanković, Which through psychological preparation and mental trainings in the short term fulfilled the norm for the European Junior Championship. He emphasized the importance of individualized access, aimed at visualization, breathing, relaxation and preparation for different competition outcomes.
Demolition of prejudice and future
Speaking of prejudices towards sports psychology, the Kraljevic has claimed As they are still presentbut to break through education and public speaking on that topic.
People often think that the psychologist gives tests and that everything comes down to the analysis. In fact, every meeting with athletes is one specialized training, adapted to its needs and goals, He explained.
As an illustration, he cited work with a young footballer who was in a subordinate position due to the wrong posture in the Duels. Through mental preparation, progress has been made and the athlete returned from the training visibly satisfied with the achieved results.
He also spoke to work with athletes after injuries and stressed the importance of strategies that help overcome fears, for example from shooting after a long break.
Kraljevic also participated in working with young people at Mostar Summer Camp, where he approached the importance of psychological preparation through psychoeducation and trainings, which, according to them, caused “aha effect” and positive reactions.
The future of sports psychology in BiH and personal goals
Although, as he says, clubs in BiH They rarely decide to involve the psychologist In the professional headquarters, it believes that this will change with the arrival of educated and licensed experts.
We have doctors, physiotherapists, nutritionists, it is logical that we have sports psychologists, He said the royal.
It’s currently further educates for a licensed mental coach Internationally, it is planned to continue and improve in psychotherapy.
At the end of the conversation he stressed that it Fulfills a simple life And that, in addition to professional goals, he wants a harmonious family life.
I want to live simply, with the job I love and, if God yes, with five children, Kraljevic concluded.
The athletes can be addressed through the page “Krypto – Psychological counseling” on social networks Facebook and Instagram.
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