PhD, Associate Professor L.G. Ulyaeva^{1, 3}
PhD, Associate Professor Z.T. Usmanova^{2, 3
1}Moscow City Sports and Fitness Association of Moscow Sport Committee, Moscow
²Volga Region State Academy of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism, Kazan
³Association of Sports and Practical Psychologists, Moscow

Keywords: psychological support, children's and youth sports, psychological competence, children's coach, sports psychologist, parents.

Introduction. To master the necessary professional competencies, the coach must have an understanding of the laws of mental activity, the development of mental processes, and the dynamics of mental States.
The purpose of the study is to study the position of coaches on the importance of psychological knowledge and skills in their professional activities and the opinion of parents about the motives and difficulties of young athletes at the initial stage of their sports career.
Methodology and organization of the study. Children's hockey coaches (n=40) and parents of young athletes (n=40) took part in the survey. The questionnaire for trainers was aimed at identifying the position of trainers on the importance of psychological knowledge and skills in their professional activities. The sample of parents of young hockey players consisted of 40 people.
The results of the study and their discussion. According to all survey participants (100 %), psychological knowledge and skills are necessary in the process of professional activity of a sports coach. At the same time, 90% of children's coaches claim that psychological competence is most important in their professional activities. 42.5 % of respondents noted that the knowledge gained during their studies at the University is not enough for practical work and they want to improve their competence in the field of not only General, but also age and sports psychology. The survey revealed the following psychological problems that arise in novice athletes: fear of "being unpromising", fear of being punished by the coach and not meeting the expectations of parents; fear of losing and punishment; fear of accidental mistakes; fear of not making the right decision in time ("not using the moment"); excessive excitement before the start, etc. In this regard, the children's coach faces acute issues of interpersonal relationships in a sports team, how to help a young athlete cope with their emotions, etc.
Analysis of the results of a questionnaire survey showed that in most cases, children named such motives as the desire to become a master of sports, the winner of major competitions – world Championships and Olympic games; to play as part of the national team or the KHL and NHL teams. They also pointed out such motives as becoming healthy, agile, strong, courageous, and spending their free time with interest and profit. According to parents, the most important motives when interacting with a coach are: communication, interaction, trusting relationships, understanding what the coach requires from the athlete, attention, discipline of the child in the team, and the authority of the coach.
Conclusions. Psychological support for young athletes is a complex process that should involve both coaches, parents, and sports psychologists. The coach must combine knowledge and skills from various branches of psychological science: General psychology, age psychology, educational psychology and sports psychology, and, in particular, the psychology of physical education and sports, the psychology of children's and youth sports, and the psychology of coaching.

Literature

1. Usmanova Z. T. Psychological support of young hockey players at the initial stage of their sports career / Z. T. Usmanova / / Physical culture: education, training. – 2020. – № 1. – 57-59 C.

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