Formation of self-awareness as an aspect of psychological training of athletes

This article discusses the problem of formatting self - awareness in athletes. After all, it is not enough for an athlete to be prepared only physically, it is also necessary to develop psychological stability. Psychological stability is a person's ability to endure crisis situations without harming himself, provides a set of positive psychological characteristics. The result of psychological stability in athletes is: an adequate reaction to defeat, the ability to fight to the end to experience stress and tension. Among the means and methods of psychological training: preparation strategy; regulation of the psychological climate in the team; psychological training of the coaching staff. The main responsibility for the psychological preparedness of the athlete lies with the coaching staff. Therefore, self - awareness is the main aspect of the psychological preparation of athletes without it, it will be difficult for any athlete to show the best result.