The Comparison of mental skills in elite and sub-elite male and female volleyball players

AbstractPurpose of the present study was to compare mental skills in male and female elite and non-elite volleyball players. 104 Iranian Super League volleyball players (20 males and 30 females) and Student Competitions (30 males and 24 females) completed OMSAT3. Result of 2×2 ANOVA showed that elites had better Mental Skill than the sub-elite group. There was no significant difference between males and females. Group and gender's interaction was significant (p≤ 0.05). Considering the results, the reason for the advantage of elites over sub-elite group is associated with psychological factors. Enjoying a higher level of focusing, self-confidence, and higher mental efficacy, they are less affected by excitation and therefore, have a better performance