Evaluation of a mental toughness training program for youth-aged Australian footballers: II. A qualitative analysis

Journal of Applied Sport Psychology

Volumn 21, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 324-339

  Gucciardi, Daniel F ^a   Gordon, Sandy ^a   Dimmock, James A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA   (Australia)

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EID: 69849087062     PISSN: 10413200     EISSN: 15331571     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10413200903026074     Document Type: Article

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