A Psychological of Stress, Anxiety, And Self-Confidence Among Futsal Players

Psychological factors play an important role in determining athletes' readiness before competition. Among the psychological aspects that influence athletic performance, stress, anxiety, and self-confidence are considered essential components affecting athletes' mental preparation. This study aimed to analyze the psychological conditions of SMKN 1 Surabaya futsal players before competition in terms of stress, anxiety, and self-confidence. The study employed a quantitative descriptive research design. The participants consisted of 12 futsal players from SMKN 1 Surabaya selected using a total sampling technique. Data were collected using psychological questionnaires measuring stress, anxiety, and self-confidence and were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques in the form of frequencies and percentages. The results showed that the majority of players experienced low levels of stress, with 10 players (83.3%) categorized as low and 2 players (16.7%) categorized as moderate. In terms of anxiety, 7 players (58.3%) were classified as having moderate anxiety, while 5 players (41.7%) were classified as having low anxiety. Regarding self-confidence, 10 players (83.3%) demonstrated moderate self-confidence and 2 players (16.7%) demonstrated high self-confidence. Overall, the psychological profile of SMKN 1 Surabaya futsal players before competition was characterized by low stress, moderate anxiety, and moderate self-confidence. These findings indicate that the players generally possessed adequate psychological readiness before competition. Therefore, coaches and schools are encouraged to implement psychological training programs to maintain emotional stability, manage anxiety, and enhance self-confidence in order to optimize athletic performance