Abstract
In this study, we dealt with a theoretical presentation and discussion of psychological skills training strategies, targeting the category of young athletes because of its great importance in preparing the future athlete. We referred in the presentation to the concepts of some psychological skills used in sports training programs based on the findings of researchers and specialists in this field. The stages of psychological skills training, methods and applied techniques used by the psychologist or qualified trainer in this specialty were explained and based on this, we reached some results, including: Emphasizing the importance of working on the development of psychological skills and training young people at an early age, which researchers have classified into relaxation, focusing attention, mental visualization, self-confidence and others, and have developed different and adapted programs based on scientific foundations and specific criteria that help the sports psychologist or qualified trainer in this field to work with them in the training process.
