Blue Tigresses pay emphasis on mental health to sharpen decision-making skills
KOCHI: The Blue Tigresses are leaving no stone unturned as they prepare forward together for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India2022. From technical to tactical, and strength and conditioning, all measures are being taken to ensure that the team is prepared to face the best in Asia. One aspect, however, goes mostly unnoticed by the outside world – the mental training. The team has now stayed together for the better part of the year, away from families and loved ones. "Footballers are people who like open spaces, and it does affect if you can't take a break from it all and maybe go out for a walk, or go for a coffee. Giving your mind that rest is important," said head coach Thomas Dennerby. "In terms of general training, we try to do different things that help them in that. Fun sessions certainly help, but the simple parts of everyday training that also helps build a team," he continued. "When players help each other lift more weights in the gym, or push e...