Table 2 Item loadings, eigenvalues, percentages of variance, and descriptive statistics for the TIDQS-GK
From: ‘Goalkeepers are players too’: key attributes coaches’ look for in talented youth soccer goalkeepers
Psychological skills (eigenvalue = 30.86, % of variance = 50.59) | Item loading | M (SD) |
|---|---|---|
Concentration | 0.720 | 7.12 (1.61) |
Bravery | 0.765 | 7.11 (1.45) |
Self-discipline | 0.862 | 7.11 (1.38) |
Positive attitude | 0.914 | 7.07 (1.62) |
Self confidence | 0.706 | 6.96 (1.65) |
Commitment | 0.634 | 6.89 (1.69) |
Intrinsic motivation | 0.793 | 6.86 (1.39) |
Resilience | 0.745 | 6.82 (1.57) |
Grit | 0.618 | 6.81 (1.48) |
Willingness to take risks | 0.636 | 6.80 (1.68) |
Anxiety control | 0.635 | 6.75 (1.63) |
Composure | 0.818 | 6.72 (1.62) |
Physical skills (eigenvalue = 3.58, % of variance = 5.87) | ||
Flexibility | 0.63 | 6.82 (1.58) |
Agility | 0.730 | 6.71 (1.76) |
Jumping reach | 0.463 | 6.70 (1.59) |
Acceleration | 0.353 | 6.67 (1.67) |
Strength | 0.632 | 6.64 (1.52) |
Balance | 0.477 | 6.62 (1.59) |
Repeated sprint ability | 0.492 | 6.62 (1.41) |
Standing height | 0.660 | 6.61 (1.72) |
Power | 0.461 | 6.60 (1.60) |
Down-up speed | 0.454 | 6.51 (1.53) |
Speed | 0.570 | 6.51 (1.64) |
Body mass | 0.546 | 6.35 (1.75) |
Stamina | 0.357 | 6.21 (1.65) |
Social skills (eigenvalue = 2.58, % of variance = 4.23) | ||
Coachability | 0.684 | 7.23 (1.32) |
Communication | 0.780 | 7.07 (1.46) |
Character | 0.530 | 7.02 (1.34) |
Leadership | 0.718 | 7.02 (1.57) |
Accountability | 0.730 | 6.88 (1.65) |
Teamwork | 0.858 | 6.83 (1.85) |
Supportive family life | 0.584 | 6.62 (1.58) |
Socioeconomic background | 0.744 | 6.41 (1.49) |
Technical skills (eigenvalue = 1.88, % of variance = 3.08) | ||
Catching the ball | 0.628 | 6.88 (1.50) |
First touch | 0.706 | 6.74 (1.72) |
Punching the ball | 0.433 | 6.72 (1.65) |
Parrying the ball | 0.534 | 6.69 (1.48) |
Taking the ball at chest-height and above head | 0.328 | 6.68 (1.75) |
Drop kick | 0.606 | 6.64 (1.72) |
Footwork | 0.726 | 6.64 (1.80) |
Punting | 0.558 | 6.59 (1.60) |
Quick reflexes | 0.594 | 6.58 (1.78) |
Diving at low and high balls | 0.636 | 6.57 (1.67) |
Receiving the ball with both feet | 0.671 | 6.54 (1.58) |
Shot saving at close proximity | 0.344 | 6.54 (1.52) |
Kicking the ball away from goal box | 0.465 | 6.46 (1.87) |
Passing accuracy | 0.409 | 6.46 (1.90) |
Throwing the ball up-field | 0.797 | 6.39 (1.71) |
Diving at a player’s feet | 0.704 | 6.34 (1.63) |
Tactical skills (eigenvalue = 1.70, % of variance = 2.79) | ||
Defensive organisation against set plays | 0.529 | 6.85 (1.61) |
Defending in 1v1 situations | 0.654 | 6.84 (1.83) |
Ability to come off the line and deal with high balls | 0.587 | 6.78 (1.58) |
Goalkeeper positioning and angling | 0.624 | 6.69 (1.64) |
Ability to judge flight of the ball | 0.409 | 6.68 (1.79) |
Ability to start attack | 0.358 | 6.64 (1.65) |
Defensive organisation during open play | 0.520 | 6.58 (1.80) |
Sweeper-keeper | 0.337 | 6.44 (1.92) |
Perceptual-cognitive skills (eigenvalue = 1.47, % of variance = 2.40) | ||
Decision-making | 0.523 | 6.96 (1.55) |
Game awareness/sense | 0.632 | 6.91 (1.61) |
Creativity | 0.331 | 6.78 (1.75) |
Anticipation | 0.519 | 6.75 (1.50) |