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Dymphie In de Braek1, Kay Deckers2, Timo Kleinhesselink3
1Department of Neuropsychology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, 6229 ER Maastricht, The Netherlands. d.indebraek@maastrichtuniversity.nl.
Background:
Working memory training (WMT) programs can improve working memory (WM). In football players, this could lead to improved performance on the pitch.
Method:
Eighteen professional football players of Maatschappelijke Voetbal Vereniging Maastricht (MVV) participated and followed an online, computerized WMT program. Neuropsychological performance, psychological wellbeing, self-efficacy, and football skills (Loughborough Soccer Passing Test; LSPT) were assessed at three time points, before and after WMT and at three-month follow-up. Descriptive data are reported.
Results:
Baseline characteristics were roughly similar for both groups. Participants performed better on the trained WM tasks, but performance for other neuropsychological test measures or the LSPT did not change. Low compliance rates were observed, showing differences in personality and well-being between compliers and non-compliers.
Conclusions:
WMT is not a feasible and effective strategy to improve non-trained cognitive measures and football performance. However, this study indicates that it is important to take individual characteristics into account.
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