It has been suggested that psychological skills training interventions, organized in an experimental design, can reduce injury risk in football populations (Edvardsson et al, 2012). In the preparation phase of an intervention study it is valuable to analyze reflections and comments from participants and sport psychology practitioners involved in earlier interventions. The aim of the study was to summarizing these considerations in a structured applicable frame work. In the study young Swedish football players (16–19 years old), organized in an experimental group (n = 13), took part in seven individual meetings. Focus of the intervention was education in somatic relaxation, thought stopping, emotions/ problem focused coping, goal setting, biofeedback training and also how to use a critical incident diary. After the completion of the intervention program participants were asked to answer a questionnaire concerning the content of the intervention. Positive support for the overall procedure was expressed and recommendations for future interventions were suggested. Both strong points (e.g. use of biofeedback) and suggestions for future development (e.g. location of consultation sessions) were communicated. A variety in preference was found in regards to what was perceived as most valuable lessons learned such as “learning how to tackle stressful situations”. The sport psychology practitioner providing the intervention reflects on important consultation situations documented with systematic DART (Description, assessment, response, treatment) notes.

Edvardsson, E., Ivarsson A., & Johnson U. (2012). Is a cognitive-behavioural biofeedback intervention useful to reduce injury risk in junior football players? Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 11, 331-338.