One of the most valuable assets that athletes have is self-confidence. The secret to success on the sports scene lies not only in physical skills, but also in self-confidence. Self-confidence plays a critical role for an athlete. This role is necessary not only to reach the pinnacle of sport, but also to practice sport more effectively at all levels.

Self-confidence, one of the cornerstones of sports, characterizes the self-belief of the athlete when starting any competition. The more confident an athlete feels, the more effectively he can use his potential. The self-confidence of the athletes allows the athletes to raise their goals, while at the same time it allows the athletes to be one step closer to success. At every level of sport, self-confidence is important. Everyone, from professional athletes to amateur athletes, can improve their self-confidence and make sports more productive. Self-confidence includes not only the physical aspects of sports, but also the mental and emotional aspects. In this context, the importance of self-confidence in sports is discussed in the current section.