The Player Anxiety Levels In The North Toraja Futsal League 2025

Abstrak

Futsal is a high-intensity team sport that requires not only physical and technical skills but also strong psychological readiness, particularly in managing competitive anxiety. This study aims to analyze the anxiety levels of players participating in the North Toraja Futsal League 2025. The research employed a quantitative descriptive method with a cross-sectional design, involving 100 players selected through total sampling. Data were collected using a 21-item questionnaire measuring somatic anxiety, cognitive worry, and concentration disturbances on a 4-point Likert scale. The results indicate that the overall anxiety level of players falls within the low to moderate category, with an average score of 71.44 out of 84 (85%). A total of 74% of respondents (74 players) were categorized as “Sometimes,” reflecting situational anxiety, while 26% (26 players) were classified as “Never,” indicating very low anxiety. No respondents were found in the “Often” or “Always” categories. In terms of dimensions, somatic anxiety was dominant (48%), particularly rapid heartbeat (P11), followed by worry (55%), mainly hesitation due to competitive and cultural pressures, and concentration disturbances (32%) influenced by external distractions such as spectators. In conclusion, futsal players in the North Toraja League 2025 demonstrate good mental resilience, with anxiety levels remaining within a functional range. These findings highlight the importance of implementing structured psychological training programs to optimize athlete performance.