The Impact of the Socialization of the Research-Based Mental Toughness Strengthening Model on Increasing the Knowledge of Yogyakarta Training Center Trainers

Dimyati (Faculty of Sports Sciences and Health, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta Indonesia)
Sujarwo (Faculty of Sports Sciences and Health, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta Indonesia)
Herka Maya Jatmika (Faculty of Sports Sciences and Health, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta Indonesia)
Abdul Mahfudin Alim (Vocational Faculty, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Muhammad Sigit Antoni (Faculty of Sports Sciences and Health, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta Indonesia)

International Journal of Community Service
Vol. 6 No. 3 (2026): August 2026 ( Indonesia - Malaysia - Thailand)

Understanding psychological aspects is a strategic step to improve athletes' performance. However, in the process of athlete development, this psychological factor is often neglected. Therefore, knowledge regarding mental toughness needs to be provided to coaches. This Community Service (PKM) activity aims to increase the knowledge of coaches at the Special Region of Yogyakarta Regional Training Center (Puslatda DIY) regarding the psychological aspects of athlete mental toughness, as well as equip them to apply it during the training process to strengthen the athletes' mental toughness. This activity used counseling and direct education methods through material presentations and interactive lectures attended by 46 Puslatda DIY coaches. The coaches' increase in knowledge was measured using a test instrument consisting of 10 items by comparing pre-test and post-test results. The evaluation results showed a significant increase in knowledge regarding aspects of mental toughness among the coaches. This proves that the direct counseling and education program successfully and effectively increased the coaches' understanding of the psychological aspects of mental toughness.