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Evaluation of a Mental Toughness Training Program for Youth-Aged Australian Footballers: II. A Qualitative Analysis

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Pages 324-339 | Received 30 Jul 2008, Accepted 08 Dec 2008, Published online: 24 Jul 2009

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