Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part E (2025)

The importance of this study lies in examining the concepts of emotional preparedness and psychological endurance due to their significant role in athletes’ performance and results in sports competitions. The research highlights the necessity of focusing on the emotional aspect of the player’s personality both in terms of the variables that influence it and those affected by it and how these dynamics are reflected in athletic performance. Moreover, this study provides scientific data that can be utilized in developing psychological and training programs aimed at enhancing emotional control among football players, thereby strengthening their psychological endurance during competitions, improving their mental and emotional readiness, and ultimately achieving optimal performance outcomes. The research problem is framed around the following questions: What is the nature of the relationship between emotional preparedness and psychological endurance? Is there a statistically significant correlation between the two variables? And does emotional preparedness and its dimensions contribute meaningfully to psychological endurance among players in the Iraqi Stars Football League?. The sample consisted of (115) elite players from the Iraqi Stars Football League for the 2025-2026 season. The descriptive-correlational approach was employed. Results revealed a strong positive correlation between emotional preparedness and psychological endurance among the study sample. Furthermore, emotional preparedness showed a significant predictive contribution to psychological endurance among the players. The study recommends designing specialized psychological training programs aimed at raising levels of emotional preparedness and psychological endurance from moderate to high levels through training in emotional regulation skills, stress management, self-confidence enhancement, and the development of mental motivation.