Sports psychology Books

Book SynopsisHOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT? revisits some of the most extraordinary moments from the history of endurance sports to show how mental strength allows some athletes to perform at a level way beyond their physical limits - to will their body to do what was previously thought biologically impossible. Drawing on cutting-edge scientific research it suggests concrete habits and tactics we can use to cultivate our own mental strength, whilst providing thrilling accounts of some of the most inspiring and astonishing feats in sporting history. In 2010 Sammy Wanjiru entered the Boston Marathon suffering from injuries to his knee and his lower back, a stomach virus that prevented him from training and a lifestyle that meant he spent more time in nightclubs than on the track. He shouldn't have even been able to finish the race, and at times he seemed as if he literally had nothing left to give, yet in an epic battle he crossed the finishing line first. How did he manage it? HOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT? describes a new 'psychobiological' model of endurance performance connecting the mind, body and brain. Compelling accounts from triathlon, cycling, running, rowing and swimming are viewed through the lens of this model shedding new light on what science has to say about mental fortitude in sports. Featured athletes include: Sammy Wanjiru, Jenny Barringer, Greg LeMond, Willie Stewart, Cadel Evans, Joseph Sullivan, Paula Newby-Fraser, Ryan Vail, Thomas Voeckler, Ned Overend, Steve Prefontaine

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Book SynopsisMore and more people around the world are discovering how great climbing is, both indoors and outdoors. The Climbing Bible by internationally renowned climbers and coaches Martin Mobråten and Stian Christophersen is a comprehensive guide to help you train effectively to become a better climber. The authors have been climbing coaches for a number of years. Based on their own extensive experience and research, this book collates the best European training techniques into one book with information on how to specifically train for the technical, physical and mental performance factors in climbing – including endurance, power, motivation, fear of falling, and much more. It also deals with tactics, fingerboarding and finger strength, general training and injury prevention, injuries related to climbing, and training plans. It is illustrated with 400 technique and action photos, and features stories from top climbers as well as a foreword by climber and bestselling author Jo Nesbø. The Climbing Bible will help and motivate you to improve and develop as a climber and find even more joy in this fantastic sport.Trade Review'This book has a fantastic structure, and each chapter develops from the basics to a slightly more advanced perspective. It is a beautiful book, with a clear layout and some great anecdotes throughout. It has incredibly useful information through each chapter, with enough to keep any keen climber busy and to give you ideas to focus on.' – Emma Twyford, Chalkbloc'This will form the backbone of your climbing and training life. In times of struggle and disillusion you’ll be able to read back on a new mental cue. When you’ve tapped out you fingerboard adaptation, there’s another protocol. When you’re looking for a new technique drill to up your slab climbing game, it’s there. You used to have to buy all the training books in the climbing store, now you just need one!' – Tom O'Halloran, Vertical Life

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Book SynopsisDo you sabotage your own happiness and success? Are you struggling to make sense of yourself? Do your emotions sometimes dictate your life? The Chimp Paradox is an incredibly powerful mind management model that can help you become a happy, confident, healthier and more successful person. Prof Steve Peters explains the struggle that takes place within your mind and then shows how to apply this understanding to every area of your life so you can: - Recognise how your mind is working- Understand and manage your emotions and thoughts- Manage yourself and become the person you would like to be The Chimp Mind Management Model is based on scientific facts and principles, which have been simplified into a workable model for easy use. It will help you to develop yourself and give you the skills, for example, to remove anxiety, have confidence and choose your emotions. The book will do this by giving you an understanding of the way in which your miTrade ReviewHe is the best. I’ve played my most consistent form for Liverpool and England since seeing Steve. -- Steven Gerrard * Steven Gerrard *The mind programme that helped me win my Olympic Golds * Sir Chris Hoy *Steve Peters is the most important person in my career * Victoria Pendleton, World and Olympic Cycling Champion *Steve's been excellent. He is a specialist in what he does and a genius in that field, and is such an understanding guy. * Brendan Rodgers *Absolutely fascinating, the book is fantastic ... I'm obsessed with this book * Chris Evans, Radio Two *

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Book Synopsis'Finn has written the definitive book on ultra running today. I couldn't put it down.' - Dean Karnazes***Marathons are no longer enough. Pain is to be relished, not avoided. Hallucinations are normal.Ultra running defies conventional logic. Yet this most brutal and challenging sport is now one of the fastest-growing in the world. Why is this? Is it an antidote to modern life, or a symptom of a modern illness?Adharanand Finn travelled to the heart of the sport to find out - and to see if he could become an ultra runner himself. His journey took him from the deserts of Oman to the snow-capped peaks of the Rockies, and on to his ultimate goal, the 105-mile Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc.The Rise of the Ultra Runners is the electrifying, inspirational account of what he learned along the way. Through encounters with the sport's many colourful characters and his experiences of its soaring highs and crushing lows, Finn offers an unforgettable insight into what can be found at the boundaries of human endeavour.

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Book SynopsisFrom the post room to the board room, everyone thinks they can be the manager. But how do you manage outrageous talent? What do you do to inspire loyalty from your players? How do you turn around a team in crisis? What's the best way to build long-term success? How can you lead calmly under pressure? The issues are the same whether you're managing a Premier League football team or a FTSE 100 company. Here, for the first time, some 30 of the biggest names in football management reveal just what it takes. With their every act, remark, and success or failure under constant scrutiny from the media and the fans, these managers need to be the most adroit of leaders. In The Manager they explain their methods, offer lessons they've learned along the way, and describe the decisions they make and the leadership they provide. Each chapter tackles a key leadership issue for managers in any walk of life and, in their own words, shows how the experts deal with the challenges they face in anTrade ReviewMore than a “how-to guide”, its depth of shared knowledge is huge. **** * Four Four Two *Talking to 30 top football managers about their careers was always going to unearth a trove of interesting material, and in that respect this book does not disappoint. By far its strongest point is those managers’ first-person recollections and observations * Independent *A book that aims to dig deeper, including “behind-the-scenes” interviews with more than 30 managers, must be welcomed ... Carson does well to avoid the kinds of clichés that blight so many other books on football * Financial Times *Mike Carson takes a different approach in his compelling examination of 30 managers, treating his subjects as savvy businessmen as much as sports gurus ... It’s impossible to interview such people and not come away with some peerless insights * Observer *Table of ContentsChapter 1: A Piece of the Action (Roy Hodgson) Chapter 2: The Art of One-on-One (Carlo Ancelotti) Chapter 3: Behind the Scenes (Arsène Wenger) Chapter 4: Building High-performing Teams (Sam Allardyce) Chapter 5: The Field of Play (Roberto Mancini) Chapter 6: Handling Outrageous Talent (José Mourinho) Chapter 7: Pursuing a Career Under Pressure (Brendan Rodgers) Chapter 8: Seeing the Bigger Picture (Harry Redknapp) Chapter 9: Creating Sustained Success (Sir Alex Ferguson) Chapter 10: Crisis Response and Turnaround (Walter Smith) Chapter 11: Triumph and Despair (Mick McCarthy) Also featuring: Gerard Houllier, Tony Pulis, Martin O’Neill, Neil Warnock, Howard Wilkinson, Kevin Keegan, Dario Gradi, Andre Villas-Boas, David Moyes, Alex McLeish, Hope Powell, Martin Jol, Glenn Hoddle, Chris Hughton, David Platt, Paul Ince, and George Graham.

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Book SynopsisWhen the going gets tough, the tough start changing.Difficult times call for different solutions.In his global bestseller, Legacy, James Kerr goes deep into the heart of the world''s most successful team, the New Zealand All Blacks, to help understand what it takes to bounce back from adversity and still reach the top.It is a book about leading a team or an organisation - but, more importantly, about leading a life. The kind of life that you want to lead.In today''s volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment, personal leadership has never been more relevant and Legacy goes to the heart of how great leaders - and we are all leaders - ''reboot'' and reframe their future.It is a truly life-defining read that addresses the big questions - values, vision, mindset and purpose - that, when answered, build the foundation for resilience, excellence and sustained success.This book will change yoTrade ReviewIf you read only one leadership book in your life, make it this one. Brilliant. -- Kevin Roberts CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi Beautifully written, wonderfully observed, true to the bone. This book is both intelligent and insightful: the perfect 'how-to' manual for effective leadership. Read it. -- Anton Oliver former All Blacks captain

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Book SynopsisThe founders of the world-renowned VISION54 training program and the authors of the bestselling Every Shot Must Have a Purpose take golf instruction to the next level in this groundbreaking new approach to mastering the game.Golf is a beloved yet technical game, so a sound swing and precise technique are essential. Most golfers who want to improve their skills go to the range and work painstakingly on their swings, not realizing it’s often their performance state on the course that needs work, not their technique. Simple things such as awareness of your balance, tension, and tempo, as well as the ability to control mental, emotional, and social variables you encounter while playing can quickly take your game to a new performance level. Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott, founders of VISION54’s groundbreaking and innovative golf program are here to help. Aimed at both the weekend golfer and the advanced player, each chapter presents a series

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Book SynopsisThe Washington Post sportswriter and New York Times bestselling author of the “fascinating” (The Wall Street Journal) The Real All Americans presents a love letter to the extraordinary coaches and athletes she has covered over the years and the actionable principles of excellence they embody. Sportswriter Sally Jenkins has spent her entire adult life observing and writing about great coaches and athletes. With her engaging and expert prose, she has helped shape the way we view these talented sports icons. But somewhere along the line, she realized, they had begun to shape her. Now, she presents the astonishing inner qualities in these same people that pushed them to overcome pressure, elevate their performances, and discover champion identities. Based on years of observing, interviewing, and analyzing elite coaches and playmakers, such as Bill Belichick, Peyton Manning, Michael Phelps, and more, Jenkins reveals the seven principles behind success: -Conditioning -Practice -Discipline -Candor -Culture -Resilience -Intention Discover how you can apply these same principles to your life and become your own champion. Colorful, inspirational, and accessible, The Right Call is the one stop shop for anyone wanting to learn how to effectively elevate themselves to greatness.Trade Review “Sleek as a wide receiver racing toward the end zone… [The Right Call is] packed with sophisticated reportage and epigrammatic insights that deliver on the promise of the subtitle…. [S]harp insights and intriguing anecdotes that fill the book prompt valuable reflection on one’s own performance under pressure and track record of decision-making. And it’s a joy to read.” —Wall Street Journal“Wide-ranging psychological inspiration from a veteran Washington Post sportswriter and columnist…. Jenkins, who seems at home in every sport…draws useful lessons in leadership, self-discipline (“it’s a form of self-rule”), the aspiration to win, and, perhaps most important, the way in which the love of a game is transformational… A pleasure for self-help aficionados and buffs with an interest in the mental aspects of a variety of sports.” —Kirkus Reviews“[The Right Call] is a masterpiece of spare, elegant prose that showcases her talent for reporting and writing while also providing a window into how the best of the best get that way. A true inspiration! I can’t recommend this book more highly.” —William D. Cohan, New York Times bestselling author of Money and Power“Jenkins combines the excitement of sports with the insights of self-help, and reveals a new way to think about greatness. The Right Call illustrates how elite sports has become a laboratory for observing, and learning about, leadership and life.” —Charles Duhigg, New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better“One of America’s greatest sports writers boils down the essential principles of the athletic mindset, and in cinematic detail, shows how we can all learn decision-making under pressure.” —Robert Iger, New York Times bestselling author of The Ride of a Lifetime

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Book Synopsis‘The brain is the most important muscle for climbing.’ – Wolfgang GüllichMastermind by climbing legend Jerry Moffatt is a guide to mental training for climbers. Drawing on his own personal experiences from an international climbing career spanning three decades, as well as inspiring stories from the current elite of the sport including Alex Megos, Adam Ondra, Alex Honnold and Barbara Zangerl, Jerry invites climbers and other sportspeople to explore and maximise their mental potential. This updated edition features a new foreword by American climbing legend Chris Sharma. Broken down into easy-to-read sections, including Mind Control, Self Image and Visualisation, Mastermind will help you utilise the power of your mind to make the most of your existing strength, technique and ability so that you can perform under pressure – not just in climbing, but in all sport. Trade Review'Not only highly informative, but a pleasure to read ... I would recommend this book to any climber who wants to improve, whether that's at 5a or 9a, as well as to anyone who's interested in the mindsets or experiences of professional climbers.' Theo Moore, UKClimbing.comTable of ContentsIntroEmpty CupMind ControlSuccessMotivationBeliefDesire Commitment WillStrengthConfidenceConcentrationUnconscious ThoughtConscious ThoughtSelf ImagePositive DeclarationGoalPlanDiaryVisualisationAnti-goalsFlowOptimismTalking Yourself UpRehearsalPressureFailureObstaclesChokingRoutine & Final ThoughtBoulderOn-sightRedpointSoloingCompetitionTradOn Your WayGo!

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Book SynopsisHow to improve your game and discover your true potential by increasing your concentration, willpower and confidence Every golfer, whether amateur or pro, who has ever picked up a club knows what it's like to get the yips - that feeling when you inexplicably lose control of your shot, and become overwhelmed by self-doubt, tension, fear of failure and anxiety. With a new introduction from golf performance pro Peter Hudson, the multi-million bestselling The Inner Game of Golf resolves this mental interference. It is not a book about how to play golf; it is a book about how to learn golf, and its lessons can be applied to any sport. Putting aside the mechanics of golfing technique and laborious debates about strategy, this classic handbook for golfers of all levels tackles the psychological aspects of the game and reveals how you can perform to your true potential for more than brief moments at a time. Using only his Inner Game principles

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'I knew nothing about football before knowing Cruyff.' – Pep GuardiolaJohan Cruyff is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in football history. Throughout his playing career, he was synonymous with Total Football, a style of play in which every player could play in any position on the pitch. Today, his philosophy lives on in teams across Europe, from Barcelona to Bayern Munich and players from Lionel Messi to Cesc Fabrecas. My Turn tells the story of Cruyff's life starting at Ajax, where he won eight national titles and three European Cups before moving to Barcelona where he won La Liga in his first season, in 1973, and was named European Footballer of the Year. He won the Ballon d'Or three times, and led the Dutch national team to the final of the 1974 World Cup, famously losing to West Germany, and receiving the Golden Ball as the player of the tournament.Off the field his life was more turbulent, surviving a kidnapping attempt and bankruptcy. This honest and unflinching autobiography also explores his life after retirement, when he became a hugely successful manager of Ajax and then Barcelona when he won the Champions league with a young Pep Guardiola in his team. My Turn is the inspirational account of a legendary football hero, voted European Player of the Century, in his own words.In March 2016 Cruyff died after a short battle with lung cancer bringing world football to a standstill in an outpouring of emotions. A brilliant teacher and analyst of the game he love, My Turn is Johan Cruyff's legacy.

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to reach your greatest potential in golf by focusing only on the shot in front of you—nothing before or after—with the world’s preeminent sport psychologist, Dr. Bob Rotella.Acclaimed sport psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Bob Rotella has advised countless professional golfers, as well as athletes in individual and team sports at the amateur and professional levels, on how to flourish under pressure and win championships. Rotella strives to make average athletes exceptional. With his decades of in-depth research and practical experience, he has encouraged people worldwide to persevere through adversity in a dozen internationally bestselling titles. In Make Your Next Shot Your Best Shot, Rotella’s message is simple but effective: to reach your greatest potential in golf, you need to set your sights high and always think positively. He wants you to aim for something incredible: free your mind, concentrate on your process, accept whatever happens, and commit to making your next shot your best shot. Rotella shows you how to focus your mind, create a routine for success, persevere, and overcome failure. Drawing from lessons learned in other sports, this book is about how to train your mind to play in the moment. It’s about spending your lifetime chasing greatness—and having a ball while doing it.Trade Review“Bob and I have had long discussions about the most effective mental approach and how it relates to my own game and development. I cherish these interchanges because I’m a golf nerd. Bob’s experience comes not just from golf, but from his knowledge of all sports. He expands my knowledge of those sports as well, and he will do the same for the readers of this book.” —Padraig Harrington, from the foreword “I have enjoyed working with Bob Rotella. I’ve read all of his books over the years and find what he says to be really interesting, appealing, and helpful to my game.” —Rory McIlroy “My father suggested that Dr. Bob Rotella could help me reach my potential as a tournament golfer when I was a young golfer, and I have worked with him regularly ever since. Bob taught me a steady routine and has given me the confidence in my game to play at the highest levels of competition.” —Davis Love III “Bob Rotella taught me how to handle pressure, develop a laserlike focus, win major championships, and make it to the Hall of Fame.” —Pat Bradley “Bob Rotella’s thoughts and ideas have helped me to be more at ease on the golf course. As a result, I have been more patient and have been able to turn my game around more quickly when things go awry.” —Jim Furyk

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Book SynopsisFrom the acclaimed author of A Fighter’s Heart comes an “entertaining and enlightening” look inside the mental game of mixed martial arts fighting (Dave Doyle, Yahoo! Sports). From a muay Thai bout in Bangkok to Rio, where he trained with jiu-jitsu royalty, to Iowa, where he matched up against the toughest in MMA, Sheridan threw himself into a quest to understand how and why we fight. In The Fighter’s Mind, Sheridan does for the brain what his first book did for the body. To uncover the secrets of mental strength and success, Sheridan interviewed dozens of the world’s most fascinating and dangerous men, including celebrated trainers Freddie Roach and Greg Jackson; champion fighters Randy Couture, Frank Shamrock, and Marcelo Garcia; ultrarunner David Horton; legendary wrestler Dan Gable, and many more. What are their secrets? How do they stay committed through years of training, craft a game plan, and adjust to the realities of the ring? How do they project strength when weak, and remain mentally tough despite incredible physical pain? A fascinating book, bursting at the seams with incredible stories and insight, The Fighter’s Mind answers these questions and many more.Trade Review"Another must read... Sheridan never gets bogged down in psychology, rendering his book accessible even to non-fight fans. The lessons handed down from the book's subjects are fleshed out on their own and by Sheridan, painting a complete picture of the pain and joy it takes to get to the top, stay there, and eventually surrender the crown." --FIGHT! Magazine "Fantastic ... One of the best MMA books I've ever read, and I've certainly read my fair share." --Eric O'Brien, "Way of the Warrior," ESPN radio "You don't have to care about fighting, or even know that MMA stands for mixed martial arts, to find insights into human behavior in Sam Sheridan's The Fighter's Mind."--Bloomberg "In tasking himself with peeling back the layers of a complex and multifaceted activity, [Sheridan is] raising the bar for everyone else... If you want a better grip on a sport even some of its participants may not fully understand, his work is quickly becoming required reading." --Jake Rossen, ESPN.com "The Fighter's Mind is an entertaining and enlightening read and is a worthy addition to any MMA fan's bookshelf." --Dave Doyle, Yahoo! Sports "Sheridan wrote one of my favorite books of recent times, The Fighter's Heart, and is one of those writers who could write about getting the oil changed in his car and still make it riveting ... So it comes as no surprise that The Fighter's Mind is a terrific read."--Jeff Fox, MMA Manifesto "A must-read for fight fans." --Evan Holober, The Queensberry Rules "Tirelessly curious and game, deftly sidestepping pretentiousness and macho posturing and all the other usual traps that snare writers who delve into the form and meaning of fighting, Sam Sheridan seeks out fearsome teachers and comes away with a rare prize: a deep understanding of the mental aspect of the fighter's craft and what it can teach us about how--and how not--to live." --Carlo Rotella, author of Cut Time, An Education at the Fights "Having opened up professional fighting worldwide in the best-selling A Fighter's Heart, former Merchant Marine and Harvard grad Sheridan here plumbs the mental side of the sport. ... this should be a knockout with fight fans." --Library Journal "As accurate and perceptive an account of what makes top fighters tick as I have seen. Sam Sheridan is a great observer and with his profiles of some the top names in MMA, he cuts through the clutter and highlights what it is about these men's psychologies and thought processes that has made them so dominant. There is so much valuable information in this book that I read it once and then went back through it again with a highlighter. The chapter on legendary trainer Greg Jackson alone makes the book worth purchasing."--Donovan Craig, Editor In Chief, FIGHT! Magazine "Relevant for fighters and non-fighters alike, [The Fighter's Mind] creates new bridges between the fight community and the rest of the world."--Lockflow.com "In Sam Sheridan's The Fighter's Mind you are taken on a journey that starts in the mind of wrestling great Dan Gable and meanders through the inner psyche of today's fighters. Paradoxically, the knowledge illuminated from this fascinating journey remains timeless and true, reflecting the wisdom of the archetypal ancient warrior--truly a great contribution to the field of mental athletic peak performance." --Michael Lardon, M.D., sports psychologist and author of Finding Your Zone

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Book SynopsisThe phenomenal international number one bestseller with exclusive interviews with Richie McCaw, Steve Hansen, Beauden Barrett and Dan Carter, The Jersey is the definitive story behind the greatest sports team on the planet.‘Extremely well written. Compelling, accurate, insightful and brilliant in the way it captures the New Zealand way’ – John Hart, former All Blacks coach.With a better winning record than any other sports team in history, they stand head and shoulders above their nearest rugby rivals. How did a country of just 4.8 million people conquer the world?Peter Bills, who has reported on international rugby for more than forty years, was given exclusive access to all the key figures in New Zealand rugby as he set out to understand the secrets behind the All Blacks success. Peter talked at length with ninety people, both in New Zealand and around the world, with intimate knowledge of what makes the All Blacks tick.The Jersey goes to the heart of the All Blacks success. It is also an epic story of not just a rugby team but a nation, whose identities are inextricably linked.

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Book SynopsisSuitable for undergraduates pursuing professions as coaches, physical education teachers and sport psychologists, this book presents an applied approach to sport psychology. It provides coaches with a practical discussion of motivation, communication, stress management, and mental imagery.Table of ContentsASEP Silver Level Series PrefacePreface Acknowledgments Part ICreating a Solid FoundationChapter 1Coaching PhilosophyDeveloping a Positive Coaching Philosophy Understanding Competition and Using It ConstructivelyChapter 2CommunicationWhat Is Communication?Sending Effective MessagesAttentive ListeningConflicts and ConfrontationsChapter 3Introduction to Mental Skills TrainingPsychological Factors and Performance ExcellenceDoes MST Work?The MST ApproachRoadblocks and Myths Surrounding MSTDeveloping MSTPart IIDeveloping Mental Training ToolsChapter 4Goal SettingWhat Are Goals and Why Use Them?Characteristics of Effective GoalsMaking Goals Work: The Goal Implementation ProcessDeveloping Athletes' Goal-Setting SkillsChapter 5ImageryWhat Is Imagery?Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of ImageryUsing Imagery EffectivelyDeveloping an Imagery Training ProgramChapter 6Relaxation and EnergizationWhat Is Relaxation?Relaxation StrategiesWhat Is Energization?Energization StrategiesDeveloping Athletes' Relaxation and Energization SkillsChapter 7Self-TalkWhat Is Self-Talk?How Self-Talk WorksPositive Versus Negative ThinkingOptimizing Self-TalkDeveloping Athletes' Smart-Talk SkillsPart IIIEnhancing Mental SkillsChapter 8MotivationWhat Is Motivation?Athletes' Needs and Intrinsic MotivationImpact of RewardsHandling Success and FailureCreating a Mastery-Oriented Motivational AtmosphereChapter 9Energy ManagementUnderstanding Energy ManagementHow Does Arousal Affect Performance?Why Underarousal and Overarousal Impair PerformanceDetermining Optimal Energy ZonesMental Side of ArousalDeveloping Athletes' Energy Management SkillsChapter 10AttentionUnderstanding AttentionAttentional CapacitySelective AttentionSustaining Focus: ConcentrationImplementing an Attentional Skills ProgramChapter 11Stress ManagementUnderstanding StressStress ManagementDeveloping Athletes' Stress Management SkillsChapter 12Self-ConfidenceUnderstanding Self-ConfidenceConceptualizing Self-ConfidenceBoosting Self-ConfidenceDeveloping Team ConfidenceDeveloping and Maintaining Self-Confidence During CompetitionSelf-Fulfilling Prophecy: Confidence Booster or Deflator?Developing Athletes' Self-ConfidenceFinal Thoughts: Developing Ultimate ConfidencePart IVIntegrating Mental Training Tools and SkillsChapter 13Mental Plans Understanding Mental PlansTypes of Mental PlansRole of Triggers, Releases, and Cue WordsDeveloping Mental PlansDeveloping Athletes' Mental Toughness SkillsChapter 14Mental Skills Training ProgramsGetting StartedComponents of Effective MST ProgramsImplementing a Basic MST ProgramAppendix A: Answers to Review QuestionsAppendix B: Relaxation and Energization ScriptsAppendix C: Test of Performance StrategiesGlossaryReferences and ResourcesIndexAbout the Authors

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Book SynopsisSAS and Special Forces Mental Toughness Training examines what it takes to be as mentally fit as a special forces soldier. The book explains why it is equally important to focus on stress management and mental discipline as it is to concentrate on push-ups, sit-ups and other physical exercises. Using simple steps, the book shows the reader how they can build up their endurance over a matter of weeks and months, and how their quality of life will benefit. SAS and Special Forces Mental Toughness Training demonstrates how you can gain the psychological edge over your opponent, as well as ready yourself for critical challenges ahead. Whether you are competing in unarmed combat sports, running a marathon or just looking to get ahead, SAS and Special Forces Mental Toughness Training will have helpful and practical advice for you. The book includes a number of military training programmes designed to assess a trainee’s fitness for the arduous life of a combat soldier, as well as chapters on leadership, battle tactics, escape and survival techniques, and improving intelligence and concentration. SAS and Special Forces Mental Toughness Training is an essential guide to testing and improving mental agility and resilience in the modern combat environment. Table of Contents1. Will to Survive 2. Handling Combat Stress 3. Recruitment and Training 4. Intelligence and Concentration 5. Building a Team Mind 6. Leadership 7. Battle Tactics 1: Handling Major Manoeuvres 8. Battle Tactics 2: Counter-insurgency 9. Detention, Escape, Survival 10. Peacekeeping and Diplomacy 11. Future Wars

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of You Are Awesome: Find Your Confidence and Dare to be Brilliant at (Almost) AnythingEssential reading for an astounding summer of sport; If you've ever wondered what makes a champion, Bounce has the answer.What are the real secrets of sporting success, and what lessons do they offer about life? Why doesn't Tiger Woods choke? Why are the best figure skaters those that have fallen over the most and why has one small street in Reading produced more top table tennis players than the rest of the country put together.Two-time Olympian and sports writer and broadcaster Matthew Syed draws on the latest in neuroscience and psychology to uncover the secrets of our top athletes and introduces us to an extraordinary cast of characters, including the East German athlete who became a man, and her husband and the three Hungarian sisters who are all chess grandmasters. Bounce is crammed with fascinating stories and statistics.Looking at controversial questions such as whether talentTrade Review‘A gripping examination of the hidden forces that come together in the making of a champion.' Michael Atherton, former England cricket captain 'A fascinating subject and Syed is a dazzling writer.' Owen Slot, The Times 'I love this book. A must-read if you have ever wondered what sets the super-achievers and the rest of us apart – in any field, not just in sport. I only wish I had read it when I was fifteen.' Gabby Logan, BBC presenter and former international gymnast 'Intellectually stimulating and hugely enjoyable at a stroke … challenged some of my most cherished beliefs about life and success.' Jonathan Edwards, triple jump world record holder

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Book SynopsisForeword by Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell WilsonFrom a top mental conditioning coach—the world’s best brain trainer” (Sports Illustrated)—who has transformed the lives and careers of elite athletes, business leaders, and military personnel, battle-tested strategies that will give you tools to manage and overcome negativity and achieve any goal.He knows how to win. More, he knows the many ways-subtle, brutal, often self-inflicted-we lose. As the most trusted mental coach in the world of sports, Trevor Moawad has worked with many of the most dominant athletes and the savviest coaches. From Nick Saban and Kirby Smart to Russell Wilson, they all look to Moawad for help finding or keeping or regaining their competitive edge. (As do countless business leaders and members of special forces.) Now, at last, Moawad shares his unique philosophy with the general public. He lays out lessons he''s derived from his greatest career successes as well as personal setbacks, the game-changing wisdom he''s earned as the go-to whisperer for elite performers on fields of play and among men and women headed to the battlefield. Moawad''s motivational approach is elegant but refreshingly simple: He replaces hardwired negativity, the kind of defeatist mindset that''s nearly everybody''s default, with what he calls neutral thinking. His own special innovation, it''s a nonjudgmental, nonreactive way of coolly assessing problems and analyzing crises, a mode of attack that offers luminous clarity and supreme calm in the critical moments before taking decisive action. Not only can neutral thinking raise your performance level-it can transform your overall life. And it all starts, Moawad says, with letting go. Past failures, past losses-let them go. The past isn''t predictive. If you can absorb and embrace that belief, everything changes. You''ll instantly feel more calm. And the athlete-or employee or parent or spouse-who''s more calm is also more aware, and more times than not ... will win.Trade Review“ In this book, you’ll learn how to use the same concepts I employ on the field in your life.” — Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks quarterback and Super Bowl champion “ Everyone must check out my dear friend, legend, and mental coach Trevor Moawad’s new book It Takes What It Takes. The Daily Vitamin you need.” — Ciara “To be a champion on and off the field, it takes not only being in peak physical condition but being in top mental condition as well. I have had the good fortune to work with Trevor for a number of years and he is very trustworthy and one of the top individuals in this space. This book will give you a front-row seat to some of the powerful concepts our coaches and players have had unique access to.” — Jimbo Fisher, head football coach, Texas A&M University “I have had the pleasure of working with Trevor for the past eighteen years, and if gold medals were awarded for commitment, honesty, and integrity, Trevor would certainly be a triple gold medalist. His tireless dedication to the athletes he works with is without equal. I have learned from Trevor and I depend on him for valuable advice in my own work.” — Michael Johnson, four-time Olympic gold medalist and president of Michael Johnson Performance “The field of sport psychology and its discipline of mental conditioning has grown dramatically within the past fifteen years, and Trevor Moawad has been at the center of its impact. I have been a colleague of his for eighteen years, and Trevor has not only navigated this field with some of the best college football programs, elite athletes, military, and top corporations, but he has dominated it. This book is a must read for players, coaches, CEOs, and everyone else wanting to improve their mindset!” — Chad Bohling, New York Yankees director of mental conditioning and Dallas Cowboys mental conditioning consultant “Trevor Moawad has a unique understanding of the truth about human behavior, and this book provides the tools needed to acquire the outcomes that we desire. He has the gift of making incredibly complicated realities simple so that as a head coach in an NCAA Power 5 Conference, I can take decisive action today that will help me get what I want. There are no shortcuts...This book gives you a front seat into what he has done for me, Nick Saban, Jimbo Fisher, Kirby Smart, and countless others for the last eighteen years.” — Mel Tucker, head football coach, University of Colorado “I train my body relentlessly in order to be prepared for competition. Working with Trevor on having a neutral mind has given me the same tools mentally and allowed me to build an invincible mind.” — Marcus Stroman, pitcher, New York Mets “The mind is so incredibly powerful, and Trevor does a great job of teaching how we can apply his lessons about neutral thinking to improve our performance in our everyday lives. It’s not only critical to understand what you need to do to achieve your personal and professional goals but also what behaviors you need to eliminate. Regardless of your vocation, Trevor can help you change the way you think, talk, and live.” — Lawrence Frank, president of basketball operations, LA Clippers “Trevor has had the unique ability to establish relevance with some of the most powerful sport leaders, athletes, and programs in the world. He not only built these relationships, but has sustained them, and continually found ways to add value.” — George Pyne, founder and CEO of Bruin Sports Capital “Trevor is at the top of his game when it comes to mental conditioning. His advice is invaluable on and off the field, in the classroom as well as in the boardroom. This book is a must read for anyone looking to step up their game and realize their true potential.” — Christopher Brearton, chief operating officer of MGM Studios and board member of USA Swimming

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Book SynopsisWhat is talent? How do you get the best out of yourself? What are the secrets of leadership?In Edge, Ben Lyttleton gets unprecedented access to some of the world's top football clubs to discover their innovative methods for developing talent and reveals how we can use them in our everyday lives. Elite teams now look for an edge by improving the intangible skills of their players above the shoulder'. Liverpool's approach to talent will make you more creative. Chelsea's culture will improve your resilience. Didier Deschamps will improve your leadership skills. Xavi Hernandez will help you make better decisions. But how?Football is the most hot-housed, intense, financially profitable talent factory on the planet. It's time we woke up to the lessons it can provide.We all want to have an edge. This is your chance to find oneTrade Review‘I devoured this. Lyttleton's journey to the fringes of sporting thought, greedily absorbing innovations as he goes, translates into a pacy, thought-provoking work that reveals just how nuanced sporting – and indeed business – success is in the modern world. The insight into born leaders such as Didier Deschamps, who flex their style rather than their authority, is compelling, as too are the regular reminders of the capacity for old-fashioned qualities such as cohesion and resilience to trump skill and potential. Are enough businesses playing the equivalent of head-up football with their talent and resources? They may start to after reading this.’ – Duncan Craig, Sunday Times ‘A fascinating look at the approaches of some of European football's most impressive clubs – as well as some overachieving underdogs. Lyttleton eschews tired clichés, and instead challenges the consensus to present a fascinating insight into the intricacies of running a modern football club’ – Michael Cox, author of The Mixer ‘The most captivating football book I have read. The detailed insight from the game's biggest names is fascinating and each chapter left me feeling inspired and motivated.’ Dean Jones, Bleacher Report ‘Remarkable access to some of the biggest names in football – a tour of the game’s new thinking, written up with great fluency.’ – Simon Kuper, Contributor, Financial Times ‘Full of fascinating ideas – this book make will make you think!’ – Wim Jonk, Cruyff Football ‘A fascinating read … Inspiring for anyone who wants to learn how to be successful.' – Marcus Christenson, The Guardian 'Anyone looking to improve themselves as well as others should read this book.’ – Alex Inglethorpe, Liverpool FC Academy Director ‘If you want to be a coach, manager or successful company director, you should read Edge as it’s inspiring and will give you tips from those who have done it' – Petr Cech

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Book SynopsisDISCOVER THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY BEHIND NETFLIX'S BLOCKBUSTER MOVIE NYAD.After four attempts, sixty-four year-old Diana Nyad finally swam from Cuba to the Florida Keys. She swam for fifty-three hours, across one hundred and ten miles. Find a Way is her account of the epic quest which led to that moment – and a galvanizing call to live life boldly, in the moment and with no regrets.In the 1970s, Diana Nyad was widely regarded as the greatest long-distance swimmer in the world. She record after world record, circling Manhattan Island and crossing the 102.5 miles between the Bahamas and Florida. But one record continually eluded her: becoming the first woman to swim between Cuba and the Florida Keys without a shark cage. Finally, in September 2013, Diana completed the crossing.Millions of people watched, cried and cheered for her tenacity and courage. Find a Way recounts this astonishing and hard-won triumph – and DiTrade ReviewWhen you’re facing big challenges in your life, you can think about Diana Nyad getting attacked by the lethal sting of box jellyfishes. And nearly anything else seems doable in comparison -- Hillary ClintonDiana Nyad is a force of personality that anyone who meets her never forgets. This drive and dynamism is well captured in the title of her moving memoir Find a Way. She has – and her book shows us how we all can -- Michael Shermer * The Wall Street Journal *What makes Nyad's story so remarkable, beyond the harrowing trials she faced at sea – unpredictable currents and weather, deadly sea animals – is the strength of a resolve that would not admit defeat and knew no boundaries. “Whatever your Other Shore is,” she writes, “whatever you must do . . . you will find a way.” Inspiring reading for anyone who has ever dared to dream the impossible * Kirkus *Her story reads like a gripping thriller: she braved storms, stinging jellyfish, sharks and hallucinations before staggering onto the beach on September 2, 2013 * People Magazine *

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Book Synopsis''This book captures the magic of being in flow . . . Highly recommend'' RONNIE O''SULLIVAN''The perfect motivational read at the dawn of a new year'' DAILY EXPRESS''Entertaining and enlightening'' MATTHEW SYED''Simon has looked into something we actually all know or at least once did - the ability to live life more in the now'' JASON FOXSimon Mundie, host of the A New Way of Being podcast, draws on interviews with some of the world's sporting legends to redefine how we understand and pursue - success through 8 key lessons.As the sports reporter for BBC Radio 1 for the best part of a decade, Simon Mundie was pitch-side at many of the most high-profile sporting events in history. It was often thrilling, but the emphasis always seemed to be on results, tactics and the score. But as the saying goes, sport is a metaphor for life so Simon set out to explore that.Drawing on intervi

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Book SynopsisLessons in success from Sarina Wiegman''s sports psychologist with the triumphant LionessesThis is a book for any Individual who wants to succeed.This is a book for any Team who wants to thrive.This is a book to help You fulfil your potential.Lessons in success from the front line of performance psychology to help you find your purpose, fulfil your potential, and thrive.During her two decades as a sport psychologist, Dr Kate Hays has been developing The Building Blocks of Success', a framework which has become a transformative programme for forging a winning mentality in both an individual and group setting.The process has the power to transform good teams into great teams, while turning underperforming or misfiring athletes into title-winning forces. Crucially, the process accepts that it is important to win but it is more important to thrive. The priority focus is creating a sustainable culture that allows athletes to succeed, over and over again.In How to Win, Dr Kate Hays will show you how her framework isn't a resource solely reserved for elite Olympians or international football teams. In fact, anyone can find long-term and sustainable success using these methods.Work your way through a series of easy-to-understand psychological exercises and challenges; apply the learned lessons and skills to your environment (whether that be in sport, business, family, or any individual or group endeavour); follow the processes set out in The Building Blocks of Success' to create a greater understanding of self and of the people working, playing or striving alongside you.How to Win will help you find your purpose, fulfil your potential, and thrive.

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Book SynopsisPerform to your potential with proven mental training techniques! Achieving Excellence: Mastering the Mindset for Peak Performance in Sport and Life offers a variety of peak performance strategies to help athletes, coaches, and performers of all kinds achieve a winning mindset. The book explores sport psychology concepts and provides practical, proven strategies to incorporate into your daily life and competitive career.Renowned mental skills coach and performance psychology expert Colleen Hacker has helped hundreds of Olympic and professional athletes to achieve their individual and team goals. In Achieving Excellence, she shares her approach for cultivating confidence, focus, and habits of excellence. She will teach you how to create action plans for success and develop performance routines that optimize achievement. Inside, you will discover the strategies and practical tools needed for success in life and sport, such as these: Bulleted checklists that offer step-by-step application tips for mental skills Sidebars that highlight strategies for overcoming common challenges Success stories from top athletes and firsthand accounts of their experiences using different techniques Inspirational quotes throughout the book will motivate you, and implementation worksheets—available both in the book and online through HKPropel—are provided to help you apply mental training strategies in competition or in other achievement domains.With Achieving Excellence, you will develop a winning mindset with evidence-based, step-by-step plans that lead you to peak performance.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.Trade Review“Dr. Hacker is one of the leading authorities on performance excellence. This book includes some of the same techniques and strategies she has been implementing in her own work with professional, elite, and international competitors for the last two decades. Her approach with our team wasn’t simply ‘plug and play’ coaching. It was individualized and personalized. That showed me that she respected each of us as individuals and was committed to making us the best that we could be. Whether you are a corporate executive, youth athlete, teacher, coach, artist, parent, or elite athlete, the knowledge and opportunities for application in this book will assist your training and performance.”—Mia HammMia is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion. She was named U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year five years in a row and won three ESPY awards, including Soccer Player of the Year and Female Athlete of the Year. The Women's Sports Foundation named her Sportswoman of the Year twice. A co-owner of Los Angeles FC and Angel City FC, Hamm is also chair of the Mia Hamm Foundation. She has been inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame, was the first woman inducted into the World Football Hall of Fame, and was recently inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.“In cutthroat, competitive arenas, the focus is often (mis)placed on your opponent or the other team. In Achieving Excellence: Mastering Mindset for Peak Performance in Sport and Life, Dr. Hacker helps center you, the performer, by highlighting the mental skills and strategies that will help close your performance gap in sport and life. By focusing on your own game through self-awareness and personal control, you are much more likely to enjoy the journey in your own pursuit of excellence.”—Nomar GarciaparraNomar is a retired Major League Baseball player and current SportsNet LA analyst. He played nine seasons as a shortstop for the Boston Red Sox and played shortstop, third base, and first base for the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Oakland Athletics. He is one of 13 players in Major League history to hit two grand slams during a single game and is the only player to achieve the feat at his home stadium. Garciaparra is a six-time All-Star, was the American League Rookie of the Year, and was the American League Silver Slugger Award winner at shortstop. He is a lifetime .313 hitter, had the highest single-season batting average by a right-handed batter in the post–World War II era, and was the first right-handed batter since Joe DiMaggio to win the American League batting title in consecutive seasons. Nomar is a minority investor in Los Angeles FC. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Getting to the Starting LineChapter 2. Believing You CanChapter 3. Chatter MattersChapter 4. Being in the MomentChapter 5. Harnessing ImaginationChapter 6. Energy ManagementChapter 7. Control of CalmChapter 8. Revving the EngineChapter 9. The Three Cs of Performance SuccessChapter 10. Creating an Action PlanChapter 11. Focusing on the Right Things at the Right TimeChapter 12. Preperformance RoutinesChapter 13. Prioritizing Self-ReflectionChapter 14. Growing Through AdversityChapter 15. Bouncing BackChapter 16. Highlighting We Before MeChapter 17. Inclusive ExcellenceChapter 18. Career and Life TransitionAppendix. Learning More

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Book SynopsisThink like Britain's greatest living Olympian: Ten steps to push your limits and achieve the impossible from the one of the world's greatest swimmers'The most dominant sportsperson in Great Britain today - and perhaps ever' TelegraphFrom one of the best elite athletes on the planet comes a book bursting with no-nonsense advice on how to locate your inner gladiator, and first-hand wisdom to help you push yourself beyond what you thought was possible.We are all capable of locating greatness within us and achieving hitherto unimaginable feats. Whether you are old and wise or young and bursting with energy, there are limits you are imposing on yourself that this book will help you reconsider.Adam Peaty shows you how to take more control of your life and helps you both discover and develop your talents. He shares his own ten secrets to a winning mental attitude, whether it be at home, at work, on the sports field, or within ourselves.This is an inspirational handbook for personal achievement and positive living. THE GLADIATOR MINDSET will inspire you to find and develop your talent and have the confidence to believe in yourself.Let's be better than we were yesterday."Hopefully, this is a catalyst for not only Team GB but also the people back home to go to another gear, to say: 'We've been through a tough time, there's been a lot of complaining, a lot of excuses, a lot of negative things, but now we've got to switch our mindset.'" - Adam Peaty

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Book SynopsisI dont have time to run. The run will hurt or make me tired. I am too busy to run today. If youre always looking for any excuse to not go running, or put off starting a running regime, this book is for you! Athletes and people who just want to stay fit and exercise need to train their mind just as much as the body! Its easy to find excuses and stay at home, but with Jeff Galloways mental training strategies you will find yourself staying motivated and setting and reaching new goals in no time. In Mental Training for Runners you will find many useful tips on how to deal with stress. Jeff Galloway describes typical everyday situations and how to go out and run even if your brain is making up excuses. Jeff explains drills to help you rehearse a good response to those excuses so that over time you will change your habits; he presents training tools that will lower your stress and help you learn to set realistic goals. There is a section on better technique that will help you run better and achieve your next goal. Mental Training for Runners will put you on the path to a positive mental environment and will turn your mind, body, and spirit into a powerful team and tool. After reading and learning from this book, there will only ever be one answer to any challenge: I can do it!

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Book SynopsisThis is the loose-leaf version of Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Eighth Edition With HKPropel Access, which offers students a less expensive, printed version of the text.Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Eighth Edition With HKPropel Access, is a leading textbook that offers a comprehensive view of sport and exercise psychology. It draws connections between research and practice, and it captures the excitement of the world of sport and exercise.Internationally respected authors Robert Weinberg and Daniel Gould have built a text that addresses emerging trends and remains relevant with each new edition. Every chapter has been updated with the latest research and practice in sport and exercise psychology while maintaining and highlighting classic studies that have shaped the field. In-depth learning aids have been refreshed to help students think critically. Specific content changes were made throughout the text to highlight significant advances in research and practices. These include areas such as mental health of athletes, effects of COVID-19 on athletes, mindfulness, legalized gambling, psychological issues surrounding the 2020 Olympic Games (held in 2021), and drug controversies.Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology provides students with a unique learning experience—starting with an exploration of the field’s origins, key concepts, research development, and career options available in the field. After this introduction to the field, the text shifts to personal factors that affect performance and behavior in sport, physical education, and exercise settings. It augments those concepts by factoring in situational circumstances that influence behavior, group interaction and processes, and the use of psychological techniques to help people perform more effectively. Students will gain critical insights into the role psychological factors play in health and exercise and the psychological consequences of participation in sport and physical activity, including children’s psychological development through sport participation, aggression in sport, and moral development and good sporting behavior in sport and physical activity contexts.More than 100 related online activities offer interactive opportunities to engage with the content—many of which can be assigned, and progress tracked, by instructors directly through HKPropel. In addition, chapter quizzes may also be assigned; these are automatically graded to test comprehension of critical concepts. Some activities may be downloaded and printed as assignments to be completed by students. Many of the activities offer compelling audio and video clips that reveal how sport psychology consultants communicate with athletes and coaches to improve athletic experiences. These clips feature esteemed experts from the field discussing concepts that they have studied and refined during their professional careers.The updated eighth edition of Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology continues to ensure that students are well equipped—and excited—to enter the field of sport and exercise psychology, fully prepared for the challenges they may encounter as well as the possibilities.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.Table of ContentsPart I. Beginning Your JourneyChapter 1. Welcome to Sport and Exercise PsychologyDefining Sport and Exercise PsychologySpecializing in Sport and Exercise PsychologyDistinguishing Between Two SpecialtiesReviewing the History of Sport and Exercise PsychologyLearning AidsChapter 2. Science and Professional Practice of Sport and Exercise PsychologyBridging Science and PracticeChoosing From Many Sport and Exercise Psychology OrientationsUnderstanding Present and Future TrendsLearning AidsPart II. Learning About ParticipantsChapter 3. Personality and SportDefining PersonalityUnderstanding Personality StructureStudying Personality From Six ViewpointsMeasuring PersonalityUsing Psychological MeasuresFocusing on Personality ResearchExamining Cognitive Strategies and SuccessIdentifying Your Role in Understanding PersonalityLearning AidsChapter 4. MotivationDefining MotivationReviewing Three Approaches to MotivationBuilding Motivation With Five GuidelinesDeveloping a Realistic View of MotivationUnderstanding Achievement Motivation and CompetitivenessIdentifying Four Theories of Achievement MotivationDeveloping Achievement Motivation and CompetitivenessUsing Achievement Motivation in Professional PracticeLearning AidsChapter 5. Arousal, Stress, and AnxietyDefining Arousal and AnxietyMeasuring Arousal and AnxietyDefining Stress and Understanding the Stress ProcessIdentifying Sources of Stress and AnxietyConnecting Arousal and Anxiety to PerformanceApplying Knowledge to Professional PracticeLearning AidsPart III. Understanding Sport and Exercise EnvironmentsChapter 6. Competition and CooperationDefining Competition and CooperationViewing Competition as a ProcessReviewing Studies of Competition and CooperationDetermining Whether Competition Is Good or BadEnhancing CooperationLearning AidsChapter 7. Feedback, Reinforcement, and Intrinsic MotivationPrinciples of ReinforcementApproaches to Influencing BehaviorGuidelines for Using Positive ReinforcementGuidelines for Using PunishmentBehavior Modification in SportBehavior Modification and Cognitive Behavior TherapyIntrinsic Motivation and Extrinsic RewardsCognitive Evaluation TheoryHow Extrinsic Rewards Affect Intrinsic Motivation in SportStrategies for Increasing Intrinsic MotivationFlow—A Special Case of Intrinsic MotivationLearning AidsChapter 8. Diversity, Equity, and InclusionDefinition of Culture, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Cultural CompetenceCultural Sport and Exercise Psychology ResearchBenefits of Diversity and InclusionStrategies for Diversifying Sport and Physical Activity and Creating Inclusive EnvironmentsLearning AidsPart IV. Focusing on Group ProcessesChapter 9. Team Dynamics and CohesionRecognizing the Difference Between Groups and TeamsIdentifying Three Theories of Group DevelopmentUnderstanding Group StructureCreating an Effective Team ClimateMaximizing Individual Performance in Team SportsDefinition of CohesionConceptual Model of CohesionTools for Measuring CohesionRelationship Between Cohesion and PerformanceOther Factors Associated With CohesionStrategies for Enhancing CohesionGuidelines for Building Team CohesionLearning AidsChapter 10. LeadershipDefinition of LeadershipApproaches to Studying LeadershipSport-Oriented Interactional Approaches to LeadershipResearch on the Multidimensional Model of Sport LeadershipLeadership Training InterventionsFour Components of Effective LeadershipThe Art of LeadershipLearning AidsChapter 11. CommunicationUnderstanding the Communication ProcessSending Messages EffectivelyReceiving Messages EffectivelyRecognizing Breakdowns in CommunicationImproving CommunicationDealing With Confrontation and ConflictDelivering Constructive CriticismLearning AidsPart V. Improving PerformanceChapter 12. Introduction to Psychological Skills TrainingWhat Psychological Skills Training EntailsWhy PST Is ImportantWhy Sport and Exercise Participants Neglect PSTMyths About PSTPST Knowledge BasePST EffectivenessThree Phases of PST ProgramsSelf-Regulation: The Ultimate Goal of PSTWho Should Conduct PST ProgramsWhen to Implement a PST ProgramPST Program DevelopmentCommon Problems in Implementing PST ProgramsLearning AidsChapter 13. Arousal RegulationIncreasing Self-Awareness of ArousalUsing Anxiety Reduction TechniquesExploring the Matching HypothesisCoping With AdversityUsing Arousal-Inducing TechniquesLearning AidsChapter 14. ImageryDefining ImageryUses of ImageryEvidence of Imagery’s EffectivenessImagery in Sport: Where, When, Why, and WhatFactors Affecting the Effectiveness of ImageryHow Imagery WorksKeys to Effective ImageryHow to Develop an Imagery Training ProgramWhen to Use ImageryLearning AidsChapter 15. Self-ConfidenceDefining Self-ConfidenceUnderstanding How Expectations Influence PerformanceExamining Self-Efficacy TheoryAssessing Self-ConfidenceBuilding Self-ConfidenceLearning AidsChapter 16. Goal SettingDefinition of GoalsEffectiveness of Goal SettingPrinciples of Goal SettingDevelopment of Group GoalsDesign of a Goal-Setting SystemCommon Problems in Goal SettingLearning AidsChapter 17. ConcentrationDefining ConcentrationExplaining Attentional Focus: Three ProcessesConnecting Concentration to Optimal PerformanceIdentifying Types of Attentional FocusRecognizing Attentional ProblemsMindfulnessUsing Self-Talk to Enhance ConcentrationAssessing Attentional SkillsImproving ConcentrationLearning AidsPart VI. Enhancing Health and Well-BeingChapter 18. Exercise and Psychological Well-BeingMental HealthReducing Anxiety and Depression With ExerciseUnderstanding the Effect of Exercise on Psychological Well-BeingChanging Personality and Cognitive Functioning With ExerciseEnhancing Quality of Life With ExerciseExamining the Runner’s HighUsing Exercise as an Adjunct to TherapyLearning AidsChapter 19. Exercise Behavior and AdherenceReasons to ExerciseReasons for Not ExercisingProblem of Exercise AdherenceTheories and Models of Exercise BehaviorDeterminants of Exercise AdherenceSettings for Exercise InterventionsStrategies for Enhancing Adherence to ExerciseGuidelines for Improving Exercise AdherenceLearning AidsChapter 20. Athletic Injuries and PsychologyWhat Is Injury?Causes and Predictors of InjuryRelationship Between Stress and InjuryOther Psychologically Based Explanations for InjuryPsychological Reactions to Exercise and Athletic InjuriesRole of Sport Psychology in Injury RehabilitationIdentify Athletes and Exercisers Who Are at Risk for InjuryLearning AidsChapter 21. Addictive and Unhealthy BehaviorsEating DisordersSubstance AbuseAddiction to ExerciseCompulsive GamblingLearning AidsChapter 22. Burnout and OvertrainingDefinitions of Overtraining, Staleness, and BurnoutFrequency of Overtraining, Staleness, and BurnoutModels of BurnoutFactors Leading to Athlete Overtraining and BurnoutSymptoms of Overtraining and BurnoutWays to Measure BurnoutBurnout in Sport ProfessionalsTreatment and Prevention of Overtraining and BurnoutLearning AidsPart VII. Facilitating Psychological Growth and DevelopmentChapter 23. Children and Sport PsychologyImportance of Studying the Psychology of Young AthletesUnderstanding the Youth Sports SystemChildren’s Reasons for Participation and NonparticipationRole of Friends in Youth SportStress and Burnout in Children’s Competitive SportEffective Coaching Practices for Young AthletesRole of ParentsThe Professionalization of Children’s SportsLearning AidsChapter 24. Aggression in SportDefining AggressionUnderstanding the Causes of AggressionExamining Aggression in SportApplying Knowledge to Professional PracticeLearning AidsChapter 25. Character Development and Good Sporting BehaviorDefining Character, Fair Play, and Good Sporting BehaviorDeveloping Character and Good Sporting BehaviorExamining Moral Development ResearchUnderstanding the Connection Between Moral Reasoning and Moral BehaviorHazing, Bullying, and Abusive Behavior in SportStudying the Connection Between Character Development and Physical ActivityGuiding Practice in Character DevelopmentLearning Aids

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Book SynopsisThe #1 New York Times bestseller that has all America talking—with a new afterword on expanding your range—as seen on CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS, Morning Joe, CBS This Morning, and more. “The most important business—and parenting—book of the year.” —Forbes “Urgent and important. . . an essential read for bosses, parents, coaches, and anyone who cares about improving performance.” —Daniel H. Pink  Shortlisted for the Financial Times/McKinsey Business Book of the Year AwardPlenty of experts argue that anyone who wants to develop a skill, play an instrument, or lead their field should start early, focus intensely, and rack up as many hours of deliberate practice as possible. If you dabble or delay, you’ll never catch up to the people who got a head start. But a closer look at research on the world’s top performers, from professional

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Book SynopsisElite tennis players like Rodger Federer or Rafael Nadal not only perceive everything that is happening around them, but they also foresee the next game situations. This “mental speed” lays the foundation to build master performances in extremely complex situations. This book offers a theoretical framework in which anticipation, perception, attention, and memory processes play a big role in a tennis player’s ability to win on the court. The diagnostic tools and useful examples aid the training of cognitive abilities. With more than 50 on-court practice drills to build game intelligence, every tennis player will strengthen their mental game and win their matches.

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Book SynopsisSport changes your brain. The minds of elite athletes can pull off feats of anticipation and co-ordination that amateurs would find impossible. The athletic brain has been trained through hours and hours of practice - years of sweat and toil. But what if there were a shortcut to training your brain? Cognitive training tools offer the tantalising possibility of breaking the ''10,000-hour rule''. Top-level athletes and teams are increasingly tapping into new knowledge of the brain to develop tools and techniques that can offer a shortcut to sporting success, or push the boundaries of performance beyond its current limits. Increasingly, these tools are becoming available to the ordinary amateur, revolutionising the ways in which anyone can improve their skills. Based on interviews with top athletes and the scientists working at the cutting edge of our knowledge, Amit Katwala provides a fascinating insight into the possibilities that are becoming open to us all. He takes us

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Book SynopsisThis practical and highly accessible guide by British Cycling''s Lead Psychologist explores the importance of psychology in achieving peak cycling performance. For the last three Olympic Games, the Great Britain Cycling Team has dominated the Velodrome events and is regarded as one of the most successful elite sporting set-ups in Olympic history. The emergence of sport psychology as a critical aspect of the Great Britain Cycling Team''s success has sparked wide interest in the psychological skills required to perform. In The Cycling Mind, British Cycling''s lead psychologist Ruth Anderson transfers the sport psychology strategies used to assist elite cyclists to win Olympic gold to individuals seeking to improve their own performance and psychological wellbeing on and off the bike. The Cycling Mind will take the reader through the key stages of an athlete''s pathway, from training through to competition, and provide guidelines to developing the pTrade ReviewThe training is done. The work is in the legs. You've eaten right and rested well. But your head can make or break everything. Don't neglect it! -- Joanna Rowsell Shand, Double Olympic gold medallist and World Champion cyclistRuth Anderson is a game changer. The stronger we become through the mind, the stronger we become physically. -- Shane Sutton OBE, Olympic and World Championship Track Cycling Technical DirectorTable of ContentsForeword by Joanna Rowsell Shand 1. Prepare - Preparing the foundations for performance excellence. 2. Train - Training your mind for optimal performance. 3. Control - Controlling your mind to perform at your best. 4. Believe - Believing in your ability to succeed. 5. Compete - Competing in the optimal psychological state for peak performance. 6. Recover - Recovering to maintain the optimal psychological state in competition. 7. Thrive - Thriving on pressure by enhancing psychological wellbeing 8. Excel - Excelling on and off the bike to be the best you can be

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Book SynopsisTHE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'Gareth Southgate's secret weapon' - Guardian'A copy of Eastwood's new book, Belonging, was given to every England player when they reported for duty at the European Championships' - TelegraphIn BELONGING Owen Eastwood reveals, for the first time, the ethos that has made him one of the most in-demand Performance Coaches in the world. Drawing on his own Maori ancestry, Owen weaves together insights from homo sapiens' evolutionary story and our collective wisdom. He shines a light on where these powerful ideas are applied around the world in high-performing settings encompassing sport, business, the arts and military.Whakapapa is a Maori idea which embodies our universal human need to belong. It represents a powerful spiritual belief - that each of us is part of an unbroken and unbreakable chain of people who share a sacred identity. Owen places this concept at the core of his methods to maximise a team's performance.Aspects of Owen's unique approach include: finding your identity story; defining a shared purpose; visioning future success; sharing ownership with others; understanding the 'silent dance' that plays out in groups; setting the conditions to unleash talent; and converting our diversity into a competitive advantage.Whakapapa. You belong here.'How Maori belief is driving the England team to seize the moment' - Sunday Telegraph'Belonging is a must-read for anyone interested in building a long term high-performing team' - Stuart Lancaster'One of the wisest books about winning you'll ever read... Powerful lessons beautifully expressed' - James Kerr'Owen's work and outlook really resonate with me. His philosophy has real depth and value. [It's] so of the moment - at just the right time, at just the right place, with just the right message' - Simon Mundie'Belonging reminds of us of who we really are and what is most important' Kieran ReadTrade ReviewGareth Southgate's secret weapon * Guardian *A copy of Eastwood's new book, Belonging, was given to every England player when they reported for duty at the European Championships * Telegraph *How Maori belief is driving the England team to seize the moment * Sunday Telegraph *Belonging is a must-read for anyone interested in building a long term high-performing team * Stuart Lancaster *One of the wisest books about winning you'll ever read... Powerful lessons beautifully expressed * James Kerr *Owen's work and outlook really resonate with me. His philosophy has real depth and value. [It's] so of the moment - at just the right time, at just the right place, with just the right message * Simon Mundie *

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Book SynopsisThe athlete's go-to guide for creating mental strength and achieving peak performance. Even among the most elite performers, certain athletes stand out as a cut above the rest, able to outperform in clutch, game-deciding moments. These athletes prove that raw athletic ability doesn't necessarily translate to a superior on-field experience, its the mental game that matters most. Sports participation is at an all-time high. While the calibre of their games may differ, athletes at every level have one thing in common: the desire to excel. In The Champion's Mind, sports psychologist Jim Afremow, PhD, offers the same advice he uses with Olympians, Heisman Trophy winners, and professional athletes, including: How to get in a "zone," thrive on a team, and stay humble; How to progress within a sport and sustain long-term excellence; Customizable pre-performance routines to hit full power when the gun goes off or the puck is dropped.Trade Review"The Champion's Mind "is loaded with great lessons, advice, and perspectives on how to be successful. The skills and strategies that Jim provides here are essential in carving a path to success, no matter what field you are in or what your goals are. I can honestly say that I have lived by many of the strategies offered in this book and I can also say I wish I had lived by more of them. But it's never too late to be as good as you can be!"--Dan Jansen, Olympic gold medalist, speed skating"I learned early on in my professional baseball career that players at the elite level are generally pretty similar from the perspective of physical aptitude. Yet, what tends to differentiate the all-stars from the rest of the pack resides between the ears. Jim Afremow does a great job of exploring this subject in "The Champion's Mind". This is a great book for coaches and athletes of all ages who are looking to improve performance at any level, in any sport."--Shawn Green, two-time MLB All-Star"The Champion's Mind" reveals the mental skills and strategies Olympic champions use to perform their best when it matters most. Dr. Afremow's matchless book is a must for athletes and coaches."--Shannon Miller, Olympic gold medalist, gymnastics"The Champion's Mind" is a mental training book that will help you reach your potential in sports. I highly recommend this book to all athletes and coaches."--Jackie Slater, NFL Hall of Famer "Dr. Afremow nails all the basics and gives readers an excellent window into how a champion's mind works before and during 'the process.'"--Randy Cross, three-time Super Bowl Champion "I read this book with my eyes wide open and the content continued to keep them open at all times. Jim's advice and tips are very simple and easy to understand. Read only one chapter at a time and apply it to your approach to Tennis, Sports, and Life."--Nick Bollettieri, Founder/President of Nick Bollettieri IMG Tennis Academy"The Champion's Mind "shows you how to take your game

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Book SynopsisThe Psychology of Golf Performance under Pressure offers contemporary, research-informed information regarding the key psychological factors affecting golf development and performance under pressure. Through the authors' substantive expertise all of whom are notable scholars and/or practitioners in the field of golf psychology the text provides a highly accessible real world application of theory to practice, through the provision of evidence-based guidance regarding how to maximise golf performance under pressure.Golf is a sport that has embraced sport psychology, with many of the highest ranked players in the world (male and female) openly working with a sport psychologist and advocating their importance. As a result, an increasing number of high-profile practitioners are working full-time within the sport around the world, encouraging trainee sport psychology practitioners to pursue their career within golf. Accordingly, there is an ever-increasing demand for hiTable of Contents1. Using Positive Psychology and Character Strengths to Support Golfers’ Development and Longevity within the Game2. Cognitive Behavioural Psychological Techniques to Enhance Golf Performance under Pressure3. "I Must get the Ball in the Hole": The Effective Use of REBT for Golfers4. Acceptance-Based Approaches for Optimal Performance Experiences5. Engendering an Environment for the Optimal Development of Golfers6. The Role of Parent(s) in Developing Golf Expertise7. Deliberate Practice for Golf Learning and Training8. Transitions Across a Golf Career9. Developing Expert Visual Attentional Control for Optimal Golf Performance under Pressure10. Developing a Challenge-State Environment for Optimal Pressurized Golf Performance11. Developing Resilience for Golf Performance12. Achieving Flow and Clutch States in Golf when Performing under Pressure13. Understanding and Preventing Choking under Pressure in Golf14. Mental Health in Golf

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Book SynopsisThis is the loose-leaf version of Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Eighth Edition With HKPropel Access, which offers students a less expensive, printed version of the text.Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Eighth Edition With HKPropel Access, is a leading textbook that offers a comprehensive view of sport and exercise psychology. It draws connections between research and practice, and it captures the excitement of the world of sport and exercise.Internationally respected authors Robert Weinberg and Daniel Gould have built a text that addresses emerging trends and remains relevant with each new edition. Every chapter has been updated with the latest research and practice in sport and exercise psychology while maintaining and highlighting classic studies that have shaped the field. In-depth learning aids have been refreshed to help students think critically. Specific content changes were made throughout the text to highlight significant advances in research and practices. These include areas such as mental health of athletes, effects of COVID-19 on athletes, mindfulness, legalized gambling, psychological issues surrounding the 2020 Olympic Games (held in 2021), and drug controversies.Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology provides students with a unique learning experience—starting with an exploration of the field’s origins, key concepts, research development, and career options available in the field. After this introduction to the field, the text shifts to personal factors that affect performance and behavior in sport, physical education, and exercise settings. It augments those concepts by factoring in situational circumstances that influence behavior, group interaction and processes, and the use of psychological techniques to help people perform more effectively. Students will gain critical insights into the role psychological factors play in health and exercise and the psychological consequences of participation in sport and physical activity, including children’s psychological development through sport participation, aggression in sport, and moral development and good sporting behavior in sport and physical activity contexts.More than 100 related online activities offer interactive opportunities to engage with the content—many of which can be assigned, and progress tracked, by instructors directly through HKPropel. In addition, chapter quizzes may also be assigned; these are automatically graded to test comprehension of critical concepts. Some activities may be downloaded and printed as assignments to be completed by students. Many of the activities offer compelling audio and video clips that reveal how sport psychology consultants communicate with athletes and coaches to improve athletic experiences. These clips feature esteemed experts from the field discussing concepts that they have studied and refined during their professional careers.The updated eighth edition of Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology continues to ensure that students are well equipped—and excited—to enter the field of sport and exercise psychology, fully prepared for the challenges they may encounter as well as the possibilities.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.Table of ContentsPart I. Beginning Your JourneyChapter 1. Welcome to Sport and Exercise PsychologyDefining Sport and Exercise PsychologySpecializing in Sport and Exercise PsychologyDistinguishing Between Two SpecialtiesReviewing the History of Sport and Exercise PsychologyLearning AidsChapter 2. Science and Professional Practice of Sport and Exercise PsychologyBridging Science and PracticeChoosing From Many Sport and Exercise Psychology OrientationsUnderstanding Present and Future TrendsLearning AidsPart II. Learning About ParticipantsChapter 3. Personality and SportDefining PersonalityUnderstanding Personality StructureStudying Personality From Six ViewpointsMeasuring PersonalityUsing Psychological MeasuresFocusing on Personality ResearchExamining Cognitive Strategies and SuccessIdentifying Your Role in Understanding PersonalityLearning AidsChapter 4. MotivationDefining MotivationReviewing Three Approaches to MotivationBuilding Motivation With Five GuidelinesDeveloping a Realistic View of MotivationUnderstanding Achievement Motivation and CompetitivenessIdentifying Four Theories of Achievement MotivationDeveloping Achievement Motivation and CompetitivenessUsing Achievement Motivation in Professional PracticeLearning AidsChapter 5. Arousal, Stress, and AnxietyDefining Arousal and AnxietyMeasuring Arousal and AnxietyDefining Stress and Understanding the Stress ProcessIdentifying Sources of Stress and AnxietyConnecting Arousal and Anxiety to PerformanceApplying Knowledge to Professional PracticeLearning AidsPart III. Understanding Sport and Exercise EnvironmentsChapter 6. Competition and CooperationDefining Competition and CooperationViewing Competition as a ProcessReviewing Studies of Competition and CooperationDetermining Whether Competition Is Good or BadEnhancing CooperationLearning AidsChapter 7. Feedback, Reinforcement, and Intrinsic MotivationPrinciples of ReinforcementApproaches to Influencing BehaviorGuidelines for Using Positive ReinforcementGuidelines for Using PunishmentBehavior Modification in SportBehavior Modification and Cognitive Behavior TherapyIntrinsic Motivation and Extrinsic RewardsCognitive Evaluation TheoryHow Extrinsic Rewards Affect Intrinsic Motivation in SportStrategies for Increasing Intrinsic MotivationFlow—A Special Case of Intrinsic MotivationLearning AidsChapter 8. Diversity, Equity, and InclusionDefinition of Culture, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Cultural CompetenceCultural Sport and Exercise Psychology ResearchBenefits of Diversity and InclusionStrategies for Diversifying Sport and Physical Activity and Creating Inclusive EnvironmentsLearning AidsPart IV. Focusing on Group ProcessesChapter 9. Team Dynamics and CohesionRecognizing the Difference Between Groups and TeamsIdentifying Three Theories of Group DevelopmentUnderstanding Group StructureCreating an Effective Team ClimateMaximizing Individual Performance in Team SportsDefinition of CohesionConceptual Model of CohesionTools for Measuring CohesionRelationship Between Cohesion and PerformanceOther Factors Associated With CohesionStrategies for Enhancing CohesionGuidelines for Building Team CohesionLearning AidsChapter 10. LeadershipDefinition of LeadershipApproaches to Studying LeadershipSport-Oriented Interactional Approaches to LeadershipResearch on the Multidimensional Model of Sport LeadershipLeadership Training InterventionsFour Components of Effective LeadershipThe Art of LeadershipLearning AidsChapter 11. CommunicationUnderstanding the Communication ProcessSending Messages EffectivelyReceiving Messages EffectivelyRecognizing Breakdowns in CommunicationImproving CommunicationDealing With Confrontation and ConflictDelivering Constructive CriticismLearning AidsPart V. Improving PerformanceChapter 12. Introduction to Psychological Skills TrainingWhat Psychological Skills Training EntailsWhy PST Is ImportantWhy Sport and Exercise Participants Neglect PSTMyths About PSTPST Knowledge BasePST EffectivenessThree Phases of PST ProgramsSelf-Regulation: The Ultimate Goal of PSTWho Should Conduct PST ProgramsWhen to Implement a PST ProgramPST Program DevelopmentCommon Problems in Implementing PST ProgramsLearning AidsChapter 13. Arousal RegulationIncreasing Self-Awareness of ArousalUsing Anxiety Reduction TechniquesExploring the Matching HypothesisCoping With AdversityUsing Arousal-Inducing TechniquesLearning AidsChapter 14. ImageryDefining ImageryUses of ImageryEvidence of Imagery’s EffectivenessImagery in Sport: Where, When, Why, and WhatFactors Affecting the Effectiveness of ImageryHow Imagery WorksKeys to Effective ImageryHow to Develop an Imagery Training ProgramWhen to Use ImageryLearning AidsChapter 15. Self-ConfidenceDefining Self-ConfidenceUnderstanding How Expectations Influence PerformanceExamining Self-Efficacy TheoryAssessing Self-ConfidenceBuilding Self-ConfidenceLearning AidsChapter 16. Goal SettingDefinition of GoalsEffectiveness of Goal SettingPrinciples of Goal SettingDevelopment of Group GoalsDesign of a Goal-Setting SystemCommon Problems in Goal SettingLearning AidsChapter 17. ConcentrationDefining ConcentrationExplaining Attentional Focus: Three ProcessesConnecting Concentration to Optimal PerformanceIdentifying Types of Attentional FocusRecognizing Attentional ProblemsMindfulnessUsing Self-Talk to Enhance ConcentrationAssessing Attentional SkillsImproving ConcentrationLearning AidsPart VI. Enhancing Health and Well-BeingChapter 18. Exercise and Psychological Well-BeingMental HealthReducing Anxiety and Depression With ExerciseUnderstanding the Effect of Exercise on Psychological Well-BeingChanging Personality and Cognitive Functioning With ExerciseEnhancing Quality of Life With ExerciseExamining the Runner’s HighUsing Exercise as an Adjunct to TherapyLearning AidsChapter 19. Exercise Behavior and AdherenceReasons to ExerciseReasons for Not ExercisingProblem of Exercise AdherenceTheories and Models of Exercise BehaviorDeterminants of Exercise AdherenceSettings for Exercise InterventionsStrategies for Enhancing Adherence to ExerciseGuidelines for Improving Exercise AdherenceLearning AidsChapter 20. Athletic Injuries and PsychologyWhat Is Injury?Causes and Predictors of InjuryRelationship Between Stress and InjuryOther Psychologically Based Explanations for InjuryPsychological Reactions to Exercise and Athletic InjuriesRole of Sport Psychology in Injury RehabilitationIdentify Athletes and Exercisers Who Are at Risk for InjuryLearning AidsChapter 21. Addictive and Unhealthy BehaviorsEating DisordersSubstance AbuseAddiction to ExerciseCompulsive GamblingLearning AidsChapter 22. Burnout and OvertrainingDefinitions of Overtraining, Staleness, and BurnoutFrequency of Overtraining, Staleness, and BurnoutModels of BurnoutFactors Leading to Athlete Overtraining and BurnoutSymptoms of Overtraining and BurnoutWays to Measure BurnoutBurnout in Sport ProfessionalsTreatment and Prevention of Overtraining and BurnoutLearning AidsPart VII. Facilitating Psychological Growth and DevelopmentChapter 23. Children and Sport PsychologyImportance of Studying the Psychology of Young AthletesUnderstanding the Youth Sports SystemChildren’s Reasons for Participation and NonparticipationRole of Friends in Youth SportStress and Burnout in Children’s Competitive SportEffective Coaching Practices for Young AthletesRole of ParentsThe Professionalization of Children’s SportsLearning AidsChapter 24. Aggression in SportDefining AggressionUnderstanding the Causes of AggressionExamining Aggression in SportApplying Knowledge to Professional PracticeLearning AidsChapter 25. Character Development and Good Sporting BehaviorDefining Character, Fair Play, and Good Sporting BehaviorDeveloping Character and Good Sporting BehaviorExamining Moral Development ResearchUnderstanding the Connection Between Moral Reasoning and Moral BehaviorHazing, Bullying, and Abusive Behavior in SportStudying the Connection Between Character Development and Physical ActivityGuiding Practice in Character DevelopmentLearning Aids

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Book SynopsisWhether in basketball, football, or MMA, athletes talk trash to each other-and sometimes to fans-like it's their job. And in some ways, it is: sports only matter if we decide to care about them. And insulting your opponent, or playing the heel, is probably the fastest route to making someone care. Talking smack is as old as the bible; it's perhaps the original sport.But until now, there's never been a book about it.In this lively, often hilarious history, Rafi Kohan interviews some of the world's top competitors-on the petty rivalries and mind games that fuel them. He talks to point guards and soccer strikers, cricketers and insult comedians, forming a theory along the way about the surprising and influential role that name-calling plays in our world.Brilliantly original and wide-ranging, Trash Talk is a book for sports fans, culture mavens, or anyone looking to get an edge.

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Book SynopsisTHE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'Gareth Southgate's secret weapon' - Guardian'A copy of Eastwood's new book, Belonging, was given to every England player when they reported for duty at the European Championships' - TelegraphIn BELONGING Owen Eastwood reveals, for the first time, the ethos that has made him one of the most in-demand Performance Coaches in the world. Drawing on his own Maori ancestry, Owen weaves together insights from homo sapiens' evolutionary story and our collective wisdom. He shines a light on where these powerful ideas are applied around the world in high-performing settings encompassing sport, business, the arts and military.Whakapapa is a Maori idea which embodies our universal human need to belong. It represents a powerful spiritual belief - that each of us is part of an unbroken and unbreakable chain of people who share a sacred identity. Owen places this concept at the core of his methods to maximise a team's performance.Aspects of Owen's unique approach include: finding your identity story; defining a shared purpose; visioning future success; sharing ownership with others; understanding the 'silent dance' that plays out in groups; setting the conditions to unleash talent; and converting our diversity into a competitive advantage.Whakapapa. You belong here.'How Maori belief is driving the England team to seize the moment' - Sunday Telegraph'Belonging is a must-read for anyone interested in building a long term high-performing team' - Stuart Lancaster'One of the wisest books about winning you'll ever read... Powerful lessons beautifully expressed' - James Kerr'Owen's work and outlook really resonate with me. His philosophy has real depth and value. [It's] so of the moment - at just the right time, at just the right place, with just the right message' - Simon Mundie'Belonging reminds of us of who we really are and what is most important' Kieran ReadTrade ReviewGareth Southgate's secret weapon * Guardian *A copy of Eastwood's new book, Belonging, was given to every England player when they reported for duty at the European Championships * Telegraph *How Maori belief is driving the England team to seize the moment * Sunday Telegraph *Belonging is a must-read for anyone interested in building a long term high-performing team * Stuart Lancaster *One of the wisest books about winning you'll ever read... Powerful lessons beautifully expressed * James Kerr *Owen's work and outlook really resonate with me. His philosophy has real depth and value. [It's] so of the moment - at just the right time, at just the right place, with just the right message * Simon Mundie *

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Book SynopsisConventional wisdom holds that youth sports are a positive experience for our children. Unfortunately, 70% of kids drop out of organized athletics by the age of 13. Most of these children quit because our youth sports culture has taken the ‘play’ out of ‘play ball.’ A shift in values, the rise of expensive youth sports models, and the myth of abundant athletic scholarships has led parents and coaches to focus on wins instead of enjoyment, and trophies at the expense of development. As a result, every day increasing numbers of children quit playing sports that are no longer enjoyable. Conventional wisdom is wrong. In Changing the Game, John O’Sullivan draws upon three decades of high level playing and coaching experience to take us behind the scenes of competitive youth sports, and demonstrates how they have changed from being a fun pastime to an ultra competitive, adult centered enterprise that is failing our children. He then teaches parents that the secret to raising happy, high performing children begins by helping them attain a positive mindset, and an enjoyable youth sports environment. By following seven actionable principles of high performance, parents can give their children a competitive edge, while at the same time making youth sports a positive experience for their family, their community, and their country. “The romance is gone, the fun has disappeared, and children no longer simply ‘play’ sports,” says O’Sullivan. Changing the Game is a call to action to reverse this trend. It will change how you think about youth sports. It will teach you the secrets of high performance. It will help your children to perform better. And it will put the “play” back in “play ball” for all of our young athletes. Are you ready to take action? Are you ready to change the game?Trade ReviewThe future of our children in sports lies in the hands of parents, coaches, and themselves. This book provides tools and tips to accelerate positive youth development experiences, as well as critical life lessons along the way.Changing the Game serves as a powerful guide for both parents and coaches who want kids to have fun, enjoyable, and meaningful youth sporting experiences. The 7 Cs section is a must-read for every coach and parent. Many of the lessons and values in this book are timeless and will make a significant impact for everyone involved in youth sports. I highly recommend it! ---John Ballantine, president and co-founder, KIDS in the GAME, www.kitg.orgChanging the Game is, well, a game changer. It explores in both depth and breadth the youth sports experience, its blood, sweat, and tears. Any parent who wants their children to gain the physical, psychological, emotional, and social benefits of what sport has to offer (and isn’t that every parent!) better read this book. It will make you a better sports parent, and it will ensure that your children get all the good stuff and avoid most of the bad stuff from participating in sports. ---Jim Taylor, Ph.D., author of Positive Pushing: How to Raise a Successful and Happy ChildNobody cares more about the integrity of youth sports than John O’Sullivan. . .and that is reflected in his great new book, Changing the Game. ---Dan Saferstein, Ph.D., author of Win or Lose: A Guide to Sports Parenting and Strength in You: A Student-Athlete’s Guide to Competition and LifeI would like to commend John O’Sullivan for this thoughtful and detailed work. I firmly believe that the youth sport experience for a child is shaped as powerfully by their parents or guardians involvement. That involvement by definition is neither a good nor bad thing. Rather the importance of that involvement needs to be appreciated and then it needs to be intelligently managed. In this book John gives practical and helpful guidance to elevating the experience of the children in youth sports by directly addressing the role of the parent or guardian. I think this book helps the ongoing challenge of making youth sports fun and safe as well as somewhere talent can be developed whatever the level. ---Ian Barker, Director of Coaching of Education, National Soccer Coaches Association of AmericaChanging the Game is full of practical, insightful information that is good for parents and coaches alike. ---Tim Schulz, president and CEO, Rush SoccerParenting an athlete is not as simple as it used to be. John O’Sullivan has clearly and professionally illuminated this challenging path with both research and common-sense advice. This book will help your athlete reach their full potential and allow you to be part of their good memories. ---Bruce Brown, founder of Proactive Coaching LLC and author of Teaching Character through Sport and Proactive LeadershipAs the youth sports landscape has changed over the years, it has left parents oftentimes grasping for air at what to do to help their kids succeed. In my work with younger athletes, it is necessary to devote some of the time to the parents so they can help their kids to improve their mindset, focus, and confidence. As I read John’s book, each chapter reminded me specifically of several of my current and former athletes, what they were going through, and their parents’ role in the process. Changing the Game is a wonderful resource for parents to help their young athletes succeed in sports and life, and I can’t recommend it enough ---Brian Baxter, director, Sport Psychology Institute Northwest, and author of The Sports Mindset Gameplan: An Athlete’s Guide to Building and Maintaining ConfidenceJohn O’Sullivan’s approach to parenting high-performing athletes is insightful, comprehensive, and effective. He provides practical and relevant principles that can improve communication and understanding between parent and child. His approach helps foster growth and strengthen core family values; most importantly it reminds parents that organized sports is supposed to be fun. Changing the Game is a must read for parents who want to take an interactive role in raising confident and well-rounded athletes. ---Albert Oppedisano, Psy.D, author of Education and Empowerment for the 21st Century ParentChanging the Game offers invaluable insights into the reality of the youth sports world and the critical impact that parents have to make or break their kids’ experience in sports. John O’Sullivan’s thoughtful approach and guidance is spot on and just what we parents and coaches need to help our kids thrive on a field, on a team, and in the game of life! ---Brian Grossman, co-founder of KIDS in the GAMEThank you to John O’Sullivan for providing a wonderful resource to parents of athletes. With such a changing climate of youth sports today, this book provides a guide for parents that brings the focus back on what is truly important for a child participating in sports. ---Angela Hucles, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and founder of the Empowerment Through Sport Leadership SeriesChanging the Game should be required for all youth sports parents. This guide offers ways for youth sports organizations to make sure that no child walks around with a hole in their heart. If youth sports organizations implemented this book within their educational efforts we would perhaps see more children involved in athletics beyond the age of fourteen! ---Vince Ganzberg, U.S. Soccer National Staff Instructor and co-founder of GK Project

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Book SynopsisIn his quest to define sporting greatness', double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee has spent nearly 4 years interviewing and training with some of the greatest minds in sport to discover what it takes to become and remain a champion.Featuring:Ian Botham Mark Cavendish Alastair Cook Alex Danson Richard Dunwoody Donna Fraser Chris Froome Anna Hemmings Denis Irwin Michael Johnson Kílian Jornet Stuart Lancaster AP McCoy Ronnie O'Sullivan Michael Owen Adam Peaty Ian Poulter Paula Radcliffe Ian Thorpe Mark Webber Shane WilliamsFrom an early age Alistair Brownlee has been obsessed with being the very best, and not just improving his sporting performance across his three specialist triathlon disciplines of swimming, cycling and running, but also understanding how a winner becomes a dominant champion. Winning gold in consecutive Olympic Games has only strengthened this need and desire.Over the last 4 years Alistair has been on a journey to learn from the best, talking t

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Book SynopsisSuitable for golfers, this book explains how to master different phases of the short game. It maintains that any golfer of average ability can become a deadly short-game player by approaching the subject with a blend of science and art.Trade Review"I've seen all the great players over the last 50 years, and none has had more feel, creativity or imagination in the short game than Phil Mickelson. He does a fantastic job conveying his secrets in this book." -- Butch Harmon "There's always been a lot of 'wow' with Phil's short game, but what continues to impress me is the soundness of his technique. Get ready for some excitement, because with this book your play on and around the greens is about to get a whole lot better." -- Gary McCord I've always been a great fan of Phil and his golf game, especially his play from 50 yards and in. His skills and creativity are simply unmatched. I know you will find this book helpful, both at sharpening your technique and improving your imagination -- Ben Crenshaw

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