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Book SynopsisFilled with insightful stories about golf, Dr. Bob Rotella’s delightful book will improve the game of even the most casual weekend player.Dr. Bob Rotella is one of the hottest performance consultants in America today. Among his many professional clients are Nick Price (last year''s Player of the Year), Tom Kite, Davis Love III, Pat Bradley, Brad Faxon, John Daly, and many others. Rotella, or “Doc,” as most players refer to him, goes beyond just the usual mental aspects of the game and the reliance on specific techniques. What Rotella does here in this extraordinary book, and with his clients, is to create an attitude and a mindset about all aspects of a golfer''s game, from mental preparation to competition. The most wonderful aspect of it all is that it is done in a conversational fashion, in a dynamic blend of anecdote and lesson. And, as some of the world''s greatest golfers will attest, the results are spectacular. Golfers will improve their golf ga

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Book SynopsisThe #1 New York Times bestseller that has all America talking: as seen/heard on CNN''s Fareed Zakaria GPS, Morning Joe, CBS This Morning, The Bill Simmons Podcast, Rich Roll, 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 perform

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Book SynopsisAnn-Marie Knowles is a chartered psychologist and accredited sport and exercise scientist with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. She is a lecturer in Physical Activity for Health at the University of Strathclyde, UK and also provides psychological support to athletes, coaches and officials across Scotland. Vaithehy Shanmugam is a lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire and a reviewer for the Journal of Sport Sciences and the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. Ross Lorimer is a lecturer in Sport, Social Psychology and Coaching Pedagogy at Abertay University, UK and Sport Science Officer for the Mountaineering Council of Scotland.Trade Review'Social Psychology in Sport and Exercise provides a comprehensive coverage of salient topic areas through bringing together a wealth of up-to-date information. The text gives readers insight into the interactions and dynamics that exist within sport and exercise psychology from a social standpoint. The authors have provided stimulating, thought-provoking and readable chapters, case studies and questions throughout, which facilitates the readers' attention and engagement with the text. I therefore would fully commend this book to students and practitioners alike.' - Philippa McGregor, St Mary's University, UK "An easily accessible yet extremely informative text that covers the key social psychology issues in sport. The use of case studies makes this book not only excellent at informing the reader of current theory and academic research but also how a practitioner sport psychologist might utilize these ideas in applied contexts." - James Byron-Daniel, University of the West of England, UKTable of Contents1. The Coach 2. Teammates 3. Competition 4. Audience and Spectators 5. The Family and Significant Others 6. Schools 7. Workplaces 8. Gyms and Leisure Centres 9. Primary Health Care 10. The Outdoors Setting.

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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 FOX Simon Mundie, host of The Life Lessons 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 interviews with sporting legends from Jonny Wilkinson to Kate Richardson-Walsh, Caitlyn Jenner to Goldie Sayers, along with psychologists, philosophers and world-renowned thinkers, Simon shares some of the tools and techniques that sportspeople have embraced to grow and evolve. From developing emotional intelligence to the power of true acceptance and the joy of getting in flow, he explores eight universal themes that are highlighted in sport, but that are all too easily overlooked. What can the careers of Gaël Monfils and Andy Murray teach us about exploring our potential? What can England’s Olympic gold-medal winning hockey team teach us about the power of being truly selfless? Wise and inspiring, Champion Thinking illustrates that the contentment we are all looking for isn’t somewhere ‘out there’ – it’s actually so close that we tend to overlook it. 'The intention behind this book is beautiful, and I highly recommend it' RUPERT SPIRA 'Mundie understands something most of us discover eventually: that the pursuit of sporting excellence is the best guide we have to what it means to be human' AMOL RAJANTrade ReviewThis book captures the magic of being in flow, and Simon upgrades the usual message of what ‘success’ and happiness are really about. Highly recommended -- Ronnie O'SullivanChampion Thinking blends compelling sporting moments with thought-provoking philosophical insights. Mundie argues persuasively that sport isn't just about trophies and winning, and that similarly life isn't just about success and status. Entertaining and enlightening -- Matthew SyedThis exquisite, erudite book distils the modern wisdom in Mundie’s unmissable podcast. Business leaders, sports coaches, and indeed anyone with pretensions to being a champion - or just improving themselves - ought to read it, whether for entertainment or because it might change their life for the better. Mundie understands something most of us discover eventually: that the pursuit of sporting excellence is the best guide we have to what it means to be human -- Amol RajanThis book will challenge your thinking on what success truly is and will give you tools to "succeed" in life in the truest sense of the world. This is definitely not just another book about sport and those who happen to be good at it -- Goldie SayersSimon skilfully weaves the implications of the recognition of our true nature with compelling sporting anecdotes. The intention behind this book is beautiful, and I highly recommend it -- Rupert SpiraSimon has truly explored something in this book that we all need to remember. Using high achieving individuals, teams and sporting stories he has looked into something we actually all know or at least once did and something that I champion personally. What is it? The ability to live life more in the now. As toddlers we were experts at being present. Read this book and become that expert again -- Jason FoxAn ingenious concept where sport meets psychology. And the best of the conversations are very good indeed * The Times on 'Life Lessons' *One of the BBC’s best mental health podcasts – full of warmth and spice * Telegraph on 'Life Lessons' *

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestseller – with a new afterword about early specialization in youth sports – from the author of Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. The debate is as old as physical competition. Are stars like Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, and Serena Williams genetic freaks put on Earth to dominate their respective sports? Or are they simply normal people who overcame their biological limits through sheer force of will and obsessive training?  In this controversial and engaging exploration of athletic success and the so-called 10,000-hour rule, David Epstein tackles the great nature vs. nurture debate and traces how far science has come in solving it. Through on-the-ground reporting from below the equator and above the Arctic Circle, revealing conversations with leading scientists and Olympic champions, and interviews with athletes who have rare genetic mutations or physical traits, Epstein forces us to rethink the very nature of athleticism.

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Book SynopsisThis innovative text, authored by a well-qualified team, offers an applied introduction to the growing subject of sports psychology. It addresses the key challenges facing lecturers and students in the area by comprehensively covering a diverse range of topics, reflecting relevant research, and applying theory to practice. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, this accessible book covers the fundamentals of sport psychology and demonstrates how theory can be applied in practice. Each chapter opens with a description of a specific case that is dealt with as the chapter proceeds. The reader is then taken through the background theory, and relevant research and literature, before being presented with a proposed 'solution' to this opening problem.Trade ReviewForeword: Bobby Gould Introduction PART I: Sport Psychology in Practice "The team just hasn't gelled" John Kremer & Deidre Scully (Department of Psychology, The Queen's University, Belfast) Incompatibility in the coach - athlete relationship Sophia Jowett (School of Health, Staffordshire University) & Ian Cockerill (School of Sport & Exercise Sciences, University of Birmingham) Mental toughness : the concept and its measurement Peter Clough, Keith Earle & David Sewell (Department of Psychology, University of Hull) PART II: Goals, Motivation and Commitment Enhancing the quantity and quality of motivation: the promotion of task involvement in a junior football team Joan Duda & Anne Marte Pensgaard (School of Sport & Exercise Sciences, University of Birmingham) The application of achievement-goal theory in youth sport Chris Harwood & Stuart Biddle (Department of Physical Education, Sport Science & Recreation Management, Loughborough University) In pursuit of the perfect performance Ian Cockerill (School of Sport & Exercise Sciences, University of Birmingham) PART III: Cognitions and Confidence Sport participants' reflections on past events: the role of social cognition Sandy Wolfson (Division of Psychology, University of Northumbria) Confidence and the pre-shot routine in golf: a case study David Shaw (Department of Psychology, University of Central Lancashire) Functional-equivalence solutions for problems with motor imagery Paul Holmes (Department of Exercise & Sport Science, Manchester Metropolitan University) & David Collins (Scottish Centre for Physical Education, Sport & Leisure Studies, University of Edinburgh) Case studies in confidence for elite slalom canoeists Hugh Mantle (School of Education & Social Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University) PART IV: Injury, Counselling and Social Support The psychological rehabilitation of a severely-injured rugby player Richard Cox (Scottish Centre for Physical Education, Sport & Leisure Studies, University of Edinburgh) Football as an alternative medium for facilitating therapeutic intervention with a discrete group of refugees Rachel Tribe (Department of Psychology, University of East London) Coping with retirement from professional sport David Lavallee (Scottish School of Sports Studies, University of Strathclyde), Jim Golby ( School of Social Sciences, University of Teesside) & Ruth Lavallee (School of Leisure & Sports Studies, Leeds Metropolitan University)Table of ContentsForeword: Bobby Gould Introduction PART I: Sport Psychology in Practice The team just hasn''t gelled" John Kremer & Deidre Scully (Department of Psychology, The Queen''s University, Belfast) Incompatibility in the coach - athlete relationship Sophia Jowett (School of Health, Staffordshire University) & Ian Cockerill (School of Sport & Exercise Sciences, University of Birmingham) Mental toughness : the concept and its measurement Peter Clough, Keith Earle & David Sewell (Department of Psychology, University of Hull) PART II: Goals, Motivation and Commitment Enhancing the quantity and quality of motivation: the promotion of task involvement in a junior football team Joan Duda & Anne Marte Pensgaard (School of Sport & Exercise Sciences, University of Birmingham) The application of achievement-goal theory in youth sport Chris Harwood & Stuart Biddle (Department of Physical Education, Sport Science & Recreation Management, Loughborough University) In pursuit of the perfect performance Ian Cockerill (School of Sport & Exercise Sciences, University of Birmingham) PART III: Cognitions and Confidence Sport participants'' reflections on past events: the role of social cognition Sandy Wolfson (Division of Psychology, University of Northumbria) Confidence and the pre-shot routine in golf: a case study David Shaw (Department of Psychology, University of Central Lancashire) Functional-equivalence solutions for problems with motor imagery Paul Holmes (Department of Exercise & Sport Science, Manchester Metropolitan University) & David Collins (Scottish Centre for Physical Education, Sport & Leisure Studies, University of Edinburgh) Case studies in confidence for elite slalom canoeists Hugh Mantle (School of Education & Social Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University) PART IV: Injury, Counselling and Social Support The psychological rehabilitation of a severely-injured rugby player Richard Cox (Scottish Centre for Physical Education, Sport & Leisure Studies, University of Edinburgh) Football as an alternative medium for facilitating therapeutic intervention with a discrete group of refugees Rachel Tribe (Department of Psychology, University of East London) Coping with retirement from professional sport David Lavallee (Scottish School of Sports Studies, University of Strathclyde), Jim Golby (School of Social Sciences, University of Teesside) & Ruth Lavallee (School of Leisure & Sports Studies, Leeds Metropolitan University)"

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Book SynopsisHypnosis is an invaluable tool to quickly and effectively influence the subconscious mind and promote lasting change. This book contains a wide range of advanced hypnotic interventions that allow therapeutic techniques to be adopted and used with athletes. This practical book also contains scripts and case studies. Topics include: Transcripts of successful clinical sports hypnosis interventions A step-by-step guide Theoretical considerations Working with teams Tips on marketing your sports psychology practice.Trade Review"Most sport psychology texts merely scratch the surface with their typical presentation of mental rehearsal, relaxation, concentration and other basic performance enhancement techniques. This work starts where all these other books leave off. The authors provide the clinician with some very powerful intervention tools and strategies for both problem solving and performance enhancement. If you're serious about developing an effective sport psychology practice, then this book and it's techniques need to be a part of your clinical armamentarium."

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