Sports psychology Books
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Contemporary Sport Psychology
Book SynopsisI welcome you to the 2014 accepted writings of Athletic Insight. The ordering of papers does not match with the sequence in which they were released. Rather, I chose to do something a little different in this, my final year as Editor and Chief of Athletic Insight. What the reader finds in this most recent compendium of Athletic Insight writings is nineteen papers, beginning with the most recently accepted as parts of the Autumn, 2014 edition of the journal. Afterward, I reordered the remaining accepted papers so that they made the whole of the book more coherent to the readership. Briefly, there were a significant number of papers submitted to Athletic Insight from India, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Sweden, Norway, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Several of these papers were screened out even before they were sent out to editorial board members or guest reviewers for a thorough peer evaluation. Those that were deemed acceptable were then farmed out to scholars well versed in the various topics submitted to the journal. The topics submitted spanned coaching, motor learning and sport psychology intersections, youth sport, elite amateur sport, professional sport, cultural sport psychology, and various aspects relating to exercise psychology. This diversity in subject matter confirms what I have always known that Athletic Insight is inclusive and open to a breadth of topics, critical scholarship, and emerging and contentious issues pertinent today within the sphere of sport and exercise psychology.
£196.49
Harvard Business Review Press HBR's 10 Must Reads on Leadership Lessons from
Book SynopsisLeadership and management lessons from the sports world.The world's elite athletes and coaches achieve high performance through inspiring leadership, mental toughness, and direction-setting strategic choices. Harvard Business Review has talked to many of these high performers throughout the years to learn how their success translates to the world of business.If you read nothing else on management lessons from the world of sports, read these 10 articles by athletes, coaches, and leadership experts. We've combed through our archive and selected the articles that will best help you drive performance.This book will inspire you to: Improve on your weaknesses, not just your strengths Take care of your body for sustained mental performance Increase your confidence and manage your energy before an important event Turn a struggling team around Understand the limits of performance metrics Focus on long-term goals to overcome setbacks Understand where the analogy of sports and business doesn't work This collection of articles includes "Ferguson's Formula," by Anita Elberse with Sir Alex Ferguson; "Life's Work: An Interview with Greg Louganis"; "The Making of a Corporate Athlete," by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz; "The Tough Work of Turning a Team Around," by Bill Parcells; "How an Olympic Gold Medalist Learned to Perform Under Pressure: An Interview with Alex Gregory"; "Mental Preparation Secrets of Top Athletes, Entertainers, and Surgeons," an interview with Daniel McGinn by Sarah Green Carmichael; "SoulCycle's CEO on Sustaining Growth in a Faddish Industry," by Melanie Whelan; "Life's Work: An Interview with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar"; "Major League Innovation," by Scott D. Anthony; "Looking Past Performance in Your Star Talent," by Mark de Rond, Adrian Moorhouse, and Matt Rogan; "Life's Work: An Interview with Mikhail Baryshnikov"; "How the Best of the Best Get Better and Better," by Graham Jones; "Life's Work: An Interview with Joe Girardi"; "Why There Is an I in Team," by Mark de Rond; "Life's Work: An Interview with Andre Agassi"; and "Why Sports Are a Terrible Metaphor for Business," by Bill Taylor.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Primer for Swimming Coaches: Volume 1:
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Diversion Books Golf Is Hard
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Triumph Books (IL) Tough...as a Mother
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BenBella Books Golf Beneath the Surface: The New Science of Golf
Book SynopsisFor as long as golf has existed, the game’s greatest players and instructors have lauded the importance of mental resilience. However, while golfing equipment and course strategy have evolved over time, the field of golf psychology has not kept pace. Many outdated, unscientific notions remain widespread, despite the fact that they actually lead to repetitive, harmful patterns that impair golfer gameplay and create mental barriers to success. In Golf Beneath the Surface, performance consultant Dr. Raymond Prior expertly debunks these “surface-level” psychology myths and explains psychological predictors that encourage long-term growth and skilful performance under pressure. Backed by rigorously researched neuroscience and psychology, and drawing on years of experience working with some of the world’s best players, Dr. Prior shares fresh, practical insights into how golfers think, train, and play, both on and off the course. With a customizable experience that places the reader’s own psychology front and centre, this book breaks down: • how the brain’s design impacts their performance, • how to interact with their own thoughts and emotions and train awareness for the present moment, • how to understand and effectively change unproductive habits, • the critical importance of their psychological framework and how to shape beliefs that cultivate and support steady confidence. Accessible and entertaining, Golf Beneath the Surface challenges the status quo and brings a long-overdue update to modern performance psychology.
£17.09
Rockridge Press The 365-Day Running Journal: Log Workouts,
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Rockridge Press Master Your Tennis Game: 50 Mental Strategies and
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£11.69
Morgan James Publishing llc Building an Uncommon Champion: Help Your Child
Book SynopsisBuilding an Uncommon Champion helps parents guide their athletic children to learning lifelong principles to be confident, mentally tough, and capable of developing deeper, more meaningful relationships. Parents whose children desire to achieve the highest level in their sport, particularly hockey, find tools to aid their children in not just growing as athletes, but as people. Young athletes may have hopes of being on a college, NHL or Olympic team one day, but not many make it that far. Utilizing philosophies employed by Navy SEALS to build strong leaders and teams alongside anecdotes from years of experience in training and raising athletes, Jennifer Matras lays the groundwork for athletes to develop into better friends, teammates, and students. More than a book that focuses on the how-to's of building speed or strength, Building an Uncommon Champion shares details of Competitive Edge Skating, Inc.’s program, which is designed to give children an uncommon advantage with proven techniques to enhance and sustain their abilities in the arena, weight room, and classroom along with building world class leadership skills. Parents learn to help their children tap into their God-given tools to be the best they can be, leaving common for someone else!
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Mountaineers Books All and Nothing: Inside Free Soloing
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Morgan James Publishing llc Hockey Grit, Grind, and Mind: Your Playbook for
Book SynopsisHockey Grit, Grind, & Mind is for all those who are serious about becoming an elite player and reaching their full potential. Hockey is a tough sport and not everyone will develop the passion and perseverance it requires. Yet, honing one’s skills, experience, and mental toughness is essential for becoming the best player possible. Performance and sports specialist Kevin Willis helps players, coaches, and parents understand the grit necessary to rise through the ranks and play hockey at the highest levels. Readers will learn how to increase the consistency of their game, step up in pressure situations, play with more confidence, create a reserve of energy to tap into when things are tough, persevere when other players are giving up, crystalize their vision of success, and stand out on the ice in both games and practices. Kevin provides the tools, insights, and strategies to help players train and compete like the pros and take their game—and their grit—to a whole new level.
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Human Kinetics Publishers Mental Training for Ultrarunning
Book SynopsisIt’s no secret that if you plan to run in the toughest endurance races, you need to physically prepare for the extreme demands you will be subjecting your body to. But successful runners will be quick to note that physical preparation is only part of the equation. You need to be mentally strong to withstand, and overcome, the challenges of this grueling sport. That’s where Mental Training for Ultrarunning comes in. Sport psychology consultant Addie Bracy has coached and provided mental performance consulting to elite athletes in many sports, and she herself has been a competitive distance runner for more than two decades. In Mental Training for Ultrarunning, she combines her firsthand coaching and running experience, along with profiles of ultrarunners who’ve experienced the highs and lows of the sport, to explain what you need to know and practice in order to cross that finish line. In this book, you will learn tools and techniques to help you prepare for and overcome some of the biggest mental and emotional challenges you may encounter in ultrarunning. You’ll find more than 35 practical activities that will guide you in taking an introspective look at your own potential roadblocks so you can develop and strengthen the skills you need to run with confidence. Whether you’re training for your first ultra or looking to compete at a higher level, Mental Training for Ultrarunning will prepare you for the good, the bad, and the worst experiences you might encounter on the trail, road, or track. With expert guidance from athletes who have seen it all, you’ll learn how to train your mind and anticipate all the variables that could keep you from achieving your ultimate running goals.Trade Review“Whenever we are asked about the most important attributes for an athlete, we respond with one word: ‘belief.’ In Mental Training for Ultrarunning, Addie Bracy shows how belief is a complex skill that can be developed by anyone who wants to unleash the boss athlete within them. This book will revolutionize how people think about training, and it's going to help create badass life superstars too. We are going to open it so many times and dog-ear so many pages that we just hope the book's binding believes in itself as strongly as the athletes who read it will learn to believe in themselves.”—Megan Roche, MD, and David Roche, Authors of The Happy Runner and Coaches at Some Work, All Play“Though ultrarunning is defined by extreme physical distances, it is universally considered to be primarily a mental challenge. There is no better guide to preparing for the mental challenges of ultrarunning than Addie Bracy. She is the real deal on all levels: as an elite ultrarunner, coach, and mental performance consultant.”—Mark Aoyagi, PhD, Codirector of Sport and Performance Psychology and Professor at the University of Denver“Mental Training for Ultrarunning is an essential read that allows you to understand the complexity of racing and competing in a sport that requires the utmost physical and mental preparedness. You also get a glimpse into the minds of the best ultrarunners in the sport and how they overcome adversity.”—Hillary Allen, Professional Trail Ultrarunner, Running Coach, Speaker, and AuthorTable of ContentsForeword by Clare GallagherChapter 1. Why Psychological Breakdowns Happen in Ultrarunning Understand the importance of finding your mental weaknesses, and develop the skills to make them a strength.Chapter 2. Find Your Why for Running Identify your values and build a deeper, more sustainable connection to running.Chapter 3. Manage Your Stress Response Learn to control your nerves and respond appropriately to outside stimuli to feel confident, calm, and collected.Chapter 4. Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable Embrace the discomfort of running long distances and overcome the mental and emotional toll of such difficult challenges.Chapter 5. Run the Mile You’re In Focus on what you can influence, stay in the present, and avoid getting distracted by possible outcomes.Chapter 6. Stick to the Grind Prioritize your behaviors to find motivation and consistency over the long haul.Chapter 7. Be Adaptable Learn how to problem solve and cope with adversity.Chapter 8. Run With Courage Approach challenges with an open mind and be able to relinquish control.Chapter 9. Get Out of Your Own Way Manage doubts and control negative self-talk to find confidence and belief in what you can accomplish.Chapter 10. Emotionally Bounce Back From Physical Setbacks Respond to setbacks and roadblocks such as injuries and DNFs with a positive, action-oriented approach.
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Human Kinetics Publishers Social Psychology in Sport
Book SynopsisSocial Psychology in Sport, Second Edition, offers global perspectives and a broad base of knowledge in areas that shape the social environment of sport. The text guides readers through the interactions, relationships, influences, and perceptions that affect sport performance and the lived experience of sport participation. Athlete relationships with coaches, parents, and peers are examined in depth. Editors Louise Davis, Richard Keegan, and Sophia Jowett offer their expert knowledge and diverse perspectives regarding social relationships in competitive sport at every level. Through the contributions of an international group of established scholars, Social Psychology in Sport, Second Edition, explains how the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of sport performers are influenced by the presence of others. The second edition offers a broad range of topics, with theoretical, empirical, and applied perspectives of social psychology. Trending topics such as the maltreatment of athletes, parental involvement, and safe sport cultures are addressed. The text also covers established areas of interest such as group dynamics and coach–athlete relationships. Each chapter follows a progression, starting with theory and then moving to current research, future research directions, and suggested practical applications. This chapter structure helps readers to build a foundation of understanding before moving on to application benefits. Chapter objectives and discussion questions are provided to aid in knowledge retention.Social Psychology in Sport, Second Edition, explores the growing field of social psychology in sport settings, offering a broad base of knowledge alongside practical application and areas for further research. This text is a comprehensive resource for students and researchers interested in the psychosocial aspects of sport.Table of ContentsPart I. Relationships in SportChapter 1. Quality Coach–Athlete RelationshipsSophia Jowett and Luke FeltonChapter 2. Conflict and Communication in Coach–Athlete RelationshipsSvenja Wachsmuth and Kristen DieffenbachChapter 3. Applying Attachment Theory to the Study of Relationships in SportLouise Davis and Sam CarrChapter 4. Athlete MaltreatmentGretchen Kerr and Erin WillsonChapter 5. Parental Involvement in Youth SportCamilla Knight, Christopher Harwood, Olivier Rouquette, and Nicholas HoltPart II. Leadership in SportChapter 6. Foundations of Sport LeadershipSebastian Harenberg and Harold A. RiemerChapter 7. Transformational Leadership in SportJennifer Turnnidge and Adam KellyChapter 8. The Social Identity Approach to LeadershipMatthew Slater and Anthony MillerChapter 9. Athlete LeadershipTodd Loughead, Krista Munroe-Chandler, Katherine Hirsch, and Matthieu BoisvertPart III. Motivational Considerations in SportChapter 10. Empowering and Disempowering Coach-Created Motivational ClimatesJoan Duda, Isabel Balaguer, and Paul AppletonChapter 11. Caring ClimatesLori Gano-Overway and Mary FryChapter 12. Need Supportive, Thwarting, and Indifferent Coach Interpersonal StylesNikos Ntoumanis, Eleanor Quested, and Hamsini SivaramakrishnanChapter 13. Motivational Climate as a Complex Adaptive SystemRichard Keegan and David SmithPart IV. Key Social and Cognitive Processes in SportChapter 14. Influence of Social Support on AthletesChris Hartley and Pete CoffeeChapter 15. Efficacy Beliefs Within Relational and Group Contexts in SportMark R. Beauchamp, Colin Wierts, and Ben JacksonChapter 16. Stress, Coping, and Emotion Regulation in SportKatherine A. Tamminen and Faye F. DidymusChapter 17. Psychosocial Aspects of Mental Health in SportPaul Gorczynski, Cindy Miller-Aron, and Claudia L. ReardonChapter 18. Team CohesionMark Eys, Shauna Burke, and Mark BeauchampPart V. The Athlete in the Wider Sport EnvironmentChapter 19. Coach Effectiveness in Youth SportJean Côté, Caroline Hummell, Leisha Strachan, and Jessica Fraser-ThomasChapter 20. Career Transitions of Elite AthletesPaul Wylleman, Simon Defruyt, Jolan Kegelaers, Koen De Brandt, Sofie Smismans, and Suzan BlijlevensChapter 21. Creating Safe Cultures in SportDaniel Rhind and Frank Owusu-SekyereChapter 22. Antecedents and Consequences of Moral Behavior in SportMaria Kavussanu, Ian Boardley, and Nicholas StangerChapter 23. Resilience in Competitive SportMustafa Sarkar and Sally HiltonChapter 24. Systems That Promote Thriving in SportDaniel Brown, Michael Passaportis, Christopher Wagstaff, and Rachel ArnoldChapter 25. Gender PerspectivesNicole LaVoi and Courtney BoucherChapter 26. Talent Development and PerformanceDave Collins and Jamie Taylor
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Greystone Books,Canada Hockey Confidence: Train Your Brain to Win in
Book SynopsisConfidence affects how we deal with stress and how we fulfill our potential to achieve the results we desire. In sports and in life, confidence is the underlying factor determining mental and physical performance, leading to overall success. This book by experienced mental performance specialist Isabelle Hamptonstone contains a collection of powerful techniques and tips to help hockey players overcome lack of confidence. Clear instructions and illustrative case studies show how training the brain to develop and sustain hockey confidence can upgrade results and help players make smarter, quicker decisions under pressure. Hamptonstone shares step-by-step guidelines gleaned from her years of research working with the giants in the game of hockey. Some of the greatest hockey players in the world have used these very same steps to change their game and their lives. Added to this base of personal knowledge, the book references inspiring moments of mental performance by Wayne Gretzky, Doug Lidster, Scott Niedermayer, Shane Doan, Darryl Sydor, Jarome Iginla, and Mark Recchi. This pragmatic and positive book is a game-changing guide and valuable resource for anyone interested in high-performance hockey, as well as a valuable tool for self-development.Trade Review"This book is a powerful tool for developing your self-belief and confidence. It will help many NHL hockey players be better teammates and better players. And it will help you deal with the ups and downs of hockey, and develop a steady state of mind so that you can play more consistently. Along with the drive, commitment and passion?this adds up to hockey confidence." --Mark Recchi, three-time Stanley Cup champion "I believe the mental part of hockey and positive thinking is very important. Isabelle has provided interesting and helpful insights."--Jarome Iginla, NHL, All Star, Canadian World Junior, World Cup and World Championship Team; Calgary Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche "The game of hockey is a tough sport, physically and mentally. Growing up I heard 'The game of hockey is 10% physical and 90% mental.' This book gives you the tools that will help with the 90%."--Darryl Sydor, NHL All Star, Stanley Cup Champion; Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue Jackets, Tampa Bay Lightning, Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues "From playing at the NHL level for three seasons, I've seen first hand that it's the mental toughness and confidence that sets the great players apart from the good players. The tools found in this book will help grow your confidence and equip you to be mentally tough in big game situations." --Riley Nash, NHL, Carolina Hurricanes "Isabelle's book will be so helpful to a young player struggling with all the emotions of being on a team." --Mark Kachowski, NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins "I feel confident that this book can be beneficial to various people who deal with adversity and insecurity, parents and teenagers, coaches and athletes of all levels"--Guy Charron, NHL, Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, Washington Capitals, Calgary Flames "Enjoy reading this book and building your own Hockey Confidence!"--Doug Lidster, NHL, Stanley Cup Champion, Canadian Olympic Team
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Everyman Chess Chess Psychology: The Will to Win!
Book Synopsis"That is part of what I like in chess: it is psychological warfare at the board." Magnus Carlsen during an interview with the BBC, March 2013 In chess, more than in any other game, battles are won and lost in the mind. US National Master William Stewart is convinced that a positive attitude is crucial if you want to develop and achieve success as a chess player, and in this book he focuses on the vital subject of chess psychology. All the key areas of chess are covered here. Stewart highlights the principles of successful opening play and outlines an easy-to-learn starting repertoire. He also examines positional play, defensive resilience, typical mistakes and how to avoid them, tournament strategy, clock management, how to study chess and much more besides. This book is packed with tips and practical advice for beginners and intermediate players, and anyone wishing to improve their mental approach to chess. *An essential guide to chess psychology *Covers opening, middlegame and endgame play *Ideal for beginners and intermediate playersTrade ReviewThis is a very interesting book containing some very pertinent advice. It is, at least, an attempt to do something different within the chess self-improvement genre, and I believe the target audience will genuinely start to think about their approach to chess in new ways after reading this work. - CHESS Magazine
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Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd Football Science & Performance Coaching: Develop
Book SynopsisIn recent decades, the sporting landscape has seen many changes, notably the inclusion and professionalization of sport science and coaching. With this change has come significant demand for applied research surrounding football science and performance coaching, leading to new theory and methodology across all aspects of the game. This book brings together the most fundamental components of football science and performance coaching through modern, integrated coaching science methods implemented by leading practitioners and researchers. The expertise included in this book provides a unique blend of modern, football-specific research trends with innovative coaching theory, implemented at an elite level, and will ultimately enhance the knowledge of coaches and medical and performance specialists, all while advocating an applied alternative to the development of players. The book is divided into three main sections: prepare, perform, recover. With each section, leaders in the fields of applied sport science, sport and exercise science, sport psychology, sport nutrition, and strength and conditioning outline the best coaching and training methods, making this book a must-have for coaches and trainers seeking to augment their own understanding of what is required to enhance player development.
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Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd The Mental Game
Book Synopsis'The Mental Game' offers both a theoretical framework in which anticipation, perception, attention, and memory processes play a big role in training as well as diagnostic tools and useful examples for training cognitive abilities. Includes more than 70 game activities
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Ebury Publishing The Captain Class: The Hidden Force Behind the
Book SynopsisThe secret to winning is not what you think it is. It’s not the coach. It’s not the star. It’s not money. It’s not a strategy. It’s something else entirely. The founding editor of The Wall Street Journal’s sports section profiles the greatest teams in history and identifies the counterintuitive leadership qualities of the unconventional men and women who drove them to succeed. Fuelled by a lifetime of sports spectating, twenty years of reporting, and a decade of painstaking research, The Captain Class is not just a book on sports; it is the key to how successful teams are built and how transformative leadership is born. Several years ago, Sam Walker set out to answer the most hotly debated sports question: what are the greatest teams of all time? He devised a formula, applied it to thousands of teams and listed the 16 most dominant teams ever across all sports, from the English Premiere League to the NFL. But what did these freak teams have in common? As Walker dug deeper, a pattern emerged: all teams were driven by a singular type of leader, a captain, but not one you might expect. They were unorthodox outliers – awkward and disagreeable, marginally skilled, poor communicators, rule breaking and rather than pursuing fame, hid in the shadows. Captains, in short, who challenge your assumption of what inspired leadership looks like. Covering world renowned teams like Barcelona, Brazil, the All Blacks and the New York Yankees to lesser known successes of Soviet ice hockey or French handball, The Captain Class unveils the seven key qualities that make an exceptional leader. Drawing on original interviews with athletes, coaches and managers from two dozen countries, Walker questions if great captains are made or born, why teams pick the wrong captain and how the value of the captain can be revived.Trade ReviewA remarkable book, one that articulates much of what you feel about great teams but have perhaps been afraid to express… -- David Walsh * The Sunday Times *One of THE sports books that I think will soon be in every manager’s office. -- Matt Williams * Simon Mayo Show, BBC Radio 2 *A fascinating new body of research about greatness in a sports team. -- Jeremy Wilson * Daily Telegraph *In The Captain Class, Sam Walker gives us important and original insights into the mysterious ingredients of transformative leadership. A stunning mix of research and narrative. -- Susan Cain, No.1 New York Times bestselling author of QuietWonderfully strange and absorbing… Informative, persuasive and great fun for anyone not only with a passing interest in sport but in mankind. -- Keith Duggan * Irish Times *Over the years, many books have promised to reveal the secret of building successful teams. But now Sam Walker has actually gone and done it. An idea-driven, myth-busting gem of a book. -- Dan Coyle, New York Times bestselling author of The Talent Code and The Secret RaceSam Walker has unlocked one of sports’ greatest mysteries. The Captain Class is one of the most surprising, best-written—and fun—sports books published in recent years. -- Don Van Natta Jr, Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling authorThe Captain Class is a brilliant hybrid: one part detective story and one part leadership book, dedicated to a fascinating mystery: What sets apart the greatest teams of all time? I couldn't put it down. -- Dan Heath, co-author of the New York Times bestseller Made to StickWell-researched, wildly entertaining, and thought-provoking. In The Captain Class, Sam Walker presents compelling narratives about the secret ingredient to the greatest teams of all time – and quickly has the reader reexamining long-held beliefs about leadership and the glue that binds winning teams together. -- Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations for the Chicago CubsThe examples in Walker's book are striking. There’s a temptation for captains to conform to the accepted stereotype of what a heroic leader should be. Walker’s book utterly—and rightly in my view—dispels that notion. The leaders he analyses were the opposite of what you might imagine a leader to be. -- Mike Atherton, former captain, England cricket teamThe most fabulous book on freakish sporting success and leadership traits commonly shared across the greatest teams of all time. I thoroughly recommend it. -- Rich Buchanan, Performance Director, Swansea City FC
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Ebury Publishing The Chimp Paradox: (Vermilion Life Essentials)
Book SynopsisThe ground-breaking mind management model for confidence, success and happiness – over 1 million copies soldDo 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 understand yourself and others, and 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 beThe Chimp Mind Management Model is based on scientific facts and principles, which have been simplified into a workable model for easy, everyday use so that you can identify what is preventing you from living a happier, more successful life. Packed with key facts that explain how you function as well as exercises for you to work with, the Chimp Model will help you develop the emotional skills and practical habits to become the person you want to be and live the life you want to live.Trade 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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Ebury Publishing Fear Less: How to Win Your Way in Work and Life
Book Synopsis'Pippa Grange has something to teach all of us when it comes to letting go of perfectionism and anxiety, and living with open hearts rather than clenched fists. Fear Less is a total game-changer.' Brené BrownIf we were truly free from fear, what could we achieve?We strive for success, but we are rarely happy. The more we try to win - putting on a brave face for work or family - the more we risk losing ourselves. And even reaching our goals can feel strangely hollow. The culprit? Fear. It makes us anxious, or shameful, or turns us into perfectionists. We pretend to be someone else while aiming for a status that's never truly satisfying.There is another way. A way to find our true voice, to win on our own terms. Building that open mindset is at the heart of this mould-breaking book by Dr Pippa Grange, the psychologist who helped transform the England team, taking them all the way to the World Cup semi-finals in 2018.In Fear Less, Pippa Grange shows all of us how, by starting to live with less fear, we can find our real passions and deeper fulfilment. Her simple manifesto enables us to replace stress with courage, and connect with the people around us on a far deeper level.This type of success isn't about trophies or beating others, it's about winning at the very deepest level: winning from within. It's time to fear less.Trade ReviewSo many of our negative emotions are ultimately driven by fear. In this incredibly personal, powerful book, Pippa Grange shows us how to face our fears and live free, fulfilled lives. A revelation. * Fearne Cotton *Any of us, including the world’s top sports stars, can be held back by fear of failure. Dr Pippa Grange helps us tell different stories about ourselves, so we can be happier, more successful, and more connected to those we love * Dr Rangan Chatterjee *Dr Pippa Grange astutely diagnoses fear as our deepest inner block to self-expression, joy, and success. In this upbeat, compelling book she provides an effective antidote. * Dr Gabor Maté, author of When The Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress *[Fear Less] encourages us to look at our sources of fear, know them and even embrace them so that we may live with more emotional freedom. I recommend this book * Julia Samuel, bestselling author of Grief Works and This Too Shall Pass *This book might just change your life. Pippa Grange promises freedom from whatever it is that holds you back. Practical, powerful, profound * James Kerr, bestselling author of Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd How to Master Your Monkey Mind: Overcome anxiety,
Book Synopsis'What you can see, you can be, as the sports psychologist Don Macpherson has famously said.' ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER'An excellent book that will be of great benefit to those who feel lost and overwhelmed. Don Macpherson has a gift for guiding us gently back to the path.'DAMON HILL OBE, Formula One Champion'I guarantee this book can help everyone in some shape or form.'ANTHONY WATSON, England Rugby International'One area people don't invest enough time in these days is the mental side... Don gives you the tools to go away and use, to ensure you're training your brain... The tools he has given me have helped me massively as a player on the field.'GEORGE FORD, England Rugby InternationalAre you a worrier?Do stress and anxiety cloud your mind?Do you ever really sleep properly?For the first time, in this book, renowned mind coach Don Macpherson will share his ten simple tools to help you turn down the volume on the negative chatter in your head and take back control of your life.With more than 25 years' experience in his field, his techniques have turned around the performances of countless elite sports stars from the worlds of Formula One, rugby union and tennis.Don will show you how to find your inner confidence, be more assertive and change your life for the better.*Includes FREE audio download*'Don has the ability to understand and navigate what can be a minefield of distractions and issues.' PAT CASH, 1987 Wimbledon Champion'Anyone can benefit from Don's wisdom - especially right now.' CLYDE BROLIN, author of In the Zone__________WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:***** 'Essential reading, showing us how to take back control of our minds and our lives.'***** 'Brilliant book that makes sense of our nonsensical human minds!'***** 'You've changed my life, Don... I'm thankful for your book.'Trade ReviewWhat you can see, you can be, as the sports psychologist Don Macpherson has famously said. * Arnold Schwarzenegger, author of Be Useful, Seven Tools for Life *More and more of us are realising that we need some help to make sense of ourselves and our world. The problem is that the human condition is so massively complicated that the solution can seem ultimately unfathomable. You could read every book under the sun and be none the wiser. But do not despair! You may need to read just one! It is a massive relief to find someone like Don MacPherson who has a gift for guiding us gently back to the path. He does it brilliantly. He makes it all seem so simple and achievable in his own unique, reassuring and gently humorous way. This is an excellent book that will be of great benefit to those who feel lost and overwhelmed. Just take it one chapter at a time. And everything will be OK. * Damon Hill OBE and 1996 Formula One World Champion *I guarantee this book can help everyone in some shape or form. * Anthony Watson, England Rugby International *One area people don't invest enough time in these days is the mental side... Don gives you the tools to go away and use, to ensure you're training your brain... The tools he has given me have helped me massively as a player on the field. * George Ford, England Rugby International *I found Don's work truly beneficial and his knowledge of the pro sportsperson's mind impressive... Don has the ability to understand and navigate what can be a minefield of distractions and issues. * Pat Cash, 1987 Wimbledon Champion *I am now calmer, cooler... In taming my monkey mind, Don has brought me to heights that I didn't think I would ever reach, not only in tennis but in life. * Coco Vanderweghe, US Grand Slam Doubles winner and twice Grand Slam Singles semi-finalist *Don's practices of achieving mental clarity have stayed with me every time that I have stepped into a race car for the past five years, as well as on a daily basis in my normal life. I can truly say that I wouldn't be where I am today without his help. * Alexander Rossi, American IndyCar Racer and winner of the Indy 500 *Whether it is performing at the top of your game through visualisation or coping with adversity, Macpherson is providing a player with the tools to help himself as he outlines in his book How to Master Your Monkey Mind. * Daily Telegraph *My sessions on meditation, breathing, visualization, are still clearly in my mind and these are my assets even now. I believe these techniques are useful not only in extreme conditions but also on a daily basis... I hope this book will find many people who need help! * Kazuki Nakajima, Formula One Driver and three-time 24-Hours of Le Mans winner *Quite simply, Don knows what works and what doesn't, so you can trust his advice, just as some of the world's most successful athletes have. * Dr Kerry Spackman, Cognitive Neuroscientist *Don gave me Tools and helped me to enjoy life more and to be a better person. * Mike Ford, Leicester Tigers coach and former England and Ireland Rugby Union coach *
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Practical Inspiration Publishing The Long Win - 1st edition: The search for a
Book Synopsis'Powerful and profound.' - Matthew Syed'Anyone interested in motivation should read this book and think deeply.’ - Margaret Heffernan ***Selected as one of the Financial Times's Best Business Books of 2020******THE PEOPLE' BOOK PRIZE 2022/23 SHORTLISTED TITLE***In this fascinating examination of our widespread obsession with winning, Cath Bishop draws on her personal experience of high-performance environments to trace the idea of winning through history, language and thought to explore how it has come to be a defining concept in fields from sport to business, from politics to education. Faced with the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, Cath offers a new, broader approach – The Long Win. Cath competed as a rower at three Olympic Games, becoming the first British woman to win the World Championships and an Olympic medal in the coxless pairs event. As a senior diplomat, Cath worked on policy and negotiations, specializing in stabilization policy for conflict-affected parts of the world. In business, Cath has acted as a coach and consultant, advising on team and leadership development and organizational culture, and teaches on the Executive Education Faculty at the Judge Business School, Cambridge University.In this book she brings that extraordinary mix of experience to examine what winning has come to mean to society and to us as individuals and offers a fresh perspective on how we might redefine success – personal and professional - for the longer-term.‘Looking at life from a different point of view is a rare skill. Built on in-depth research and broad experience as well as original thought, this book will change your outlook on everything.’ - Clare Balding OBE‘This book is so relevant, timely and exciting for any person or organization wanting to investigate what success means to them. It couldn’t be a more relevant book right now and Cath’s exceptional ability in so many areas of life make it a gripping read with a lot of key takeaways whatever your area of interest. I wish every leader could immediately read this book as the world would be a better place if they did!’ - Goldie Sayers, Olympic Medallist in the Javelin, Coach‘I love this book. It is a must-read for educators, business executives, policy makers, politicians and indeed anyone who wants to understand why we need a new narrative around winning and success. We need a lot more Long-Win Thinking in our homes, businesses and institutions and Cath’s book is the place to go to find out why – and how we get there.’ - Dame Helena MorrisseyTrade ReviewI thoroughly recommend this book. It shows our unhelpful obsession with a narrow definition of winning and the devastating consequences that obsession can have. It’s very thought-provoking: lots of questions which got me mulling for days. Lastly it gives a helpful alternative- I especially liked the focus on collaboration.This is both heartfelt and thoughtful- vulnerable self disclosure is twinned with deep thinking and significant research. * Amazon.co.uk *In this book Cath Bishop insightfully questions some of these assumptions in society - in sport, business, education and other domains. It's a refreshing perspective that may facilitate a happier and healthier pursuit of one's goals, and may even help make the journey (or the long win) a fulfilling goal in itself. Would highly recommend this book. * amazon.co.uk *Cath has written a wonderful book - packed with insight from her first hand knowledge and beautifully written too.This is an important contribution to the growing movement towards organisations fit for humans. Cath gives me more hope that, although it'll be a long win, we'll get there. * Amazon.co.uk *This book really does force you to re-think what you have been told throughout life, it offers a different way of thinking about competing, whether that's in sports or at work or anywhere else for that matter. It's a must read because this way of thinking (in my opinion) will 100% produce more well-rounded people who will better themselves and others they come into contact with in a variety of fields. * Amazon *Beginning with the discomfort between the language of winning and the complexity of the world right now, Cath Bishop details how the mentality of winning at all costs results in rivalry, selfishness and arrogance, attributes which are unwelcome in both personal and professional spheres. She describes the toxic cultures rooted in winning in the short term, from sport to financial services. She also talks about the problems it can create in education where the focus is often on marks rather than learning, killing the joy of sport for children and more seriously, undermining their self-confidence. Winning is not easily compatible with cooperation and collaboration which are traits employers seek and which make life more rewarding for all. An outstanding and thought-provoking book * Amazon *Table of ContentsTable of ContentsPrefacePrologueIntroductionPart I: What Does Winning Mean?Chapter 1: ‘Loser!’ The Language of Winning How winning became part of our everyday conversationsChapter 2: ‘It’s How We’re Wired’: The Science of Winning How our bodies and minds respond to winningChapter 3: ‘To The Victor, The Spoils’: The History of Winning How winning has dominated the history booksPart II: How Our Obsession with Winning Holds Us BackChapter 4: From Monopoly Memories to the Greasy Pole: Real Life Encounters with WinningEveryday experiences of what success has come to mean from childhood to adulthoodChapter 5: Who’s Really Top of the Class? The Impact of Trying to Win in EducationWhat happens when we try to win at learning?Chapter 6: Sport: ‘It’s All About Medals’ – Truth or Myth in High Performance Sport?Where does an obsession with winning at all costs end up?Chapter 7: ‘It’s All About Being No 1!’ The Will to Win in BusinessThe impact of a winning-focused culture on performance in business and organizationsChapter 8: Global Winners and LosersHow do you win at 21st century global challenges?Part III: A New Approach to WinningChapter 9: Finding a Better Way: The Beginning of Long-Win ThinkingTrying a different approach to defining success.Chapter 10: Redefining Success: The Role of Clarity in Long-Win ThinkingDeveloping clarity of purpose & perspectiveChapter 11: Beyond Medals and Grades: The Role of Constant Learning in Long-Win ThinkingPutting a proactive learning mindset into practiceChapter 12: People First: The Role of Connection in Long-Win ThinkingBuilding deeper relationships at the heart of everything we pursueConcluding Thoughts: New Language, Different Thinking, Fresh StoriesDeveloping Long-Win Thinking in daily lifeEpilogueAppendixEndnotesAcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorIndex
£17.99
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd The Way of the Tortoise: Why You Have to Take the
Book Synopsis‘I really recommend this, it's a cracker. A top read and a great tool to use to improve and enlighten. It doesn't matter who you are – you will all get something out of this. Lovely stuff.' Ben Ryan, Olympic gold-medal-winning coach and author of Sevens Heaven: The Beautiful Chaos of Fiji's Olympic Dream________________________‘I urge anyone who has the ambition and passion to develop themselves and those around them to read this book. I’ve worked with Matt for over fifteen years and have seen first-hand how he is able to get the best out of people with his unique awareness of soft skills, human values and long term vision' Leon Smith OBE, Great Britain Davis Cup team captain________________________'This book brilliantly underlines the core principles needed to prepare for the next stage of your career. Terrific read.' Ross Hutchins, former British tennis player and Commonwealth Games silver-medal winner________________________Drawing on more than a decade’s experience working with former tennis World Number One Sir Andy Murray, The Way of the Tortoise introduces you to the benefits of the slow lane and reveals why it’s the only true path to a high-performance mindset.Taking inspiration from Aesop’s well-known fable of the Hare and the Tortoise, internationally renowned trainer Matt Little recognizes that there is no fast path to success. By focusing on immediate results, we can gloss over process in the race to get ahead, skipping over the lessons and experiences that we all need to build solid foundations for our future achievements. Matt shows that taking the slow lane can not only help you reach your goals more effectively, it can make your successes more sustainable by increasing your motivation, energy and resilience. Packed full of examples from the highly adaptable worlds of sport and business, as well as Matt’s own remarkable career, The Way of the Tortoise reveals, through practical exercises and techniques, the essential strategies we can all use to achieve extraordinary results.
£13.49
Sage Publications Ltd Sport and Exercise Psychology
Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive and accessible text on exercise and sport psychology for students on sport science/sport and exercise science degrees. It adopts an integrated, thematic approach and covers all the required theory, concepts and research, accompanied by case studies to illustrate the applied nature of the material being covered. The book is split into two major sections, covering exercise psychology and sport psychology, and each chapter supports students as they progress from clear introductory material to more advanced discussions.Trade Review′Clear definitions of scientific concepts are presented throughout and highlighted together with discussions relating to strengths and limitations. In addition, conflicting research is presented and reflected upon. The learning activities challenge the reader′s way of thinking and problematizing around both method and content. Other valuable educational approaches are case studies, which make the text more interesting and facilitate a deeper learning approach, as well as suggested further reading for students who want more information and depth....To conclude Sport and Exercise Psychology is well worth reading. As a reader you will find the content slightly different from the mainstream sport and exercise psychology literature and with a strong focus on critical reflection....Is especially well suited for the reader that has a genuine interest in understanding the science behind sport and exercise psychology′ Sofia Bunke Department of Psychology, Lund UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction to sport and exercise psychology Part 1: Exercise psychology Physical inactivity: effects and determinants Physical inactivity: the role of the self Becoming active: models and motives Changing and maintaining physical activity Being active: negative effects Being active: harmful effects Part 2: Sport psychology Training for competition: individual factors Training for competition: social factors Coping with competition pressure Coping with adversity: injury and burnout Achieving peak performance and excellence in competition Putting it all together: applying sport psychology Answers to Learning Actvities
£34.19
Quarto Publishing PLC Silent Mind Golf: How to Empty Your Mind and Play
Book SynopsisImagine being able to achieve the perfect mental state to make your best possible swing over every shot - stepping up fearlessly, with an inner calm that allows you to play great golf every time you stand over the ball. Now, Robin Sieger, a lifelong golfer who also happens to be one of the world's leading motivational speakers, removes the mystery behind the mental prowess that lies at the heart of peak performance. Too often golfers concentrate all their efforts on technique, in the belief that it is only the mechanics of the game they need to master. Instead, using easy-to-follow exercises and inspiring examples drawn from the lives of golf’ s greatest players, Robin's silent mind approach focuses on developing the single most neglected, least understood, but ultimately decisive dimension of the game: mental strength. A practical, jargon-free guide to mental conditioning that will enable any golfer, whether weekend hacker or full-time professional, to understand the dynamics crucial to getting into the ‘ zone’ , Silent Mind Golf reveals how to empty your mind and play golf instinctively.
£12.75
Profile Books Ltd Natural Born Heroes: The Lost Secrets of Strength
Book SynopsisAS HEARD ON THE CHRIS EVANS BREAKFAST SHOW - "It's not just for runners. It's for life! It's a great story." When Chris McDougall stumbled across the story of Churchill's 'dirty tricksters', a motley crew of English poets and academics who helped resist the Nazi invasion of Crete, he knew he was on the track of something special. To beat the odds, the tricksters-starving, aging, outnumbered-tapped into an ancient style of fitness: the lost art of heroism. They listened to their instincts, replaced calories with stored bodily fat and used their fascia, the network of tissue which criss-crosses the body, to catapult themselves to superhuman strength and endurance. Soon McDougall was in the middle of a modern fitness revolution taking place everywhere from Parisian parkour routes to state-of-the-art laboratories, and based on the know-how of Shanghai street-fighters and Wild West gunslingers. Just as Born to Run got runners off the treadmill and into nature, Natural Born Heroes will inspire casual athletes to dump the gym membership for cross-training, mud runs and free-running.Trade Review'A fascinating edifice of ideas ... But the pleasures of the book are as much to do with the fascinating panoply of characters, war heroes all, British, Commonwealth and Cretan, whose exploits contributed so much to Hitler's downfall. * Independent *An undeniably ripping yarn. One for sofa surfers and adventurers alike. * Independent on Sunday *A marvellously eclectic book ... the perfect tonic for the paunchy, jaded He-Man in your life and comatose inner heroes everywhere * The Times *Praise for Born to Run: Part how-to manual, part scientific treatise but throughout a ripping yarn, this book will inspire everyone who reads it to think on their feet. * Independent *A fascinating and true adventure story, destined to become a classic * Ranulph Fiennes *Not just a book for runners, but for anyone who has dreamed of venturing beyond their comfort zone * Tim Butcher *A really phenomenal book * Jon Stewart *
£9.49
Cornerstone High Performance: Lessons from the Best on
Book SynopsisThe phenomenal Sunday Times bestseller'Massively motivating' Fearne Cotton'A wealth of wisdom' Vex King'Read this book' Ant MiddletonHigh performance isn't born. It's made. This book uncovers the eight essential habits of the world's leading sportspeople, coaches and entrepreneurs.From taking responsibility for your situation to finding your 'Trademark Behaviours', it reveals how the world's highest-achieving people unlocked their potential - and how you can too. Anyone can learn the secrets of high performance.'Full of valuable principles with real-world relevance to people's everyday lives' Toto Wolff'So many different lessons from so many remarkable people' Adam PeatyDrawing on conversations with... Dina Asher-Smith Steven Bartlett Tom Daley Steven Gerrard Evelyn Glennie Ole Gunnar Solskjær Kelly Holmes Chris Hoy Eddie Jones Siya Kolisi Frank Lampard Jo Malone Matthew McConaughey Ant Middleton Tracey Neville Robin Van Persie Mauricio Pochettino Gareth Southgate Holly Tucker Jonny Wilkinson Clive Woodward Toto Wolff and many more...Trade ReviewHigh Performance will help you think clearly, act decisively and keep calm under pressure. If you want to stop making excuses and take responsibility for your life, I recommend you read this book. -- ANT MIDDLETONThis book captures so many different lessons from so many remarkable people. It will help every reader apply these insights to their own lives - so they can become high performers themselves. -- ADAM PEATYHigh Performance will help you recognise your inner strength and celebrate your achievements. It's inspiring, exciting and massively motivating. -- FEARNE COTTONThis amazing book will teach you the mindset and habits of champions. High Performance has already impacted some of the best players and coaches across the world, but Jake and Damian's insights are equally valuable to people from any walk of life. I urge you to open this book and open your mind to the lessons within. -- FRANK LAMPARDA fantastic book that will help you think like an Olympic champion - in mind, body and spirit. -- DAME KELLY HOLMESTeamwork won us the Rugby World Cup, and teamwork can transform your life. In this brilliant book Jake and Damian get to the heart of defining, creating, and inspiring the team around you, so you too can achieve high performance. -- SIR CLIVE WOODWARDThis excellent book won't just teach you how to be a high performer. It will show you how to build a high performance culture that spreads beyond your actions into those of the whole team. -- TRACEY NEVILLEA powerful book containing powerful tools to create high-performing cultures. -- JAMES TIMPSONJake and I met in F1, and he has always had a perspective that looked beyond the blinkers of motor-racing. This book perfectly reflects that open-mindedness. It's full of valuable principles and approaches shared by teams and athletes across professional sports, with real-world relevance to people's everyday lives. -- TOTO WOLFFI loved this book. It isn't just about how to be a high performer sometimes, but about how to be a high performer all the time - on the pitch, at home and at work. -- KEVIN SINFIELDJake Humphrey has interviewed some of the most iconic individuals around. He has a wealth of wisdom to share. * VEX KING, author of Good Vibes, Good Life *Focuses the mind on how to be your best . . . Thought-provoking signposts to a more fruitful 2022. * Observer *
£10.44
Taylor & Francis Ltd Sport Psychology: Performance Enhancement,
Book SynopsisSport Psychology, 2nd Edition provides a synthesis of the major topics in sport psychology with an applied focus and an emphasis on achieving optimal performance. After exploring the history of sport psychology, human motivation, and the role of exercise, there are three main sections to the text: Performance Enhancement, Performance Inhibition, and Individuals and Teams.The first of these sections covers topics such as anxiety, routines, mental imagery, self-talk, enhancing concentration, relaxation, goals, and self-confidence. The section on Performance Inhibition includes chapters on choking under pressure, self-handicapping, procrastination, perfectionism, helplessness, substance abuse, and disruptive personality factors. While much of the information presented is universally applicable, individual differences based on gender, ethnicity, age, and motivation are emphasized in the concluding section on Individuals and Teams.Throughout, there are case studies of well-known athletes from a variety of sports to illustrate topics that are being explored.Trade Review"The book is thorough with a very large range of topics covered, some being particularly unique compared to other textbooks. There seems to be an increasing awareness within the field of factors that inhibit performance, rather than a sole focus on performance enhancement, and this new edition captures this shift rather well. Within the performance enhancement chapters that do have some overlap with other textbooks, Professor Gallucci conveys a deeper understanding of the complex issues surrounding these topics, which is a welcome advancement within the field." - Ian Taylor, Loughborough University, UK, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Science"I am very surprised and pleased with the way sport psychology is presented in this book. It appears to be a very thorough from an academic standpoint, while at the same time keeping an overall focus on what’s relevant to practice. I very much appreciate that this book has a thought-out format for how topics interact and should be addressed in practice. Most books use chapter titles that are issues, constructs, interventions with no organizing philosophy for their inclusion or order. This is a sport psychology book that truly relates to performance." - Steve Portenga, University of Denver, Sport and Performance Psychology"This is a well-written book that will be of interest to athletes and coaches interested in improving their understanding of sport psychology and their own psychological approach to sport. Current theory and research in the psychological factors are discussed, and these are explained in a very readable manner." - Rafael E. Romo, Texas A&M International University, Curriculum and Pedagogy"I think the material is great; the chapters are thorough, I like the progression in many of the chapters from general information to more sport-specific examples. There is a good balance of theory to application and strong examples to help students see these concepts 'in action' which students often find interesting and helpful." - Professor Karlene Sugarman, Sport Psychology Program, John F. Kennedy UniversityTable of ContentsPart 1. Introduction. 1. Introduction to Sport Psychology. 2. Motivation for Sport and Achievement. 3. Exercise. Part 2. Performance Enhancement. 4. Optimal Levels of Anxiety, Intensity, or Arousal. 5. Pre-performance Routines. 6. Mental Skills Training: Self-Talk, Concentration, Mental Imagery. 7. Relaxation Training: Calming the Physiology. 8. Goals. 9. Goal Orientation. 10. Self-efficacy and Sport Self-confidence. Part 3. Performance Inhibition. 11. Choking Under Pressure and Anxiety and Performance. 12. Self-handicapping. 13. Procrastination and Perfectionism. 14. Learned Helplessness. 15. Performance Inhibition Due to Personality Factors. 16. Substance Abuse. 17. Burnout. 18. Sport Injuries. Part 4. Individuals and Teams. 19. Gender and Sport. 20. Ethnic and Cultural Differences and Sport Psychology. 21. Youth and Sport. 22. Leadership and Coaching. 23. Team Cohesiveness.
£190.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Sport Psychology: Performance Enhancement,
Book SynopsisSport Psychology, 2nd Edition provides a synthesis of the major topics in sport psychology with an applied focus and an emphasis on achieving optimal performance. After exploring the history of sport psychology, human motivation, and the role of exercise, there are three main sections to the text: Performance Enhancement, Performance Inhibition, and Individuals and Teams.The first of these sections covers topics such as anxiety, routines, mental imagery, self-talk, enhancing concentration, relaxation, goals, and self-confidence. The section on Performance Inhibition includes chapters on choking under pressure, self-handicapping, procrastination, perfectionism, helplessness, substance abuse, and disruptive personality factors. While much of the information presented is universally applicable, individual differences based on gender, ethnicity, age, and motivation are emphasized in the concluding section on Individuals and Teams.Throughout, there are case studies of well-known athletes from a variety of sports to illustrate topics that are being explored.Trade Review"The book is thorough with a very large range of topics covered, some being particularly unique compared to other textbooks. There seems to be an increasing awareness within the field of factors that inhibit performance, rather than a sole focus on performance enhancement, and this new edition captures this shift rather well. Within the performance enhancement chapters that do have some overlap with other textbooks, Professor Gallucci conveys a deeper understanding of the complex issues surrounding these topics, which is a welcome advancement within the field." - Ian Taylor, Loughborough University, UK, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Science"I am very surprised and pleased with the way sport psychology is presented in this book. It appears to be a very thorough from an academic standpoint, while at the same time keeping an overall focus on what’s relevant to practice. I very much appreciate that this book has a thought-out format for how topics interact and should be addressed in practice. Most books use chapter titles that are issues, constructs, interventions with no organizing philosophy for their inclusion or order. This is a sport psychology book that truly relates to performance." - Steve Portenga, University of Denver, Sport and Performance Psychology"This is a well-written book that will be of interest to athletes and coaches interested in improving their understanding of sport psychology and their own psychological approach to sport. Current theory and research in the psychological factors are discussed, and these are explained in a very readable manner." - Rafael E. Romo, Texas A&M International University, Curriculum and Pedagogy"I think the material is great; the chapters are thorough, I like the progression in many of the chapters from general information to more sport-specific examples. There is a good balance of theory to application and strong examples to help students see these concepts 'in action' which students often find interesting and helpful." - Professor Karlene Sugarman, Sport Psychology Program, John F. Kennedy UniversityTable of ContentsPart 1. Introduction. 1. Introduction to Sport Psychology. 2. Motivation for Sport and Achievement. 3. Exercise. Part 2. Performance Enhancement. 4. Optimal Levels of Anxiety, Intensity, or Arousal. 5. Pre-performance Routines. 6. Mental Skills Training: Self-Talk, Concentration, Mental Imagery. 7. Relaxation Training: Calming the Physiology. 8. Goals. 9. Goal Orientation. 10. Self-efficacy and Sport Self-confidence. Part 3. Performance Inhibition. 11. Choking Under Pressure and Anxiety and Performance. 12. Self-handicapping. 13. Procrastination and Perfectionism. 14. Learned Helplessness. 15. Performance Inhibition Due to Personality Factors. 16. Substance Abuse. 17. Burnout. 18. Sport Injuries. Part 4. Individuals and Teams. 19. Gender and Sport. 20. Ethnic and Cultural Differences and Sport Psychology. 21. Youth and Sport. 22. Leadership and Coaching. 23. Team Cohesiveness.
£80.74
Cengage Learning EMEA Solutions in Sport Psychology
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)"
£59.99
Fitness Information Technology, Inc, U.S. Sport Psychology: Linking Theory & Practice
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£26.99
Fitness Information Technology, Inc, U.S. Sport Psychology Library -- Tennis
Book SynopsisThis is an interactive manual organised in six sections: beating the players you hate to play, dealing with pressure, handling the things that you can''t control, enjoying doubles, managing when your game falls apart, and staying in the game. Each section is filled with detailed chapters full of interactive tips and drills that lead the player through self-evaluation and the development of on-court strategies for a better game. This book is designed to help a player identify his or her talents and then take advantage of those skills to win more matches. All players who read the book will benefit from the dual psychologist/coach perspective and will find themselves building confidence, improving focus, managing anxiety, and increasing motivation, attributes that are the key to winning more matches.
£13.29
Fitness Information Technology, Inc, U.S. Sport Psychology Library -- Gymnastics
Book SynopsisWant to be a better gymnast? Want the mental skills needed to stay focused and the physical skills to maximise your success? Then this is the guide to improving your performance potential. Co-authors Karen D Cogan, sport psychologist and Peter Vidmar, Olympic Gold Medalist -- have combined their experience and expertise to create a teaching guide for aspiring gymnasts of all ages. Many gymnasts have the physical attributes, but often lack the mental skills needed for peak performance level. In this book, Olympians Shannon Miller, Amanda Borden, Jaycie Phelps, Kerri Strug, and Tim Daggett discuss how they used mental skills to become champions.
£13.29
Fitness Information Technology, Inc, U.S. Medical & Psychological Aspects of Sport &
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£36.54
Fitness Information Technology, Inc, U.S. Sport Psychology Library -- Basketball
Book SynopsisIf you have ever watched a champion make that impossible three-point shot in the game''s final seconds, you know that mental skills are absolutely critical to all-around success, on and off the court. No one understands this better than coaching legend Dale Brown and renowned sport consultant Dr Kevin Burke, the co-authors of this book. Together, they share their expertise and techniques to bring the mental aspect of the game under every player''s control. They stress preparation, practice, and performance in attaining these vital psychological skills: Concentration; Teamwork; Relaxation; Confidence; Strong Ethics and Fair Play. This book gives players the tools to improve their mental game plan; a way for coaches to teach successful psychology techniques; and a way for parents to be supportive and involved in a player''s development.
£13.29
Fitness Information Technology, Inc, U.S. Psychological Bases of Sport Injuries, 3rd
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Fitness Information Technology, Inc, U.S. Sport & Exercise Psychology: International
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£36.54
Fitness Information Technology, Inc, U.S. Athlete Burnout Questionnaire Manual
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£33.99
Fitness Information Technology, Inc, U.S. Psychology of Sport Excellence: International
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£33.99
Breakaway Books Back to the Zone: Sport and Inner Experiences
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£13.46
University College Dublin Press Fighting Fans: Football Hooliganism as a World
Book SynopsisSoccer hooliganism has long been regarded as primarily an English - or perhaps British - disease, yet in fact it has long existed as a social problem worldwide. In this volume, experts consider hooliganism in 14 countries - eight soccer-playing countries in Europe (including Ireland), two in South America, Australia, South Africa, Japan, and, in the case of North America, a chapter on general sports-related violence. Why have problems of hooliganism from the outset become more regularly attached to soccer than to other global sports? The social roots and forms of soccer hooliganism are explored in the various countries. Do racial, religious or social class cleavages play a part in developing and fostering football violence? What part do the media play? Is hooliganism related to the degree to which soccer is central to the value-system of a country, and the length of time that it has occupied such a position? Though they themselves adhere to a range of different sociological perspectives, the contributors focus on the important theoretical framework devised by Eric Dunning and the Leicester School, in particular the role of aggressive masculinity and the hypothesis that attending matches is part of a "quest for excitement".Trade Review"This is one of the sadly rare instances of an Irish publisher producing a book not noticeably Irish in target readership or origin but of international importance and appeal." Books Ireland Summer 2002 "It is a must read for sports sociologists and others interested in the root causes of fan deviance ... it demonstrates how sports provide an important laboratory in which to study modern societal issues, such as class conflict and interracial strife." Contemporary Sociology 32 (4) 2003 "the contributors present an illuminating and at times entertaining composite sketch of the complex forces that generate this ubiquitous social ritual. Researchers interested in the diffusion of global sports culture and associated institutions such as fan groups and stadium security apparatus will find this volume a useful resource." CHOICE Sept 2003 "The overall balance of authors provides a timely international contribution to what is a growing worldwide phenomenon." Irish Journal of Sociology 2003Table of ContentsTowards a sociological understanding of football hooliganism as a world phenomenon; "Aguante" and repression - football, politics and violence in Argentina; Australian soccer's "ethnic" tribes; bohemian rhapsody - football supporters in the Czech Republic; another side to French exceptionalism - football without hooligans?; football hooliganism in Germany - a developmental sociological study; subcultures of hardcore fans in West Attica (Greece); the Hungarian case; the dog that didn't bark? Football hooliganism in Ireland; Italian ultras today - change or decline?; Barras Bravas - representation and crowd violence in Peruvian football; violent disturbances in Portuguese football; the "black cat" of South Africa and the chiefs-pirates conflict; soccer spectators and fans in Japan; a walk on the wild side - exposing North American sports crowd disorder; towards a global programme of football hooliganism research.
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Crown House Publishing Winning the Mind Game: Using Hypnosis in Sport Psychology
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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Bennion Kearny Soccer Brain: The 4C Coaching Model for Developing World Class Player Mindsets and a Winning Football Team
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D&B Publishing Positive Poker: A Modern Psychological Approach
Book SynopsisPositive Poker is an in-depth examination of the psychological aspects of all elements of poker. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to improve their play.Trade Review"Discussions of great players' characteristics resemble religious arguments: People have strong opinions, but no solid evidence. Dr. Cardner's research provides that evidence, and the picture is surprisingly complicated. If you're willing to work hard to become a great player, read this book." Dr. Al Schoonmaker, poker psychologist and author "If you think the last thing we need is another poker book, you're wrong. You need this one. Cardner is special. She has two doctorates and is an accomplished player. She combines solid psychological research with insight gained from established pros. This isn't a book for everyone, just for good players who want to become great." Dr. Arthur S. Reber, poker psychologist and author Dr. Cardner's research into mental excellence, combined with words of wisdom from respected poker pros, makes this book a valuable tool. Zachary Elwood, author of Reading Poker TellsTable of ContentsChapter 1: Developing a Winning Mindset Chapter 2: Developing Self-Control Chapter 3: Increasing Confidence Chapter 4: Building Motivation Chapter 5: Enhancing Concentration and Focus Chapter 6: Improving Tilt Control Chapter 7: The Holy Grail: Mental Toughness
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