{"product_id":"sports-psychology-for-dummies-9781119855996","title":"Sports Psychology for Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGet your head in the game with this hands-on guide to the psychology of sport There's more to getting into the right headspace for the big game or event than trying to think like a winner. Modern sports psychologists emphasize advanced strategies like biofeedback and neurofeedback, while encouraging the use of mindfulness and other mental health techniques.    In Sports Psychology For Dummies, 2nd Edition, a team of athletic performance experts and psychologists walks you through the mental side of intense competition and training. From the importance of focus to the tactics designed to restore and improve confidence after a loss, you'll explore ideas such as goal setting, self-perception, and self-talk. This book also covers: Personalized plans for athletic successReal-life examples of sports psychology changing the athletic experience in different sportsThe wide variety of careers available in the field of sports psychology and how to get started in them Ideal for athletes, parents of student athletes, and coaches looking for ways to improve performance both on and off the field, Sports Psychology For Dummies is also the perfect resource for anyone interested in a career in this rapidly growing and evolving field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting the Winning Edge: Sports Psychology Fundamentals 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Introducing Sports Psychology and Mental Training\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoning Your Sharpest Weapon: Your Mind 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing how your mind influences your sports performance 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering your ideal mindset in sports performance 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding your ideal mindset with awareness and the right processes 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding your motivation 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding and building confidence for your athletic performance 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding, Preparing, and Practicing Your Mental Toolkit 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing Sports Psychology in Action 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the Hot Trends in Sports Psychology Today 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming a Sports Psychology-Savvy Coach 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Starting with the End in Mind: Know Your Ideal Athlete Mindset\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping Into Your Ideal Mindset 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering your ideal performance mindset 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming without thinking 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a Plan of Attack to Make it Consistent 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing your ideal mindset 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing your mindset 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing and improving your mindset 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding the mindset of perfection 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlipping into the flow state or zone 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Setting Goals: Aiming High and Hitting the Bull’s Eye 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Effective Goals 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining your goals 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking your goals specific 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting goals that challenge you 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting deadlines for each goal 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with tiny goals 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking Your Success in Reaching Your Goals 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolding yourself accountable 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCelebrating your achievements 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring your goals 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving yourself permission to adjust your goals 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealizing that perfection doesn’t exist 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Stoking the Fire in Your Belly: How to Fan the Flames of Motivation\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebunking Common Myths about Motivation 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou can get your motivation from other people 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFame and fortune are great motivators 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotivation alone can lead to success 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Motivation 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the two types of motivation: Internal and external 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying which type of motivation is better 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing your own personal motivations 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing and Understanding Your Current Motivation Level 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring your motivation 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking sense of your motivation 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding an effective motivation plan 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximizing Your Motivation: How Small Sparks Can Become Bonfires 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing completely honest with yourself 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking about why you play the game 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing curious and non-judgmental 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on tasks, not ego 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding ways to experience success 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixing up your training 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurrounding yourself with highly motivated people 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing disciplined 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking support 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving on from your mistakes 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking positive 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming Obstacles to Staying Motivated 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen your role on the team has changed 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen you’re burned out 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen you’re being pulled in different directions 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen you’re not seeing eye to eye with your coaches and teammates 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen your priorities in life change 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Swagger: The Art and Science of Building Real Confidence\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding What Confidence Is and Why It Matters 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebunking Myths about Confidence: Don’t Believe\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEverything You See or Hear 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping into the Confidence Cycle 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking positively 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking risks 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing success 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Your Confidence 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on day-to-day success 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcentrating on process, not outcomes 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTackling the Obstacles That Get in the Way of Confidence 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen you have a bad game 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen you’re not getting playing time 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen you’re sick or injured 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen you aren’t as prepared as you could be 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen you are feeling pessimistic and negative 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Your Mental Toolkit for Success 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Tool #1: Mastering the Art of Focus\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding What Focus Is and Why It Matters 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere your mind goes, your energy flows 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLimiting distractions and focusing 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the Zones of Focus 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on What Matters 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelevant points of focus 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIrrelevant points of focus 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Focus to Reduce or Eliminate Pressure 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming the Obstacles to Focus 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking about outcomes 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting caught up overthinking and overanalyzing 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting too emotional 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting off-the-field stuff get in the way 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with fans, officials, and coaches 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Tools and Habits for Improving Focus 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Tool #2: Seeing Is Believing: Employing Imagery\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Imagery 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow imagery helps change and build better mindsets 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternal imagery: From your own point of view 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExternal imagery: Looking at yourself from the outside 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining What Type of Imager You Are 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisual: Monkey see, monkey do 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuditory: I hear you loud and clear 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical: I feel you, man 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the Key Characteristics of Ideal Images 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePainting images with vivid detail 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicturing images of your success 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Started with Imagery 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to imagine 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to use imagery 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to use imagery 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up an imagery program 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating the Success of Your Imagery 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Tool #3: Self-Talk: Don’t Yell in Your Own Ear\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Inner Critic Is Not You 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the Consequences of Self-Talk 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe two types of self-talk: Positive and negative 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow self-talk affects performance, mindset, and mood 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging the Channel on Ineffective Self-Talk 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying attention to the messages you send yourself 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStopping the negativity 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplacing ineffective self-talk with effective self-talk 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Self-Talk to Improve Your Performance 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJournaling and practicing self-talk before, during, and after practice 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing up with cue words, mental anchors, and mantras 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a mental recovery routine 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing effective imagery to improve self-talk 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Tool #4: Winning Habits: How Routines Improve Performance in Competition\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying How Routines Improve Focus and Performance 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the Difference between Routines and Superstitions 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the Routines of Elite Athletes 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample #1: First on the field 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample #2: Leisurely and relaxed 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample #3: Movies and meditation 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up with Effective Practice and Game-Day Routines 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice routines 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGame-readiness routines 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePost-game routines 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing When and How to Adjust Your Routines 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying your routines 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning great routines from others (and making them your own) 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Tool #5: Handling Pressure: Playing with Fire without Getting Burned\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProbing into Pressure: What It Is and Why It Occurs 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe signs of pressure 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat causes pressure in sports 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy some athletes choke under pressure 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePressure exists only in the mind 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePressure is energy steered in an ineffective direction 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Difference between Arousal and Pressure 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Your Ideal Mindset for Competition 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling Pressure Like a Pro 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing your mind and heart to manage pressure 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on the task at hand 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing prepared in every way 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting perspective 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging your self-talk 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding what you can control 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJournaling 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathing and stretching 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping your personal plan for managing pressure 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Tool #6: Handling Adversity: The Art of Resilience\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResilience: Returning to a Better Mindset after a Struggle 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccepting adversity and mistakes as opportunities 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing that perfection is a myth 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping your ideal mindset builds resilience 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Loss Differently 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing that loss isn’t necessarily failure 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the difference between getting beat and losing 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePulling Yourself Out of Slumps 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding why slumps happen 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on fundamentals 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing mindful 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBouncing Back after Mistakes in Competition 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what happens mentally after a mistake 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing a post-mistake routine 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Injuries 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing injuries 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoping with injuries 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with the Fear of Reinjury 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Tool #7: Sharpening Awareness: Being Mindful\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Mindful in the Moment 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing mindfulness to change your mind, heart, and body 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving your sports performance 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlowing down your thoughts and emotions 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing Mindfulness 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing mindfulness off the field 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing mindfulness on the field 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a plan of action for improving mindfulness 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Hot Topics in Sports Psychology 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Talking About Mental Health Issues\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReality Check: Mental Health Issues Affect Today’s Athletes 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebunking Mental Health Stigmas 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMental health issues are a sign of weakness 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you are mentally strong, you don’t need to see a therapist\/sports psychologist 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSports psychologists and therapists will “mess up your head” if you talk to them 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about depression and anxiety makes you less of a person 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Anxiety Issues 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining anxiety 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying common anxiety disorders 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Depression Issues 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining depression 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying common depressive disorders 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Eating Disorders 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying common eating disorders 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding how eating disorders affect athletes 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining when you need professional help 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Mental Health Issues Facing Athletes Today 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoss of athletics and identity to athletics 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecovery from injury 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReliance on performance enhancing drugs 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetirement from sports 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Where to Turn for Help 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Managing Stress Better 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Priorities 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStriving for Balance 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Meditation to Your Routine 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Imagery to Reduce Stress 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Your Thoughts and Emotions 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercising for Stress Relief 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Sleep a Priority 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivating a Support Network 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaughing 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing Gratitude 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Making the Shift from High School to Collegiate Sports 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining What Division Level to Play in College and Where to Start 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the division that suits you 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking out advice 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the “Recruiting Game:” Getting Noticed by Colleges 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Your Perfect Fit: What to Look for in a Coach and Program 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Jump to Collegiate Athletics 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproaching your first year 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling first year challenges 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalancing Sports, Academics, and Your Social Life 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Using Sports Psychology Skills in Daily Life\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for the Workday 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Your Career Success 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalancing Work and Personal Life 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcentrating Amid Distractions 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Timeout from Stress 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming Well Under Pressure 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Effective Work Routines 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on Tasks Rather Than Outcomes 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoping with Adversity and Conflict on the Job 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnlisting Your Support Team 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Exploring a Career as a Sports Psychologist\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding What a Sports Psychologist Does 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is a sports psychologist anyway? 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere do sports psychologists work? 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSports psychologist versus mental skills consultant 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe path to becoming a sports psychologist 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe path to becoming a sports psychology or performance consultant 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining the Right Career to Pursue 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe clinical\/counseling path: pros and cons 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mental skills or performance consultant path: pros and cons 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating opportunities for internships 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJob and Career Options in Sports Psychology 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Whether You Are Ready for a Career in Sports Psychology 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Sports Psychology-Savvy Coach 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Coaching Today’s Athletes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Your Athletes’ Focus 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing athletes for practice 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping athletes focused 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating and tracking your athletes’ focus 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Your Athletes to Perform under Pressure 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimulating competition 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing imagery before, during, and after practice 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating pressure-packed drills 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotivating Your Athletes 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowing athletes the big picture 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning fast-moving practices 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding inspiration 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Your Athletes to Play as a Team 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussing the common mission everyday 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemonstrating how “we” is better than “me” 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving teamwork more than lip service 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Mental Drills to Use with Athletes and Teams\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e291\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrills for Dealing with Pressure 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting material about managing pressure 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving your players take control of the topic 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating pressure drills 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimulating game like-conditions 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing imagery drills to practice 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating drills where the athletes do not need to think 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrills for Bringing Teams Together 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrills for Improving Communication 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrills for Improving Problem-Solving 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrills for Leadership Development 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Ways to Be a Better Competitor\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e303\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluate Where You Are 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow What Motivates You 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefine Your Goals 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet an Action Plan 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImprove Gradually and Consistently 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrain Your Mind Daily 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImprove Your Athletic Skills 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTweak Your Methods 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelop and Maintain Your Fitness 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeek Out Pressure 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Ways to Parent an Athlete\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecide Whether to Specialize 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose the Right League 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow What to Say after a Loss 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe a Fan, not a Coach 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheer, Don’t Yell 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalk with Your Kid’s Coach 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReward the Things That Matter 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBudget Your Time and Money 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocus on Learning Life Skills 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLive Your Own Life instead of Living through Your Kid 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Ways to Be a Better Leader for Your Team\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e321\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow Your Style 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow Your Teammates 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose Your Moments 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand Motivation 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Your Sweet Spot as a Leader 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicate More Effectively 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Brave 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow When to Lead and When to Back Off 327\u003c\/p\u003e 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