Athlete Psychology

Do you really know what separates champions from others? Learn from Olympic medalist, NCAA champion, and academic all-American Obadele Thompson, the “secrets” of how to: Avoid common student-athlete mistakes and pitfalls, improve your study habits and ace your classes, train better and win bigger and more often, get “paid” now by using your opportunities and resources, establish power habits to succeed in college and beyond, grow your brand, network, and relationships, and prepare for a professional sports career.

Black Athlete White Athlete is a thought-provoking and insightful book that helps individuals clearly understand the situations that they are currently experiencing. This book provides solutions to overcome challenges in the various areas of life. This book also helps to enlighten, inspire, and nurture the daily tasks needed for mental stability now and in the future.

This transformational guide offers proven strategies that empower young athletes to excel in any sport and life, equipping parents and coaches with tools to nurture a champion mindset.

In The Mentally Tough Kid, coach and mentor Brent Matthews shares 7 proven strategies to help young athletes thrive under pressure, bounce back from setbacks, and lead with heart. This book delivers practical, down-to-earth tools for parents and coaches who want to raise not just good players—but great teammates and future leaders.

In The I of the Tiger, retired athlete and sports researcher Kimberly Carducci analyzes the psychology behind forming an athlete identity and its impact on mental health in today’s sports world. With a basis of who we are as athletes, Carducci guides listeners through the toughest moments athletes face along their journey (defeat, injury, retirement), and how to get through them. In this timely audiobook, Carducci demonstrates how ignoring athlete’s emotional struggle in modern competition is a harmful, outdated approach to sport.

The Winning Element: An Athlete’s Guide to Maximizing Mental & Physical Performance is the ultimate athlete development program! Whether you are looking to make the varsity team or the Olympic team, this book will accelerate your growth, shorten your learning curve, and help you achieve your success faster than you ever imagined. In The Winning Element, Deanna Schneyer shares her framework for peak performance that beautifully blends and balances the mind and the body.

Powerful Thinking on Purpose for Athletes teaches you step by step how to improve your performance and get back into your game 100 percent after any injury.

From the New York Times best-selling author of The Monopolists, the incredible story of Olympic sailor Kevin Hall and the psychiatric syndrome that makes him believe he stars in a television show of his life.

As a professional athlete turned pastor—and a passionate leader, Seattle Seahawks in-game host, social media influencer, and fitness trainer—Andy Dooley knows all about sports and what it takes to be a Christian on and off the field, court, or wherever you may play. A 100-day devotional written to encourage and guide athletes of any age, level, or sport, Lead with Faith, Play with Purpose is just what you need to integrate your faith into what you love to do--play your sport.

Mindfulness, cognitive flexibility, and overall mental game are often overlooked when it comes to youth coaching for any sport. However, these areas are vital to truly unlocking any young person’s potential in the sporting arena. They say you need to “get your head in the game” - and no truer words have ever been spoken.

What does it mean to be ready to play? Coaches and athletes understand the importance of being ready to play. However, many competitors find it difficult to define mental readiness and a challenge to be ready to play each and every time they perform. Ready to Play: Mental Training for Student-Athletes is written to help athletes better understand what it means to be ready to play and how to create and maintain a positive mindset for performance.

While nobody asked for it, COVID gave us an opportunity for the ultimate athletic gift: a do-over. Beyond his unique approach, Dr. Lehman isn’t afraid to address the hardest topics including: sexual misconduct, drug abuse, eating disorders, and head injuries. How To R.A.I.S.E. An Athlete: The formula is the tool for athletes, coaches, trainers, sports organizations, clubs, athlete parents, athletic directors, medical specialists, camps, events, and conferences. When it comes to our athletes, it's not about their games; it's about their lives.

This publication is full of practical techniques and questions designed to promote an understanding of why, at times, you feel the way you do, and help you to become rooted, mindful, and more accepting of you as the person you are.

Outperform the competition! Being unbeatable from the neck down cannot happen without first being unbeatable from the neck up. If the best athletes on the planet are all training their minds for peak performance in training and competition, why aren’t you doing the same? Unlike speed, strength, power, height, hand-eye coordination, and overall God-given talent, mental strength is a learnable skill. You just need the road map.

Ever felt the weight of sluggishness and lack of concentration pulling you down? Just like a fatigued muscle, a tired brain can seriously hinder performance. In The Tired Brain, we debunk the myth that mental energy is beyond our control and that external factors like stress and workload are constantly calling the shots. Discover how to manage your mental energy to sustain focus, motivation, and peak performance. Inside, uncover effective strategies to recharge your mental batteries.

You know the basics: Athletes strive to live up to the mounting expectations and pressures of a game situation—competition brings an exciting dimension to sports—a reason to both set new limits, and strengthen comradery. But it can also be overwhelming without a proactive mindset. It definitely takes more than a little physical training to function at your best. Mindset Awareness is your friendly all-encompassing guide to achieving lasting mind-body balance!

Das fesselnde Buch erklärt Eltern und Trainern furchtlos, kompetent und verständlich, wie das Gehirn und die Psyche von Sportlern funktioniert. Anhand konkreter Beispiele analysiert der Autor die Auswirkungen von Feedback auf Denken, Wahrnehmung, Aufmerksamkeit und sogar die Qualität der Koordination eines Spielers. Eltern sind sich oft nicht bewusst, wie ihr Einfluss das neuronale Netz ihres Kindes prägt. Das Buch führt Sie in die Tiefen der Neurowissenschaften und der Sportpsychologie ein und vermittelt Ihnen Wissen und Fähigkeiten, um ein besserer Trainer für Ihr Kind zu sein.

Poutavá kniha odborně a srozumitelně vysvětluje rodičům a trenérům, jak funguje mozek a mysl sportovců. Na konkrétních příkladech autor analyzuje vliv zpětné vazby na myšlení, vnímání, pozornost, a dokonce i na kvalitu koordinace hráčů. Rodiče si často neuvědomují, jak jejich vliv formuje nervovou síť jejich dítěte. Kniha vás zavede do hlubin neurovědy, sportovní psychologie a poskytne vám znalosti a dovednosti, díky nimž budete pro své dítě lepším trenérem.

No se puede negar el hecho de que los atletas profesionales trabajan bajo un gran estrés y luchan con problemas como la ansiedad y la fatiga. De hecho, estadísticas recientes han revelado que más del 90% de los atletas universitarios se quejaron de problemas de estrés y sueño, entre otros problemas. Pero esto no significa que no haya manera de solucionar estos problemas: hay un océano de consejos y estrategias útiles que te ayudarán a superar tus miedos y fracasos.

Are you a parent, coach, or grandparent concerned about the stress, setbacks, and self-doubt that come with competitive sports? Do you want to help your athlete build resilience, confidence, and mental toughness, but aren't sure where to start? This book is your complete guide to nurturing a winning mindset in young athletes. Through real-life baseball stories and proven strategies, it empowers them to face challenges on and off the field with strength and determination.