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What does it take to overcome challenges, conquer fears, embrace leadership, harness mentor wisdom and achieve greatness—not just in sports, but in life? In Game Changers, Dan Gold presents the powerful stories of extraordinary athletes who defied the odds, broke barriers and achieved the seemingly impossible. Filled with electrifying moments, timeless lessons and practical tools, these stories inspire teens to unlock their potential and face challenges with courage, resilience and confidence.

Are you a young athlete looking to compete with the best? How about a seasoned professional wanting to stay at the top of their game? One of the toughest aspects of being an athlete is consistency; not just performing well at one event, but being the best every time you enter a competition. No matter how hard you train or tweak your diet, you might feel like you’ve hit a plateau. You might not be making any more progress at all. You aren’t alone!

A story about the 15 keys that unlock true mental toughness.

Discover the secrets to sports motivation that have helped countless athletes dominate their sport. Learn from the best in the business, and find the mental toughness you need to take your game to the next level.

Do you struggle with self-doubt, pressure, or inconsistency on the field? Tired of letting fear and nerves hold you back from playing your best? This book is your game-changer. Get ready to train your mind like an elite athlete and develop the confidence, focus, and mental toughness needed to dominate the game. Players Have Reported The Following Side Effects: A New Sense of Confidence (walk onto the field knowing you’ve got this!) Automatic Positive Self-Talk (goodbye, negative thoughts!)

Mental training is just as important as physical training when it comes to success in sport. Like physical fitness, mental toughness is something that can be taught and learned. Bring Your "A" Game introduces key strategies for mental training, such as goal-setting, pre-performance routines, confidence building, and imagery. Each of the 17 chapters focuses on a single mental skill and offers key points and exercises designed to reinforce the concepts.

Journey into Jiu-Jitsu mastery without feeling overwhelmed, even if you've never been to a Jiu-Jitsu school! Have you ever stood at the crossroads of curiosity and uncertainty, wondering how to begin learning Jiu-Jitsu without getting lost in its complexities? Are you searching for age-appropriate guidance but feel like existing resources need improvement? Do you question how this ancient martial art can enhance your self-defense skills and overall personal development? You're not alone if you answered "yes" to any of these questions.

Abhinav Bindra once shot 100 out of 100 in practice six times in a row and walked out of the range unhappy. He is a perfectionist who once soled his shoes with rubber from Ferrari tyres because he thought it would help. He would wake up at 3:00 a.m. to practise at his range at home if an idea suddenly struck him. It is from such obsession that greatness arrives.

Discover the remarkable benefits of a simple yet profound activity: walking. "The Transformative Power of Walking" is an enlightening guide that explores how incorporating walking into your daily life can lead to significant improvements in physical health, mental clarity, emotional well-being, and community engagement.

At first glance, Josh Hanagarne seems an improbable librarian. He stands 6'7", competes in strongman contests, and was diagnosed in high school with Tourette's syndrome. But books are his first love - Josh's earliest memories involve fantastic adventures between the pages of Gulliver’s Travels and a passionate infatuation with Fern from Charlotte’s Web. Everything in Josh’s life - from his Mormon upbringing, to finally finding love, to learning to control his tics through lifting - circles back to a close connection with books.

Get your head in the game. Master Your Tennis Game serves up quick mental techniques, tactics, and tips for boosting your overall performance and beating your opponents. Train your brain and be the best tennis player you can be. Concise, fun, and easy to listen to, this book offers 50 practical and actionable methods that show you how to stay calm and concentrate during any tennis game. Even if your rival is tough competition, outsmart them with these targeted mental approaches.

Courage Over Confidence offers a new approach to conquering the mental game of sports. Written for competitive young athletes, as well as professionals and Olympians, it is also a game changer for coaches and parents looking for ways to further help their aspiring athletes. In this book, renowned clinical and sport psychologist Dr. Mitchell Greene explodes one of the field’s most common and malicious myths—that confidence is a prerequisite for athletic success.

The captivating book fearless, expertly, and comprehensibly explains to parents and coaches how the brain and the minds of athletes work. Using specific examples, the author analyzes the impact of feedback on thinking, perception, attention, and even the quality of a player's coordination. Parents often do not realize how their influence shapes the neural network of their child. The book takes you into the depths of neuroscience, sports psychology, and provides you with knowledge and skills to be a better coach for your child.

Baseball IQ is your ultimate guide to mastering the mental side of the game and gaining an edge every time you step on the field.

Get ready to swing for the fences with PLAY BALL! - a must-listen for young athletes ready to level up their baseball experience. This invaluable guide by renowned baseball coach, Johnny Powers, is crafted to arm your 8-12-year-olds with the vital mental strategies essential for mastering the game of baseball. Are your young players ready to transition from simply playing the game to truly understanding and conquering it? 'PLAY BALL' brings professional-level sport psychology techniques to the fore, presenting them in a language that young minds can easily grasp and apply.

Inner Excellence ist der Weg zu innerer Stärke, Glück und Höchstleistung – und der Überwindung von Ängsten, die uns daran hindern, unser bestmögliches Leben zu leben. Jim Murphy zeigt, wie man den eigenen Geist auf außergewöhnliche Leistung hin trainiert: Sein Buch sorgte im Januar 2025 für eine Sensation, als bekannt wurde, dass die Spieler des Super-Bowl-Gewinners Philadelphia Eagles es als Motivationsstütze nutzten – sogar während des Spiels!

For the first time ever, the popular late host of ESPN's The Sports Reporters and ABC's college football openly discusses a lifelong battle with depression. During his three decades on ESPN and ABC, John Saunders became one of the nation's most respected and beloved sportscasters. In this moving...

Do you want to increase your mental toughness so you can be better at your sport? Mental Toughness Training for Sports is the right audiobook for you as we will transform your mind-set so you can perform at your peak and be better at your sport. You will also be able to use the same techniques and conditioning to overcome any challenges and tough times as well.

Read by the author, Paul Sinton-Hewitt, and his co-author, Matt Whyman. Including an audio-exclusive Q&A between Paul and Matt. This is the story of a simple idea that turned into a global movement. This is the story of parkrun, told for the very first time from the man who started it all...