Sports Mental

Warren St. John decided to find out why people care so much about the outcomes of games they're not playing in by joining a group where the particulars of the fan psyche would show themselves in sharp relief: the caravan of hundreds of RVs that follow the Alabama Crimson Tide across the South, taking over college towns with a moveable feast of Weber grills, karaoke machines, Igloo coolers, and fast-draining liquor bottles.

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.

Stop leaving your sports performances down to chance. Implement our 5 simple science-backed mental toughness strategies and start seeing improvements straight away. Expertly written with real-world advice and key psychological insights, The Mental Resilience Method for Young Athletes reveals 5 powerful science-based techniques that will propel your athletic performances into the realm of the champions.

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.

Imagine yourself in the heat of competition, adrenaline pumping through your veins, and the roar of the crowd urging you on. Will you rise to the occasion, unyielding and determined, or succumb to doubt and pressure? Now envision a different scenario. You're in that same intense moment, but this time you embrace the challenge with confidence. You seize the opportunity, push past limits, and achieve greatness.

Looking for the perfect gift to inspire that young athlete in your life? Do you want them to learn the power of perseverance, mental toughness, triumph, and greatness through fun and engaging stories based on real-life sports legends?

If Greer Walsh could only live inside her head, life would be easier. She’d be able to focus on excelling at math or negotiating peace talks between her best friend and...everyone else. She wouldn’t spend any time worrying about being the only Kennedy High student whose breasts are bigger than her head.

It may be counterintuitive, but sparring or grappling with another human being has benefits far beyond the physical. Ancient traditional practitioners intuitively knew this, and current evidence-based research proves it. Bridging martial arts and modern psychology, The Mindful Warrior offers an overview of the principal mental aspects of martial arts training and a path toward a more balanced, body-mind experience.

Without the right mindset, no one will reach their health and fitness potential, and that's exactly what James Atkinson focuses on in this book. James Atkinson knows what it takes to set a goal, and only through sustained, consistent motivation will that goal ever be met. This book is for anyone who wants to make a change in their life but doesn't know where to start, or doesn't think they have the motivation to meet their goals because after all, motivation is a shared quality in any type of fitness goal.

Welcome to the way of the spiritual warrior. In this grand well-crafted Book, you will learn how to master the art of thought and apply it to disciplinary action through combat sports/martial arts and spiritual practices. This is a transformational guide that bridges ancient wisdom with modern self-mastery. It explores the deep connection between the mind, body, and soul, showing how discipline, meditation, visualization, and clean living unlock your highest potential.

From sports idols like Michael Jordan to the regular office-going person, mental challenges have spared none…they can easily knock you off your feet and leave you drained, both mentally and physically. But there is some good news: You can rewire your brain and train it to focus on what’s essential to achieving your goals. There’s no better success than becoming the best version of yourself—and this guidebook is armed with psychological tips that have proved incredibly helpful to athletes and their likes to become the best in their class.

Sport Psychology for Beginners is a skill that uses psychological expertise and skills to discuss the optimum performance and well-being of athletes, the developmental and social dimensions of sport activity, and the structural problems associated with sports settings and organisations.

Underneath the dirty lights of the wrestling ring, lies a world far from the glitz and glamour seen by the audience. It's a world of scraped elbows from bloody canvas's long drives in beaten-up cars, and paychecks that barely cover gas money. A world where "enhancement talents" exist-not to win but also not to lose, but to be spectacular at the cost of their own bodies.

Mental toughness is the ability to stay positive and focused when things get tough. It’s the ability to keep going even when you don’t feel like it. This 2-in-1 audiobook compilation is packed with helpful advice and exercises to help you develop a strong sense of self-confidence and resilience. With this guide, you'll learn how to manage stress, stay positive in tough times, set healthy boundaries, and much more. You'll also find straightforward information on how your brain works, and how you can use this knowledge to better understand yourself and make better decisions.

Have you tried to develop a champion mindset but were confronted with fear, doubt and disbelief? Do you want to learn how to develop amazing mental toughness, resilience and optimism for achieving greatness in life? If so, then this powerful book, Sports Psychology for Athletes 2.0, will teach you how to think, train and eat for optimal physical and mental performance!

In this first book in the semi-autobiographical middle grade series from MLB pitcher Marcus Stroman, a young baseball player learns that perfect games only come with a lot of practice—and some strikeouts. Young Marcus Stroman is determined to make it to the highest playing level he can, despite every coach telling him he’s not tall enough to become a “real” pitcher. He’ll show them…with some struggling and a whole lot of learning.

They’re going to show up. If you’ve been teaching self-defense for any length of time, chances are that you’ve already taught a survivor of violence, whether you knew it or not at the time. If you are going to teach for any length of time, meeting a survivor is a ‘when,’ not an ‘if.’ These students present a specific set of challenges, and have specific needs. If they’re handled unconsciously or inexpertly, they can be damaged more easily than most other people.

Achieve unshakeable confidence and master mental toughness! Do you feel overwhelmed by competition, struggle to bounce back from setbacks, or doubt your abilities in your sport? If so, you're not alone. Many young athletes face these challenges. The good news? You can develop unshakeable confidence and mental toughness! This book is crafted for young athletes seeking straightforward, proven exercises for success on and off the field. In The Confident Young Athlete , you'll discover: The 5 core principles of mental toughness for daily application.

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.

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.