The Mental Athlete
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Books › Sports & Recreation › Sports Psychology
ISBN: 0736046542 / Publisher: Human Kinetics, July 2003
Athletes and coaches have long sought a sport psych training manual they can really use. The Mental Athlete is exactly that - a conditionality manual for the mind to assess inner strengths and weaknesses, gain confidence and reduce fear of failure, improve sport-related thought processes, initiate positive changes on the court and field, and respond more effectively to challenges in the competitive arena.
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Intended to help athletes improve their overall performance by sharpening their minds, this guide explains the utility of keeping journals, setting goals, self-talk, relaxation exercises, and visualizations. Self-assessment tests, exercises, and wor ksheets move the reader through the steps of the achievement process. Porter is a trainer, counselor, and consultant. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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