Download or read book The Mental Game of Soccer written by Brian Cain and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-06-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Mental Game of Soccer, mental conditioning expert Brian Cain takes you through the process of playing the game one touch at a time so that you give yourself the best chance for success on the field and in life.Cain works with top college and high school soccer coaches, players and programs on developing mental toughness and having a system to play their best when it means the most.In The Mental Game of Soccer: Playing the Game One Touch at a Time you will learn how to:Train your mental toughness just like you train your body to be a one-touch warrior.Establish and live program core values that create a championship culture.Compete one touch at a time, fully focused in the present moment.Focus on the process of becoming a champion, which results in championships.Moving from spending time at practice and in film to investing time so you get a return.Keep a positive and aggressive attitude in a game of adversity and failure.Take your preparation to the next level, both physically and mentally.Create routines for everything in soccer so you become a machine of consistency.Stay in control of your emotions so you can stay focused on what really matters.Choose your response in any adversity by developing response-ability.Use mental imagery for enhanced confidence and skill development.Stay inspired and motivated throughout the grind of the year-long soccer season."I've been coaching soccer for over 20 years, and this is the best book I have ever read."Levi TeasleyHead Soccer Coach Ellensburg High School"The Mental Game of Soccer gives you the complete system for playing the game one touch at a time. What Cain has done is simplify the process of exactly how to give yourself the best chance for success on the pitch and build true mental toughness. This book is a game changer."Dina GravesHead Soccer CoachThe Woodlands High School2010 Texas 5A State Champions

Download or read book The Mental Game written by Daniel Memmert and published by Meyer & Meyer Sport. This book was released on 2023-07-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elite tennis players like Rodger Federer or Rafael Nadal not only perceive everything that is happening around them, but they also foresee the next game situations. This "mental speed" lays the foundation to build master performances in extremely complex situations. The Mental Game: Cognitive Training, Creativity, and Game Intelligence in Tennis provides a theoretical framework in which anticipation, perception, attention, and memory processes play a big role in a tennis player's ability to win on the court. The diagnostic tools and useful examples aid the training of cognitive abilities. With more than 50 on-court practice drills to build game intelligence, every tennis player will strengthen their mental game and win their matches.

Download or read book The Mental Game of Football written by Brian M. Cain and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-03-08 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Mental Game of Football, mental conditioning expert Brian Cain takes you through the process of playing the game one play at a time so that you give yourself the best chance for success on the field and in life. Cain has worked with top high school, college and professional players and coaches on developing the mental toughness needed to perform at the highest levels. COACHES AND PLAYERS WILL LEARN HOW TO: -Train your mental toughness just like you train your body to be a one-play warrior. -Establish and live program core values that create a championship culture. -Compete one play at a time, fully focused in the present moment. -Focus on the process of becoming a champion, which results in championships. -Stop spending time at practice/film and start investing time so you get a return. -Keep a positive and aggressive attitude in a game of adversity and failure. -Take your preparation to the next level, both physically and mentally. -Create routines for everything in football so you become a machine of consistency. -Stay in control of your emotions so you can stay focused on what really matters. -Choose your response in any adversity by developing response-ability. -Use mental imagery for enhanced confidence and skill development. -Stay inspired and motivated throughout the grind of the year-long football season. -And much, much more.

Download or read book WinningSTATE Wrestling written by Steve Knight and published by Let's Win! International. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WinningSTATE–Wrestling focuses on competing. It shows wrestlers how to take their mental game to a winning level. WinningSTATE improves tournament performance by giving wrestlers a mental-toughness skillset to eliminate distractions and crush apprehension, so they can execute in competition better than they do in practice. WinningSTATE inspires wrestlers to face the pressure head on, believe in their success and execute with conviction. WinningSTATE is for all ages and abilities. It's for wrestlers who consistently want to bring their “A-game” to the competitive arena. Wrestlers get the skills to handle the pressure, fiercely compete, and win! Your mind is your most powerful weapon. Train it! COMPETE MENTALLY TOUGH! WinningSTATE-Wrestling: The Athlete's Guide to Competing Mentally Tough

Download or read book Football written by Richard Nugent and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2008 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Football coaches and players at all levels are increasingly having to lookelsewhere for that 'psychological edge' - the mental discipline of the game is the fastest growing aspect in football coaching. Football - Raise Your Mental Gametakes principles from a number of areas of psychology and applies them to football in an easy-to-read, accessible way. Aimed primarily at players but also invaluable to coaches who wish touse the techniques in a team training environment, it includes chapterson self-confidence, keeping focussed and performing consistently,getting motivated for matches, managing anger, relaxation and dealingwith nerves, and positive mental practice. With many testimonies and case studies from professional players and coaches in the game, Football - Raise Your Mental Game is a unique resource for this crucial aspect of football.

Download or read book 10 Minute Toughness written by Jason Selk and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2008-10-05 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “10-Minute Toughness is a solid mental training program. In fact I feel it is the best of its kind. . . . [It's] what the title says: ten minutes a day that connects your talents and abilities to the outcome you're seeking. As a retired NFL player looking forward, I can see as many applications for the toughness Jason Selk's program brought out of me in the business world as there were on the football field.” --Jeff Wilkins, Former NFL Pro Bowl Kicker “The mental side of the game is extremely important. 10-Minute Toughness helps the players develop the mental toughness needed for success; it really makes a difference.” --Walt Jocketty, General Manager of the 2006 World Champion St. Louis Cardinals “Jason Selk has spent a tremendous amount of time and energy developing effective mental-training programs and coaches workshops. He is truly committed to helping individuals and teams to perform at their very best, when it really counts.” --Peter Vidmar, Olympic Gold Medalist Mental training is a must for high performance both on the field and off. But simply hoping for mental toughness isn't going to build any mind muscles. You need a proven routine of daily exercises to get you where you want to go. 10-Minute Toughness is your personal coach for boosting brainpower and achieving a competitive edge in whatever game you play. With quickness and ease, you'll learn how to master your own mind and psych out your opponents using personalized techniques from one of America's most successful sport psychology consultants. Like no other program available, the 10-Minute Toughness (10-MT) routine gets you ready for the competition in just ten minutes a day.

Download or read book Winning the Mental Game The Playbook for Building Championship Mindsets written by Dr Selking and published by . This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Locker Room to the Board Room, delivering consistent performance excellence is one of the most desired yet elusive measures to attain. The human brain is an often untapped and unrealized source of energy, efficiency, and effectiveness that can help synergize people, purpose, and systems to achieve sustainable excellence. Winning the Mental Game is a playbook that allows high performers to lay the foundation of mental performance needed to accomplish their biggest goals while finding deep satisfaction along the journey. Performance coach Dr. Amber Selking reveals the powerful science behind her Championship Mindset Training program and recounts real-life stories of how her clients reached new heights of achievement. From implementation with the Notre Dame Football team to Fortune 500 companies to a nonprofit in South Africa, the mental plays within her program have provided training that has helped individuals and groups build a solid foundation from which they can chase their personal and professional goals with a sense of clarity and emotional stability. Sequential by intent and confirmed through years of application, Winning the Mental Game describes the eight foundational mental plays in this playbook, explaining how your brain works, how it impacts performance, and how you can find your next layer of greatness. It will provide specific Championship Mindset Training that will allow you to navigate the demands of high performance and everyday life itself, and build your own Championship Mindset.

Download or read book Intangibles written by Geoff Miller and published by Byte Level Books. This book was released on 2012-09-15 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Geoff Miller has devised a virtually flawless program to assist anyone who aspires to become a winning major league player.” —Roland Hemond, 2011 Baseball Hall of Fame Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award “One of the most remarkable books to come out in years is called Intangibles by Geoff Miller.” —Collegiate Baseball “Intangibles is filled with lessons and tools for helping baseball players in all stages of their development.” —Fredi Gonzalez, Manager, Atlanta Braves “Geoff Miller is insightful in explaining the mental aspect of baseball with real issues, simple terms and practical solutions.” —Dave Littlefield, Chicago Cubs, Special Asst. to the General Manager, Pittsburgh Pirates General Manager (2001-2007) “I am convinced that this book is one of the best compositions written on the mental aspects within the game of baseball.” —College Baseball Lineup “A must read for athletes looking to gain a mental edge or simply better identify their own strengths.” —Bryan Minniti, Assistant General Manager, Washington Nationals Foreword by Vince Gennaro, author of Diamond Dollars: The Economics of Winning in Baseball A must read for all baseball players, coaches, and fans… Mental skills coach Geoff Miller has spent years helping professional baseball players improve their mental toughness—both on and off the field. Now, he’s making these invaluable lessons available to everyone who loves the game of baseball. From high school to the Major Leagues, all baseball players struggle with competition, pressure, and their own personal challenges. This book, through inspiring stories about professional baseball players in various stages of their careers, as well as hands-on tips and questionnaires, will help players evaluate and improve the mental skills that are necessary for that competitive edge. In Intangibles, you’ll find stories, instruction, and practical applications that teach players and coaches how to put forth their best mental games—portrayed through the eyes of those who have experienced those learning moments firsthand in their quests to become Major Leaguers. From a local park’s baseball diamond to dusty minor league dugout benches to the musty concrete tunnels under Major League stadiums, Intangibles meets players where they are, offering specific ways to improve performance and outlook. Players features in the book include Brandon Moss, Nyjer Morgan, Nate McLouth, Ryan Vogelsong, Jason Bay, Adam LaRoche, Matt Capps, among others. Whether you hope to be a big league player someday, or whether you simply want to play your best game, this book is essential for all athletes who want to learn how to overcome fear, build confidence, and develop a mental framework for success.

Download or read book Playing in the Box A Practical Guide for Helping Athletes Develop Their Mental Game written by Dr Pete Temple and published by Lioncrest Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-07 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Athletes work hard in practice, putting in the time and the grind, but when it comes to game time, sometimes they miss the mark. They know they're capable of more-and their coaches and trainers know it, too-but when the lights are on them, and the pressure rises, they often underperform. The truth is, physical training is only one part of any athlete's game. The mental game is just as important, yet in young athletes, mindset is almost never a focus in development and practice-and it's costing them results.In Playing in the Box, renowned sports psychologist Dr. Pete Temple describes how young athletes can use simple mental exercises to relax, improve, and achieve their goals on and off the field or court. If you've ever struggled in competition, Dr. Temple's practical approach will help you develop confidence, drive, and resilience, so you can bounce back from setbacks, relax when the game gets tense, and reach your full potential.

Download or read book Bring Your A Game written by Jennifer L. Etnier and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2009-12-15 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mental training is just as important as physical training when it comes to success in sport. And like physical fitness, mental toughness is something that can be taught and learned. Yet many young athletes have not learned the psychological skills needed to develop their best game. This book was written specifically for young athletes interested in improving their performance and reaching their potential in sport. Bring Your "A" Game introduces key strategies for mental training, such as goal setting, pre-performance routines, confidence building, and imagery. Each of the seventeen chapters focuses on a single mental skill and offers key points and exercises designed to reinforce the concepts. The book encourages athletes to incorporate these mental skills into their daily lives and practice sessions so that they become second nature during competition. Whether used at home by student athletes or assigned by coaches as part of team development, Bring Your "A" Game will help young performers develop a plan for success and learn to deal with the challenges of pursuing excellence in sport.

Download or read book Soccer Tough written by Dan Abrahams and published by Bennion Kearny Limited. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soccer Tough demystifies mental toughness and football psychology and offers practical techniques that will enable soccer players of all abilities to actively develop focus, energy, and confidence. Soccer Tough will help banish the fear, mistakes, and mental limits that holds players back.

Download or read book The Mental Game of Basketball written by Brian M. Cain and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-07-23 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mental Game of Basketball gives you the same mental conditioning system that Peak Performance Coach Brian Cain uses to train some of the top basketball coaches, players and programs on playing the game one play at a time. Every play in basketball has a life and history of its own. In most games there will only be a handful of plays that determine the outcome of that game. As a coach or player, you never know what play will be the one that makes the big difference, so you have to treat them all as if they are going to be that big play. The free throw made in the first quarter is just as important as the buzzer beater shot at the end of the game. All four quarters equal the outcome of the game, not just the final basket made or missed shot. Playing the game of basketball one play at a time is what the mental game is all about. Giving yourself the best chance for success on this play in turn gives you the best chance for success on the scoreboard at the end of the game. This book is an extensive collection of Cain's experiences working as a mental conditioning coach in the game of basketball and is a body of work that, when put into action, will unlock your potential and take your game to the next level. This is a book about the process of becoming a person, player, coach and program of excellence. This is a book about becoming a champion so that you can win more championships. This is a book designed for you to become more so that you can get more out of yourself and others. This book will provide you with the guiding principles that will give you the best chance for success in basketball and in life. The material in this book has worked for real basketball players and coaches in real college and high school programs around the country. This is not a book on theory; it is a book on APPLICATION! You must actually DO what we suggest in this book. Reading this book is simply not enough; YOU MUST PUT WHAT YOU LEARN INTO ACTION!

Download or read book The Mental Game of Poker written by Jared Tendler and published by Jared Tendler LLC. This book was released on 2011-10-02 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Mental Game written by Daniel Memmert and published by Meyer & Meyer Sport. This book was released on 2023-07-01 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elite tennis players like Rodger Federer or Rafael Nadal not only perceive everything that is happening around them, but they also foresee the next game situations. This "mental speed" lays the foundation to build master performances in extremely complex situations. The Mental Game: Cognitive Training, Creativity, and Game Intelligence in Tennis provides a theoretical framework in which anticipation, perception, attention, and memory processes play a big role in a tennis player's ability to win on the court. The diagnostic tools and useful examples aid the training of cognitive abilities. With more than 50 on-court practice drills to build game intelligence, every tennis player will strengthen their mental game and win their matches.

Download or read book Coaching the Mental Game written by H.A. Dorfman and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whoever claims winning isn't everything obviously has not spoken with an athletic coach.Coaching the Mental Game offers coaches of all sports a definitive volume for effectively understanding an athlete's mental awareness, which in turn will help drive success. Author H.A. Dorfman details appropriate coaching strategies aimed at perfecting the player's mental approach to performance. Coaching the Mental Game will become the Bible for coaches who strive to make their athletes the most complete performers possible. Not only a wonderful asset to athletic coaches, this book will also prove to be a motivational resource for workers in all industries as well as in the game of life.

Download or read book The Mental Game for Young Athletes written by Stephanie Cunha and published by Mental Accelerator. This book was released on 2023-03-07 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive workbook is designed to help young athletes take their mental game to the next level. With a focus on practical strategies and interactive exercises, this guide provides them with the tools they need to enhance their mental toughness, focus, and confidence. Based on real-life examples from top athletes, this workbook will benefit athletes at any level, whether they're just starting out or already competing at a high level. It is built around a curriculum of 5 phases: Phase 1 Define your code: Understand your identity as an athlete and create a clear action plan. Phase 2 Train like a champion: Improve your technical skills with mental training. Phase 3 Play in the zone: Learn to play at your best level in competition. Phase 4 Perform under pressure: Develop a mindset to build confidence and mental toughness. Phase 5 Keep momentum: Maintain a high level of motivation. Elevate Your Game with Unwavering Focus. Do you want to rise above the competition and dominate the field? The key to unlocking your true potential lies in your ability to focus. With laser-like focus, you'll perform at your best and conquer any challenge. Start improving your focus now and watch your game soar to new heights! Overcome Competition Anxiety and Unleash Your Potential. As an athlete, performance anxiety can sabotage your efforts and prevent you from reaching your full potential. Don't let pre-game jitters or in-game nerves hold you back. Empower yourself with the tools and techniques to calm your mind and unleash your inner champion! Boost your Confidence. Confidence is the backbone of success in sports. Learn how to develop a strong, unwavering confidence that will give you the courage and determination to perform at your best, no matter the situation. Empower yourself to achieve your goals with the skills and techniques to boost your confidence.

Download or read book The Mental Game Of Baseball written by H. A. Dorfman and published by Taylor Trade Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, authors H.A. Dorfman and Karl Kuehl present their practical and proven strategy for developing the mental skills needed to achieve peack performance at every level of the game.