Mental Athletes

Mental toughness is simple—it is just not easy. We will face adversity and pressure moments. We are preparing for the hinge—the one moment, person, or event that will make the difference in our lives and it only takes one. However, fear can be crippling, and it is the biggest obstacle to mental toughness. Everything we want is on the other side of that fear.

As a parent of a former elite-level student-athlete, LD Harris understands the mental and physical challenges teen athletes face. Utilizing her professional experiences as a teacher, personal trainer, and Division 1 Sports Performance and Nutrition Counselor paired with her personal experiences as a parent, LD Harris was compelled to create this unique guide for parents of teen athletes.

People are less in touch with their bodies - and especially their breathing - than ever before. Ironically, athletes and others who pride themselves on taking care of their bodies actually put themselves at greater risk. Why? Because they’re asking their body to take on next-level demands, but failing at life’s most essential skill: efficient breathing.

Bestselling author Frank Giampaolo wrote The Psychology of Tennis Parenting to provide the athlete, parent, and coach with an indispensable road map to maximizing the athlete’s potential at a quicker rate. The Psychology of Tennis Parenting is the successor of The Tennis Parent’s Bible (Volume 1 & 2). Frank offers profound insights into the most critical and challenging issues in developing champions. This book is a must-read for any coach, athlete, or parent interested in significantly improving the game’s software (mental/emotional) components.

CrossFit trainer Ben Bergeron has helped build the world's fittest athletes, but he's not like other coaches. He believes that greatness is not for the elite few; that winning is a result, not a goal; and that character, not talent, is what makes a true champion. His powerful philosophy can help anyone excel at all aspects of life. Using the dramatic competition between the top contenders at the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games® as a background, Ben explores the step-by-step process of achieving excellence and the unique set of positive character traits necessary for leveling up to world-class. The mindset and methodology that have produced some of the greatest athletes in the world's most grueling sport can work equally well for golfers, lawyers, artists, entrepreneurs - anyone who's willing to commit totally to becoming better than the best.

Tu rendimiento deportivo depende al 100% de lo que pasa por tu mente. Tus pensamientos afectan a tus actos y pueden hacerte ganar o perder....

Are you ready to LEVEL UP? Not just on the field, court, or track, but in every aspect of your life? This isn't your typical sports book. This is your blueprint for unlocking peak performance and achieving greatness – in everything you do. True champions know that greatness is built, not born. Inside, you'll discover the proven mental toughness strategies used by legendary athletes like Simone Biles, Kobe Bryant, Lionel Messi, Shaun White, and more!

Ever felt nerves jeopardize your performance? Lost focus in a game, or had a mental block at a critical moment? You're not alone. The secret to overcoming these moments? Mental Strength. Perfect for young athletes, parents, and coaches, this book is your ultimate guide to developing the mental toughness that sets champions apart.

Ego and The Iron is the definitive guide for serious athletes, coaches, and high-achievers who want to harness ego as a disciplined advantage rather than a liability. Drawing on Arnold Schwarzenegger’s extraordinary journey—from five Mr. Olympia titles to Hollywood superstardom and political leadership—this book unveils the exact mental framework that powered his relentless drive and unwavering consistency. Discover how Arnold turned everyday gym mirrors into accountability tools by using targeted visualization exercises that sharpen focus before every set. Learn to cultivate internal...

As a therapist, physician, and mental coach, Dr. Michael Lardon has dedicated his career to helping athletes understand and better achieve peak performance. In Finding Your Zone, he shares with listeners what he's discovered about reaching the state in which "thoughts and actions are occurring in complete synchronicity" and how this state is accessible to all, not just the few. In 10 key lessons - illustrated by personal anecdotes from his clients - Lardon teaches listeners how to access the zone not only in sports but in all aspects of their lives.

Athletes: People that always inspired me for many reasons. Reading the biography or watching a video about any successful sportsman was always motivational. They are not scientists or experts for any educational field. Yet, by listening to them, you can learn a bunch of useful things that can help you improve your entire life. More precisely, each athlete in the world is a professor in some specific way. You have probably heard many times in the news that there is a child that is super-talented for some sport. However, you have noticed that not all of them build up a career that everyone ...

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.

Miles to Mindset: The Transformative Power of Cross Country Running Cross country running is more than a sport—it’s a journey of mental resilience, physical endurance, and self-discovery. Miles to Mindset explores the transformative power of cross country, weaving personal stories, coaching wisdom, and scientific insights into an inspiring guide for runners of all levels. From the thrill of the first race to the challenges of marathon training, this book dives deep into the mindset required to succeed in the sport, the evolution of training methodologies, and the importance of recovery ...

Champions, as the familiar adage preaches, are not born—they're made. Reaching the top of any sport, or any aspect of life, takes years upon years of dedication and proper preparation. But if there's a huge pool of individuals who have undertaken the same commitment and steps towards becoming the best, what truly separates the winners from everyone else? Joanna Zeiger believes proper mental preparation is the answer. The Champion Mindset is a much-needed and long overdue look into how to program a competitor's mind to achieve optimal success.

Champion Minds is your gateway to the hallowed secrets of athletic motivation that have catapulted countless sportspeople to the pinnacle of their games. Benefit from the wisdom of the best, and tap into the reservoir of mental fortitude you need to amplify your performance.

In this groundbreaking book, Rebecca Smith, M.A.A, sought after Mental Performance Coach, former fearful gymnast, gymnastics coach, and mom demystifies the process of guiding your athlete through a mental block, without being too controlling or too involved.

Unlock your full potential on and off the ice with Mental Toughness for Young Hockey Players! This essential guide is designed to help aspiring hockey players develop the mindset, focus, and emotional resilience needed to succeed in today’s fast-paced and competitive hockey world.

In the high-pressure world of sports, female athletes often face a unique set of challenges. The expectations to be tough, competitive & to win, can conflict with the expectations to be feminine, flexible, and to conform to idealized body standards can be overwhelming. These pressures can impact performance, self-esteem, and well-being.

Do you know how to make good decisions in stressful times? Have you ever felt discouraged from dealing with a difficult situation? Do you want to know how the most successful men and women dominate their fears and overcome every challenge of their lives? In this audiobook, you'll learn the strategies for building mental toughness as well as how these strategies apply to nearly any situation where emotional strength and mental grit are tested.

The Athlete Mental Health Playbook is a beginner’s guide to mental wellness for athletes because players are humans, not robots. Growing up around sports and athletes, Misty Buck learned that expressing emotions was often labeled with phrases like, “stop being weak” or “you’re soft.” However, when she was a teenager, she endured difficulties and began to experience mental health issues. As she would come to learn, she wasn’t the only one struggling who felt like they couldn’t show it or talk about it. It took Misty many years to learn that mental health issues don’t mean ...