Sports Performance

"Speed Island: Unraveling Jamaica's Sprinting Dominance" - Discover the Secrets of the World's Fastest Athletes Embark on an exhilarating journey with "Speed Island," a captivating book that delves deep into the heart of Jamaica's sprinting success. This comprehensive exploration reveals the myriad factors that have catapulted this Caribbean nation to the pinnacle of global track and field. Perfect for sports enthusiasts, historians, and anyone intrigued by a remarkable story of triumph and perseverance, here's why "Speed Island" is a must-have: ✅ Rich Cultural Tapestry: Learn about the ...

Strong minds win games. The Caveman’s Guide teaches kids how to stay focused, bounce back, and play like a champion—mentally and physically. Using humor and straight talk, this book helps young athletes build the mindset they need to thrive in sports, school, and life. Teaches self-discipline, motivation, resilience, and goal-setting Includes exercises, challenges, and real-life scenarios Perfect for ages 9–14 in any sport—soccer, basketball, baseball, martial arts, and more Written in a fun, coach-style voice that keeps kids engagedWhether your kid is stuck in a slump or aiming for...

Discover the power of Sports Psychology and Hypnosis with "Sports Psychology and Hypnosis for the Modern Athlete, Performer, and Coach: How to Get the Inside Advantage to Ultimate Peak Performance". Using cutting-edge Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques, this book is your ultimate guide to unlocking your full potential as an athlete, performer, or coach. Through the expert insights of experienced sports psychologists and hypnotherapists, you'll learn how to overcome mental blocks, increase your motivation, and develop an unshakeable confidence that will take your performance to ...

Alpha Tennis Blueprint Neuroscience, Strategy & Mindset for Total Court Dominance by Kevin L. Michel Command the Court Before the First Ball Is Struck Every match is two battles in one: the rally you see on the scoreboard and the primal status duel that unfolds in posture, gaze, and brain chemistry. Alpha Tennis Blueprint shows you how to win both. Drawing on breakthrough neuroscience, cutting-edge performance psychology, and the hard lessons of modern legends, Kevin L. Michel delivers a step-by-step manual for imposing your will—from the opening handshake to the final handshake. Inside ...

The Brave Athlete solves the 13 most common mental conundrums athletes face in their everyday training and in races. You don't have one brain - you have three; your ancient Chimp brain that keeps you alive, your modern Professor brain that navigates the civilized world, and your Computer brain that accesses your memories and runs your habits (good and bad). They fight for control all the time and that's when bad things happen. What if you could stop the thoughts and feelings you don't want? You can.

Writing from both the cutting edge of scientific discovery and the front-lines of elite athletic performance, National Magazine Award-winning science journalist Alex Hutchinson presents a revolutionary account of the dynamic and controversial new science of endurance.

Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers. With the wry humor and wit that have become his trademark, John Gierach writes about his travels in search of good fishing and even better fish stories. In this new collection of essays on fishing - and hunting - Gierach discusses fishing for trout in Alaska, for salmon in Scotland, and for almost anything in Texas.

The Unstoppable Athlete (Parent Edition) Competition anxiety and overthinking putting a wrench in your athlete’s chase after victory? Learn ways to help them overcome mental hurdles and embrace true potential. Struggling to find a training plan that doesn’t leave a young competitor impatient? Certain they could make it into the record books if they could just discover their edge? Wishing for a peek inside the minds of greats like LeBron James, Simone Biles, and Lionel Messi? After working with over 5,000 athletes, coach and author Andrew J Simpson has identified exactly what makes a ...

Unlock the Hidden Weapon of Champions: Your Mind. What if the secret to peak performance, mental toughness, and rapid recovery wasn’t in your muscles—but in your mind? Meditation for Athletes is the ultimate performance-boosting guide designed for competitors, fitness enthusiasts, and sports professionals who want to gain an unshakable mental edge using the transformative power of mindfulness, focus training, and breathwork. Whether you’re chasing Olympic gold, pushing for a personal record, or rebounding from burnout, in this book, Fitness Coach and Exercise Physiologist, Atolani ...

Winning Words by Adam Blicher is the ultimate guide to magnify your tennis coaching. Drawing on insights from over 100 of the world’s most accomplished tennis coaches, this game-changing book unveils the secret to creating unshakable bonds with tennis players, unlocking their full potential, and driving performance to unparalleled heights. Are you tired of repeating the same instructions without seeing results? Do you want to turn your knowledge into action that inspires growth on and off the court? Adam Blicher, a master communicator and coach, shows you how to transform frustration into...

Unleash a resilient mind and unstoppable game in just weeks, even if balancing sports and life feels overwhelming. Are you struggling with performance anxiety? Do you grapple with self-doubt, making you question your skills during critical moments in sports? Are you in need of resilience to bounce back from setbacks like injuries or academic pressure? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’re in the right place. Most young athletes and their supporting parents feel this way all too often. But those challenges can be transformed into strengths with the tested techniques ...

Master your mind, dominate your game, and rise above every challenge —no more fear, no more hesitation, just unwavering confidence and elite performance. Imagine unlocking the mental strength that propels elite athletes to greatness—confidence, focus, and resilience that others only dream of achieving. Most young athletes, parents, and coaches seek to enhance mental skills and achieve success, yet few truly understand how developing mental toughness can change lives both on and off the field. With Mental Mastery, you’ll discover how to enhance focus, build resilience, and boost ...

Tired of spending money on supplements that promise peak performance and deliver nothing but expensive pee? The Runner’s Supplement Bible is the sharp, science-backed antidote to the hype-driven nonsense flooding the endurance world. Whether you're training for your first marathon or shaving seconds off your 5K PR, this brutally honest guide exposes what supplements actually work—and torches the ones that don’t. Written for endurance athletes sick of the marketing lies, and the sketchy neon powders, this book dives deep into the truth behind the most popular sports supplements. From ...

How Extreme Sports Athletes Foster Flow for Success in Athletics, Business, and Daily LifeHave you always wanted to transform your performance through the power of flow and embodied practice? Would you like to learn remarkable flow and peak performance mental training that will empower you to shape your body and mind for longer, healthier, and happier experiences? If you've been looking for a practical flow book that will boost your potential to achieve success, then keep reading—this book is for you! Introducing Mastering Embodied Flow Mindset: Unleashing Peak Performance Potential in ...

A great diet and exercise routine is essential to increasing your ability to perform in the sports field because of the energy we acquire from its refinery. Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water and consuming the appropriate nutritious foods are vital for all successful athletes. Sports Nutrition: The Base Manual for Obtaining Maximum Performance will manifest the correct ways to fuel your body.

This phenomenally successful guide has become a touchstone for hundreds of thousands of people. Not just for tennis players, or even just for athletes in general, this handbook works for anybody who wants to improve their performance in any activity, from playing music to getting ahead at work.

The Proven Playbook for Building Championship Teams and Cultures Looking for the secret to what makes a team that wins? Award-winning author and championship coach Lee M.J. Elias has the proven blueprint. In How to Win: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating a Championship Culture for Your Team, Lee expands on his acclaimed 2017 release with fresh insights, updated strategies, and practical tools. This new edition delivers more than just theory—it’s a hands-on guide filled with real-world examples, leadership lessons, and a winning mentality that any team in any sport can adopt. Whether ...

The difference between a great round and a frustrating one isn’t just your swing—it’s your mind. Golfing Mindscape takes you beyond technique and into the powerful world of mental performance, blending real-world golfing wisdom with cutting-edge neuroscience to help you play your best when it matters most. This book breaks down the cognitive and emotional challenges of golf, offering practical, science-backed strategies for improving focus, handling pressure, and building unwavering confidence. With relatable anecdotes and actionable exercises, you’ll learn how to: Stay calm and ...

Despite the game of basketball frequently evolving, many coaching and organisational approaches have remained unchanged across the last several decades. Coaching practices within the basketball world are often based upon entrenched traditions, social norms and the way things have always been done. The potential to optimise basketball performance and access large competitive advantages through an evidence-based approach have not been harnessed. Until now.

PROBLEM: Generic high-carb meal plans and ultra-processed sports products leave many athletes fatigued, inflamed and stuck at the same race times. AGITATION: Studies from 2022-2025 confirm that metabolic inflexibility—your inability to switch smoothly between fat and carbohydrate—raises injury risk, slows recovery and causes the GI distress that ruins big-event days. SOLUTION: Evolutionary Nutrition for Athletes shows you how to align ancestral food choices with modern training loads so you can power longer sessions, recover faster and extend your athletic lifespan. ✅ Macronutrient ...