Sports Mental

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.

Improve your practice and accelerate your progress! Whether you dream of becoming a UFC champ, writing a best-selling novel, or starting a million-dollar business, you know you need to practice your craft. After all, nobody starts out great. To get good at anything, you have to train. But are you getting the most from your training? You want to immerse yourself in your art, engage with it on a deep level, learn all you can, and master the required skills as quickly as possible. But even beyond that, you want to enjoy it.

Nel 1960, l'anno dei giochi olimpici di Roma, negli Stati Uniti ci sono Stati in cui i neri non possono entrare negli stessi bar dei bianchi; la sola idea di un matrimonio misto fa tremare di inquietudine anche la stragrande maggioranza dei liberal. Lo sport è un buon modo per emanciparsi, come aveva dimostrato Jesse Owens. Wilma Rudolph nasce nel 1940, ventesima figlia su ventidue di una famiglia non certo ricca, a Clarksville, Tennessee.

Now in his sixties, big-wave surfer Joe Sharkey has passed his prime and is losing his “stoke.” The younger surfers around the breaks on the north shore of Oahu still idolize the Shark, but his sponsors are looking elsewhere. One night, while driving home from a bar after one too many, Joe accidentally kills a stranger near Waimea, a tragedy that sends his life out of control. As the repercussions of the accident spiral ever wider, Joe's devoted girlfriend, Olive, throws herself into uncovering the dead man’s identity and helping Joe find vitality and refuge in the waves again.

Mental golf expert and bestselling author Darrin Gee reveals 50 simple and powerful ways to play the best golf of your life. This book is designed for golfers who know they can play better than their scores reflect. Play great golf by eliminating mistakes. Golf is 90% mental. That means that 90% of mistakes, miscues, mishits, bogeys, double bogeys or worse are caused by mental game errors. Eliminate those errors and you'll cut strokes.

While other profilers tend to conceal the clear facts behind complex technical language and psychobabble, investigator Pat Brown actually tells it like it is. With the same dark wit that gets people who work with the criminally insane through their workday, Brown speaks frankly about the monsters among us who kill for sport. In Killing for Sport, Brown provides an honest portrayal of the predator-next-door, how he hunts for him victims, why he likes to torture them, where he tends to stash their bodies, and more.

Whether you are looking to improve your health, lose some of that pesky belly fat or develop the mind of a hardened warrior, running is a great activity to include in your training program. During the course of this introductory guide, we will take a look at what you need to know as a beginner, as well as provide you with the information you need to become an intermediate.

No matter how many times you’ve failed before, you can awaken into the person you want to become. It’s easier than you think. In this audiobook, I’ll lay out the exact steps to transform you into the assertive, successful champion you’re destined to be.

Did you know that anyone can learn to achieve flow? This book shows you how. Discover the secret weapon of champions: Flow. Unlike a rare talent, anyone can learn to cultivate this state and access peak performance in their sport. Create the optimal conditions for cultivating flow in your own athletic career. Cultivating the flow state in sport can be a powerful way to improve your performance and achieve a greater sense of satisfaction and enjoyment in your athletic pursuits.

The inspirational manual 350 Mental Models on Developing Mental Toughness: A Handbook for Young Athletes by Boris Mullayev gives young athletes the mental tools they need to excel in their sports and overcome difficulties with resiliency and determination.

¿Tu joven atleta lucha por equilibrar la escuela y los deportes? ¿Se desmoronan bajo presión o les falta confianza para rendir al máximo? Este libro es la solución. Especialmente diseñada para estudiantes-atletas de 12 a 22 años. Repleta de herramientas y técnicas prácticas basadas en más de 300 referencias científicas. Diseñada para ayudar a los atletas a sobresalir tanto en los deportes como en lo académico. Dale a tu atleta la ventaja que necesita para triunfar.

Who is your toughest opponent? Who wouldn't want a game plan for beating that opponent with regularity? Most athletes instinctively know that they see their toughest opponent every day in the mirror. Anything you want to accomplish in your sport ultimately boils down to the mind game. Are you winning it or losing it? Do you take the mental game seriously? Winning the mental game is critical, and this audiobook will give you tools and strategies to do just that.

Walking is aerobic exercise; it is also the ‘superfood’ of exercise. Most of us do it every day to varying degrees and many of us do not fully appreciate the many proven benefits for the body and mind that you can get simply by taking regular walks. Author Russ Williams – a UK based broadcaster – has been a walker for many years and noticed a distinct upturn in his physical and mental health as a result of walking regularly.

Are you a young athlete looking to compete with the best? How about a seasoned professional wanting to stay at the top of their game? One of the toughest aspects of being an athlete is consistency; not just performing well at one event, but being the best every time you enter a competition. No matter how hard you train or tweak your diet, you might feel like you’ve hit a plateau. You might not be making any more progress at all. You aren’t alone!

In the demanding world of sports, male athletes face intense societal pressures to always be tough, never show emotion, and view failure as unacceptable. These expectations can create significant mental and emotional barriers, impacting performance and overall well-being. Positive Affirmations for Teen Male Athletes is a Powerful Resource designed to help athletes break free from these constraints, fostering a resilient and empowered mindset that promotes success both on and off the field.

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.

Why does an international footballer with the World at his feet decide to take his own life? On November 10, 2009, the German national goalkeeper Robert Enke stepped in front of a passing train. He was 32 years old. Viewed from the outside, Enke had it all. Here was a professional goalkeeper who had played for a string of Europe's top clubs, including Jose Mourinho's Benfica and Louis Van Gaal's Barcelona. Enke was destined to be his country's first choice for years. But beneath the veneer of success lay a darker story.

Exclusive interviews with the top athletes in sports today. Trust the Grind: How World-Class Athletes Got to the Top reveals how these men and women reached the heights of their profession so that you can too. Each chapter tells a different story, as each superstar shares the habit that helped them accomplish their goals and reach the pinnacle of their profession.

Unlock your true fighting potential with the MMA Affirmations Workbook. This captivating audiobook is designed to transform your mindset and propel your MMA performance to unprecedented heights. Whether you're a professional fighter, a dedicated enthusiast, or a beginner stepping into the cage for the first time, these empowering affirmations will revolutionize the way you approach your training and competition.

The Winning Element: An Athlete’s Guide to Maximizing Mental & Physical Performance is the ultimate athlete development program! Whether you are looking to make the varsity team or the Olympic team, this book will accelerate your growth, shorten your learning curve, and help you achieve your success faster than you ever imagined. In The Winning Element, Deanna Schneyer shares her framework for peak performance that beautifully blends and balances the mind and the body.