Athlete Motivation

There is a new revolution happening in sports as more and more athletes are basing their success on this game-changing combination: health, nutrition, training, recovery, and mindset. Unfortunately, the evidence-based techniques that the expert PhDs, academic institutions, and professional performance staffs follow can be in stark contrast to what many athletes actually practice. When combined with the noise of social media, old-school traditions, and bro-science, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction.

Michael Jordan credits George Mumford with transforming his on-court leadership of the Bulls, helping Jordan lead the team to six NBA championships. Mumford also helped Kobe Bryant, Andrew Bynum, and Lamar Odom and countless other NBA players turn around their games. A widely respected public speaker and coach, Mumford is sharing his own story and the strategies that have made these athletes into stars in The Mindful Athlete: The Secret to Pure Performance.

Moses and Troy Horne here. Your mental-toughness guides! We know exactly how you feel. If you are reading this, you probably have a young athlete who struggles with in-game stress and maybe even sports performance anxiety. That is why this version was mostly written by Moses. As of the time of the writing of this book, Moses Horne is a 15-year-old elite athlete who can talk directly about the triumphs and struggles of working toward being mentally tough. This is the only book that I know of with input from an actual young athlete.

The 7-Day System That Transforms Young Athletes From Talented to Unstoppable. After years of competing in the high jump and serving as a naval officer, I came across something major: Physical talent alone rarely creates champions. The deciding factor lies in the battle inside their minds. Does your young athlete ever… Excel in practice but freeze during competition? Struggle with anxiety or nerves before big games? Lose confidence after a mistake instead of bouncing back? Get distracted easily and lose focus mid-play? You're not alone. These challenges haunt even the most physically ...

Transform your life using the four proven pillars of performance! Learn how to get results by implementing an elite mindset both professionally and personally in order to make a change in your life. This will be accomplished by utilizing the four proven pillars of performance creating a daily shift in your life; psychologically, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Author Erik Westrum went from being an ordinary kid growing up in a small suburban town in Minnesota to an NHL hockey player for the Arizona Coyotes, Toronto Maple Leafs, and his hometown team the Minnesota Wild. After ...

"Mental Toughness for Young Soccer Players" is more than a book; it's a mentor who guides you through competitive sports' ups and downs. Equip yourself with the tools to handle the psychological demands of soccer and set a foundation for success that will last a lifetime.

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 champion tick. And now he’s here to help ...

Coach your clients to sky-high success by using the power of motivational interviewing, plus a bonus offer included.

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.

The greatest athletic performances spring from the mind, not the body. Elite athletes have known this for decades, and now science is learning why it's true. In his fascinating new book, How Bad Do You Want It?, coach Matt Fitzgerald examines more than a dozen pivotal races to discover the surprising ways elite athletes strengthen their mental toughness.

Troy Horne here. Your mental-toughness guide! I am here to help parents understand how to help your young athlete navigate this mental-toughness journey. I know where you are, and I know how to help you help your young athlete find their mental toughness.

Faith for Student-Athletes. In Just 60 Seconds a Day. When pressure, anxiety, and performance stress hit, your teen needs more than motivation. They need God’s Word in action. Called to Be a Champion gives student-athletes daily strength through Scripture, practical tools to crush anxiety, and a clear plan to play and lead with confidence in Christ. ✓ Build unshakable confidence rooted in Christ, not stats ✓ Crush performance anxiety with Bible-based focus habits ✓ Develop unstoppable discipline that fits packed schedules ✓ Recover faster from losses with faith-fueled mental ...

The Journal on Mental Toughness A Tactical Guide to Discipline, Resilience, and Unshakable Focus🔥 What if your mindset is the only thing standing between you and the life you want? Most people don’t fail because they’re weak — they fail because they choose comfort. They listen to the wrong voice. They break their own word when it matters most. This book is your blueprint for never doing that again.🧠 Mental toughness isn’t a trait. It’s a skill — and it’s trainable. The Journal on Mental Toughness is a no-BS, high-performance guide to building mental discipline that lasts...

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 ...

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.

The #1 Teen Sports Book for Building Confidence, Focus, and Mental Strength — Written by Young Athletes, for Young Athletes! If your teen athlete struggles with pressure, self-doubt, or game-day anxiety, this mental toughness for young athletes book will change how they compete — and how they see themselves. “A Young Athlete’s Guide to Mental Toughness” is not just another sports psychology lecture. It’s a collection of real stories from 12 teen athletes who turned fear into focus, and pressure into performance. 💪 Inside This Powerful Sports Book, Your Athlete Will Learn: ...

This program is read by the author Bruce Lee’s daughter illuminates her father’s most powerful life philosophies—demonstrating how martial arts are a perfect metaphor for personal growth, and how we can practice those teachings every day. "Empty your mind; be formless, shapeless like water...

Faith for Student-Athletes. In Just 60 Seconds a Day. When pressure, stress, and performance anxiety hit, your teen girl needs more than motivation. She does not need to be perfect on the field, in the classroom, and on social media. She needs God’s Word in action. Called to Be a Champion gives female student-athletes daily strength through Scripture, practical tools to crush anxiety. She gets a clear plan to play and lead with confidence in Christ. ✓ Build unshakable confidence rooted in Christ, not stats or social media likes ✓ Crush performance anxiety and perfectionism with Bible-...

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 ...

This is the first guide to motivational interviewing (MI)—the proven approach to harnessing the power of conversations to build relationships and trust—for coaches, sport psychologists, training and rehabilitation specialists, and other affiliated staff. Revealing why conventional ways of giving feedback and addressing conflict are often counterproductive, this audiobook presents tried-and-tested methods for getting through to athletes and helping them to thrive.