Mental Game Coaching

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...

Inside this essential coaching blueprint, you'll discover a treasure trove of actionable strategies designed to ignite that winning fire in every player. Learn how to: Forge the bedrock of mental toughness: Implement a coach's blueprint for developing advanced cognitive appraisal, elite emotional regulation, unwavering behavioral persistence, and superior self-efficacy in your team. Cultivate an indomitable growth mindset: Equip your players to embrace challenges, learn from setbacks, and relentlessly pursue improvement. Master composure under pressure: Provide practical solutions to help ...

Inspiration for the film "THE MENTAL MASTERY OF HITTING IN BASEBALL", Mind of a Superior Hitter: The Art, Science, and Philosophy takes an in-depth look into the key aspects of becoming a great hitter from a psychological, emotional and strategic perspective. The book is designed to enhance the intelligence of hitters in both baseball and softball on a level that is unprecedented. It includes quotes and advice from some of the top hitting coaches in the world, former professional players and prominent minds that have contributed to today’s leading hitting ideologies. Throughout, players ...

LOCK IN: The 30-Day Mental Game Playbook That Turns Nervous, Self-Doubting Athletes Into Focused, Confident Competitors Just 5 minutes a day. No lectures. No boring theory. Just short, science-backed drills any 12- to 18-year-old athlete can do in their room, in the car, or right before they take the field. You have watched it happen. Your athlete has the talent. They put in the hours in the gym, the pool, the field. But the moment the pressure turns up, something breaks. They freeze. They overthink. They come home after a loss and spiral into "I'm just not good enough." You cannot buy them...

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 ...

What does it take to go from good to great? Step up at work, in sports, and at home with this “transfixing book on how to sustain peak performance and avoid burnout” (Adam Grant). A few common principles drive performance, regardless of the field or the task at hand. Whether someone is...

Written for Teen Athletes 12+ "The best gift a supportive parent can give their aspiring teenage athlete!" As a sports parent, you have likely felt the frustration of watching your child perform brilliantly in practice, only to see that confidence vanish when the game gets tough. You can see the talent and hard work, but you also see how sometimes a single mistake or a tough call causes them to doubt themselves. You want to help, but it is hard to find the right words when the car ride home feels heavy with disappointment. I have seen this cycle from every angle. I spent my youth as a ...

Discover the next frontier in sports training—improving your mental game, no matter your age or experience—and how to become the Playmaker, both in your professional and personal life. Coaches search for it. Parents dream of it. Fans love it. Athletes want it. The playmaker on any sports...

The essential book from online tennis coaching sensation Ian Westermann, founder of EssentialTennis.com What’s the number one thing stopping you from playing your best tennis? Ian Westermann, founder of the world’s #1 online tennis instruction portal, Essentialtennis.com, will confidently...

Mindfulness, cognitive flexibility, and overall mental game are often overlooked when it comes to youth coaching for any sport. However, these areas are vital to truly unlocking any young person’s potential in the sporting arena. They say you need to “get your head in the game” - and no truer words have ever been spoken.

It's easy to get caught up in the belief that your tennis play will improve if you just spend more time on court or more money on lessons or equipment. And while those things might help, you can get better without doing any of them. The truth is that the best tennis player is not necessarily the one with the best strokes, or the most powerful serve, or the smartest on-court strategies. Rather, tennis is a game that often rewards the player who does just a few things, sometimes only one thing, better than his or her opponent. If you're an average, everyday player, a "real" tennis player, you...

Unlock the hidden side of competition—where focus, flow, and inner calm become your greatest advantage. Every athlete trains their body. Few ever master their mind. The Mindful Competitor blends Zen wisdom with performance psychology to help you transform competition into a path of growth, clarity, and strength—on and off the court. Instead of fighting pressure, distraction, and self-doubt, you’ll discover how to compete with presence, confidence, and flow. Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, or simply someone striving to perform at your best, this book will guide you to meet ...

Perfect for Young Athletes 8+ A Life-Changing Mental Toughness Guide That Parents, Coaches, and Kids Are Raving About! If you’re reading this, chances are you have a young athlete who struggles with game-day nerves, performance anxiety, emotional ups and downs, fear of failure, or trouble staying confident under pressure. And you’re searching for something real and something practical, that will finally help them strengthen their mind, not just their skills. That’s why this book exists. Young athletes today face more pressure than ever. They’re expected to perform like adults while ...

"An inspiring behind-the-scenes look at the coach who helped shape Lydia Ko into a golfing legend. Packed with practical coaching wisdom, unforgettable stories, and lessons every golfer can use to improve their game." Five stars. What does it take to turn a young beginner into a world-class and Hall of Fame golfer? Long before Lydia Ko became World No. 1, she was a six-year-old learning the game with New Zealand coach Guy Wilson. During eleven formative years together, Wilson helped her build the sound technique, confidence, golf intelligence, and love of the game that became the foundation...

Play Smarter. Compete with Confidence. Discover a New Way to Master Tennis. Tennis is more than strokes and strategy. The greatest matches are often won by the player with the strongest focus, the calmest mind, and the ability to stay present under pressure. The Path of Tennis Mastery is a fresh approach to improving your game by combining practical tennis wisdom with timeless principles of mindfulness and Zen. Instead of relying on frustration, tension, or overthinking, you'll learn how to play with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. Whether you're a recreational player, competitive...

The Science of the Swing How to Build a Repeatable, Powerful, and Trustworthy Golf Swing Most golfers are not one miracle tip away from better golf. They are one clear system away. That is the frustrating truth. You can buy the clubs. Watch the videos. Hit bucket after bucket on the range. Try a new swing thought every weekend. And still walk off the course wondering why your game never shows up when it matters. Because the problem usually is not effort. It is confusion. A grip that adds tension. A setup that quietly ruins balance. A backswing that gets long when pressure rises. A mind that...

On-Court Tennis Quick-Fix Instant Corrections for Timing, Footwork, and Match Performance Why do good players suddenly lose control of their game? One moment your strokes feel natural. The next moment balls fly long, fall into the net, or miss the court completely. Most players respond the same way: they try to change their swing. But the stroke is rarely the real problem. In tennis, small breakdowns in timing, spacing, movement, or balance can instantly disrupt even the best technique. When this happens, players often try complicated technical fixes that only make the problem worse. On-...

Finally, a Golf Mindset Book for the Common Man! This book isn’t about how to perfect your grip, fix your slice, or add 20 yards to your drives. There are plenty of excellent golf instructors out there who can help you with that. Instead, this book is about the often-overlooked side of golf: The Mental Game. The B-Flight Champion’s Guide to Golf is about how you prepare to play each day, how you respond to adversity, and how you find enjoyment in the relentless pursuit of excellence—whether that means breaking 80, winning your club championship, or simply playing a round without ...

The most successful people often sense cracks forming long before anyone else sees them. Your business looks solid. Your relationships appear stable. But you're starting to notice things: conversations feel more transactional, your team needs you for everything, the work that used to energize you now feels heavy. You're questioning whether what you're building actually matters. Then you step onto the golf course, and everything becomes clear. Golf doesn't create these cracks. Golf just exposes them faster than anywhere else. In The Mental Yardage Book, seasoned coach and entrepreneur Bob ...

We believe in the power of sports to change lives. We also believe in the power of the mental game. Each of us has experienced the joy and impact of sports—as athletes, coaches, parents, or fans. Our mission is to assist athletes in handling adversity, thriving under pressure, and maximizing their potential.