Mental Game Coaching

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 ...

To be a golfer is to tinker-with everything from equipment to grip to swing. But one thing most players don't give enough attention to is the mental game. Psychologists aren't a new phenomenon in golf, but Dr. Michael Lardon is a different breed of performance coach. Instead of sending his players into a losing battle against emotion, indecision, and fear on the golf course, he shows them how to organize their thoughts and use them for maximum performance.

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

What if tennis could be more than just a game? What if it could be a path to self-discovery, personal transformation, and inner peace? The Path of Tennis Mastery invites you to explore tennis not just as a sport, but as a journey toward mastery of both the game and yourself. Blending Zen philosophy, practical techniques, and the joy of play, this book offers a fresh perspective on how tennis can shape your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re chasing the perfect serve, seeking flow on the court, or simply looking for deeper meaning in your game, this book will guide you every step of ...

Unlock the competitive edge with this all-in-one strategy playbook for tennis players and coaches. This book delivers 29 powerful templates covering every aspect of the game — from serve +1 patterns and point construction trees to mental reset routines and season planning tools. Whether you're preparing for your next tournament, refining your game plan, or coaching others to win under pressure, this visual and practical guide gives you the tools to play smarter and compete with confidence. Inside, you’ll find: Tactical diagrams for point construction, serve strategies, and return ...

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...

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...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...