Sports Mental Health

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.

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.

Ares Lambert has everything to prove. Kicked out by his family for being gay, he transfers to Willowreach University, ready to rebuild his life and his game. Fast, fierce, and unafraid to speak his truth, Ares is a wildfire nobody on the team knows how to handle. Damien Templeton is the golden boy captain with a perfect public image and a private war with trauma, triggered by his demanding father. Closeted and haunted, Damien believes no one could ever want the real him, so he hides behind his skill and cold perfection. When the coach forces them to room together, the ice between them ...

THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S. A grumpy hockey player meets his match in a sunny...

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 ...

Theo Everyone thinks I’m fine. The jokes, the parties, and the way I light up the locker room are all part of the show I put on. It’s a mask I’ve learned to wear well, because if anyone ever found out the truth about my brother and the panic attacks I can barely keep under control, I would be risking more than just my place on the team. And then there’s Seth. He’s the new transfer defenseman with a constant scowl and a stare that sees too much. I thought he couldn’t stand me, but then one time, after a panic spiral, he doesn’t walk away.... Seth I didn’t transfer to make ...

Discover the transformative New York Times bestseller—a step-by-step manual for mastering your inner mind for peak performance and living your life to the fullest. As a professional baseball player, Jim Murphy’s sense of worth revolved around results. He was focused on achievement but also...

After her plane crashes, a 17-year-old girl spends 11 days walking through the Peruvian jungle. Against all odds, with no food, shelter, or equipment, she gets out. A better equipped group of adult survivors of the same crash sits down and dies. What makes the difference?

In chapters such as "During Your Swing Is Not the Time to Give Yourself a Lesson" and "How to Enjoy a Bad Round of Golf," the author guides golfers with simple yet powerful techniques to prepare for, execute, and, equally important, respond to the results of any golf shot. The author, Dr. Joseph Parent, is a PGA Tour Instructor who draws on his teaching experience to offer special methods that have led to amazing improvements in the games of professionals and amateurs alike.

Mental toughness is simple—it is just not easy. We will face adversity and pressure moments. We are preparing for the hinge—the one moment, person, or event that will make the difference in our lives and it only takes one. However, fear can be crippling, and it is the biggest obstacle to mental toughness. Everything we want is on the other side of that fear.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry comes a merry and bright hockey romance about finding your place, finding your people and finding your way back to the one you love the most. "Rachel Reid's hockey heroes are sexy, hot, and passionate!" —#1 New York Times bestselling...

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.

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: ...

"Karate for Mental Health" by Les Bubka, a renowned Karate practitioner and pioneer in the field, is an exceptional book that delves into the transformative power of Karate in fostering mental well-being. Through a captivating blend of historical insights, personal accounts, and expert interviews, Bubka, a prominent figure in the British Karate community, paints a vivid picture of how Karate has become an invaluable tool for individuals coping with various mental health challenges. One of the book's strengths lies in Les Bubka's meticulous exploration of the history of the "Karate for ...

Best-selling sportswriter Jeff Pearlman draws from almost 300 interviews to take the first full measure of the Lakers’ epic Showtime era. A dazzling account of one of America’s greatest sports sagas, Showtime is packed with indelible characters, vicious rivalries, and jaw-dropping, behind-the-scenes stories of the players’ decadent Hollywood lifestyles. From the Showtime era’s remarkable rise to its tragic end - marked by Magic Johnson’s 1991 announcement that he had contracted HIV - Showtime is a gripping narrative of sports, celebrity, and 1980s-style excess.

Francis Ouimet and Harry Vardon came from different worlds and different generations, but their passion for golf set them on parallel paths that would collide in the greatest match their sport had ever known.

Daniel Gil’s unprecedented rise from American Ninja Warrior rookie to grand champion didn’t happen overnight, much like the healthy habits he’s developed over the years that have become the secret of his success. Now Daniel wants to help you pursue a lifestyle that promotes total well-being—body, mind, and soul. With practical guidance and plenty of encouragement, Daniel shows you how to stay healthy and motivated so you can live your best life with faith as your foundation.

Are you an athlete striving for peak performance but feeling like something's missing? 'Mental Strength in Sports: Beyond Physical Training' is your essential guide to mastering the often-overlooked mental game. This book dives deep into the mental health aspects of sports, offering you a comprehensive toolkit to elevate both your performance and well-being. - Discover the mind–body connection and how it influences your athletic output. - Learn visualization techniques that top athletes use to mentally rehearse success. - Master emotional regulation to stay calm under pressure and turn ...

CrossFit trainer Ben Bergeron has helped build the world's fittest athletes, but he's not like other coaches. He believes that greatness is not for the elite few; that winning is a result, not a goal; and that character, not talent, is what makes a true champion. His powerful philosophy can help anyone excel at all aspects of life. Using the dramatic competition between the top contenders at the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games® as a background, Ben explores the step-by-step process of achieving excellence and the unique set of positive character traits necessary for leveling up to world-class. The mindset and methodology that have produced some of the greatest athletes in the world's most grueling sport can work equally well for golfers, lawyers, artists, entrepreneurs - anyone who's willing to commit totally to becoming better than the best.

What does it take to overcome challenges, conquer fears, embrace leadership, harness mentor wisdom and achieve greatness—not just in sports, but in life? In Game Changers, Dan Gold presents the powerful stories of extraordinary athletes who defied the odds, broke barriers and achieved the seemingly impossible. Filled with electrifying moments, timeless lessons and practical tools, these stories inspire teens to unlock their potential and face challenges with courage, resilience and confidence.