Sports Neuroscience

Alpha Tennis Blueprint Neuroscience, Strategy & Mindset for Total Court Dominance by Kevin L. Michel Command the Court Before the First Ball Is Struck Every match is two battles in one: the rally you see on the scoreboard and the primal status duel that unfolds in posture, gaze, and brain chemistry. Alpha Tennis Blueprint shows you how to win both. Drawing on breakthrough neuroscience, cutting-edge performance psychology, and the hard lessons of modern legends, Kevin L. Michel delivers a step-by-step manual for imposing your will—from the opening handshake to the final handshake. Inside ...

In this illuminating book, brain scientist and horsewoman Janet Jones describes human and equine brains working together. Using plain language, she explores the differences and similarities between equine and human ways of negotiating the world. Mental abilities—like seeing, learning, fearing, trusting, and focusing—are discussed from both human and horse perspectives. Throughout, true stories of horses and handlers attempting to understand each other—sometimes successfully, sometimes not—help to illustrate the principles.

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 ...

Why couldn't Michael Jordan, master athlete that he was, hit a baseball? Why can't modern robotics come close to replicating the dexterity of a five-year-old? Why do good quarterbacks always seem to know where their receivers are?In this deeply researched book, sports and business reporter Zach Schonbrun explores what actually drives human movement and its spectacular potential. The groundbreaking work of two neuroscientists in Major League Baseball is only the beginning.