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Etnier, Jennifer L.

Bring Your "A" Game : A Young Athlete's Guide to Mental Toughness. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (213 pages)

Contents -- 1 Introduction -- 2 What Does It Take to Perform at a High Level in Sport? -- 3 Physical Characteristics -- 4 Technical Skills and Tactical Abilities -- 5 Selecting a Coach and Team -- 6 Mental Toughness -- 7 Goal Setting -- 8 Outcome Goals versus Process Goals -- 9 Attributions -- 10 Self-Talk -- 11 Controlling the Controllables -- 12 Energy Management -- 13 Pre-Performance Routines -- 14 Imagery -- 15 Burnout -- 16 Confidence Building and Maintenance -- 17 Sacrifices, Balance, and Dealing with Disappointments and Adversity -- 18 Dealing with Parents -- 19 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- Note to Coaches -- Note to Parents -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z.

Bring Your "A" Game: A Young Athlete's Guide to Mental Toughness.

ISBN: 9780807898512

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Athletes -- Psychology.
Athletes -- Training of.
Sports -- Psychological aspects.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: GV706.4 -- .E79 2009eb

Dewey Class. No.: 796.001/9 796.0019