Think Like a Winner

di Daniel Gould (Autore)

Outskirts Press, 2026

Does your young athlete struggle with confidence, performance anxiety, self-doubt, fear of failure, or handling pressure during competition? Success in sports is not determined by talent alone. The strongest athletes learn how to stay focused, confident, resilient, and mentally tough when challenges arise. In Think Like a Winner, internationally recognized sport psychology specialist Dr. Daniel Gould shares the proven mental performance strategies that help young athletes develop confidence, overcome setbacks, manage nerves, stay motivated, and perform at their best. Drawing on more than 45 years of research and experience working with athletes at every level, Dr. Gould transforms complex sport psychology concepts into practical lessons young athletes can immediately understand and use. Through engaging stories featuring athletes facing real-world challenges, readers will learn how to: • Build lasting confidence and self-belief • Overcome negative thinking and self-doubt • Manage competition anxiety and pressure • Recover from mistakes and setbacks • Develop mental toughness and resilience • Improve focus and concentration • Set meaningful goals and stay motivated • Handle difficult teammates, coaches, and social media distractions • Return stronger from injuries • Become a better teammate and leader Unlike many sports psychology books written for adults, Think Like a Winner was created specifically for young athletes. Each chapter combines relatable stories, evidence-based mental training strategies, reflection questions, and practical worksheets that help athletes apply what they learn directly to practices, games, and everyday life. This book is ideal for athletes ages 12 to 17, parents, coaches, educators, and sport psychology professionals who want to help young people develop the mindset needed for both athletic success and personal growth. Whether your goal is making the team, performing under pressure, recovering from setbacks, or simply enjoying sports more, the lessons in this book will help you develop the confidence, focus, and resilience needed to succeed. Because champions are not defined solely by how they play. Champions are defined by how they think.

• Autore: Daniel Gould
• Editore: Outskirts Press
• Formato: EPUB3 con Adobe DRM
• Lingua: Inglese
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• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9781977293299