"I'm in control. I'min charge. I dominate my mind and body. I own my mind and body. Nothing and noone takes me away from my best mindset when I compete. I stick to my MentalPlaybook...no matter what!"From the author of international bestseller SoccerTough, Dan Abrahams brings you Compete, a book that will help youbecome the confident, committed sporting competitor you want to be.Drawing on his over 20+ years as a sportpsychologist to the sporting elite, Dan will share with you the secrets tocreating a personal Mental Playbook for your very best performances underpressure. Compete introduces readers to Dan's simple yet effectivemental skills and techniques – tools he's devised and developed whilst workingwith some of the best sports competitors in the world.Principally for players in team sports (butapplicable for those in individual sports), Compete will showyou step-by-step how to:Master the three most important mental skillsthat are constantly influencing your performanceFind out how the best players in the worldfocus their attention as they competeUse Dan's Elite Competitor Model – a mindsetmodel he uses with some of the world's leading sports individuals and teamsCreate an in-game persona for bullet-proofconfidenceManage negative, unhelpful thoughts,emotions, and feelings as they arise during pressure playLearn how to incorporate fast-acting,self-control techniques into your gameUnlock the key to building confidence andenergy for game dayImprove your ability to lead and team withothersEstablish impactful routines before play, andlearn essential reflection tools for after play
