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The most effective coaches understand the fundamentals of sport psychology, which include interacting effectively with athletes, creating the optimal environment, assessing the psychological needs of their athletes, and providing them with the mental training required to maximise performance. Fully revised and updated, the third edition of Psychology in Sports Coaching clearly and accessibly introduces the principles and practice of sport psychology in the context of the coaching process. Drawing on the very latest research and theory, the book introduces the psychological tools and techniques that coaches can use to get the best performances out of their athletes. Including three new chapters on the constraints approach to assessing psychological needs, mental imagery, managing perfectionism tendencies, and mentoring leaders, the book also offers step-by-step guidance on key topics such as: Assessing the needs of athletes Facilitating awareness through goal setting and performance profiling Coaching specialist populations effectively (e.g. children, adolescents, adults and athletes with learning disabilities) Reducing favourable attitudes towards doping Developing effective coach-athlete relationships Reducing choking under pressure Mindfulness techniques Mental imageryEvery chapter contains useful features to aid learning and understanding, including in-depth case studies, critical thinking questions, clear and concise summaries, and practice exam questions. Psychology in Sports Coaching is essential reading for any student of sports coaching, or any practising coach looking to extend and develop their skills, and useful applied reading for students of sport psychology.
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The most effective coaches understand the fundamentals of sport psychology, which include interacting effectively with athletes, creating the optimal environment, assessing the psychological needs of their athletes, and providing them with the mental training required to maximise performance. Fully revised and updated, the third edition of Psychology in Sports Coaching clearly and accessibly introduces the principles and practice of sport psychology in the context of the coaching process. Drawing on the very latest research and theory, the book introduces the psychological tools and techniques that coaches can use to get the best performances out of their athletes. Including three new chapters on the constraints approach to assessing psychological needs, mental imagery, managing perfectionism tendencies, and mentoring leaders, the book also offers step-by-step guidance on key topics such as: Assessing the needs of athletes Facilitating awareness through goal setting and performance profiling Coaching specialist populations effectively (e.g. children, adolescents, adults and athletes with learning disabilities) Reducing favourable attitudes towards doping Developing effective coach-athlete relationships Reducing choking under pressure Mindfulness techniques Mental imageryEvery chapter contains useful features to aid learning and understanding, including in-depth case studies, critical thinking questions, clear and concise summaries, and practice exam questions. Psychology in Sports Coaching is essential reading for any student of sports coaching, or any practising coach looking to extend and develop their skills, and useful applied reading for students of sport psychology.
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The fourth edition of Psychology in Sports Coaching continues to clearly and accessibly introduce the principles and practice of sports psychology in the context of the coaching process. Drawing on the latest research and theory, this book provides the psychological tools and techniques that coaches can use to get the best performances out of their athletes. The most effective coaches understand the fundamentals of sports psychology, which include interacting effectively with athletes, creating the optimal environment, assessing the psychological needs of their athletes, and providing them with the mental training required to maximise performance.This fully revised and updated edition provides information about embedding psychological principals within coaching practice. It includes five new chapters on psychological safety, coach mental health, how coaches can become more effective leaders, how coaches can give effective team talks, and coach behaviour. It also offers step-by-step guidance on key topics such as facilitating awareness through goal-setting and performance profiling; coaching specialist populations effectively; reducing favourable attitudes towards doping; developing effective coach-athlete relationships; reducing choking under pressure; mindfulness techniques; and mental imagery. Every chapter contains useful features to aid learning and understanding, including in-depth case studies, critical thinking questions, clear and concise summaries, and practice exam questions.Psychology in Sports Coaching is essential for any student of sports coaching or practising coach looking to extend and develop their skills, and useful applied reading for students of sports psychology.
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The fourth edition of Psychology in Sports Coaching continues to clearly and accessibly introduce the principles and practice of sports psychology in the context of the coaching process. Drawing on the latest research and theory, this book provides the psychological tools and techniques that coaches can use to get the best performances out of their athletes. The most effective coaches understand the fundamentals of sports psychology, which include interacting effectively with athletes, creating the optimal environment, assessing the psychological needs of their athletes, and providing them with the mental training required to maximise performance.This fully revised and updated edition provides information about embedding psychological principals within coaching practice. It includes five new chapters on psychological safety, coach mental health, how coaches can become more effective leaders, how coaches can give effective team talks, and coach behaviour. It also offers step-by-step guidance on key topics such as facilitating awareness through goal-setting and performance profiling; coaching specialist populations effectively; reducing favourable attitudes towards doping; developing effective coach-athlete relationships; reducing choking under pressure; mindfulness techniques; and mental imagery. Every chapter contains useful features to aid learning and understanding, including in-depth case studies, critical thinking questions, clear and concise summaries, and practice exam questions.Psychology in Sports Coaching is essential for any student of sports coaching or practising coach looking to extend and develop their skills, and useful applied reading for students of sports psychology.
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To be a complete rugby player, you must master both the physical and mental skills of the game. You must be prepared, committed and determined to succeed. You must be focused—Focused for Rugby. Authors Dr. Adam Nicholls and Jon Callard, former England International player and professional coach, pool their years of experience and offer a mental training programme designed to maximise performance on the rugby field. You'll learn instantly applicable strategies for coping with stress, building confidence, managing emotions, and leading a team. You'll even go inside the zone so you can be at your best in even the most pressure-filled situations. Focused for Rugby is more than a psychology text; it is a training programme that will sharpen mental skills and unleash your full potential. Expert advice and step-by-step techniques will transfer directly to your game. Focused for Rugby is your complete guide to becoming a complete player.