TY  - BOOK
AU  - Etnier,Jennifer L.
TI  - Bring your "A" game: a young athlete's guide to mental toughness 
SN  - 9780807898512
AV  - GV706.4 
U1  - 796.0019 
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Chapel Hill
PB  - University of North Carolina Press
KW  - Sports
KW  - Psychological aspects
KW  - Athletes
KW  - Training of
KW  - Psychology
KW  - GAMES
KW  - Gambling
KW  - bisacsh
KW  - SPORTS & RECREATION
KW  - Business Aspects
KW  - Essays
KW  - History
KW  - Reference
KW  - TRAVEL
KW  - Special Interest
KW  - fast
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - What does it take to perform at a high level in sport? -- Physical characteristics -- Technical skills and tactical abilities -- Selecting a coach and team -- Mental toughness -- Goal setting -- Outcome goals versus process goals -- Attributions -- Self-talk -- Controlling the controllables -- Energy management -- Pre-performance routines -- Imagery -- Burnout -- Confidence building and maintenance -- Sacrifices, balance, and dealing with disappointments and adversity -- Dealing with parents
N2  - Mental training is just as important as physical training when it comes to success in sport. This book was written specifically for young athletes interested in improving their performance and reaching their potential in sport. Etnier introduces 17 key strategies for mental training, such as goal setting, pre-performance routines, confidence building, and imagery, and offers key points and exercises designed to reinforce the concepts. The book encourages athletes to incorporate these mental skills into their daily lives and practice sessions so that they become second nature during competition
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