Coaching for the Inner Edge

by Vealey, Robin S.

• ISBN13: 9781885693594
• ISBN10: 1885693591
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-07-15
• Publisher: Fitness Information Technology

Summary

Former collegiate basketball coach and esteemed sport psychology consultant Robin Vealey reinvents the mental coaching game with this comprehensive and innovative textbook designed for both students and professionals alike. This former Olympic training consultant draws on and synthesises a wealth of insider's material and knowledge into an easy-to-digest, understandable coaching guidebook. She integrates diverse and current literature, adds her own unique blend of anecdotes and insight, and offers experiential learning activities that go one step beyond your average coaching book. A must-have for those teaching in coaching education programs or psychology of coaching courses, or for anyone just interested in improving mental performance in sport.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xi
Part 1 Establishing a Solid Foundation	1	(130)
Understanding Sport Psychology	3	(10)
Developing and Living a Practical Coaching Philosophy	13	(10)
Motivation	23	(26)
Communication	49	(26)
Leadership	75	(30)
Team Cohesion	105	(26)
Part 2 Mental Training Tool Box	131	(106)
Beyond Shrinks: What Coaches Should Know About Mental Training	133	(16)
Goal Mapping	149	(28)
Imagery	177	(24)
P3 Thinking	201	(24)
Physical Relaxation	225	(12)
Part 3 Mental Skills for Athletes: The Big Three	237	(82)
Attentional Focus	239	(28)
Managing Energy	267	(32)
Self-Confidence	299	(20)
Part 4 Putting It All Together	319	(38)
Implementing Mental Training: Selecting from the Menu	321	(14)
Common Challenges Faced by Coaches: Special Recipes	335	(22)
Postscript	357	(2)
Resource Guide for Coaches	359	(2)
References	361	(10)
Appendices List	371	(1)
Appendices	372	(29)
Index	401	(6)
About the Author	407