Mental Toughness for Youth Athletes: A Parent's Guide

"Mental Toughness for Youth Athletes" is a guide by James Leath, a Mental Performance Coach and dedicated advocate for youth sports. With a career spanning over 20 years, James brings a wealth of expertise to the table, presenting practical strategies and exercises to help young athletes cultivate unshakable mental resilience. This book gives parents and coaches valuable insights to navigate sports challenges with a growth mindset. Through inspiring stories and actionable advice, James delves into various obstacles young athletes may face and provides effective tools to overcome them. The book covers a wide array of mental performance exercises, including visualization techniques that help young athletes envision their success in the game, positive affirmations to foster stress management, controlled breathing exercises to manage emotions, and resilience training to bounce back from failure. James emphasizes the importance of fostering a growth mindset in young athletes, teaching them to view challenges, setbacks, and failures not as roadblocks but as stepping stones toward success. He helps parents and coaches create a supportive environment that encourages open communication, validates emotions, and offers emotional support during the highs and lows of the sports journey. Whether your child is just beginning their sports adventure or striving to reach new heights, this book equips you with the essential tools to instill mental toughness and personal growth. From dealing with performance anxiety and managing expectations to celebrating progress and embracing the learning process, "Mental Toughness for Youth Athletes" ensures your child develops as an athlete and a resilient and confident individual.

Author: James Leath
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 07/27/2023
Pages: 102
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.21d
ISBN: 9781312314115

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