Overview
Want to become more mentally tough? This book will teach you how. Whether you are an athlete, coach, parent, dancer, musician, or any other performer, this book gives you strategies you can start using today that will help enhance your performances and ultimately, your life. Focusing on the 5 Cardinal Skills of Mental Toughness as taught by Dr. Keith Henschen for over 40 years, you will learn the same techniques used by elite athletes and performers around the world.Section 1 discusses the psychological factors that influence performance.Section 2 covers the cardinal psychological skills and teaches you how to develop them in yourself and in others. Section 3 includes the other factors to consider such as burnout, the psychology of injury, kids and performance, and coaching gems regarding performance. Finally, the epilogue contains the rest of the story , which includes positive rivalries, sportsmanship, character development, and perspective.
Full Product Details
Author: Nicole Detling ,
Keith Henschen
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 0.90cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.231kg
ISBN: 9781983690402
ISBN 10: 1983690406
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 10 February 2018
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Author Information
Dr. Keith Henschen is a Professor Emeritus of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Utah where he was faculty for 39 years. He has published over 200 articles, 37 book chapters, 13 edited books and monographs, and given over 400 presentations. He served as an applied sport psychology practitioner with the Utah Jazz (NBA) for 32 years, USA Track and Field, USA Gymnastics, US Aerials Ski Team, US Speedskating Teams, the US Men's Alpine Ski Team, the University of Utah Athletic Department, and Brigham Young University Athletic Department. Keith lives in Salt Lake City, enjoying his retirement with his lovely wife, Julie. Dr. Nicole Detling, CMPC is the founder and owner of HeadStrong Consulting, LLC. She was faculty at the University of Utah for 9 years and now works as a full-time mental performance coach (applied sport psychology practitioner). She has worked with Real Salt Lake (MLS), the University of Utah Athletics Department, US Ski and Snowboard Teams (Freestyle Aerials, Snowboard Halfpipe, Snowboard Slopestyle, Freeski Halfpipe, Freeski Slopestyle), USA Nordic Teams (Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined), USA Archery (para), US Speedskating Teams, and Ballet West. She regularly travels the world giving keynote addresses and workshops on mental toughness. Nicole lives in South Jordan, Utah with her two sons, Logan and Elias. @HeadStrongDoc
