Overview

In elite sport, victory isn't just physical, it's mental. The Double-Gold Mindset reveals ten mental attitudes that top performers in sport and business share: for example, taking ownership, staying true to core values, and keeping a calm, non-judgmental mind, even when everything is on the line. Built around the Mental Basketball Team Model, this book gives you a practical playbook for performance under pressure. The Thinker crafts smart strategies. The Doer turns plans into results. The Focus Keeper keeps you and your team aligned, confident, and ready to win. The Archivist shapes today with the wisdom of the past. The Feeler guides your instinct and joy. Learn how to train your mind like a champion, and strike gold in your own game. “Over the years, I've learned to stay in the moment and not get lost in the possible consequences of a situation. I focus mainly on the things I can control.” Ann Wauters. “Be honest with yourself. If you're not, you can't grow.” Julie Allemand. “If, after the first game of a championship, you already let your shoulders drop, you undermine your chances of winning later on. That's why it's important to take the time to reflect – and to truly change gears.” Antonia Delaere AUTHOR: Dominic Rossi is a high performance coach who has worked for years with elite international athletes – including Belgian Cats Antonia Delaere, Julie Allemand, and Ann Wauters – as well as successful entrepreneurs. SELLING POINTS: . Unique mental model – Introduces the Mental Basketball Team Model, visualising and structuring mental roles for practical use in both sports and business . Ten proven mental attitudes – Based on top performers' behaviour: taking ownership, staying true to core values, maintaining calm and non-judgmental focus under pressure . Directly applicable in high-stakes situations . Practical playbook approach – Combines strategy (The Thinker), execution (The Doer), focus (The Focus Keeper), experience (The Archivist), and intuition (The Feeler) into a concrete framework for peak performance . Cross-over from sport to business – Translates elite sports lessons into management, teamwork, and personal performance, making it relevant for athletes, leaders, and teams alike . Credible athlete endorsements – Features insights and quotes from top athletes like Ann Wauters, Julie Allemand, and Antonia Delaere, adding authenticity and inspiration . Performance under pressure – Focuses explicitly on building mental resilience in stressful situations, setting it apart from general performance or leadership books

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Author:   Dominic Rossi
Publisher:   Lannoo Publishers
Imprint:   Lannoo Publishers
ISBN:  

9789059964341

ISBN 10:   9059964349
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   23 February 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

READY TO THINK FROM A DOUBLE-GOLD MINDSET? 9 THIS BOOK IS ABOUT YOU 11 Principle 1: Personal growth means becoming more and more who you already are 16 Principle 2: You grow the most when you do what you’re good at and love to do 17 Principle 3: A good team player shares their strengths with the team and works purposefully with people whose strengths are complementary 18 PEAK PERFORMANCE WITHIN YOUR OWN CAPABILITIES 19 Why a mentor matters 25 Guiding our young people 29 PEAK PERFORMANCE IN TURBULENT TIMES 35 The Miracle of Lille 39 YOUR MENTAL BASKETBALL TEAM 43 The five players 45 Training the Focus Keeper 57 THE DOUBLE-GOLD MINDSET 65 The Olympic dream in pieces 69 Concert pianist panics 76 Home life under pressure 81 QUARTER 1: DISCIPLINE 85 1. I take full responsibility 88 2. I focus on what I can influence 101 3. I think in solutions, not in problems 110 QUARTER 2: SELF-CONFIDENCE 113 4. I clearly and confidently name my strengths 116 5. I express my ambitions and make the necessary sacrifices to reach them 125 QUARTER 3: REFLECTION 133 6. I feel and respect my values 135 7. I let information in, take time to reflect, process it, and make a constructive switch 146 QUARTER 4: CONNECTION 155 8. I support others in discovering and developing their potential 159 9. I am open and transparent about what I feel and see 164 10. I adopt a non-judgemental attitude toward myself and others when needed 171 RECAP OF THE MAIN POINTS 179 Your Mental Basketball Team 181 The Double-Gold Mindset 183 Coaching your Mental Basketball Team through these attitudes 187 Are you now ready to think with a double-gold mindset? 190 Lifelong learning 192 CLOSING REFLECTIONS 193 LITERATURE 199

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Dominic Rossi is a high performance coach who has worked for years with elite international athletes – including Belgian Cats Antonia Delaere, Julie Allemand, and Ann Wauters – as well as successful entrepreneurs.

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