Sport Psychology for Coaches

ASEP Silver Level Series Preface Preface Acknowledgments Part ICreating a Solid Foundation Chapter 1Coaching Philosophy Developing a Positive Coaching Philosophy Understanding Competition and Using It Constructively Chapter 2Communication What Is Communication? Sending Effective Messages Attentive Listening Conflicts and Confrontations Chapter 3Introduction to Mental Skills Training Psychological Factors and Performance Excellence Does MST Work? The MST Approach Roadblocks and Myths Surrounding MST Developing MST Part IIDeveloping Mental Training Tools Chapter 4Goal Setting What Are Goals and Why Use Them? Characteristics of Effective Goals Making Goals Work: The Goal Implementation Process Developing Athletes' Goal-Setting Skills Chapter 5Imagery What Is Imagery? Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Imagery Using Imagery Effectively Developing an Imagery Training Program Chapter 6Relaxation and Energization What Is Relaxation? Relaxation Strategies What Is Energization? Energization Strategies Developing Athletes' Relaxation and Energization Skills Chapter 7Self-Talk What Is Self-Talk? How Self-Talk Works Positive Versus Negative Thinking Optimizing Self-Talk Developing Athletes' Smart-Talk Skills Part IIIEnhancing Mental Skills Chapter 8Motivation What Is Motivation? Athletes' Needs and Intrinsic Motivation Impact of Rewards Handling Success and Failure Creating a Mastery-Oriented Motivational Atmosphere Chapter 9Energy Management Understanding Energy Management How Does Arousal Affect Performance? Why Underarousal and Overarousal Impair Performance Determining Optimal Energy Zones Mental Side of Arousal Developing Athletes' Energy Management Skills Chapter 10Attention Understanding Attention Attentional Capacity Selective Attention Sustaining Focus: Concentration Implementing an Attentional Skills Program Chapter 11Stress Management Understanding Stress Stress Management Developing Athletes' Stress Management Skills Chapter 12Self-Confidence Understanding Self-Confidence Conceptualizing Self-Confidence Boosting Self-Confidence Developing Team Confidence Developing and Maintaining Self-Confidence During Competition Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: Confidence Booster or Deflator? Developing Athletes' Self-Confidence Final Thoughts: Developing Ultimate Confidence Part IVIntegrating Mental Training Tools and Skills Chapter 13Mental Plans Understanding Mental Plans Types of Mental Plans Role of Triggers, Releases, and Cue Words Developing Mental Plans Developing Athletes' Mental Toughness Skills Chapter 14Mental Skills Training Programs Getting Started Components of Effective MST Programs Implementing a Basic MST Program Appendix A: Answers to Review Questions Appendix B: Relaxation and Energization Scripts Appendix C: Test of Performance Strategies Glossary References and Resources Index About the Authors