WINNING THE "HEAD" GAME...: KEY TO ATHLETIC SUCCESS Revised Edition - Softcover

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Advance readers have stated that this is the best book of its kind for young athletes ages 10 to 18 they have ever read. They emphasize the fact that the focus is on what to expect during play rather than how to play.
Athletic success is not solely determined by talent and abilities. Thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs play a crucial role in realizing potential. WINNING THE "HEAD" GAME primarily aims to strengthen the young athlete's understanding of the role mental, emotional, and psychological factors play in being a champion athlete.
What qualifies us to write such a book? We have 60-plus years of playing and coaching experience, which creates a background that makes the content of this book come alive. We do not write from theory; we have been in the arena.
Coach Sonny Smith spent 42 years coaching basketball at all levels, 31 of which were at the college level. His won and lost record was 392 won and 217 lost as a head coach. He was Charles Barkley's college coach. He was coach of the year at least once in the five conferences in which he coached in. Coach Smith is in 8 Hall of Fames.
Lou Vickery spent ten years in professional baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankee organizations as a left-handed pitcher. Lou also had experienced as a coach. He is an International Best-Selling Author of 23 published books.
What is the mission we want to accomplish in WINNING THE HEAD GAME…KEY TO ATHLETIC SUCCESS? It is to apply our know-how and experience to create a deep-felt desire on your part to explore in greater depth what it takes to become the athlete you may have only dreamed of becoming.
We didn't write WINNING THE HEAD GAME…KEY TO ATHLETIC SUCCESS for athletes based on their present athletic status and boundaries. We would venture that you see yourself as capable of doing many things very well, athletically speaking. Some other things you do okay, and probably a few are not so good.
We sense that you have something unfinished by being here—something you believe can be much more significant in your athletic journey. Becoming a top-notch athlete is a developmental process. Our purpose is to help you move from potential to reality. Our goal is to provide the ingredients to help you build a bridge from where you are to where you want to be as an athlete.
A real plus at the end of several chapters is a SONNY MOMENT the Coach offers. They consist of the right mix of wisdom and relevant points of interest. There's plenty here for both coaches and athletes. Coaches, in particular, will find some messages by Sonny to offer a unique perspective.
WINNING THE "HEAD" GAME is a resource book. It was not written to be read in one sitting. Instead, it is a book where you can read a particular chapter, or portion of a chapter, at any time that might apply to your circumstances.
The one thing that sets this book apart is that the lessons learned will continue beyond the athletic field. They have carryover value for real life. They will help any young person who is "aspiring to reach new heights of success"—whether in sports or life.
A commitment to reading regularly is essential. We encourage you to keep the book handy. See in your mind's eye the energy and power that can arise when you visualize the significance of what you read and put it to use. It does matter how you look at yourself. It would be best if you believed you wanted to make a difference in your athletic future. We want to help you view the unseen possibilities in your career.
Let us emphasize again our desire to help you nurture your potential…stretch your limits, and work with the gifts that make you uniquely who you are. This allows our message to connect with you, tap into your uniqueness, and cultivate your infinite potential.

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