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Winning the Mental Way

by Karlene Sugarman

216 pp

 Ever wonder why you play great one day and terrible the next? Did your physical ability change? Not likely, but your mental game was probably different. Your mind set and mental preparation can be the difference between winning and losing. This book will help arm you and your team so you can reach an optimal level of play and be successful in the competitive world of sports.

Whether you are a high school player, professional coach or top executive, Winning the Mental Way provides the tools necessary to help you achieve peak performance on a more consistent basis. No matter what your endeavors are, the goal is the same - peak performance.

The mind plays such an important role in whether you will be successful or not.

This practical guide will help you first develop a sound working team; and second, give you the skills to keep your team on its road to success.

About the Author:

Karlene Sugarman, M.A., Sports Psychology Consultant, has worked with numerous athletes, teams, businesses and clubs teaching team building and sports psychology skills. Her experience as a former competitive athlete, coupled with a Masters Degree in Sports Psychology, enhances her work with athletes. Karlene has also written many articles for magazines such as US Roller Skating, Fast Pitch World, US Handball Association, New Living. She has been a guest on many sports talk radio shows. She is a member of Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology and the Sports Science Committee for the U.S. Tennis Association, Nor Cal.

From the Publisher:

Here what they're saying about Winning the Mental Way:

"I highly recommend this book to those who wish a sound foundation in the mental side of sports. It should appear in the library of every coach and athlete who is invested in enhancing the mental skills that contribute to effective performance." Bruce C. Ogilvie, Ph.D., Pioneer in the area of Sport Psychology, Professor Emeritus, Psychology, San Jose State University

"A great tool for all athletes." - Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr., Owner, San Francisco 49ers

A MUST read for athletes, coaches and instructors dedicated and motivated to achieving their ultimate goal: SUCCESS!!! Bob Quinn, Ex-General Manager, NY Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, SF Giants

Understanding and controlling the mental phase of athletics is the biggest challenge coaches and players face. Karlene Sugarman's book will teach you how to bust out of emotional slumps, build team cohesion and manage pressure situations successfully. This will enable everyone to enjoy the process of training and competition more! Sue Enquist, Head Softball Coach, UCLA

This book is a MUST READ for anyone interested in obtaining peak performance. The methods and techniques taught by Karlene Sugarman are major league!! Rich Hill, Head Baseball Coach, University of San Diego

Karlene's Winning the Mental Way provides 'good medicine' for players and coaches alike who are troubled by increasing complexities of the 'game within the game' of modern sports. It delves into small group dynamics inherent to team sports, by tackling its issues with a sense of realism and foresight. This book is a helpful tool for the everyday person who may be plagued with problems of stress and motivation as he or she seeks to win at the game of life. And that game can only be won one way: The mental way. - Dr. Jamie Williams, 12-year veteran of the NFL

Karlene's book is distinguishing because it prefaces individual mental training with the importance of team building and group dynamics." Shellie McCall, Head Softball Coach, Long Beach City College

Winning the Mental Way

Karlene Sugarman

ISBN 0-9666661-9-4

Pub Date: 1/99

 $  14.95 + S/H

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