Contents

Foreword   •   Introduction

1 Goal Setting

2 Performance Profiling

3 Preparing for Peak Performance

4 Developing Mental Toughness

5 Coping Effectively With Stress

6 Using Mental Imagery

7 Building Confidence

8 Avoiding Choking

9 Getting in the Zone

10 Managing Anger

11 Responding to Injury and Undergoing Rehabilitation

12 Using Progressive Muscular Relaxation

13 Overtraining and Underperforming

14 Improving the Coach–Athlete Relationship

15 Leading Effectively

References   •   About the Authors