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Coaches are constantly looking for that extra edge that will put them over the top in the ultracompetitive sports world. With that in mind, they frequently turn to sports psychology to learn better ways to understand their players, motivate their teams, and get more from the talent they have at their disposal.

Every day, coaches see athletes with incredible talent who can perform in practice, but who can’t carry that performance into competition. They know and understand that the mindset of their athletes is often what determines their success.

If you’re a coach, you’ll find plenty of advice throughout this book that you can use to help your athletes be their best. But we devote Chapters 18 and 19 in particular to you. There, you find strategies for helping your athletes improve their focus and perform under pressure, as well as mental drills you can utilize with your team to enhance and improve their mental development alongside their physical development.

Don’t limit yourself to Chapters 18 and 19 if you’re a coach. The advice we give to athletes throughout this book is information you can share with your players individually or as a team to help them reach their potential.