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12-02-2006, 04:46 PM
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I am a football player in HS, and just finished my first year of varsity football (I'm a junior). I was just wondering if anyone could give me some resources/advice/insight on mastering the mind in competition. Some games I would dominate, yet others I would play completely terrible. I don't conciously know how to master my mind for games. |
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12-02-2006, 05:45 PM
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check out "Gold Medal Mental Workout for Combat Sports". As a contact sport, most will still apply. Stephen Power-Book Library: Free personal development, success, inspiration and motivational classics |
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12-03-2006, 01:48 AM
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Another couple books worth checking out: - Flow in Sports by Susan A. Jackson and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Chapter Titles: - Being in the Flow - Flow Fundamentals - Finding your Challenge-skill Balance - Transcending Normal Awareness - Knowing Where You Are Going - Taking Advantage of Feedback - Focusing on the Present - Controlling the Controllables - Focusing on Fun - Body Mind Mastery by Dan Millman Chapter Titles: Part One: Understanding the Larger Game - Natural Laws - The Power of Awareness - Preparation Part Two: Developing Talent - Mental Talent - Emotional Talent - Physical Talent Part Three: Body Mind Mastery In Action - Tools for Training - Competition and Cooperation - The Evolution of Athletes peace DavidH |
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12-04-2006, 01:30 AM
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Hey, I've had the same problems as you, with me it was a matter of being very pessimistic. I've noticed that the best players on my baseball and basketball teams are optimistic. You might want to check this optimism book out, it's one of Steve recommendations: Amazon.com: Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life: Books: Martin E. Seligman |
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