James E. LoehrThe New Toughness Training for Sports: Mental Emotional Physical Conditioning from 1 World's Premier Sports Psychologis

This book is a written in a very simple language which any person who has played serious sports at any level will understand. The lessons given in this books can also be taught to aspiring sportspersons of any age by their coaches who are not qualifies sports psychologists and also by sports parents to make their kids understand the importance of Mental toughness in todays cut throat world of sports.

Good book

I bought this book on a recommendation to help my mental game in pool, it's a good book, and useful for any sport. Some parts are more for active sports like tennis, baseball, football, etc... but it will help you with your mental game regardless.

Dr. Jim Loehr is a modern day Prophet - having had the supreme honor of seeing, hearing and experience Dr Loehr live at the then Nick Bolletieri Academy (now IMG) - Dr. Loehr was breaking new ground on becoming a Champion with his theme of mental toughness. His results speak for themselves - creating World Class Champions. As well, anything learned here can be parlayed into your professional life - regardless of profession. Dr. Loehr is a gifted psychologist and offers his gifts of insight in this book and ALL the ones he wrote - each one is a masterpiece of his genius. Thank you Dr. Loehr - you have given us gifts that transcend ANY price tag. God Bless you...

A must-read for coaches or anyone looking for information on how to increase physical and mental toughness systematically. While the book is getting old, the foundations are excellent, and the ties between mental, physical, and emotional toughness are explored and strategies discussed to drive improvement. The approaches discussed in the book, including the end of chapter exercises, are great for a coach to use as part of athletic programs at almost any age—a good read.

Mid-book review:Written in very straightforward, easy to read/understand format. Feels like someone giving you a gentle slap in the face and a hug, all-in-one... exactly what you need if you've ever had a "woe-is-me" moment. Also offers helpful exercises/suggestions to try out. Looking forward to reading and working through the rest of the book.

I have purchased at least 20 copies of this outstanding book over the last15 years. I have given them to athletes I was training, and later toathletes I've met along life's path. This is a wonderful resource foranyone, actually, and not just athletes. What I found especiallyencompassing is the fact that author Loehr writes knowledgeably aboutour greatest competition: ourselves. He challenges us to take onour demons and obstacles for what they are -- hindrances to our personalsuccess.This is a great little book. I highly recommend it to coaches, parentsand athletes alike.