The Resilient Young Athlete: A Practical Guide to Developing Mental Toughness, Self Confidence, and a Growth Mindset Amid the Success and Setbacks of Youth Sports

Success in sports starts with a mentality…a mentality built upon self-belief, the ability to embrace challenges, and to persist through adversity with relentless determination. With the understanding that these concepts lay the foundation for mental toughness, The Resilient Young Athlete is a must-read for anyone involved in youth sports who is looking to develop the skills that set champions apart. As a young athlete are you constantly navigating the pressures of performance, competition, and expectations? As a parent or coach are you looking for ways to help nurture the resilience, confidence, and focus needed for your young athletes to thrive? …You are certainly not alone. Being in the highly competitive world of youth sports can be challenging, however “The Resilient Young Athlete” has one goal in mind: To equip readers with everything it takes to develop an unbeatable mindset and open up a world of unlimited potential. Packed with actionable strategies, inspiring stories, and science-backed research, young readers will learn how to: Develop a growth mindset that thrives on improvement and opportunity Conquer doubts, sharpen focus, and maintain composure under pressure Set and achieve SMART goals that pave the way to success Elevate performance with training and game-day techniques used by the best pro-athletes across sports including soccer, basketball, tennis, track and field, American football and more. Handle criticism constructively and turn the tables in your favor Embrace the pivotal role of failure and emerge stronger than ever from setbacks However, this book isn’t just for young athletes—it’s also a valuable resource for parents and coaches too. Recognizing the crucial role you play in your young athletes development, sections of this book have been designed specifically for you, providing the practical strategies needed to help you support your young athlete’s mental game. Also meet two inspiring young athletes who have harnessed the power of resilience to excel in their chosen sports. In the USA, you’ll hear from NCHSAA and AAU basketballer Ruben Borg, and in the UK, championship winning Wrexham FC and Burnley youth academy goalkeeper Kai Calderbank-Park. Their powerful stories of perseverance, focus, and triumph showcasing the mindset needed to turn dreams into reality. With a foreword by dual Olympic track and field coach Mel Smith , The Resilient Young Athlete allows readers to create a fully customisable toolkit for building mental toughness. Acknowledging that each athlete’s journey is unique, this book is the ultimate guide for any athlete, parent or coach. The best is yet to come….Make now the moment everything changes. —- ISBN: 9781763645905 | ISBN10: 1763645908 | ISBN-13: 978-1763645905