Unstoppable.: The Mentally Tough Gymnast (Unstoppable Gymnast Series)

Be more aware of your thoughts and actions.Make a commitment to your sport.Train hard.Trust yourself.See success.Think positive.Set goals.Relax. Breathe. Always try again.Believe in yourself.Be UNSTOPPABLE.Gymnastics is a very physically demanding sport, but also incredibly mentally demanding. Learn how to become mentally tough and UNSTOPPABLE in this book written specifically for gymnasts (and their parents and coaches).Chapters include:PART 1: UNDERSTANDING MENTAL TOUGHNESS 1- Mental Toughness Defined2- Characteristics of Elite Athletes3- Mental Training ProgramsPART 2: BECOMING UNSTOPPABLE 4- Confidence 5- Motivation 6- Goal Setting7- Visualization 8- Anxiety Management 9- Focus10- Confidence (Again)Gymnasts will learn how to improve all of these mental skills and become unstoppable through activities, practical advice, and techniques to try out at practice. Parents and coaches are encouraged to read as well- relaxation techniques, confidence builders, and setting goals are all ways to better themselves as well as gaining knowledge of how to help their gymnast(s) improve their mental skills, become mentally tough, and be UNSTOPPABLE!