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Mistakes Worth Making: How to Turn Sports Errors Into Athletic Excellence

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Binding
Paperback
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
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ISBN
9780736041713

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Human Kinetics
ISBN-10
0736041710
ISBN-13
9780736041713
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2235332

Product Key Features

Book Title
Mistakes Worth Making : How to Turn Sports Errors Into Athletic Excellence
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2003
Topic
Sports Psychology, General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Psychology
Author
Susan Halden-Brown
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight
17.6 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2002-151789
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
796/.01/9
Table Of Content
Part I. Rethinking the Role of Mistakes Chapter 1. The Case For Mistakes Management Chapter 2. A New Look at Mistakes Chapter 3. The Emotional Cost of Mistakes Chapter 4. Redefining Success Chapter 5. Planning Success Part II. Excellence in Action Chapter 6. Reasons for Making Mistakes Chapter 7. Accelerating Skill Learning Chapter 8. Controlling Repeated Mistakes Chapter 9. Managing Mistakes Chapter 10. Reasons for Competition Mistakes Chapter 11. Typical Competition Mistakes Chapter 12. Minimizing Competition Mistakes Chapter 13. Blueprints for Success Part III. Turning Mistakes Into a Competitive Advantage Chapter 14. Motivation in Spite of Mistakes Chapter 15. Likely Sources of Misery Chapter 16. Measuring Commitment Chapter 17. Taking Charge of Personal Growth Chapter 18. Excelling Under Pressure Chapter 19. Building Confidence
Synopsis
Missing the goal that could have tied the game...dropping the easy catch...losing possession of the ball... In today's competitive sport you can't afford mistakes like these, or can you? When every move counts, mistakes can be devastating. But how you deal with mistakes, both during competition and after, can be the real obstacle to success. With Mistakes Worth Making you can learn how to turn mistakes from obstacles into catalysts for better performance. Mistakes Worth Making shows you how constructive analysis of your sport mistakes can - increase your mental toughness and improve your concentration and confidence, - keep your emotions in check and your focus on the game, - define your strengths and improve your weak areas, - offer clues to more effective strategies and skill execution, and - help you gain a more resilient approach to your quest for excellence. You'll enjoy author Sue Halden-Brown's candid and often humorous approach to the dilemma of unattainable perfection in sport. Plus, chapter summaries and Coaches Corner sections help you review and apply the information to your next practice or event. Learn how to make every move count--even the mistakes--with Mistakes Worth Making !, Missing the goal that could have tied the game...dropping the easy catch...losing possession of the ball... In today's competitive sport you can't afford mistakes like these, or can you? When every move counts, mistakes can be devastating. But how you deal with mistakes, both during competition and after, can be the real obstacle to success. With Mistakes Worth Making you can learn how to turn mistakes from obstacles into catalysts for better performance. Mistakes Worth Making shows you how constructive analysis of your sport mistakes can - increase your mental toughness and improve your concentration and confidence, - keep your emotions in check and your focus on the game, - define your strengths and improve your weak areas, - offer clues to more effective strategies and skill execution, and - help you gain a more resilient approach to your quest for excellence. You'll enjoy author Sue Halden-Brown's candid and often humorous approach to the dilemma of unattainable perfection in sport. Plus, chapter summaries and Coaches Corner sections help you review and apply the information to your next practice or event. Learn how to make every move count--even the mistakes--with Mistakes Worth Making
LC Classification Number
GV706.4

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