Mental Toughness Exercises for Young Athletes: 8 Proven 5-Minute Mindset Techniques for Kids and Teens in Competitive Sports
$14.95
Perfect For Young Athletes 8+
A Life-Changing book That Young Athletes And Parents Can’t Stop Talking About!
Moses and Troy Horne here. Your mental toughness guides! If you are reading this you probably have a young athlete who struggles with in-game stress and maybe even sports performance anxiety. That is why this version was mostly written by Moses. As of the time of the writing of this book Moses Horne is a 15-year-old elite athlete who can talk directly about the triumphs and struggles of working towards being mentally tough. This is the only book that I know of with input from an actual young athlete.
My name is Troy Horne. I’m his dad. I am here to help the parents understand how to help their kiddos navigate this mental toughness journey. For more on that make sure that you pick up the Parent’s guide version of this book – Mental Toughness for Young Athletes ®: Eight Proven 5-Minute Mindset Exercises For Kids And Teens In Competitive Sports (Parent’s Guide) It’s super necessary. We know where you are and we know how to help you help your young athlete find their mental fortitude. We have purchased a lot of books about mental toughness in sports.
Most of the books that we read were not a good fit for young athletes because they were either written for adults or not written for youth athletes in COMPETITIVE sports. There is a difference.
Since there wasn’t anything out there for elite athletes I did what every youth sports parent does when they want to help their kid. I started my own team! JUUUUST KIDDING! (I probably should have, but I didn’t believe that I would be able to do it well. I lacked mental confidence myself I guess. We talk about that in the parent’s version of this book too.)
We took the long journey of ups and downs. We struggled to help our young athlete find his mental toughness. IT WAS ROUGH! Luckily along the way, we found the winning formula thanks to being able to talk with sports icons personally.
We launched a podcast together called Hoopchalk Basketball Podcast and on it, we interviewed sports MENTAL TOUGHNESS GIANTS like…
Chauncey BillupsTywanna SmithKeiko YoshimineEarl BoykinsJason Richardson andKobe Bryant!
We studied what they did and said based on our interviews and we came up with a mental toughness plan that worked! We wrote down what worked for our young athlete and we put it in this book so that you would be able to skip a lot of the struggle and failure part. No need for everyone to struggle right?
In this book, we are going to share with you what we learned from talking to NBA Athletes, NFL Athletes, EuroLeague Athletes, College Coaches, and College Athletes as well.
Does your child perform better in practice than they do when the game or when the “Lights Come On”?Do they seem like they are losing their love for the game?Do you want to help them?
If you answered yes to these questions then you are in the right place. This book is the answer that you have been looking for! I can say this with confidence because I have used everything that I am going to share with you in this book with my son and it has worked.
What a blessing to get the keys to mental toughness straight from greats! I look forward to sharing what we learned with you!
This stuff is a game-changer and it’s made specifically for young athletes!
Order your copy now to improve your young athlete’s mental toughness level for good!Finally! There is A Mental Toughness Book For Young Athletes!
From the Publisher
Publisher : Buggily Group Inc.
Publication date : May 2, 2020
Language : English
Print length : 111 pages
ISBN-10 : 0578660636
ISBN-13 : 978-0578660639
Item Weight : 6.5 ounces
Reading age : 9+ years, from customers
Dimensions : 6 x 0.28 x 9 inches
Part of series : Mental Toughness For Young Athletes
Best Sellers Rank: #1,008 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Teen & Young Adult Basketball #1 in Teen & Young Adult Baseball & Softball #3 in Sports Psychology (Books)
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Perfect For Young Athletes 8+
A Life-Changing book That Young Athletes And Parents Can’t Stop Talking About!
Moses and Troy Horne here. Your mental toughness guides! If you are reading this you probably have a young athlete who struggles with in-game stress and maybe even sports performance anxiety. That is why this version was mostly written by Moses. As of the time of the writing of this book Moses Horne is a 15-year-old elite athlete who can talk directly about the triumphs and struggles of working towards being mentally tough. This is the only book that I know of with input from an actual young athlete.
My name is Troy Horne. I’m his dad. I am here to help the parents understand how to help their kiddos navigate this mental toughness journey. For more on that make sure that you pick up the Parent’s guide version of this book – Mental Toughness for Young Athletes ®: Eight Proven 5-Minute Mindset Exercises For Kids And Teens In Competitive Sports (Parent’s Guide) It’s super necessary. We know where you are and we know how to help you help your young athlete find their mental fortitude. We have purchased a lot of books about mental toughness in sports.
Most of the books that we read were not a good fit for young athletes because they were either written for adults or not written for youth athletes in COMPETITIVE sports. There is a difference.
Since there wasn’t anything out there for elite athletes I did what every youth sports parent does when they want to help their kid. I started my own team! JUUUUST KIDDING! (I probably should have, but I didn’t believe that I would be able to do it well. I lacked mental confidence myself I guess. We talk about that in the parent’s version of this book too.)
We took the long journey of ups and downs. We struggled to help our young athlete find his mental toughness. IT WAS ROUGH! Luckily along the way, we found the winning formula thanks to being able to talk with sports icons personally.
We launched a podcast together called Hoopchalk Basketball Podcast and on it, we interviewed sports MENTAL TOUGHNESS GIANTS like…
Chauncey BillupsTywanna SmithKeiko YoshimineEarl BoykinsJason Richardson andKobe Bryant!
We studied what they did and said based on our interviews and we came up with a mental toughness plan that worked! We wrote down what worked for our young athlete and we put it in this book so that you would be able to skip a lot of the struggle and failure part. No need for everyone to struggle right?
In this book, we are going to share with you what we learned from talking to NBA Athletes, NFL Athletes, EuroLeague Athletes, College Coaches, and College Athletes as well.
Does your child perform better in practice than they do when the game or when the “Lights Come On”?Do they seem like they are losing their love for the game?Do you want to help them?
If you answered yes to these questions then you are in the right place. This book is the answer that you have been looking for! I can say this with confidence because I have used everything that I am going to share with you in this book with my son and it has worked.
What a blessing to get the keys to mental toughness straight from greats! I look forward to sharing what we learned with you!
This stuff is a game-changer and it’s made specifically for young athletes!
Order your copy now to improve your young athlete’s mental toughness level for good!Finally! There is A Mental Toughness Book For Young Athletes!
From the Publisher
Publisher : Buggily Group Inc.
Publication date : May 2, 2020
Language : English
Print length : 111 pages
ISBN-10 : 0578660636
ISBN-13 : 978-0578660639
Item Weight : 6.5 ounces
Reading age : 9+ years, from customers
Dimensions : 6 x 0.28 x 9 inches
Part of series : Mental Toughness For Young Athletes
Best Sellers Rank: #1,008 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Teen & Young Adult Basketball #1 in Teen & Young Adult Baseball & Softball #3 in Sports Psychology (Books)
Customer Reviews: 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,557 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when(‘A’, ‘ready’).execute(function(A) { if (dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction !== true) { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative( ‘acrLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault”: true }, function (event) { if (window.ue) { ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when(‘A’, ‘cf’).execute(function(A) { A.declarative(‘acrStarsLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault” : true }, function(event){ if(window.ue) { ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } }); });
Customers say
Customers find this book excellent for young athletes, filled with insights and practical advice, and appreciate its straightforward approach with eight common sense steps. They consider it a great motivational resource for both children and parents, with one customer noting how it helped their daughter. The writing quality receives mixed feedback, with some customers finding it well-written while others mention grammar errors.
by Nancy Estrada
The perfect book for aspiring athletes
I bought this book for my fifteen-year-old niece, and this is what she has to say: I like that the author breaks down the fourth wall and summarizes the main points after every chapter. He’s also funny and gives you a realistic experience of what is to be a young athlete. He gives you the process and the mental state of how your brain works. He provides resources and additional reading at the end of each chapter. It’s a great book. I recommend it for every young athlete.
by Jennifer Hartman
Good book
My son has read it and enjoyed it. Good lessons and things to think about especially as it comes to sports and keeping a good mindset.
by Zena
Basketball Team Summer Book Club Top Pick!
If you are an athlete you know you’d rather be playing your sport than reading. But I had my son read this book to see if we should read it for his basketball team’s book club. And it was an instant winner, even beating out Kobe’s Mamba Mentality. Below is a summary of strengths and a recommendation from my 5th grader.From the introduction, this book captures the young reader’s attention and it just continues to flow. The use of bold lettering, bullet points, and spacing makes this an easier read to stick with than a lot of other books. You can pause in between chapters and feel confident picking the book back up. I love the chapter summaries, quotes, and stories about successful athletes and their families. The authors clearly paint the picture that mental toughness is as, if not more important, than athletic ability.If this book is ever revised, consider ending the chapter with the exercise on it’s own page (after the summary and book recommendation) or end the book with all exercises combined. That way it’s easier to find and repeat each exercise daily in between readings. –
by Customer
Good concepts, needs editing
The book is just okay. The concepts are great — classic even. It is not well written or well edited, and even youngsters can point that out. It does not read well, and does not have clear key main points. The chapters are muddled, the “step-by-step exercises” are vague and hidden in too much unedited text. It’s just not a great book.With such critical feedback, why the 4-star review?Because it’s a good idea. I don’t like the author’s continuous use of slang — honestly, it hurts my brain — but if others speak and read this way comfortably, this book could offer a relatable take on sports mental toughness with some editing.However, if you want your child to learn to consume quality literature, find another book. (By the way, children can read and understand at a much higher level than they can speak. Use that to their advantage.)As a book co-written by a youngster and father duo, dad should have sought out better editors to help with the project. You can have a relatable young voice and still create a well-written book. So I give it an E for Effort. I hope they can write something more compelling next time because I think they are actually on to something.
by michaela
LOVE this book!
My two tennis players are obsessed with this book. It is geared toward high level athletes of all sports and resonates with all sports. It approaches the mental game of sports in a way that is easy for teens to understand and gives many exercises for them to practice daily. My kids keep a copy with their tennis bag and read it on the way to matches as a refresher. If they have an off day at practice they come home and re-read a chapter they think they need to focus on. The book also focuses on the importance of family and the family’s support. It is an EXCELLENT read that I would recommend for any young athlete trying to find more success in their athletic journey.
by Caren Almuina
A Game-Changer for Aspiring Athletes – The Perfect Gift!
I bought this book on mental toughness for my little brother, who’s a dedicated soccer player and swimmer currently training hard to make it to the bigger leagues, and it was the perfect birthday gift!This book isn’t just about physical training; it really delves into the crucial mental aspect of sports. It’s filled with insights and techniques that are directly applicable to soccer, helping him to sharpen his focus, improve decision-making under pressure, and build resilience. He’s already talking about how he’s applying some of the strategies during his training sessions. For any young athlete serious about their sport, especially one aiming for higher levels, this book is an invaluable tool. It’s definitely helping him build the mental toughness needed to succeed.
by Amanda
Exceptional resource
“Mental Toughness for Young Athletes: Eight Proven 5-Minute Mindset Exercises for Kids and Teens Who Play Competitive Sports” is an exceptional resource for young athletes seeking to improve their mental game. The book provides practical, easy-to-implement exercises that can be done in just five minutes, making it perfect for busy schedules. Each exercise is designed to build crucial skills like focus, confidence, and resilience, which are essential for peak performance in sports. The author uses relatable examples and straightforward language, making the concepts accessible and engaging for kids and teens. This book is a must-read for young athletes, their parents, and coaches who want to foster mental toughness and a positive mindset. Highly recommended!
by Heather Moore
Harness the greatness without losing the passion
This was a great book for harnessing the spark in my child for their sport of choice, and achieving rapid improvement without sacrificing their passion for the game. Told in no nonsense, conversational tone with humor and passion, the author brings us along on his own journey of building his son’s basketball prowess while having no real experience in the sport himself. I cannot thank him enough for this as I was starting my own journey with a serious young athlete wanting to go pro in Soccer, having never even watched a soccer match in my life. My child went from trying out the sport, toeing at the top of their Elite travel team in under 18 months, and continues to work hard and love the game, and I am always working on balancing the drive with the love of the game, and providing opportunities without pushing too hard. Thank you for this book!
by Malek Al Ansari
Every young athlete should always have this book in his/her backpack!!
by sarah dobson
I bought this for my son who’s recently been accepted into a basketball academy and is having to step out of his comfort zone. I like that it’s written from the child/teen point of view and it’s not just an adult giving advice. Very well written and easy to read. Thanks for your valuable insights. Totally recommend
by Paul Miller
My 9yo son and I love reading this before bed. The messages are easy for him to process and put into his subconscious thinking!
by JOAO LUIS GUSTAVO DE MATOS
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by J
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