Inner Strength: The Mental Dynamics of Athletic Performance

by Ralph Vernacchia

Inner Strength is for sport psychology professionals, coaches, and especially athletes who desire to enhance athletic performance through mental skills training. Developing your Inner Strength requires sincere and earnest participation with the Mental Keys to Success training concepts and Peak Performance Exercises throughout the book. The book is based on solid research and basic common sense. It presents a realistic performance model which focuses first and always on consistently delivering effective performances. "Peak Performances" are just that, spikes in the course of effective performances." Key topics to fuel athletic performances Establishing Foundational Beliefs • Dreaming Your Athletic Destiny • Fueling Your Dream • Understanding Your Own Motivations • The Power of Visualization • A Goal Attainment Plan • Quality Practice • Coverage of personal excellence, commitment, and quality of life.

282 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2003