Every fan knows that individual talent is vital to a team. But sport psychologists understand that the key to success is to incorporate talent into a supportive team unit. The editors have assembled a variety of articles to address the psychological issues related to team sport activities on and off the court or field. Chapter 1 introduces a three-phase model to cut through the complexities associated with team sports and chapters 2 to 12 offer theoretical and practical advice. In addition to addressing the major theoretical concepts related to team sport activities, the book discusses the experiences of sport psychologists who have worked with professionals and national teams. Issues include: Methodological Principles; Ethics; Pre-Performance Routines in Self-Paced Tasks; The Principles of Team Building; Understanding and Managing Emotions; Gender Differences; Working With Professional Basketball Players; Improving Concentration Skills for Soccer Players; Issues in Baseball; and Optimal Use of Sport Psychology for Developing Confidence.

The Psychology of Team Sports

Ronnie Lidor

Business & Money

Fitness Information Technology

Conditions of Children's Talent Development in Sport is a comprehensive study of sport s impact on childhood skill acquisition. The book takes multiple factors into account, including activities in which children participate during their development, and personal and social variables that affect their growth. Authorities in the fields of sport psychology and motor development and learning share their insights in each chapter, guaranteeing a comprehensive exploration of children s talent development through sport. The book is structured around the fourth stage of talent development research, which takes into account not only practice activities, but also the importance of play and the sampling of various sports throughout childhood. This stage considers psychosocial influences as well as training aspects. 
 Chapters cover a variety of topics, such as implicit motor learning, self-efficacy, perfectionism s impact on emerging talent in youth, and the influence of coaches, peers, and family members.

Conditions of Children's Talent Development in Sport

Sports & Outdoors

Jean Côté

Coaching

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