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Overcoming Anxiety for Student-Athletes: A Practical Guide for Parents, Coaches, and Athletes with Proven Strategies to Build Confidence, Strengthen Resilience, ... Health
"‘Tough it out’ isn’t a strategy—it’s a warning sign. Real mental toughness isn’t about ignoring anxiety or brushing off mental health struggles; it’s about understanding, managing, and using them to fuel performance.”🏆 Award-Winning Book — Finalist in the 2025 Global Book Awards ( Counseling & Psychology)Your athlete is disciplined, hardworking, and passionate about their sport. But when the pressure builds, self-doubt, fear of failure, and anxiety can hold them back more than any physical opponent. They push through, but at what cost?
You want to help—but where do you start? Ignoring mental health won’t make it go away—so how do we equip student-athletes with the tools to manage it and thrive under pressure?
As a sports psychology writer, former athlete, and parent of student-athletes, I understand the unique pressures young competitors face. This book isn’t just theory—it’s a research-backed, practical guide designed to help student-athletes manage anxiety, build confidence, and develop mental resilience. With proven techniques used by elite athletes, parents and coaches will gain the tools to support their athletes' mental health while helping them perform at their best—without burnout or fear holding them back.
Inside, You’ll ✅ 5-Step Strategy to Manage Performance Anxiety – Simple, science-backed techniques to calm nerves before and during competition.
✅ Overcoming the Fear of Failure – Develop a growth mindset that turns mistakes into learning opportunities.
✅ Essential Mental Health Tools – Help student-athletes balance academics, athletics, and personal well-being without feeling overwhelmed.
✅ Strategies for Managing Setbacks & Injuries – Help student-athletes cope with challenges and bounce back stronger.
✅ Real-Life Case Studies from Athletes & Coaches – Learn how top performers overcame anxiety and built resilience.
✅ Communication Strategies for Parents & Coaches – Foster open, supportive conversations that empower athletes rather than adding pressure.
✅ How to Recognize Early Signs of Stress & Burnout – Spot red flags before anxiety impacts performance and well-being.
Will anxiety continue to control your student-athlete’s performance, or will they learn to master it? The choice starts here.
Dobb Mayo is a sports psychology writer, former athlete, and parent of student-athletes. With a passion for mental performance and sports nutrition, Dobb combines research-backed strategies with real-world experience to help student-athletes manage anxiety, build resilience, and optimize both mind and body for peak performance—on and off the field.
Anxiety doesn’t have to hold your athlete back. Give them the tools to manage stress, build confidence, and perform at their best—starting now.
📖 Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” to help your student-athlete take control today!
You want to help—but where do you start? Ignoring mental health won’t make it go away—so how do we equip student-athletes with the tools to manage it and thrive under pressure?
As a sports psychology writer, former athlete, and parent of student-athletes, I understand the unique pressures young competitors face. This book isn’t just theory—it’s a research-backed, practical guide designed to help student-athletes manage anxiety, build confidence, and develop mental resilience. With proven techniques used by elite athletes, parents and coaches will gain the tools to support their athletes' mental health while helping them perform at their best—without burnout or fear holding them back.
Inside, You’ll ✅ 5-Step Strategy to Manage Performance Anxiety – Simple, science-backed techniques to calm nerves before and during competition.
✅ Overcoming the Fear of Failure – Develop a growth mindset that turns mistakes into learning opportunities.
✅ Essential Mental Health Tools – Help student-athletes balance academics, athletics, and personal well-being without feeling overwhelmed.
✅ Strategies for Managing Setbacks & Injuries – Help student-athletes cope with challenges and bounce back stronger.
✅ Real-Life Case Studies from Athletes & Coaches – Learn how top performers overcame anxiety and built resilience.
✅ Communication Strategies for Parents & Coaches – Foster open, supportive conversations that empower athletes rather than adding pressure.
✅ How to Recognize Early Signs of Stress & Burnout – Spot red flags before anxiety impacts performance and well-being.
Will anxiety continue to control your student-athlete’s performance, or will they learn to master it? The choice starts here.
Dobb Mayo is a sports psychology writer, former athlete, and parent of student-athletes. With a passion for mental performance and sports nutrition, Dobb combines research-backed strategies with real-world experience to help student-athletes manage anxiety, build resilience, and optimize both mind and body for peak performance—on and off the field.
Anxiety doesn’t have to hold your athlete back. Give them the tools to manage stress, build confidence, and perform at their best—starting now.
📖 Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” to help your student-athlete take control today!
253 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 17, 2025
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