Next-Level Coaching

by Ben Loeb

Play your sport, not mind games

Ben Loeb has created an actionable guide to implementing sport psychology in team sports, including extensive exercises and self-assessment activities.

With seventy-five exercises for coaches and athletes to use upping their game, Next-Level Coaching will give you the competitive edge. Use this book to learn about:

This book will help you learn about:

• Mental Toughness
• Confidence
• Focus
• Motivation and Motivational Obstacles
• Entering “The Zone”
• Developing Mental and Emotional Skills
• Leadership and Team Building
• Character and Values

Next-Level Coaching will help any athlete, coach, or parent working with a young athlete become more successful in athletics—and life.

212 pages, Paperback

Published July 10, 2018

Reviews

[EMMA · Rating 5 out of 5]

What stayed with me after reading Next Level Coaching was its consistent message that mental skills deserve the same deliberate practice as physical ones. Ben Loeb moves beyond discussing confidence and focus as abstract ideas by pairing them with exercises and self assessment activities that encourage athletes and coaches to put each concept into action. I appreciated how the book progresses through topics such as mental toughness, motivation, leadership, and entering the zone while keeping the emphasis on practical application rather than theory alone. The recurring combination of reflection and structured exercises gives readers opportunities to measure growth instead of simply reading about it. Rather than limiting its value to competitive athletes, the book also recognizes the important role coaches and parents play in shaping resilience, character, and team culture. Readers involved in youth sports, coaching, or athlete development will find this especially worthwhile because the lessons extend well beyond competition. I finished the book thinking that the strongest performances often begin with habits developed long before game day.

[Laura Flavin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Next-Level Coaching by Ben Loeb is a practical and insightful guide that explores the mental side of athletic performance and the role psychology plays in helping athletes and teams reach their full potential.

The book goes beyond physical training by focusing on essential performance skills such as confidence, focus, motivation, mental toughness, leadership, and emotional development. Through actionable exercises and self-assessment activities, Loeb provides coaches, athletes, and parents with tools to strengthen both individual and team performance.

One of the book’s greatest strengths is its practical approach. The strategies are designed to be applied directly in real coaching environments, helping athletes develop the mindset needed to perform under pressure and overcome mental barriers.

Overall, Next-Level Coaching is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve athletic performance through stronger mental preparation, better communication, and effective leadership.