Bücher von James Leath

"Mental Toughness for Youth Athletes" is a guide by James Leath, a Mental Performance Coach and dedicated advocate for youth sports. With a career spanning over 20 years, James brings a wealth of expertise to the table, presenting practical strategies and exercises to help young athletes cultivate unshakable mental resilience.This book gives parents and coaches valuable insights to navigate sports challenges with a growth mindset. Through inspiring stories and actionable advice, James delves into various obstacles young athletes may face and provides effective tools to overcome them. The book covers a wide array of mental performance exercises, including visualization techniques that help young athletes envision their success in the game, positive affirmations to foster stress management, controlled breathing exercises to manage emotions, and resilience training to bounce back from failure.James emphasizes the importance of fostering a growth mindset in young athletes, teaching them to view challenges, setbacks, and failures not as roadblocks but as stepping stones toward success. He helps parents and coaches create a supportive environment that encourages open communication, validates emotions, and offers emotional support during the highs and lows of the sports journey. Whether your child is just beginning their sports adventure or striving to reach new heights, this book equips you with the essential tools to instill mental toughness and personal growth. From dealing with performance anxiety and managing expectations to celebrating progress and embracing the learning process, "Mental Toughness for Youth Athletes" ensures your child develops as an athlete and a resilient and confident individual.

In "The Empowered Coach," author James Leath, a seasoned mental performance coach and youth sports coach with over 25 years of experience shares invaluable insights and practical guidance for coaches looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young athletes. Drawing from his own journey as a former athlete and the wisdom gained from influential coaches, Leath explores the transformative power of coaching and provides a roadmap for empowering and inspiring the next generation of athletes.Through heartfelt anecdotes and real-life examples, Leath highlights the profound influence that coaches can have on their athletes. He emphasizes the importance of nurturing a positive team culture, fostering personal growth, and instilling life skills that extend far beyond the playing field. From cultivating resilience and self-confidence to teaching effective communication and leadership, "The Empowered Coach" equips coaches with the tools they need to create an environment where young athletes can thrive.Whether you are a seasoned coach or just starting out, "The Empowered Coach" will inspire and empower you to embrace your role as a mentor, motivator, and leader. It will encourage you to create a supportive environment where athletes can develop their athletic abilities and the life skills that will serve them well beyond the sports arena.

In my work with teams over the past twenty years, I have found activities like the ones in this course give teams two essential tools: shared language and inside jokes.Every activity is described in detail and teaches how to introduce the activity to your team, along with execution ideas and things to look for to increase learning.The activities are broken into five sections:Section One: Interrupt Wake up the athlete and set the mood.Section Two: Talk Bond with Teammates through Life Experiences.Section Three: Grow Overcome Obstacles and Learn to Communicate.Section Four: Entertain, Create Inside Jokes, and Make Practice Fun.Section Five: Hype Increase the Intensity Level and Get Loud.Also, I guide you through discussion with the team post-activity and what to look for to help make each activity a teachable moment.