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SUCCESS IN SPORTS STARTS WITH A MENTALITY. As a sports scientist and coach with over 17 years of experience working with youth athletes, I have been a part of championship-winning teams. Have these athletes always been the fastest, strongest, or most naturally gifted?No. What has set them apart is a relentless belief...belief in themselves, each other, and in a shared mentality that fuels their drive to succeed.Time and time again I've seen that skill or natural talent may open doors for a young athlete, but it's ones who embrace challenges, push through setbacks, and keep working when no one else is watching who go on to achieve greatness-long after talent alone is no longer enough. In this book, I'll share the strategies to help young athletes develop the resilience, confidence, and mindset needed to unlock their full potential.Packed with actionable techniques, inspiring stories, and science-backed research, young readers will learn how to: Cultivate a growth mindset that views every challenge as an opportunity.Overcome self-doubt and sharpen focus, even during high-pressure moments.Bounce back stronger after setbacks and learn to embrace failure.Set and achieve SMART goals to fuel progress and build self-confidence.Apply elite performance techniques used by the best pro-athletes across sports including soccer, basketball, tennis, track and field, American football and more.But this book isn't just for athletes-it's also a vital resource for parents and coaches.Recognizing the crucial role you play in your young athletes development, sections of this book have been designed specifically for you, providing the practical strategies needed to help you support their mental game.You'll also hear inspiring stories from two young athletes I have had the privilege to work with. Based in the USA, learn from NCHSAA and AAU basketballer Ruben Borg, and in the UK, championship winning Wrexham FC and Burnley FC youth academy goalkeeper Kai Calderbank-Park. Be moved as they share their journeys of overcoming challenges, staying focused, and achieving success.With a foreword by dual Olympic track and field coach Mel Smith, The Resilient Young Athlete allows readers to create a fully customisable toolkit for building mental toughness. Acknowledging that each athlete's journey is unique, this book is the ultimate guide for any athlete, parent or coach.You'll see the best is yet to come.Make now the moment everything changes.
