Gain confidence and focus by using visualization techniques to sharpen your mind and bring out your athletic potential.

Being able to prevail over obstacles and opponents gives you a boost in confidence that carries over to your school and personal life, improving your performance in those areas as well.

Unfortunately, you can’t win all the time. Sometimes, you have a bad day, or you simply get outplayed, and you end up doubting yourself and your athletic abilities. These feelings of worry, uncertainty, fear, doubt, or anxiety will make it difficult for you to perform consistently well. But with time, some effort, and the right knowledge, you can take control of your confidence.

Now is the perfect time to unlock the power of your mind so you can boost not just your confidence but your athletic abilities as well. Think back to your previous experiences. Did you ever experience bouts of doubt or anxiety before the start of a game? Have you ever found yourself unable to perform during a game’s most stressful moments? Have you ever spent so much time in practice but felt that you have made no progress at all?

There are solutions to those issues, and you can find them in this book. In this timely, important guide for young athletes, you’ll discover:

• Why you may not be getting the most out of your practice sessions, and what you can do from now on
• Why you sometimes don’t feel the “flow” when playing or practicing
• Why you seem to be doing better at practice than at an actual game
• The surprising and proven performance benefits of visualization
• The crucial factor in your athletic performance that’s just as important as physical fitness
• Proven ways to use sports imagery to make your thinking process more disciplined
• How to become more focused on the goals that you set for yourself
• Top tips on how to get the most benefits

You need to practice the mind as well as the body because wonders happen when the body and the mind work as one.