This book comprises five chapters that talk about the psychology behind being successful in sports in a general sense. These kinds of books are extremely necessary for coaches, those who aspire to become coaches, and athletes to read in order to improve their preparation for the training and contests they will encounter. The author gives arguments, information, and scientific data in a presentation and language style that is easy to understand for every reader and is interesting to read in order to break down each issue that is being discussed and presented in the book.
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