The Psychology Of High-Performance Track And Field

Edited by Ralph Vernacchia and Traci
Statler. This is a major contribution to sport psychology, centering on
the needs and problems of track & field athletes and coaches.
Contributors include sport psychology consultants who have advised
junior and senior U.S. international t&f teams, as well as Olympic
teams, along with coaches such as Rick McGuire and Cliff Rovelto who
have special interests in these areas. Part 1 addresses the basics of
psychology as related to track & field; Part 2 provides mental
approaches and techniques for each event category; Part 3 is the
Developmental Path to Success; and Part 4 covers performance and
lifestyle issues, such as coping with injury, eating disorders,
spirituality, stress, and the like. 29 chapters in all, this is the
bible on the subject. 273pp. Illustrated. Just off the press—October,
2005.