The #1 Mental Toughness Books In Sports

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They All Have "It"

Steve puts to rest the outdated idea that genetics determine one's mental toughness. With the right tactics every athlete can strengthen their response to pressure.

Nerves Are Good

Steve explains the "excitable mind" and why butterflies and jitters are a competitor's best friend. Athletes should be taught to love nerves because nerves produce adrenaline, a human superpower.

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A Highlight Reel

Steve describes how to build a highlight reel of the athlete's past mentally tough success; a reservoir of powerful experiences for the athlete to draw confidence and self-belief from when doubt gets testy.

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Brilliant Self-Talk

Steve provides examples of brilliant self-talk for the athlete to use during the chaos of a competition to calm themselves down and do their job .

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Mental Rehearsal

Steve simplifies the tactics of mental rehearsal with visualization and explains how to combine them that produces a powerful skillset for the athlete to block out distractions and dial in their focus on executing with authority.

Steve explains controlled breathing. A simple, yet powerful skill for the athlete to settle nerves and strengthen their self-belief during emotionally charged, must-make opportunities. 

Feb 4, 2019, Enterprise, OR

Steve Knight

is a mental toughness pioneer, a 2x national champion, a state record holder since 1982, a bestselling author, and a masterclass instructor.

Read more about Steve's background, accomplishments, and pioneering work on our About the Author page.

"Commanding mental toughness will put your athlete's confidence through the roof."

~ Steve Knight