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The #1 Mental Toughness Books In Sports

YOUR MIND IS YOUR 
MOST POWERFULL
WEAPON. TRAIN IT! 

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WINNING STATE WRESTLING

teaches wrestlers how to compete mentally tough, handle pressure, and deliver clutch performances. Ages 14+

WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Wrestlers learn how to turn pressure and nerves into an advantage.

WIN THE MENTAL BATTLE

Succeeding in competition requires responding to pressure with a level head.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT WINNING STATE 

FROM FACEBOOK

"This book changed my life."

"The best book I’ve ever read on the mental game."

"This is the book I always talk about."

"Every athlete should read this book."

FROM AMAZON

"A great book for parents and kids alike."
"My son loved the book."
"Coached for 20 years. Great book!"

"Perfect for all levels of athletes."

Since 2002, WINNING STATE has taught tens of thousands of athletes the mental side of competing.

WRESTLERS GET A NEW SET OF SKILLS TO EXCEL UNDER PRESSURE
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A LIFE-CHANGING BOOK

WINNING STATE teaches wrestlers to believe in themselves.

8 WINNING STATE SAMPLE PAGES

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3 WINNING STATE AUDIOBOOK SAMPLES

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ATHLETES LEARN HOW TO CONQUER NERVES AND WIN

4 MENTAL TOUGHNESS VIDEOS

NAVY SEAL MENTAL TOUGHNESS PART 1

Navy SEAL recruits are put through specialized training to change the way their brains react to fear and panic to do their job under extreme pressure. 

90% MENTAL

Experts agree that the difference between world class and good is all in the brain. Competing is 90% mental, and it takes mental toughness to succeed under pressure.

NAVY SEAL MENTAL TOUGHNESS PART 2

Recruits are sent to mental toughness class to learn how to talk themselves through the overwhelming super fear of drowning to pass the dreaded water competency test.

WRESTLING - WIN THE MENTAL BATTLE

The battle that wins championships is fought in the mind, not with the body. The mental battle is won by building a winning state of mind.

One-on-one mental toughness training with Coach Knight.

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WINNING STATE premium t-shirts.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Steve Knight is a 2x national champion, an Oregon state record holder since 1982, a trailblazer in strength, health, and mental performance since 1974, and a multi-million-dollar lifelong entrepreneur. Read more about Steve Knight's pioneering work on our About The Author page.

COMPETE MENTALLY TOUGH

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