The Mental Game of Baseball: A Guide to Peak Performance - Softcover

Dorfman H.A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1888698543 ISBN 13: 9781888698541

Publisher: Diamond Communications, 2002

Synopsis

Without a doubt the classic guide to mental performance enhancement for baseball. Here in the third edition, authors H.A. Dorfman and Karl Kuehl present their practical and proven strategy for developing the mental skills needed to achieve peak performance at every level of the game. The theory and applications are illustrated by anecdotes and insights from major and minor league players, who at some point discovered the importance of mastering the inner game in order to play baseball as it should be played. Intended for players, managers, coaches, agents, and administrators as well as fans who want a more in-depth look at the makeup of the complete baseball player.

About this title

About the Author:

H.A. Dorfman was a noted sports psychologist as well as a sports psychology counselor with the Scott Boras Agency. Recognized as a leading sports psychologist across the world, Dorfman was also a columnist and freelance journalist with articles appearing in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and The Miami Herald. He has authored three other books: Coaching the Mental Game, The Mental ABC's of Pitching, and The Mental Keys to Hitting.

Review:

This is the most helpful book I've ever read. I, along with several of my teammates refer to Mental Game of Baseball as the 'Baseball Bible.' (Al Leiter, former all-star pitcher)

Coaching the Mental Game is a must for managers and coaches at every level. (Peter Gammons ESPN the Magazine)

About this edition

• Publisher: Diamond Communications
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1888698543
• ISBN 13: 9781888698541
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 360