FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Ohio State University Adjunct Faculty Member Dr. Todd Kays Co-Authors 'Sports Psychology for Dummies'
Dr. Todd M. Kays, respected sport psychologist, brings in-demand mental training to athletes of all ages and abilities. With the release of the new book "Sports Psychology for Dummies", proven mental techniques used by elite athletes, coaches, and team psychologists are now available to all in an easy-to-understand format designed to quickly improve performance and train mastery of the mental side of the game. [Columbus, Ohio] -- [October 11, 2010] – Dr. Todd M. Kays, respected sport psychologist, brings in-demand mental training to athletes of all ages and abilities with the release of the new book
Sports Psychology for Dummies. The book, targeting athletes, coaches, and parents of athletes of all ages and skill levels, presents cutting-edge mental training guidelines to improve performance for struggling and successful athletes alike. The book was released by John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. and is available wherever books are sold.
As the first comprehensive and widely accessible book in the field of sport psychology,
Sports Psychology for Dummies demystifies the idea of mental skills with information on how to mentally practice focus, improve confidence, and increase performance under pressure. The hands-on approach makes expensive training normally reserved for high-level athletes available to everyone. Specialized information for coaches and parents of young athletes offers guidelines to maximize and enhance young athletes' performance and experience in sport.
"Wow !! What a comprehensive manual for coaches and athletes. Leif and Todd have compiled a terrific resource for serious competitors. Every encounter that awaits the coach and player is addressed. This book needs to be on every coaches desk and in every players locker. "
Jim Tressel, Head Football Coach, The Ohio State University
Book signings to accompany the release will be held throughout the country. The book is available online and wherever books are sold.
For more information about
Sports Psychology for Dummies or Dr. Todd M. Kays, please contact the Athletic Mind Institute at 614-874-0178 or
info@athleticmindinstitute.com.
About Author Todd M. Kays, Ph. D. is President of the Athletic Mind Institute and has worked with Olympic, professional, collegiate, and high school athletes. He was the first sport psychology fellow at The Ohio State University and currently serves as a consultant and adjunct faculty member there. He is also helping to develop sport psychology services at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. He was the sport psychologist for the Columbus Crew and for numerous soccer players and coaches throughout the U.S. and world. Dr. Kays has consulted with athletes and coaches from Major League Soccer, Professional Hockey, PGA, and LPGA and his work has been featured by ESPN, Fox Sports, and New York Post. Dr. Kays is also recognized as a pioneer in linking sport and performance psychology to business and industry and has worked with numerous companies throughout the United States.
He has authored/co-authored 4 additional books:
Athlete's Journal(2008), Golfer's Journal(2008), Positive Transitions for Student Athletes: Life Skills for Transitions in Sport, College, and Career(2000) and The Parent's Playbook: Developing a Gameplan for Maximizing Your Child's Athletic Experience (2001). He also produced
Peak Mental Performance in Golf: Sharpening the Mental Side of Your Game, a CD, book, and video series addressing mental training for the sport of golf.
Contact Information: Athletic Mind Institute
6375 Riverside Dr. Suite 210
Dublin, Ohio 43017
614-874-0178
www.athleticmindinstitute.com
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