Zack Anzalone

I was looking for a book about athlete’s lucidity in a competition setting. This one is right on target! The book is divided in 5 sections. The first section illustrates all the scenarios on what losing lucidity looks like: tunnel vision, spotlight effect, hesitation, choking, overanalysis, panic…to name a few. The second section goes through the causes of losing lucidity. Sections 3-5 are about how to develop and enhance lucidity. I coach soccer to teens and I’ve learned new skills and concepts in this book. It is well structured, well written with real life example. It is definitely different than a classic book on mental training for athletes. This one is focusing only on lucidity, the clarity of mind when under pressure. I highly recommend to any athletes and coaches.

Swagger in sports! I found this book original and well written. I read most of the sports psychology books and this one offered some interesting new concepts and perspectives. I especially like the way the chapters are structured, guiding you through the process to build your confidence and swagger in your sport. It goes beyond confidence, it shapes the athlete's personality, through self-discovery and learning to use tools when under pressure in competition. Anger and anxiety are also well developed. I recommend this book to all athletes, coaches and mental training professionals in sport.