Play Free: Training the Mind of an Athlete, an Interactive Guide Paperback – May 3, 2025

The best athletes in the world know that they need to train their mind, as well as their body, to be able to attain ambitious goals. How an athlete thinks affects their ability to reach their full potential. However, this transformation doesn't just happen. Mental strength, like any other sports skill, must be intentionally nurtured. The athlete must practice the proper methods to prepare their mind for high-performance. This book makes proven sports psychology and mindfulness practices accessible for all aspiring athletes, including young athletes.Parents:How’s your child's confidence when they play? Do they have mental toughness?Are they afraid to make mistakes or worried that others are better than them?Do they consistently rise to big moments or does the pressure get to them?Are they free to play their sport with joy and creativity?These are the skills of the mind. This book will teach the athlete how to improve their thinking to perform their best.In This Book You’ll Discover:What thought patterns hold an athlete back and how to correct themThe right way to set goals and achieve themHow to train the mind to consistently perform in those big momentsHow to create heathy relationships with teammates, parents, and coachesManaging stress, conflict, and emotional issuesHow to grow mental resilience Written as an interactive journal, this book provides concise information based on scientific research and best practices applied by some of the top researchers, coaches and players in the world.Play Free: Training the Mind of an Athlete, is not just about positive thinking. This book helps athletes identify what is holding them back and gives them proven tools to incorporate into their daily routine to strengthen the way they think to reach high performance.If you ever wonder what separates the top 1% of athletes from the field and how athletes can overcome the mental obstacles that hold them back from achieving their best, this book will quickly give you the foundation to a winning mindset.“I have experienced firsthand Betsy's trainings and know that this book will be beneficial for any young athlete pursuing athletic freedom from fear, negative thinking and low self-esteem” – Julie Doyle, NWSL Professional Women's Soccer Player."Doing mental skills training with Coach Betsy has helped me in so many ways! In soccer, I have become my most confident and truest self. Off the field, training my mind took me out of a dark place and allowed me to become the happy person I am today!" - Jordan Fjelstad, current NCAA D1 Athlete.“Too often, athletes overlook the one thing they have complete control over - their mindset. Betsy's guide is a powerful and relatable tool to help every athlete unlock their full potential.” – Jim Madrid, Mindset Coach, Speaker and Author of Get Over It and Get On With It.“Through unwavering dedication, compassion and insight, Betsy has helped many athletes come closer to reaching their full potential. As one of her former players, she helped me grow as a coach and player.” – Julie Holmes-Woodward, one of the Winningest Active Women's NCAA Soccer Coaches and 2-time All-American at Seattle University. Read more