The aim of Comprehensive Applied Sport Psychology (CASP) is to challenge our field to look beyond its current status and propel applied sport psychology and mental training forward and outward with a broad and multi-layered examination of everything psychological, emotionally, and socially that the athletic community contends with in pursuit of athletic success and that sport psychologists and mental trainers do in their professional capacities.
Comprehensive Applied Sport Psychology is the first professional book aimed at offering a truly expansive and deep exploration of just about everything that applied sport psychologists, consultants and mental trainers do in their work.
CASP plumbs the depths of the athletic mind including attitudes, psychological and emotional obstacles, mental "muscles" and mental "tools," quality of sport training, the health and well-being of athletes, and other areas that are essential to athletic success. This new volume examines not only the many ways that consultants impact athletes, but also explores their work with coaches, teams, parents, and interdisciplinary groups such as sports medicine team and sports management.
The book is grounded in both the latest theory and research, thus making it a valuable part of graduate training in applied sport psychology, as well as a practical resource for consultants who work directly with athletes, coaches, teams, and parents. The goal of CASP, in collaboration with dozens of the leading minds in the field, is to create the definitive guide to what applied sport psychology and mental training are and do.
Introduction
Jim Taylor, Premier Sport Psychology
PART 1: MENTAL TRAINING
1. Attitudes
Ownership
Tim Herzog and Jim Taylor
Growth Mindset
Sheryl Smith and Nicole Gabana (Florida State University)
Challenge
Jim Taylor and Shawn Powell
Risk Taking
Sherry Schweighardt and Jim Taylor
Process
Erin Ayala (Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota) and Jim Taylor
Long term
Charlie Mahet (Cleveland Indians) and Jim Taylor
2. Obstacles
Overinvestment
Ashley Coker-Cranney (West Virginia University) and Jim Taylor
Perfectionism
Jim Taylor
Fear of Failure
Chris Weinkauff Duranso (California State University-San Bernardino) and Jim Taylor
Expectations
Cory Shaffer (Synergy Performance) and Jim Taylor
Emotions
Shelia Alicea, (St. Edward’s University) Melanie Poudevigne (Clayton State University), and Jim Taylor
3. Mental Muscles
Motivation
Candace Brown and Jim Taylor
Confidence
Jennifer Schumacher (United States Military Academy) and Jim Taylor
Intensity
Dafna Aaronson (Be Sports Minded) and Jim Taylor
Focus
Abby Keenan (Intrepid Performance Consulting) and Jim Taylor
4. Mental Tools
Goal Setting
Angel Brutus (Mississippi State University) and Jim Taylor
Imagery
Philip Post (New Mexico State University, Duncan Simpson IMG Academy), and Jim Taylor
Routines
Jim Taylor and Stewart Cotterill (AECC University College)
Self-Talk
Megan Pietrucha
Mindfulness
Sheryl Smith and Heidi Freeman (University of the Sciences)
Breathing
Kimberlee Bethany Bonura and Jim Taylor
Music
Leopoldo Ferrer (Latin American and Caribbean Society of Psychology of Physical Activity and Sport) and Jim Taylor
Creating an Effective Mental Training Program
Graig Chow (Florida State University), Eric Bean (Florida State University), and Jim Taylor
5. Mental Strategies to Maximize Training
Quality
Megan Buning (Augusta University) and Jim Taylor
Consistency
Alexandra Thomposon (North Carolina State University) and Jim Taylor
Experminentation
Michele Kerulis (Northwestern University) and Jim Taylor
Train Like You Compete
Lauren Tashman (Align Performance, LLC) and Jim Taylor
Psychological Recovery from Training
Stacy Gnacinski (Drake University)
6. Special Topics
Preparing for a Big Competition
Brandon Orr (University of Missouri) and Jim Taylor
Reflections after a big competition
Abby Keenan (Intrepid Performance Consulting) and Jim Taylor
Performance Slumps
Kimberly Cologgi (Barry University) and Jim Taylor
Psychology Rehabilitation of Physical Injury
Karla Kubitz (Towson University) and Jim Taylor
Part 2: Athlete Physical and Mental Health
7. Athlete Health and Well-being
Physical health
Sharon Chirban, Robin Amylon (Amplify Wellness + Performance LLC / Boston University), and Christina Figueroa (Amplify Wellness + Performance LLC / Brigham and Women’s Hospital)
Stress
Faye F. Didimus and Jim Taylor
Well-being
Gloria Park
At-risk Athletes
Latisha Forster-Scott (Rutgers University)
Athlete Career Transition
Claire-Marie Roberts, James Tabano (George Washington
University), and Jim Taylor
8. Mental Health
Anxiety
Penny Levin
Depression
Erin Haugen (Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks)
Eating Disorders
Megan Pietrucha and Jenni Thome (Illinois State University)
Substance Use
Kathy Pruzan
Sexual Abuse
Joan Steidinger
Part 3: Athlete Environment
9. Coaches
Optimal Sport Coaching
Zach Brandon (Arizona Diamondbacks)
Coach/ Athlete Relationship-
Debi Corbatto (George Mason University)
Skill Acquisition
Derrek Falor and Jim Taylor
Video
Brandon Orr and Jim Taylor
Coaches Stress
Stiliani Chroni, (Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences)
Integrating Mental Training into Overall Athlete Development
Jim Taylor and Brandon Orr
10. Team
Team Culture
Justin Foster (The Excelling Edge) and Lauren Tashman (Align Performance, LLC)
Team Cohesion
Jim Taylor and Brandon Orr
Team Communication
Amanda Myhrberg (A Game Sport Psychology Consulting, LLC), and Jim Taylor
11. Parents
Impact of Parents on Athletes
Christopher Stanley (Florida State University) and Jim Taylor
Dos and Don’ts of Sport Parenting
Lindsey Hamilton (University of Colorado Denver) and Jim Taylor
Sport Parent Education
Michael Q. King (Utah State University), Travis E. Dorsch (Utah State University), and Jim Taylor
12. Sports Organization
Conditioning and sport coaches
Zach Brandon (Arizona Diamondbacks)
Sports Medicine staff
Tim White (White House Athletics)
Team Management
Charlie Maher (Cleveland Indians) and Jim Taylor
Biography
Jim Taylor, Ph.D., Psychology, is an internationally recognized authority on the psychology of sport and parenting. He has consulted with athletes, coaches, and parents in tennis, skiing, cycling, triathlon, track and field, swimming, football, golf, baseball, fencing, and many other sports for more than 30 years. Dr. Taylor is the author of seventeen books and the editor of four textbooks on sport psychology. He is also a former world-ranked alpine ski racer, 2nd degree black belt in karate, marathon runner, and Ironman triathlete.
