| Author: | Dean Hebert | ISBN: | 9781365397530 |
| Publisher: | Lulu.com | Publication: | September 20, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Lulu.com | Language: | English |
| Author: | Dean Hebert |
| ISBN: | 9781365397530 |
| Publisher: | Lulu.com |
| Publication: | September 20, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Lulu.com |
| Language: | English |
This white paper is based on more than 3 years of data collection, interviews, and assessments of youth runners (mostly high school aged 13-18 years old). It details the overlooked issues related to mental game training aka mental toughness in youth runners. It highlights the need for mental game assessment and coaching/training that integrates both physical and mental aspects of running and competing. Assessment data is provided in support of all content. Recommendations and some solutions are provided.
This white paper is based on more than 3 years of data collection, interviews, and assessments of youth runners (mostly high school aged 13-18 years old). It details the overlooked issues related to mental game training aka mental toughness in youth runners. It highlights the need for mental game assessment and coaching/training that integrates both physical and mental aspects of running and competing. Assessment data is provided in support of all content. Recommendations and some solutions are provided.
