The Making of Champions
Roots of the Sporting Mind
Published on 14. November 2008
Book
Hardback
X, 198 pages
978-0-230-21016-5 (ISBN)
Description
The status of sport, and of its greatest protagonists, has never before flown so high. This project utilizes current thoughts within the sport, behavioural, and cognitive sciences, in order to present a distinct and original perspective on the origins of elite sporting ability.
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Person
GARY LEWIS has been a professional tennis coach for over seven years. He holds a first degree in psychology and is engaged in postgraduate work within the field of cognitive neuropsychology.
Content
Preface The Myth of Talent The Developmental Sieve Getting Personal What You See is What You Get When the Going Gets Tough The Hothouse Kids The Lives of Others Don't Worry Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)