Mental Toughness Training for Golf: Start Strong Finish Strong [Paperback]

Dr. Rob Bell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2010

Mental Toughness Training for Golf illustrates how to maximize our preparation. In this cutting edge book, you'll learn how great coaches and players create pressure in practice, how to build a human taproot, why suffering is needed, and the don'ts of mental toughness. This book not only applies to how PGA Professionals compete in practice, but how you can take the same message to your own game.

Editorial Reviews

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"Dr. Bell's book does a terrific job at breaking down the tools you need and to practice to become a mentally tough competitor." -John Dal Corobbo- 2009 Indiana PGA Teacher of the Year

Scott Stallings: PGA Tour Winner of the 2011 Greenbrier Classic: " Dr. Rob Bell's philosphy on preparation is second to none. It allows the player to get out of his own way in order to reach goals both on and off the course."

" Dr. Rob has developed a road map for success. He is very insightful about what it takes for every player to reach their full potential." -- -Mark Guhne- Three Time Southern Conference Coach of the Year

"The practice ideas and tournament mental processes that Dr. Rob Bell reveals in this book are incredibly valuable to a player, coach, or parent. A "must read," for anyone looking to develop mental toughness." -- -Randy Wylie- Golf Digest "Best Teachers in State"

" Mental Toughness Training for Golf is an excellent resource for coaches and players of all levels. Mental toughness is the final frontier of coaching our sport." -- -O.D. Vincent- 1999 National Coach of the Year

About the Author

Dr. Rob Bell is a Sport Psychology Professor and consultant for Ball State University. He has credentials on the PGA tour and is the author of the book: Mental Toughness Training for Golf. He assists numerous athletes at the professional, collegiate, and amateur levels. He is also a certified sport psychology consultant of The Association of Applied Sport Psychology. Dr. Rob Bell is simply driven to helping athletes, coaches, and parents develop the mental toughness necessary to achieve their best.
Dr. Rob Bell has been noted in Runner's World, NY Times, Stack magazine, Indy Star, and numerous additional websites. His research on the "yips", pre-performance routines, and mental training has been published in the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, Journal of Athletic Insight, and the Journal of Sport Behavior.

Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Textstream (May 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1449061885
• ISBN-13: 978-1449061883
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #174,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Rob Bell is currently an Assistant Professor of Sport Psychology at Ball State University. Dr. Bell is a noted Sport Psychology coach and is a certified consultant of AASP (Association of Applied Sport Psychology).

He has PGA credentials as a Sport Psychology consultant, caddies, and specializes in coaching the mental game with athletes at all levels. He presents his research and applied experience at various conferences and clinics across the nation.

Dr. Bell's area of research includes examining solution-focused guided imagery for the "yips" in golf, and applied sport psychology interventions. He has been published in numerous academic journals including: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, Journal of Athletic Insight, Journal of Sport Behavior, and The Encyclopedia of Sports. He has also been noted in the NY Times, The Star Press, The National Psychologist, Knoxville News Sentinel, Stack Magazine, and also writes monthly columns on the mental game for various websites and newspapers.

Be sure to sign up for the monthly mental game newsletter at www.drrobbell.com In addition to golf, Dr. Bell has competed in marathons, triathlons, and Masters swimming competitions. Ryan and Nicole are his family.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent practical approach to the mental game, May 23, 2010

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This review is from: Mental Toughness Training for Golf: Start Strong Finish Strong (Paperback)

Dr. Rob Bell has written an excellent primer on the mental approach to golf. The book is concise, well written, but most importantly it is full of practical insights and tips to take the lessons from the book to the practice range and subsequently to the golf course. There are a number of drills, both physical and mental, that are brought out in the book and this sets this book apart from other mental game books. Dr. Rob emphasizes making your practice count by making it more stressful than actual competition and gives you exact ways to make this happen. I think any level golfer who is trying to improve their game can benefit from this book, but everyone who competes in any level of competition would be helped by the insights and lessons that are presented here.
As an aside, I have worked with Dr. Bell personally and he helped me take my game to the proverbial next level, which for me was from local club competitions to competing at the state championship level. This book reminded me of the things I've done and have yet to do to achieve my goals in golf. This is a fun book that is easy to read and provides a great deal of practical advice.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tennis player who loved it, July 24, 2010

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Tennis Mom "tennis mom" (chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mental Toughness Training for Golf: Start Strong Finish Strong (Paperback)

I bought this book for both my son and husband. Before they got to it though, I read it in a day. Although I play tennis, it applied to my game as well. My favorite parts were playing with "no expectations" and "controlling what I can control." I can easily apply the practice ideas in my game. Good stories make it a fun read.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mental Toughness, May 18, 2010

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Golf Fan (Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mental Toughness Training for Golf: Start Strong Finish Strong (Paperback)

Dr. Bell's book really addresses the key components on how to build mental toughness. The stories are intertwined with actual techniques from professionals and coaches. Good for all sports!