Mental Training for Skydiving and Life [Paperback]

John DeRosalia (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0970776306 | ISBN-13: 978-0970776303 | Publication Date: February 2001

This is a peak performance handbook--for individuals and teams--for skydivers and non-skydivers alike. It’s a "how to" book that teaches practical methods and techniques for designing realistic plans to achieve goals. Best of all it's filled with creative and innovative mental training tools that are simple to use and can be applied immediately. John DeRosalia is a master at motivation and performance enhancement. He’s been training the ‘best of the best’ both in and out of skydiving for over a quarter of a century. The 2 chapters on teamwork alone are invaluable. The chapter Video Games—the Creative use of Visualization and Imagery, is ingenious, extremely effective, and lots of fun. The chapter on Performance Anxiety can make a difference immediately. This book is an exhilarating experience. It can change your life.

Editorial Reviews

Review

I just finished the book and it is fantastic...awe inspiring, and moving. -- Joey Jones, FX, World Cup Champion

This book gripped me. I found myself grunting approval at every turn of the page. -- Jack Jefferies, Arizona Airspeed, three time World Champion

This book has had a major impact, not only on my skydiving, but also in my life. -- Dawn English, FX, World Cup Champion

This breakthrough book is without a doubt the best thing to hit skydiving since the invention of the wind tunnel. -- Joe Trinko, former Golden Knight, two time World Champion

About the Author

John DeRosalia MSW, C.Ht., affectionately referred to as “Dr. John” in the skydiving community (even though he is not a doctor) is a Peak Performance Specialist and Consultant as well as a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, author, motivational speaker, and skydiver. In professional practice for over twenty-six years and founder of SkyMind School of Peak Performance, John has been the mental training coach for numerous world-class teams and individuals, among them World Cup Champions Generation FX, the British National Team (Sebastian XL), the Danish National Team (Nitro), the Canadian National Team (Plaid Jackets), the U.S. Army’s elite parachute team (The Golden Knights), and the U.S. Parachute Team. He maintains a private practice in upstate New York and travels worldwide to coach and present his curriculum to a wide variety of athletes, business professionals and various other groups.

Product Details

• Paperback: 122 pages
• Publisher: Skymind (February 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970776306
• ISBN-13: 978-0970776303
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #255,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely gripping; a book for living life., February 24, 2002

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Bill G (Worcester, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mental Training for Skydiving and Life (Paperback)

This was one of the best books I have ever read. It opens you up to learn about yourself and how to create a mind set that allows you to improve yourself both physically and mentally. I believe that those who look at the book cover and say "I'm not a skydiver, why would I want that book?" are truly missing out on a book that could change their outlook on LIFE. It provides mental techniques that help re-train our natural, but negative, ways to deal with stress and difficult situations that occur in everyday life. It also provides a structured program that outlines and solidifies a plan to help you accomplish any goal you set. When I finished the book, I felt refreshed and ready to apply everything I read from that moment forward. I have read it twice since. My sincerest thanks to the author John DeRosalia.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a mental training book for skydivers by a skydiver., May 5, 2001

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Pete Allum (Sebastian XL, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mental Training for Skydiving and Life (Paperback)

For many years I have been ploughing through libraries, second hand bookshops and, more recently the web, with the goal of finding literature on mental preparation, in order to become a focused and better prepared competitor. In my search I have found a number of inspirational and excellently written books. None of them, however, have been written by a skydiver and therefore none of them have made that connection with this sport that we are so obsessive about. This book has. The quote below opens the book and sets the scene for its content.

"Anyone compelled into the competitive arena will encounter the greatest challenge a human being can face: the current of our own thought. Although we possess an awesome power to create our reality, few ever learn the simple mental techniques that accomplish outrageous results. If we can perfectly envision our mastery then mastery becomes our domain." Ellen Reed

This book explains the steps that can take us from an average skydiver to a master in our chosen field. It leads you through exercises, hands out some tools, and gives examples of how these techniques can work for you. The author is an experienced skydiver himself and uses words and text that we can relate to our sport, whether we are National Champion 4-way team members, in a freefly team, taking part in our first regional competition, or just starting our level one AFF. I'll end with a quote from the back cover. (Pete Allum, Sebastian XL, 15 time British National Champion)

"This book gripped me. I found myself grunting approval at every turn of the page. Dr. John does a wonderful job of describing the psychological aspects of learning to skydive well. The mental world of skydiving is not only key to high performance but, for me, is its most rewarding element." (Jack Jefferies, Arizona Airspeed, three time World Champion.)

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mental training for skydiving and life, July 15, 2002

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Mike Marthaller (Grandfield, OK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mental Training for Skydiving and Life (Paperback)

I have been a Parachute Instructor for 38 years and I recomend the book to all my students.