Edited by Ralph Vernacchia and Traci Statler. This is a major contribution to sport psychology, centering on the needs and problems of track & field athletes and coaches. Contributors include sport psychology consultants who have advised junior and senior U.S. international t&f teams, as well as Olympic teams, along with coaches such as Rick McGuire and Cliff Rovelto who have special interests in these areas. Part 1 addresses the basics of psychology as related to track & field; Part 2 provides mental approaches and techniques for each event category; Part 3 is the Developmental Path to Success; and Part 4 covers performance and lifestyle issues, such as coping with injury, eating disorders, spirituality, stress, and the like. 29 chapters in all, this is the bible on the subject. 273pp. Illustrated.
