Train Tough the Army Way : 50 Sports Strategies to Out-Think, Out-Train, and Out-Perform Your Competition [Paperback]

Mark Bender (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 4, 2002

An athlete's guide to becoming as tough as nails, the Army way

In this hard-hitting, no-nonsense guide, Lieutenant Colonel Mark Bender offers athletes the proven mental-training techniques developed by the military to prepare warriors for battle. An accomplished athlete, award-winning coach, and former athletic director for the European Allied Forces, Bender used these same techniques to prepare 10,000 soldiers for Operation Desert Storm. His mission in Train Tough the Army Way is to shape the way athletes think in order to improve their performance in any sport.

Taking the practical, no-holds-barred approach one would expect from a military physical trainer, Bender tells readers how to get their minds right, prepare for competition, work effectively as team members, deal with distractions, hone a warrior's winnertake-all attitude, and more. By following the mental-conditioning techniques described in this book, readers will be poised to meet any athletic challenge, crush the competition, and have a great time doing it.

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From the Back Cover

Blast open a new way of thinking about sports and competition with the Train Tough Challenge

Whether you're into synchronized swimming or Golden Glove boxing, Train Tough the Army Way will motivate and train you to achieve ultimate supremacy in any and all sports you participate in. Based on the way soldiers entering combat are trained to think in order to emerge victorious, the Train Tough method is a unique, no-nonsense, and powerful sports strategy was conceived to hone your mental and physical toughness. Throughout, sidebar quotes and "Train Tough Challenges" prepare you to take on the competition--and the world!

Train Tough the Army Way shows you how to:

• Achieve your best "mental game" ever, in any athletic endeavor
• Put 110 percent effort into your game--and rise to levels beyond your physical gifts
• Think of winning as something that's yours to take--something you deserve!
• Think like a warrior and win like a leader
• And much more!

With this "tough love" training manual, you'll learn how to face every challenge in your athletic, professional, and personal life with strength and courage.

About the Author

Lt. Col. Mark Bender (U.S. Army, retired) prepared and deployed over 10,000 soldiers for Operation Desert Storm; trained Physical Training instructors for the Army; established sports leagues at Fort Ord, California; directed the base's amateur boxing program; and was an All-Army athlete and a NATO Officer of the Year for his sports programs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (November 4, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071408088
• ISBN-13: 978-0071408080
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,335,394 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great motivation for any athlete or would-be athlete!, November 19, 2002

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This review is from: Train Tough the Army Way : 50 Sports Strategies to Out-Think, Out-Train, and Out-Perform Your Competition (Paperback)

I spend a lot of time training in the martial arts, and am always on the lookout for information (books, articles, advice) that will help me get the most out of every workout. Sometimes it's hard to keep the right mental attitude and keep your training moving in the right direction. In Train Tough, author Mark Bender definitely kicks your butt into gear and gets you motivated to challenge yourself, overcome counterproductive attitudes, and truly see what you can do in your athletic pursuits. He trained 10,000+ soldiers for Operation Desert Storm--so I think he's amply qualified to get the rest of us off the couch and out of our less-than-effective training ruts. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to be a better athlete, no matter what level they are at, or which sport they do. BUY IT!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Mega-Blast of Positive inspiration, February 7, 2003

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This review is from: Train Tough the Army Way : 50 Sports Strategies to Out-Think, Out-Train, and Out-Perform Your Competition (Paperback)

I bought this on impulse from Waldenbooks -- was pleasantly surprised. Bender has written one of THE best books I've ever read on sports motivation and psychologfy, tieing together The Martial Way and the way of preparedness for sports as a way of life. Very practical, very inspiring -- no shortcuts. This guiy is The Real Deal. I would write more but the book psyched me up so much I've got to go work out....

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Entertaining and Informative, January 11, 2003

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A . L. Fallico (Coto De Caza, Ca.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Train Tough the Army Way : 50 Sports Strategies to Out-Think, Out-Train, and Out-Perform Your Competition (Paperback)

Train Tough the Army Way, I found the Authors sports strategy concepts an excellent standard for winning. As a career athletic director in Southern California, I purch;ased copies for my coaciting staff with confidence that "Train Tough" will solidify our athletes way of doing business. Bender's military and sporting accounts blend well together for highly entertaining and informative reading. Outstanding Job!