Coaching Athletes to Be Their Best: Motivational Interviewing in Sports by Steph

Description: Coaching Athletes to Be Their Best by Stephen Rollnick, Jonathan Fader, Jeff Breckon, Theresa B. Moyers The measure of a great coach is bringing the best out of athletes. This is the first guide to motivational interviewing (MI)--the proven approach to harnessing the power of conversations to build relationships and trust--for coaches, sport psychologists, training and rehabilitation specialists, and other affiliated staff. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The measure of a great coach is bringing the best out of athletes. This is the first guide to motivational interviewing (MI)--the proven approach to harnessing the power of conversations to build relationships and trust--for coaches, sport psychologists, training and rehabilitation specialists, and other affiliated staff. Revealing why conventional ways of giving feedback and addressing conflict are often counterproductive, the book presents tried-and-tested methods for getting through to athletes and helping them to thrive. Leading sport psychologists and MI experts--including MI cofounder Stephen Rollnick--provide effective strategies to fire up motivation, promote ownership of personal goals, address problem behavior on and off the field, enhance performance, and improve teamwork. Included are step-by-step examples and inspiring stories from coaches at all levels. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the books reproducible quick-reference sheets on key MI skills. This book is in the Applications of Motivational Interviewing series, edited by Stephen Rollnick, William R. Miller, and Theresa B. Moyers. Author Biography Stephen Rollnick, PhD, is Honorary Distinguished Professor in the School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Wales, United Kingdom. He is cofounder of motivational interviewing, with a career in clinical psychology and academia that focused on how to improve conversations about change, and helped to create the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (https://motivationalinterviewing.org). He has worked in diverse fields, with special interests in mental health and long-term health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Rollnick has published widely in scientific journals and has written many books on helping people to change behavior. He is coauthor (with William R. Miller) of the classic work Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change, now in its third edition. He has traveled worldwide to train practitioners in many settings and cultures, and now works as a trainer and consultant in healthcare and sports. His website is Jonathan Fader, PhD, a clinical and performance psychologist, is cofounder of Union Square Practice, a mental health center, and SportStrata, a performance coaching group, both in New York City. He regularly works with professional athletes in Major League Baseball and the National Football League, and spent 11 combined years with the New York Mets and the New York Giants. Dr. Fader also works with performing artists, entrepreneurs, businesses, schools, health care professionals, and first responders, and speaks to groups on the topics of motivation, improving performance, stress reduction, improved communication, and team building. He is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. His website is Jeff Breckon, PhD, is a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist and member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. Based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, he provides MI training to organizations across the United Kingdom, Europe, and North America; has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles; and presents internationally on the role of MI in sport, exercise, and health contexts. Dr Breckon has worked clinically in sport and health contexts since 1992. His main area of interest is the role of MI in building a therapeutic alliance between practitioners and clients. He has played cricket in India and South Africa and played and coached volleyball and soccer in the United Kingdom and United States. Theresa B. Moyers, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of New Mexico, where she conducts research on treatments for addictive behaviors, with a focus on motivational interviewing (MI). Her primary interests are identifying the active ingredients of MI as well optimal methods for disseminating it in addictions settings. Dr. Moyers has published more than 35 peer-reviewed articles and has presented on MI and addictions treatment in 16 countries. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. In addition to her academic pursuits, she trains and competes with her border collie in the sport of dog agility. Table of Contents I. Motivational Interviewing 1. A Different Approach 2. Mindset 3. Method 4. Skills 5. Affirming 6. Rolling with Athlete Resistance to Change II. Toolbox 7. Connecting Rapidly 8. Lifting Motivation: Three Strategies 9. Setting Goals and Making Plans 10. Giving Advice and Feedback III. Around the Field 11. Teamwork 1: Developing Social Skills 12. Teamwork 2: Making Decisions as a Unit 13. Changing Behavior and Lifestyle 14. Coaching in Poor Communities, with Rob Maitra 15. Connecting and Culture Change IV. MI Playbook 1. Coaching Mastery. A Guide for Parents, Fellow Coaches, and Support Staff 2. Relationships: The Foundation of Masterful Coaching 3. Empathy: Becoming a Better Coach 4. Overview of Motivational Interviewing 5. MI Mindset 6. Learning MI 7. Useful Questions 8. Listening: Getting the Basics Right 9. Summaries 10. Teamwork 1: Improving Social Skills 11. Teamwork 2: Making Decisions as a Unit Appendix: Resources References Review "The information age offers endless possibilities that can help teams and organizations succeed. But we can never forget the importance of connecting as people and building a winning culture of communication, trust, and teamwork. I appreciate the insights of Coaching Athletes to Be Their Best, and its focus on the motivational power of a common purpose."--Hall of Famer Joe Torre, four-time World Series champion manager of the New York Yankees and MLBs Chief Baseball Officer "This book provides a brilliant approach to relationship coaching that will resonate with coaches and todays generation of athletes, allowing both to reach new levels of performance and quality of experience."--Kathy Delaney-Smith, all-time winningest Ivy League basketball coach, Womens Basketball, Harvard University "To help athletes reach their potential, I try to understand their personalities, see what makes them tick, and ultimately find their drivers. Using MI would definitely help this process. Anyone who aspires to be as good a coach as he or she can possibly be should read this book."--Matthew Maynard, MBE, Head Coach, Glamorgan County Cricket Club, United Kingdom "I know where I will be heading the next time I am struggling to make that initial key communication breakthrough with a player! If you wish to build quicker relationships with your athletes, and deliver those vital corrections without causing resistance, buy this book!"--Matt Wells, First Team Coach, Fulham Football Club, United Kingdom "This book provides insight and instruction on how to use MI to help my athletes determine their own course of action and become the performers they want to be."--Matt Rhule, Head Coach, Carolina Panthers "MI can enable coaches and psychologists to unlock the solutions that lie just beneath the surface of everyday challenges. I highly recommend this book."--Michael Gervais, PhD, sport psychologist; cofounder, Compete to Create "Read this book and read it again. Fill it with notes in the margins and use it as a guide for being your best as a coach. Your athletes will thank you for it!"--Steve Rainbolt, Director of Track and Field and Cross Country, Wichita State University "The ideas, skills, and strategies presented in this book are so applicable in everyday life that it would be easy to underestimate their transformative power. The book is a treasure trove….Essential reading for coaches, senior leaders, and executives in sport."--James Vaughan, MPhil, Head of Football and Coaching Psychology, AIK Football Club, Sweden; cofounder, Player Development Project "Having spent 15 years as a college soccer coach, I can only imagine the type of coach I could have been had I known about MI--and used it."--Ben Freakley, MS, Head of Mental Performance, Toronto Blue Jays- Long Description The measure of a great coach is bringing the best out of athletes. This is the first guide to motivational interviewing (MI)--the proven approach to harnessing the power of conversations to build relationships and trust--for coaches, sport psychologists, training and rehabilitation specialists, and other affiliated staff. Revealing why conventional ways of giving feedback and addressing conflict are often counterproductive, the book presents tried-and-tested methods for getting through to athletes and helping them to thrive. Leading sport psychologists and MI experts--including MI cofounder Stephen Rollnick--provide effective strategies to fire up motivation, promote ownership of personal goals, address problem behavior on and off the field, enhance performance, and improve teamwork. Included are step-by-step examples and inspiring stories from coaches at all levels. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the books reproducible quick-reference sheets on key MI skills. This book is in the Applications of Motivational Interviewing series, edited by Stephen Rollnick, William R. Miller, and Theresa B. Moyers. Review Quote "The information age offers endless possibilities that can help teams and organizations succeed. But we can never forget the importance of connecting as people and building a winning culture of communication, trust, and teamwork. I appreciate the insights of Coaching Athletes to Be Their Best, and its focus on the motivational power of a common purpose."--Hall of Famer Joe Torre, four-time World Series champion manager of the New York Yankees and MLBs Chief Baseball Officer "This book provides a brilliant approach to relationship coaching that will resonate with coaches and todays generation of athletes, allowing both to reach new levels of performance and quality of experience."--Kathy Delaney-Smith, all-time winningest Ivy League basketball coach, Womens Basketball, Harvard University "To help athletes reach their potential, I try to understand their personalities, see what makes them tick, and ultimately find their drivers. Using MI would definitely help this process. Anyone who aspires to be as good a coach as he or she can possibly be should read this book."--Matthew Maynard, MBE, Head Coach, Glamorgan County Cricket Club, United Kingdom "I know where I will be heading the next time I am struggling to make that initial key communication breakthrough with a player! If you wish to build quicker relationships with your athletes, and deliver those vital corrections without causing resistance, buy this book!"--Matt Wells, First Team Coach, Fulham Football Club, United Kingdom "This book provides insight and instruction on how to use MI to help my athletes determine their own course of action and become the performers they want to be."--Matt Rhule, Head Football Coach, Baylor University "MI can enable coaches and psychologists to unlock the solutions that lie just beneath the surface of everyday challenges. I highly recommend this book."--Michael Gervais, PhD, sport psychologist; cofounder, Compete to Create "Read this book and read it again. Fill it with notes in the margins and use it as a guide for being your best as a coach. Your athletes will thank you for it!"--Steve Rainbolt, Director of Track and Field and Cross Country, Wichita State University "The ideas, skills, and strategies presented in this book are so applicable in everyday life that it would be easy to underestimate their transformative power. The book is a treasure trove....Essential reading for coaches, senior leaders, and executives in sport."--James Vaughan, MPhil, Head of Football and Coaching Psychology, AIK Football Club, Sweden; cofounder, Player Development Project "Having spent 15 years as a college soccer coach, I can only imagine the type of coach I could have been had I known about MI--and used it."--Ben Freakley, MS, Head of Mental Performance, Toronto Blue Jays Details ISBN1462541267 Author Theresa B. Moyers Publisher Guilford Publications Series Applications of Motivational Interviewing Year 2019 ISBN-10 1462541267 ISBN-13 9781462541263 Format Paperback Subtitle Motivational Interviewing in Sports Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Qualifications PhD Affiliation PhD, Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque Pages 218 DEWEY 796.077 Publication Date 2019-12-04 Short Title Coaching Athletes to Be Their Best Language English UK Release Date 2019-12-04 Imprint Guilford Press NZ Release Date 2019-12-04 US Release Date 2019-12-04 Alternative 9781462541270 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2019-12-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130443505;

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