Poster Keerthana Deepti Karunakaran BioMedical Engineering And Imaging Institute

Excerpt – "The Psychology of Sports Coaching"

Author: Dr. Emily R. Hart




> In the opening chapter, Dr. Hart introduces the central thesis that effective coaching is as much a psychological art as it is a technical one. She argues that the coach’s primary role is to shape not only the athlete’s physical abilities but also their mental framework, resilience, and motivation.

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> "When an athlete feels understood, they are more likely to trust the training process," Hart writes, citing research on attachment theory applied to coaching relationships. The chapter continues with a detailed exploration of three key psychological skills—goal setting, self‑talk, and emotional regulation—and how coaches can scaffold these skills through deliberate practice routines.

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> By weaving together case studies from elite sports programs with neuropsychological evidence, Hart lays the foundation for a coaching model that places equal weight on mind and body. This holistic perspective is echoed throughout the book, underscoring its commitment to developing not just high performers, but well‑rounded individuals.



This paragraph gives you a sense of how the book discusses psychological skills in an integrated framework, as well as an example of how it might be used by a coach who wants to develop both performance and character.