BEYOND THE SCOREBOARD Cultivating Resilience in Young Athletes

"Beyond the Scoreboard" is crafted for players, parents, and coaches deeply invested in nurturing young athletes' long-term success, both in life and sports. Penned by a devoted father and seasoned coach of over 20 years, this book goes beyond typical athletic advice. It celebrates the mental resilience developed from real experiences of young athletes who've succeeded not just in sports but as thriving professionals and individuals-lawyers, managers, pilots, and compassionate human beings.

The essence of this guide is captured by Viktor Frankl's wisdom: "The one thing you can't take away from me is the way I choose to respond to what you do to me. The last of one's freedoms is to choose one's attitude in any given circumstance." It champions a robust mental attitude and self-compassion over superficial athletic aesthetics, offering a clear methodology for fostering a positive mindset and resilience.

Structured in two parts, "Beyond the Scoreboard" begins with the TASKS framework-Target, Attitude, Show-up, Knuckle Down, Self-Compassion-complemented by practical exercises to fortify mental skills. The subsequent section delves into essential foundations like sleep, nutrition, and mindfulness, enriched by coaching anecdotes and the profound words of John Wooden: "The most important thing is that you did your best. All you can ask is that everyone gives 100 percent. After that, the score doesn't really matter."

This book is more than a manual; it's a mentor in print, providing a playbook for managing stress, enhancing performance, and making life-affirming choices that lead to genuine success. Packed with insights from philosophical giants and top athletes, it guides young competitors to excel beyond the scoreboard, advocating for resilience and self-kindness on every page.