Mental skills training manual for high school basketball coaches

The purpose of this project was to develop a Mental Skills Manual for High School Basketball Coaches. Information for this manual came from two sources: selected survey of coaches and athletes, and a review of professional and popular literature. The manual was divided into six mental skill areas: self-talk, goal setting, positive affirmation, concentration, relaxation, and imagery. Each mental skill area was introduced to the coach with activities describing the skill and how to teach it; activities that taught the importance of the skill; and activities which involved the athlete and coach in a learning experience.