Psychology of Speed – Book III: Psychological Influences Impacting Athletic Speed, Agility and Quickness

Every athlete harbors some level of mental challenges that directly affects their performance. The Psychology of Speed – Book III is a about the psychological influences that impact athletic speed, agility and quickness before, during and after any specific game, play or drill. It’s the study of Sport and Exercise Psychology as it relates to the athlete, coach, trainer and parent. Many of the world’s best athletes have benefited from the research and application that relates to their sport. This series examines the most common aspects that relates to the novice, mid-level, and professional athlete. It’s a glimpse into the knowledge and research from hundreds of professionals. We then apply the psychological concepts to the Speed, Agility and Quickness (SAQ) community, athlete, and trainer. This review is in fact designed to help trainers, coaches and athletes become more familiar with the general psychological principles and their application. It is interesting to note that the psychological tools available and utilized by the elite athlete have not yet been truly implemented or even explored in the real world of youth sports. Our effort is to bridge the gap between sport and exercise psychology research and real life sporting activities. Athletes who are on their way to becoming more productive athletes can further advance their training and performance by developing an understanding of how they think and operate.