The Coach... series is the only series of books that helps coaches acquire both basic and specialized knowledge of sports science, allowing them to implement it in their training programs. Written by leading scientists in the field, it guides coaches step by step through every difficulty they encounter from the first to the last moment they work with a team or an athlete. There is a deep belief that the Coach... series provides the dimension that 2000s require for Greek athletics. (Eftihimis Kiumourtzoglou)

The book Coach and Sports Psychology, written by Rainer Martens, shows coaches how to develop the necessary psychological skills for themselves to become more effective, and at the same time how to teach these skills to their athletes. The book is divided into three parts that cover the following topics:

• Why and how to develop a coaching philosophy.
• How to learn the basic psychological skills of guidance and communication.
• How to teach athletes important psychological skills such as mental imagery, energy management, stress control, self-confidence, goal setting, and focus.

AMERICAN EFFECTIVE COACH PROGRAM

The book Coach & Sports Psychology is part of the American Effective Coach Program (ACEP), which is a widely recognized educational program for coaches. The ACEP is extensively used by athletic and educational organizations at the national, state, and local levels across the United States of America.

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]