Gymnastics Psychology: The Ultimate Guide for Coaches, Gymnasts and Parents
In reading about the psychology of gymnastics, rest assured that you are learning from two of the very best in the world of gymnastics psychology.     -Leonard Zaichkowsky, Ph.D., Boston University-Professor of Education and Graduate Medical Sciences, Consultant to NFL, NBA, NHL, and World Cup Soccer teams.Excerpt from Foreword in "Gymnastics Psychology: The Ultimate Guide for Coaches, Gymnasts, and Parents.""Thank you [International Gymnast Magazine]for reprinting the 20 Commandments of Coaching. I think it's possible that the repeated publication of these 20 Coaching Commandments has had a greater positive impact on gymnasts in this country than anything you have ever published....and thank you to Dr. Joe Massimo for helping generations of young gymnasts train under the direction of teachers and coaches who are safe, effective, positive and gentle, because you touched their hearts."-Mr. David Holcomb,International Gymnast Magazine, 'Chalk Talk,' Nov. 2007) Learning to focus on performance instead of outcome is a skill that I have seen make champion gymnasts and drive success both personally and professionally.'Gymnastics Psychology:The Ultimate Guide for Coaches, Gymnasts, and Parents'immediately makes the "must read" list for parents and coaches of all sports.     -Mr. Bob Colarossi,Marketing Director-Federation Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG),Past President- USA Gymnastics (USAG). Excerpt from "Gymnastics Psychology: The Ultimate Guide for Coaches, Gymnasts, and Parents."Doc Massimo- you have changed a generation of coaches. I thank you and hope you carry on. Many people have seen my lecture on "Coaches and Educators" and I am turning it into a book. I really should re-name it to,"Everything I learned from Doc."     -Tony Retrosi, USA Gymnastics Educator of the Year 2010, from his blog: Gym Momentum (2012).For my Competitive Team Parents, I recommend they read the articles in "Gymnastics Psychology: The Ultimate Guide for Coaches, Gymnasts, and Parents." The sections for parents in this book will help educate them as well as help me to be able to communicate with them better on certain issues.      -Patrick Palmer,Head Coach & General Manager, Massachusetts Gymnastics Center.  Testimonial from "Gymnastics Psychology: The Ultimate Guide for Coaches, Gymnasts, and Parents."