Everything I Got: 30 Lessons on What You Give, What You Get, and How You Grow Through Sports

A #1 New Release in Sport Psychology, and an instant Amazon best seller in Women in Sports and Children's & Youth SportsIn this sports psychology book, mental skills coach Julia Allain shares how to give it all you got, get all you can in return, and grow to be the best version of yourself."An excellent roadmap for how you can grow your mental game and get the most out of the sport you love. I would recommend this book to players, coaches, parents, and anyone that wants to take steps towards their full potential." ―Dan Muse, head coach of the USA Hockey National Team Development ProgramA 2019 national survey revealed that the average kid in the United States quits the sport they are playing by the age of eleven because it isn't fun anymore. Plagued by the pressure of an athletic identity, emotional stress, and the constant fear of failure, athletic experiences have started to take more from many athletes than they give.Julia Allain has a lifetime of experience in sports as an athlete, a coach, a sport psychology consultant for collegiate, professional, and internationally competitive athletes, and even a coach's daughter.In Everything I Got, she shares lessons from personal experience, academic research, and sports history to help players find success both on and off the playing field.Inside this book, discover 30 powerful lessons on:The value of your athletic identityThe secrets of effective self-talkThe power of our emotions in performanceEmbracing failure to find successThe important role of laughter and fun in performanceCreating your own momentumThe true value of sportsAnd much more!If you are ready to give it all you got, get all you can in return, and grow to be the best version of yourself, this book is for you."This is a deep dive into the real value of sports and about how to get both individuals and teams to reach their full potential." - Andrew Copelan, head coach of the 2022 Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) Champions and the 2021 PLL Coach of the Year"If you feel like the love of the game is slipping away from you, your child, or your athletes, these relatable stories, practical lessons, and expert insights are ones that you will be referencing again and again."―Dr. Katherine Fairhurst, PhD, NCC, ACSM-CPT"The principles set out in this book redefine personal success and transcend sport to light a path for life beyond the athletic field. Anyone who seeks to confidently apply the same principles that drive world-class athletes into their lives will find accessible and achievable tools in these pages"―John Hayden, NHL player Read more