What People Are Saying...

The sport of Gymnastics has always been about having a strong mind to support a strong body. In my career as a coach, whether I am working with a Level 4 or an Elite National Team Member, I find myself frequently returning to Doc’s papers, lectures, and articles. He manages to take complex topics and write in a way that is easily understood by the reader. His passion for gymnastics comes alive in his writing which really holds something for everyone-Coach, Gymnast, or Parent.

Mr. Tony Retrosi:

2010 USA Gymnastics’ Educator of the Year, Owner and Coach-Atlantic Gymnastics

How fortunate I am to have a mentor, a coach, and a constant listening ear…Growing up in the gym and hearing amazing stories of gymnastics breakthroughs and groundbreaking psychology research. And out of these stories came priceless messages...referred to…as ‘Doc-isms...my favorite Doc-ism: ‘I care more about you as people than I do as gymnasts.’ What a fantastic message from coach to athlete.

The world is fortunate to have this book, “Gymnastics Psychology” as a resource to apply Doc-isms into their lives.

Nicole Langevin: Gymnastics Choreographer, Consultant & Speaker

Nowhere will you learn more practical information about such concepts as the psychology of fear, anger, motivation, stress, mental preparation, ethics of coaching, coaching commandments, eating disorders, recovery from injury, transition to elite sport, or the unique aspect of leaving home to train, than in this book.

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.