The anatomy of competition in sports : the struggle for success in major U.S. professional leagues - Doob, Christopher Bates (Lanham : ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD, 2015)
Pro athletes' uncommon careers -- MLB: Separation anxiety -- NFL: A collision cocktail spiked with size, strengh, speed, and skill -- NBA & WNBA: Trees in blossom -- NHL: Intricacy on ice -- MLS: New kid on the global pitch -- Atypical pros and their competitive reality -- Life after game days: a wrenching experience?
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-282) and index.
Keywords: Professional sports -- United States; Athletes -- Psychology; Competition (Psychology); Success; Athletes -- Psychology; Competition (Psychology); Professional sports; Success; United States