Mental toughness : a champion's state of mind / Karl Kuehl, John Kuehl, Casey Tefertiller ; with a foreword by Tony La Russa.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-272) and index.

Includes index.

Mental toughness: a way of life -- Attitudes: the mental edge -- Character and values -- Confidence: you gotta believe -- The concept of cool -- Focus and concentration -- Making adjustments -- Toughness with determination -- Mental toughness off the field.

"Mental toughness is the art of turning promise into performance. It's about individuals taking control of their lives in order to realize the greatest reward from their abilities. In baseball, every at-bat or pitch is a test of mental toughness, especially as players advance to higher levels. Here Karl Kuehl, John Kuehl, and Casey Tefertiller, working from a vast combined experience, break down the elements of mental toughness into a package that's easy to understand. Not only baseball players but other athletes as well as managers, coaches, and parents can learn how to build qualities like attitude, confidence, and the ability to focus and make adjustments, and how they can help players reach their maximum performance. The authors provide concrete examples of how these qualities can be used in hitting, pitching, fielding, and game situations." "In Mental Toughness, many leading players and coaches share their insights and offer a glimpse into the minds of major leaguers - how they think and why they play as they do. Among those who took part in the writing of this book are Sean Casey, Dave Stewart, Robin Yount, Scott Spiezio, Bud Black, Scott Brosius, and Mike Bordick. Readers will find that the same skills of mental toughness that lead to success on the playing field also translate to personal life and business. Individuals who develop efficient attitudes and learn skills of concentration are far more likely to succeed."--BOOK JACKET.