Check Out My Newest Book Review ~ The Mental Edge for Young Athletes by Author Jeff Greenwald PLUS a Giveaway! #TheMentalEdgeForYoungAthletes ~

This post is sponsored by Jeff Greenwald. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views.

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Mental Edge for Young Athletes: A World Champion’s Toughness Guide for Athletes, Parents, and Coaches in the Digital Age
Written by Jeff Greenwald, MFT

Ages 10+ | 209 Pages

Publisher: Greenwald Performance Publishing (2025) | ISBN-13: 979-8-9926109-1-8

Publisher’s Book Summary: The Mental Edge for Young Athletes is a practical, one-of-a-kind guide for athletes and their parents (includes a powerful parent guide) written by two-time world champion and elite mental coach Jeff Greenwald, MFT. A licensed psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience helping youth athletes and their families, Jeff shares real-world, proven tools to build confidence, manage performance anxiety, improve family dynamics, and reinforce your child’s new mental and emotional skills.

Through short, easy-to-read chapters, this guide brings real conversations with young athletes to life—along with inspiring stories and mindset strategies used by the world’s top competitors. Kids will learn how to bounce back from mistakes, stay focused under pressure, and compete with greater motivation, clarity, and resilience. There is also a parent’s guide with Jeff’s top recommendations on how you can successfully navigate the most challenging moments we face with our young athletes.

While many mental training books for kids offer surface-level advice or rigid checklists, The Mental Edge for Young Athletes goes deeper. It bridges the gap between theory and real-world application—bringing to life the mindset tools used by elite performers in a way that young athletes (and their parents) can truly relate to. With real stories, actionable techniques, and a compassionate voice, this book offers what most guides miss: authenticity, relevance, and lasting impact.

Whether you’re a parent supporting your child, a coach guiding your team, or a young athlete striving to succeed, this book will become an essential companion in both sport and life.

PURCHASE LINK

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jeff Greenwald, MFT, is a world champion athlete, licensed psychotherapist, best-selling author, and one of the world’s leading mental coaches for athletes. With over 25 years of experience helping youth, college, and professional competitors thrive under pressure, Jeff brings a rare blend of elite performance insight and clinical expertise to his work.

He is the author of the international bestseller The Best Tennis of Your Life, which has sold over 75,000 copies worldwide, and the new book The Mental Edge for Young Athletes—a groundbreaking guide for building confidence, emotional resilience, and a stronger mindset in sports and life.

Jeff has worked with athletes across every major sport and consulted for national teams, Fortune 500 leaders, top junior academies, and competitive athletes at all levels of sport. He is a two-time ITF World Champion and was inducted into the Northern California Tennis Hall of Fame in 2019 for his contribution in the field of sports psychology and success as a world-ranked tennis player.

Through his writing, coaching, and speaking, Jeff empowers athletes and their families to navigate the mental game with clarity, courage, and lasting confidence.

To learn more, visit mentaledgeforsports.com.

MY REVIEW

As a former track runner and cross country runner in high school and college, I loved reading The Mental Edge For Young Athletes. It is a fantastic book because in sports, talent and physical skill are only part of the equation. The mental game—focus, confidence, resilience—often separates good athletes from great ones. Jeff Greenwald’s The Mental Edge for Young Athletes dives into this crucial area, offering a practical and encouraging guide for kids, teens, and even parents who want to better understand the psychology of performance.

The author Jeff Greenwald, a former professional tennis player and sports psychologist, brings years of experience working with athletes into this book and his aim is clear….. to help young athletes build the mental habits that will allow them to thrive under pressure, bounce back from mistakes, and enjoy their sport more fully. The book covers key areas such as:

*Building confidence through preparation and mindset.

*Staying calm and focused in competition.

*Overcoming fear of failure and perfectionism.

*Setting realistic, process-based goals.

*Developing resilience after setbacks or losses.

What makes this book a stand out and what I loved about it is its accessibility because Greenwald speaks directly to young athletes in a conversational, easy-to-grasp way. Real-life examples, short exercises, and simple strategies make the lessons feel immediately applicable. This book is perfect for not only middle school and high school athletes, but also for parents and coaches. They will also find tremendous value with this book and many of the chapters include tips for how adults can support athletes without adding pressure. For any family navigating the highs and lows of youth sports, this book can serve as a playbook for healthier competition and I highly recommend it.