The Mental Edge for Young Athletes

A World Champion's Mental Toughness Guide for Athletes, Parents, and Coaches in the Digital Age

By: Jeff Greenwald

Narrated by: Jeff Greenwald

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. While many of the recent mental training books for kids offer surface-level advice or rigid checklists, The Mental Edge for Young Athletes goes much deeper and is remarkably relatable. Jeff, a licensed psychotherapist with over 25 years of direct 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-digest 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.

This book 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, Jeff Greenwald's book stands out from the pack and will become an essential companion for families on and off the field.

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Helpful and relatable

My daughter is going to listen to chapters on the way to practice and tournaments to help remind her to focus. It’s a supportive voice to be in her head to help redirect her headspace in volleyball