As Within, So Without: The Game Before the Game

By: Smith, Steve La Mont

The game doesn't lie. It only reveals what's already inside you.

In As Within, So Without: The Game Before the Game, Steve La Mont Smith takes you beyond the scoreboard and into the mindset that truly determines performance.

This is not just a basketball book.

This is a blueprint for discipline, identity, and personal growth.

Drawing from his journey as a Division I athlete, national player of the year, professional basketball player, coach, and mentor, Steve reveals the truth most players never hear:

What happens on the court is a reflection of what's happening within.

Inside this book, you will discover:

- How your identity affects your performance

- Why habits matter more than talent

- What pressure actually reveals about you

- The hidden mental struggles that limit performance

- How to build consistency, confidence, and discipline

- The role of coaches, parents, and environment in development

Whether you are a player, coach, or parent, this book provides practical insight and real-life application to help you grow beyond the game.

This is the game before the game.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GZF1TX1L
• ISBN13: 9798195321048
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"