More Than A Game: Mental Excellence for Athletes & Leaders

By: Vinson, Jay

This is more than a book, it's a mindset.

In today's high-pressure sports world, talent alone is not enough. The athletes who succeed at the highest level are the ones who master their mindset, lead with purpose, and perform under pressure.

More Than A Game: Mental Excellence for Athletes & Leaders is designed for student-athletes, coaches, and leaders who are ready to develop the mental edge needed to succeed both on and off the field.

MORE THAN A GAME
Mental Excellence for Athletes & Leaders
The strongest athletes aren't built by talent alone, they're built by mindset, identity, and purpose.
In today's high-pressure sports culture shaped by performance expectations, social media visibility, NIL opportunities, and growing mental health challenges, athletes are carrying more weight than ever before. More Than a Game equips athletes, coaches, parents, and leaders with the mental and emotional tools needed not only to succeed in sport but to thrive beyond it.
Written by Jay Vinson, Ed.D. Candidate, Sport Leadership & Mental Wellness Coach, and college sport management instructor, this book blends real-world coaching experience, athlete development research, and practical leadership strategies to help readers: Build identity beyond performanceDevelop mental resilience under pressureNavigate burnout, anxiety, and expectationsStrengthen leadership, confidence, and focusPrepare for life during and after sportWith case studies, reflection prompts, and actionable mindset principles, More Than a Game challenges athletes to grow beyond the scoreboard and discover who they are beyond the game.
Whether used by athletic programs, classrooms, teams, or individual athletes, this book offers a roadmap for developing stronger competitors, healthier leaders, and more grounded individuals on and off the field.
Performance is temporary.
Purpose is permanent.
And the greatest victories begin in the mind.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GW994CVS
• ISBN13: 9798995449409
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Jv Athlete Advisory Services
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 10.0"