In this sports psychology book, mental skills coach Julia Allain shares how to give it all you got, get all you can in return, and grow to be the best version of yourself.
"An excellent roadmap for how you can grow your mental game and get the most out of the sport you love. I would recommend this book to players, coaches, parents, and anyone that wants to take steps towards their full potential."
—Dan Muse, head coach of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program
A 2019 national survey revealed that the average kid in the United States quits the sport they are playing by the age of eleven because it isn't fun anymore. Plagued by the pressure of an athletic identity, emotional stress, and the constant fear of failure, athletic experiences have started to take more from many athletes than they give.
Julia Allain has a lifetime of experience in sports as an athlete, a coach, a sport psychology consultant for collegiate, professional, and internationally competitive athletes, and even a coach's daughter.
In Everything I Got, she shares lessons from personal experience, academic research, and sports history to help players find success both on and off the playing field.
Inside this book, discover 30 powerful lessons on:
- The value of your athletic identity
- The secrets of effective self-talk
- The power of our emotions in performance
- Embracing failure to find success
- The important role of laughter and fun in performance
- Creating your own momentum
- The true value of sports
And much more!
If you are ready to give it all you got, get all you can in return, and grow to be the best version of yourself, this book is for you.
"This is a deep dive into the real value of sports and about how to get both individuals and teams to reach their full potential." - Andrew Copelan, head coach of the 2022 Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) Champions and the 2021 PLL Coach of the Year
"If you feel like the love of the game is slipping away from you, your child, or your athletes, these relatable stories, practical lessons, and expert insights are ones that you will be referencing again and again."
—Dr. Katherine Fairhurst, PhD, NCC, ACSM-CPT
"The principles set out in this book redefine personal success and transcend sport to light a path for life beyond the athletic field. Anyone who seeks to confidently apply the same principles that drive world-class athletes into their lives will find accessible and achievable tools in these pages"
—John Hayden, NHL player
Julia Allain is a sport psychology consultant and mental skills coach. As the founder of Allain Mental Performance LLC, she has worked with numerous collegiate, professional, and internationally competitive athletes, including USA Hockey's National Team Development Program. Allain earned her master's degree in sport psychology from McGill University, where her research was published in The Sport Psychologist. She has also taught psychology and coached at various private schools. Currently, Julia is teaching and living in Connecticut while continuing her education through Northwestern University to become a licensed mental health professional.
"A must-read for any athlete who has experienced tough losses, sidelining injuries, or major setbacks in their athletic journey. Packed with powerful lessons, this book will teach you how to do the little things right so that you can do the big things right when it matters." - Chris Hanson, American professional squash player (2x national champion) and founder of RIA Eyewear
"In today's world, sports have become so complicated, so layered . . . so hard. If you feel like the love of the game is slipping away from you, your child, or your athletes - this book is packed full of relatable stories, practical lessons, and expert insights you'll be referencing again and again." - — Dr. Katherine Fairhurst, PhD, NCC, ACSM-CPT
"Julia Allain avoids traditional 'coach speak' with simple, but appropriate, messaging, exceptional storytelling, and clear lessons about teams and leadership. Everything I Got is a deep dive into the real value of sports and how individuals and teams can reach their full potential." - Andrew Copelan, head coach of the 2022 Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) Champions and the 2021 PLL Coach of the Year
"The principles set out in this book redefine personal success and transcend sport to light a path for life beyond the athletic field. Anyone who seeks to confidently apply the same principles that drive world-class athletes into their lives will find accessible and achievable tools in these pages." - John Hayden, NHL player
"With scientific evidence, personal stories, and accounts from professional and eliteathletes, this book provides a series of practical tips to help anyone improve their mental game." - Dr. Jeff Caron, Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Université de Montréal
