Jean M. Williams is a professor emeritus at the University of Arizona. She taught courses in stress and coping of excellence. She consulted with intercollegiate athletes and coaches and with top amateur and professional athletes. Earlier in her career she coached nationally ranked fencing teams. Williams has published nine books (seven are edited texts) and more than 100 research articles and book chapters. She is a past president, fellow, and certified consultant in the Association of Applied Sport Psychology and a fellow in the National Academy of Kinesiology.

Chapter 1 Sport Psychology: Past, Present, Future

PART ONE LEARING, MOTIVATION, AND SOCIAL INTERACTION

Chapter 2 Motor Skill Learning for Effective Coaching and Performance
Chapter 3 A Positive Approach to Coaching Effectiveness and Performance Enhancement
Chapter 4 The Motivational Climate, Motivation, and Implications for Empowering Athletes and the Promotion of the Quality of Sport Engagement
Chapter 5 The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Theory: When Coaches' Expectations Become Reality
Chapter 6 Leadership in Sports: The Critical Importance of Coach and Athlete Leadership
Chapter 7 The Sport Team as an Effective Group
Chapter 8 Communicating Effectively

PART TWO MENTAL TRAINING FOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT

Chapter 9 Psychological Characteristics of Peak Performance
Chapter 10 Increasing Awareness for Sport Performance
Chapter 11 Goal Setting for Peak Performance
Chapter 12 Understanding and Managing Stress in Sport
Chapter 13 Using Imagery as a Mental Training Tool in Sport
Chapter 14 Cognitive Techniques for Building Confidence and Enhancing Performance
Chapter 15 Concentration and Strategies for Controlling It
Chapter 16 Mindfulness in Sport

PART THREE IMPLEMENTING A TRAINING PROGRAMS

Chapter 17 Integrating and Implementing a Psychological Skills Training Program
Chapter 18 A Social-Cognitive Approach to Conducting Evidence Based Coach-Training Programs
Chapter 19 Gender, Diversity, and Cultural Competence

PART FOUR ENHANCING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Chapter 20 When to Refer Athletes to Other Helping Professionals
Chapter 21 Doping in Sport: Causes and Cures
Chapter 22 Athlete Burnout: An Individual and Organizational Phenomenon
Chapter 23 Injury Risk and Rehabilitation: Psychological Considerations
Chapter 24 Athletes' Careers and Transitions
Chapter 25 Exercise and Physical Activity Participation: An Identity-Centered Approach