Stewart Cotterill is a Research and Teaching Fellow at the University of Winchester, UK. He is also a registered sport and exercise psychologist in the UK, running his own performance psychology consultancy business, Performance Mind. He has experience of working in professional soccer, rugby union, cricket and basketball, amongst other sports. His specific research interests include the psychological factors impacting upon team performance, preparation to perform and performance psychology.

PREFACE Chapter One. Introduction Chapter Two. Team planning and effectiveness Chapter Three. Developing a positive team environment Chapter Four. Role clarity and role acceptance Chapter Five. Developing effective team communication Chapter Six. Cohesion in sport Chapter Seven. Motivating the team Chapter Eight. Managing emotions in team sports Chapter Nine. Momentum in sport Chapter Ten. Effective team leadership Chapter Eleven. Mental and Emotional Recovery