Pressure hurting sports and homework? Here’s the fix — evidence-based guides for athletes, parents and coaches to calm nerves, compete better, and lift grades
Mental Toughness for Student-Athletes
Student-Athlete Series Book 1
by Dobb Mayo
Genre: Non-Fiction, Sports Self-Help
🏆 Award-Winning Book — Winner of two Gold Medals in the 2025 Global Book Awards.
Mental Toughness for Student-Athletes
A proven playbook for student-athletes—and the parents, coaches, and mentors who guide them.
Every practice rep, every late-night study session, every high-pressure moment—it all comes down to this: Will you rise to the occasion or let doubt win?
Mental Toughness for Student-Athletes is your playbook for becoming the athlete who doesn’t just survive pressure, but thrives in it. Inside, you’ll discover proven strategies to:
✅ Transform pre-game anxiety into laser focus
✅ Reframe setbacks as fuel for growth
✅ Balance academics and athletics without burning out
✅ Build resilience and mental clarity that last a lifetime
📘 Unlike generic mental toughness books, this guide is built exclusively for student-athletes.
You’ll find real-world examples, actionable exercises, and insights from sports psychology—all backed by more than 300 research references—to help you perform when it matters most.
Whether you’re chasing a scholarship, a championship, or your personal best, this book will help you develop the unshakable confidence and inner drive that set elite competitors apart.
If you’re ready to take control of your performance and unlock your full potential, Mental Toughness for Student-Athletes is your essential first step.
Click “Add to Cart” to start your journey to excellence!
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Overcoming Anxiety for Student-Athletes
Student-Athlete Series Book 2
“‘Tough it out’ isn’t a strategy—it’s a warning sign. Real mental toughness isn’t about ignoring anxiety or brushing off mental health struggles; it’s about understanding, managing, and using them to fuel performance.”
🏆 Award-Winning Book — Finalist in the 2025 Global Book Awards (Health: Counseling & Psychology)
Your athlete is disciplined, hardworking, and passionate about their sport. But when the pressure builds, self-doubt, fear of failure, and anxiety can hold them back more than any physical opponent. They push through, but at what cost?
You want to help—but where do you start? Ignoring mental health won’t make it go away—so how do we equip student-athletes with the tools to manage it and thrive under pressure?
As a sports psychology writer, former athlete, and parent of student-athletes, I understand the unique pressures young competitors face. This book isn’t just theory—it’s a research-backed, practical guide designed to help student-athletes manage anxiety, build confidence, and develop mental resilience. With proven techniques used by elite athletes, parents and coaches will gain the tools to support their athletes’ mental health while helping them perform at their best—without burnout or fear holding them back.
Inside, You’ll Discover:
✅ 5-Step Strategy to Manage Performance Anxiety – Simple, science-backed techniques to calm nerves before and during competition.
✅ Overcoming the Fear of Failure – Develop a growth mindset that turns mistakes into learning opportunities.
✅ Essential Mental Health Tools – Help student-athletes balance academics, athletics, and personal well-being without feeling overwhelmed.
✅ Strategies for Managing Setbacks & Injuries – Help student-athletes cope with challenges and bounce back stronger.
✅ Real-Life Case Studies from Athletes & Coaches – Learn how top performers overcame anxiety and built resilience.
✅ Communication Strategies for Parents & Coaches – Foster open, supportive conversations that empower athletes rather than adding pressure.
✅ How to Recognize Early Signs of Stress & Burnout – Spot red flags before anxiety impacts performance and well-being.
Will anxiety continue to control your student-athlete’s performance, or will they learn to master it? The choice starts here.
Dobb Mayo is a sports psychology writer, former athlete, and parent of student-athletes. With a passion for mental performance and sports nutrition, Dobb combines research-backed strategies with real-world experience to help student-athletes manage anxiety, build resilience, and optimize both mind and body for peak performance—on and off the field.
Anxiety doesn’t have to hold your athlete back. Give them the tools to manage stress, build confidence, and perform at their best—starting now.
📖 Click “Add to Cart” to help your student-athlete take control today!
Dobb Mayo is a dynamic non-fiction author and entrepreneur focusing on sports psychology and nutrition to give student-athletes a winning edge. As a biologist, editor-in-chief of RateYourSupplements.com , and owner of GlitchFix.gg , Dobb integrates health and performance in sports.
His work bridges the gap between sports science and real-world application, offering practical advice for young athletes. With a background in biology and a passion for research, Dobb continues to innovate in the field of athletic performance and wellness.
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Sounds very helpful.
Sounds helpful
Hope it does great!
Looks very interesting
I love the topics.
I enjoy self improvement books
This sounds like a well organized book designed to provide young athletes with a game plan.
Welcome to the tour!
Over the next month, we'll be exploring how student-athletes can transform from talented but anxious performers into confident competitors who thrive under pressure—both on the field and in the classroom.
These books provide the research-backed tools that help young athletes shift from:
- Pre-game panic → Laser focus and composure
- Fear of failure → Growth mindset and resilience
- Academic struggles → Balanced time management
- Self-doubt → Unshakable confidence
Each tour stop features different perspectives and practical takeaways from both books. Whether you're a parent seeking to understand what your athlete is experiencing, a coach looking to support mental performance, or a mentor guiding a young competitor—these books give student-athletes the strategies they need to create real change, while giving you insight into how to support their journey.
I'd love to hear from you: Are you a parent, coach, or mentor—and what's the biggest mental challenge you see your athlete facing right now?
Don't forget to follow along and enter the giveaway!
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Not only will these books help in the eSports world, I'm about to publish my next book on the subject, "Level Up: The Ultimate Guide to Nutritional Supplements for Gamers to Excel at eSports and Life"
This is true, and those in eSports can learn from these books as well. My next book is on this subject: "Level Up: The Ultimate Guide to Nutritional Supplements for Gamers to Excel at eSports and Life"
Lots can be gained from sports. Thanks for the chance.
I like self-improvement books.
Hi Nancy. Do you have any student-athletes in your world? There is a section for the supporters in every sub-chapter: Champion's Corner.
Looks like a good read
Not currently but I know people who do, so I will pass that information on to them. Thanks for the information.
These both looks like great books to read this fall season.
Hi Heather. I totally agree! Thanks for stopping by.
Just by watching the news, it is obvious that some parents and coaches need to study up on many of the things that this book seems to address.
Carol. This is so true. My daughter's volleyball league will not allow parents to talk to the coaches about a game until 24 hours afterwards...just to let emotions reset.
These are amazing book. I plan on gifting them for the holiday season. Thank you!
That would be wonderful. If you go to my Tiktok page you can get them there with free shipping and I can personalize and sign them for you (I have the books personally as opposed to Amazon which prints them on demand). https://www.tiktok.com/@dobb_mayo_author
These seem super helpful.
Hi Jodi. Those that I've talked with after they have read portions would second that thought. Thanks for stopping by the tour.
This sounds like a great self-help book.
sounds like a great book
The Spanish language version is available on audio book, and I'm almost done narrating the English version. I know that getting kids these days to actually read, let alone read a self-help book, can be difficult. Thanks for stopping by.
This sounds like a great self help book.
It looks like a good read.
Hi Leela.
You can download the first chapter of Mental Toughness from the homepage of my site, dobbmayo.com
This book looks intriguing
I love reading self improvement books.
Looks very interesting!!
Both of these books look wonderful! I remember the anxiety and panic Kyla would have before her basketball games. She ended up dropping out in 6th grade because of the stress. Kamyle is in 6th grade now, and participates in cross country and poms. She sometimes gets nervous too.
Great self help series for student athletes!
Thank you for the excerpt.
Hi Barbara. You can get the full first chapter as a PDF download from my site, dobbmayo.com. Thanks for stopping by.
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Hi Amber. Sorry to hear that. My eldest was near that point with water polo. Luckily I had just written the Mental Toughness book and she continued on -- didn't solve her issue with the coach, but she was able to put it into perspective. You can get the first chapter of Mental Toughness on my website, dobbmayo.com and if $$ is an issue, message me as I routinely make Overcoming Anxiety available to those that are in need because mental health shouldn't be cost dependent. Good luck.
sounds very imformative
Thanks. Do you have any student-athletes in the family?
The book series sounds very informative and helpful. Thanks!
I like the book details.
This book sounds really interesting.
Sounds like a good self help book. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for stopping by. Do you have any student-athletes in your life? AMA
Perfect book for my son. Good work.
Thanks Paige. AMA
This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.
This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.
Great book
My grandkids could use these. Thanks for the giveaway!
My pleasure. You can get the first chapter of Mental Toughness on my website, dobbmayo.com If finances are an issue, just DM me and I can get you Overcoming Anxiety -- mental health shouldn't have a financial barrier.
This sounds like a great book set for students to read.
They sound like they would contain a lot of helpful advice.
This is a great find...We could really use help in our household with the whole balancing responsibilities, obligations and "wants". I love having an active son but he is not the only one struggling to juggle with healthy boundaries with such hectic discipline to succeed. I would love to read these with him:)
Thanks for stopping by. The first chapter is available to download from my site, dobbmayo.com. I'm also in the middle of creating an online course for these books because I know, having three teens myself, getting them to read anything, let alone a self-help book, is challenging. Go sign up for my newsletter and you'll be notified when it's ready. (Drop me a DM if finances are difficult as mental health shouldn't be limited to those that can afford it.)
This looks really helpful!
Thanks for stopping by. Any specific questions or concerns you have with an athlete in your life?
intriguing
The cover is captivating. Looks like a great book for the teens,
Thanks for stopping by Anne. My feedback confirms that, although, getting teens to read a self-help book...so, I'm creating a video series they can listen/watch to learn the lessons. Head over to my website, dobbmayo.com, and sign up for my newsletter and you'll be alerted when that video series is ready.
This really answered my problem, thank you!
This looks like a great book for anyone who has a student athlete in their life.
Thank you for sharing sound good!
This would be great for my grandson who is a Junior in high school.
looks like a fun one.
Good luck on your newest release.
Excellent- I have a niece who needs this book!
This sounds like a great self help book.
Looks like a great cover!