1. The science of sport psychology -- 2. Characteristics of successful athletes -- 3. Regulating anxiety and arousal -- 4. Attributions: explaining the causes of performance and contest outcomes -- 5. Motivating athletes: dos and don'ts -- 6. Aggression in sport -- 7. Leadership in sport: a matter of style -- 8. Communication techniques -- 9. The counseling coach -- 10. Team climate: is everybody happy? -- 11. Coaching child athletes: special needs -- 12. The female athlete --13. Conclusions and future directions
