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The Compete-Learn-Honor Playbook: Simple Steps to Take Your Mental and Emotional Tennis and Pickleball Skills to a New Level by Peter C. Scales is a guide that combines sports psychology and practical application. Known to many as Coach Pete, the author draws on decades of experience as a developmental psychologist, teaching professional, and mental game columnist to help athletes enhance the mental and emotional aspects of their game. This resource builds upon his earlier book, offering a streamlined collection of tools designed for immediate use on and off the court. What makes this playbook unique is its emphasis on habit-building through structured, concise exercises. Each of the Compete-Learn-Honor habits includes one- to two-page worksheets that players and coaches can print, screenshot, or incorporate into their daily training routines.
Peter C. Scales recognizes that success in racquet sports depends just as much on psychology as on physical skills. He shares real coaching experiences to make these techniques practical for players of all levels, whether they play tennis, pickleball, or other sports. The pictures and charts enhance the book. The structure encourages athletes to see competition as an opportunity for growth. The Compete-Learn-Honor Playbook offers a motivating approach to mastering the mental and emotional skills that define great competitors. It’s a guide designed to take players from the locker room to the court, inspiring them to play better, feel better, and enjoy the game more. Anyone new to a racket sport will find Scales’ advice helpful for learning how to become accomplished on the court.
