Book List for Athletes and Coaches

In no particular order, a list of some of the best books I’ve read over the past 10 years. I’ve only included books here that I’ve personally found value in. Will update in the future with a “Best of” or “Top 10” list. I think there is something in here for everybody trying to get better at something.

Winning the Mental Game by Dr. Amber Selking

You Win in the Locker Room First by Mike Smith and Jon Gordon

How Champions Think by Dr. Bob Rotella

Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss

Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferris

Give and Take by Adam Grant

The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh

The Magic of Thinking Big by Dr. David Schwartz

Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday

Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

Awareness by Anthony De Mello

The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

The Little Book of Talent by Daniel Coyle

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck by Mark Manson

What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith

The Champion’s Mind by Dr. Jim Afremow

Mind Gym by Gary Mack

The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin

The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy

Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman

Atomic Habits by James Clear

The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford

Brave Enough by Cheryl Strayed

The Fear Book by Cheri Huber

Winning Ugly by Brad Gilbert

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield

Mastery by George Leonard

The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey

The Inner Game of Golf by Timothy Gallwey

Stories That Stick by Kindra Hall

Chop Wood Carry Water by Joshua Medcalf

The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster by Darren Hardy