"Hot Off The Press" is a regular feature of OLYMPIC COACH. This column provides a reading list on a topic or topics covered in the current issue. To obtain a copy of the books or journals listed here contact your local library. If they do not own the publication, they may obtain a copy for you through interlibrary loan.





The effect of three mental preparation strategies on the performance of a complex response time task. Lohasz, P.G.; Leith, L.M. International journal of sport psychology (Rome) 28(1), Jan/Mar 1997, 25-34.

Attention-focusing instructions and training times in competitive youth swimmers. Sewell, D.F. Perceptual and motor skills (Missoula, Mont.) 83(3 Part 1), Dec 1996, 915-920.

Concentration and attention control training. Nideffer, R.M. In, Williams, J.M. (ed.), Applied sport psychology: personal growth to peak performance, 2nd ed., Palo Alto, California, Mayfield, c1993, p. 243-261.

Developing attentional skills for rowing. Horsley, C. Excel-(Canberra, Aust.) 6(1), Dec 1989, 13-16.
Active vs. passive attentional manipulation and multidimensional perceptions of exercise intensity. Johnson, J.; Siegel, D. Canadian journal of sport sciences/Journal canadien des sciences du sport. Downsview, Ont.) 12(1), Mar/mars 1987, 41-45.

Maximizing strength training through goal setting. Tod,D.; McGuigan, M. Strength and conditioning journal-(Lawrence, Kan.) 23(4), Aug 2001, 22-26.

Periodization of psychological skills training. Balague, G. Journal of science and medicine in sport. (Belconnen, A.C.T.) 3(3), Sept 2000, 230-237.

The sport psychologist-athlete relationship: implications for training. Petitpas, A.J,; Giges, B.; Danish, S.J. Sport psychologist (Champaign, Ill.) 13(3), Sept 1999, 344-357.

Athletes doing it for themselves: self coaching strategies of New Zealand Olympians. Bradbury, T. The journal of excellence (Ottawa) 3, 1999.

Gymnasts in training: the differential effects of self- and coach-set goals as a function of locus of control. Lambert, S.M.; Moore, D.W.; Dixon, R.S. Journal of applied sport psychology (West Lafayette, Ind.) 11(1), Mar 1999, 72-82.

Training adherence in adolescent competitive swimmers: an application of the theory of planned behavior. Mummery, W.K.; Wankel, L.M. Journal of sport and exercise psychology (Champaign, Ill.) 21(4), Dec 1999, 313-328.

Modelling mental links to excellence: MTE-2 for quality performance. Orlick, T.; Partington, J. The journal of excellence (Ottawa) 2, 1998, 62-79.

Coping with the less interesting aspects of training: toward a model of interest and motivation enhancement in individual sports. Green-Demers, I.; Pelletier, L.G.; Stewart, D.G.; Gushe, N.R. Basic and applied social psychology (Mahwah, N.J.) 20(4), Dec 1998, 251-261.

Increasing attendance at sport training sessions. Scott, D.; Goldwater, B.C. Perceptual and motor skills (Missoula, Mont.) 87(2), Oct 1998, 515-518.

Modelling mental links to excellence: MTE-1 for quality practice. Partington, J.; Orlick, T. The journal of excellence.(Ottawa) 1(1), May 1998, 82-101.