Ahead of the Game

Ahead of the Game explores the intersection of sports psychology, coaching, and NLP. Lazarus draws on his experience with athletes and high performers to offer tools for managing pressure, setting performance goals, and maintaining confidence under stress.

The book translates NLP techniques into accessible strategies for coaches working with competitive clients or those wanting to apply elite performance principles in other fields. It emphasises mindset, visualisation, and state control as key levers for results.

Engaging and practical, this book provides a coaching toolkit grounded in both sports performance and behavioural science. It is ideal for performance coaches or anyone working with goal-driven clients.

Key Takeaways:
1. Applying NLP and sports psychology to improve mental performance
2. Using visualisation, self-talk, and goal-setting to optimise outcomes
3. Coaching clients to manage nerves and maintain focus under pressure