Every fan knows that individual talent is vital to a team. But sport psychologists understand that the key to success is to incorporate talent into a supportive team unit. The editors of Psychology of Team Sports have assembled a variety of articles to address the psychological issues related to team sport activities, on and off the court or field.

Chapter 1 introduces a three-phase model to cut through the complexities associated with team sports, and chapters 2 through 12 offer theoretical and practical advice. The Psychology of Team Sports explores the discusses the major theoretical concepts related to team sport activities, as well as experiences of sport psychologists who have worked with professionals and national teams.