Gifted

Robert J. Schinke, EdD, is a professor of kinesiology and health sciences at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. He is a distinguished professor in several high-profile international universities and a Canada Research Chair. He serves as senior coeditor for the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology and editor in chief of the Journal of Sport Psychology in Action. His research has been profiled by leading national and international granting agencies, including the International Olympic Committee's Advanced Olympic Research Program, and his scientific publications have spanned more than 200 works on the topics of mental health, identity, inclusiveness, life transitions, and context-driven practice. Schinke currently serves as president of the International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP). He previously served as president of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), and he is a fellow of various sport and exercise psychology societies. Since 2000, Schinke has worked extensively with world-champion professional athletes as well as athletes at several Olympic Games. His work and ideas have been featured in USA Today, The Globe and Mail, Al Jazeera, HBO, and Showtime, among many other media outlets.

The Equestrian Lesson One: Gifts Lesson Two: Forces Lesson Three: Contortions The Social Scientist Lesson Four: Glimpses Lesson Five: Endurance The Mental Performance Consultant Lesson Six: Transcendence Lesson Seven: Symmetry The Educator-Mentor Lesson Eight: Regifting

"This book is beautifully designed to help tap into the gifts within yourself. Dr. Schinke is deeply respected in the field of sport and performance psychology, and with this piece of work, he brings insight regarding the success that is accessible to each and every person. I wholeheartedly endorse Gifted and am excited to learn of the impact on those willing to commit themselves to the wisdom within." -Angus Mugford, PhD, Senior Vice President of Player Development and Performance for the New Jersey Devils "With rich examples, practical action items, and deep thinking, this book will guide athletes and other people step by step to find their inborn potential and live a more meaningful life." -Liwei Zhang, PhD, Past President of the Asian South-Pacific Association of Sport Psychology, Past President of the China Association of Sport Psychology, and Leading Expert in the Psychology Group for China's Olympic Team "Rob Schinke is an eminent scientist and practitioner in sport and psychology. The field is very fortunate that he has produced this book. It blends psychological science with practical perspectives that will help people in all walks of life take charge of their development and work toward the best possible version of themselves. This must-read book has substance and meaning for those who want to realize their potential." -Charles A. Maher, Senior Advisor on Sport and Performance Psychology for the Cleveland Guardians