Books with author Edward Lopez

How do children become sporting greats we revere and idolise? Childhood is the time of our lives that shapes us the most. By delving into the childhoods of the world's greatest ever athletes, The Making of Champions seeks to better understand the early moments that shaped their lives, in the process revealing how sporting champions are made. The answer is surprising. Despite the variety of sports under consideration, one common factor exists in all these athletes' stories - their Champion Mindset. The Making of Champions reveals the details of this mindset, who shaped it in their formative years and why it led to their success. The Making of Champions is an invaluable resource for those interested in understanding childhood development in sport, and how to develop the next great athlete. If you enjoyed Malcolm Gladwell's 'Outliers', Matthew Syed's 'Bounce' or David Epstein's 'The Sports Gene', then this is the book for you! Featuring stories from: Michael Jordan, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Lewis Hamilton, Serena Williams, Paula Radcliffe, Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt and many more.

How do children become sporting greats we revere and idolise?Childhood is the time of our lives that shapes us the most. By delving into the childhoods of the world's greatest ever athletes, The Making of Champions seeks to better understand the early moments that shaped their lives, in the process revealing how sporting champions are made. The answer is surprising. Despite the variety of sports under consideration, one common factor exists in all these athletes' stories - their Champion Mindset.The Making of Champions reveals the details of this mindset, who shaped it in their formative years and why it led to their success.The Making of Champions is an invaluable resource for those interested in understanding childhood development in sport, and how to develop the next great athlete.Featuring stories from:Michael JordanCristiano RonaldoLionel MessiLewis HamiltonSerena WilliamsPaula RadcliffeMichael PhelpsThe Brownlee BrothersRoger Bannister... and many more