Athlete Mental Health and Performance Optimization: Unlocking Peak Performance with TOPPS

By Brad Donohue, a renowned expert in the field, “Athlete Mental Health and Performance Optimization: The Optimum Performance Program for Sports (TOPPS)” revolutionizes the way sports teams approach mental health and performance enhancement. This groundbreaking book introduces a structured protocol that assists with recruitment, engagement, screening, assessment, and performance optimization, providing athletes with the tools they need to excel in their respective sports.

What is TOPPS?

Taking a holistic approach, TOPPS offers a comprehensive program that has been proven to significantly improve relationships between teammates and coaches, reduce substance use and psychiatric symptoms, and minimize factors that interfere with sports performance. These remarkable results have been sustained in follow-up studies, regardless of mental health diagnostic severity.

The Science Behind TOPPS

The first three chapters of the book delve into the performance optimization orientation, theories, and evidence supporting TOPPS. Readers will gain insight into general assessment and intervention approaches, psychometrically-validated measures, and strategies used to address culture, establish a culture of optimization, and implement requisite infrastructure within their respective systems.

Practical Implementation of TOPPS

The remaining chapters provide step-by-step instructions on how to implement TOPPS, complete with real-world case examples, screening and assessment questionnaires, scoring instructions, intervention handouts, and worksheets. This wealth of practical information enables coaches, trainers, and sports psychologists to tailor the program to their specific needs, ensuring a seamless integration into their existing systems.

What to Expect from TOPPS

• Unlock peak performance with a holistic approach to mental health and performance optimization
• Improve relationships between teammates and coaches
• Reduce substance use and psychiatric symptoms
• Minimize factors that interfere with sports performance
• Proven results, sustained in follow-up studies, regardless of mental health diagnostic severity

Published by Elsevier Science on October 21, 2022, this book is a must-have resource for anyone involved in sports, from coaches and trainers to sports psychologists and athletes themselves. With its comprehensive approach and wealth of practical information, “Athlete Mental Health and Performance Optimization: The Optimum Performance Program for Sports (TOPPS)” is the ultimate guide to unlocking peak performance.