ABSTRACT
This chapter provides coaches with information regarding how they can develop the mental toughness of their athletes. It also provides information on: defining mental toughness, conceptual models of mental toughness, Gucciardi's model of mental toughness among Australian footballers, the development of mental toughness, overview of mental toughness interventions and mental toughness training for coaches. Establishing an agreed definition of mental toughness has proved troublesome in the sport psychology literature. Mental toughness appears to develop throughout an athlete's career. Coaches play a vital role in the development of an athlete's mental toughness. Mental toughness can be developed through interventions. As mental toughness encapsulates a broad range of characteristics such as, coping, confidence, concentrationetc, helping an athlete become more mentally tough is something that could take time, so coaches should be patient. The chapter presents some practice exam questions, critical thinking questions and case study questions related to mental toughness training.
