= Hall of Fame and Honour =

Joe Santangelo has been included within the "Hall of Fame and Honour" of the IAKSA-WKF (International Kickboxing Sport Association - World Kickboxing Federation) Masters and Teachers, for his sporting achievements and contribution to the strategic evolution of the industry and the Italian National Kickboxing Team awards

Joe Santangelo - two world titles and one European title - has in fact published several Sports Manuals on technique, tactics and strategy, currently holding the role of Sport Mental Coach for the Federation.

SPORT MINDSET FOR EXCELLENCE

[US-Dec/2023)

This volume is the result of many decades of experience of a multiple world champion who had to overcome many difficulties before reaching the highest podium. His determination had to prevail over the conviction of many influential trainers, according to whom this man would not get very far. Some significant injuries - moreover - seriously warped against success, but this man actually succeeded! The decisive factor in his success - ultimately - was the awareness of the founding, predominant and central value of the Mindset: the Author realised that - in order to overcome any challenge - one simply has to put the consciousness in command of the body, a robust and resilient brain in the face of all obstacles. Training and coaching - therefore - become merely 'tools' in the service of a winning mindset.

? ?The book covers a detailed analysis of the eight pillars of a Professional Sportsman's Mindset: (1) Physical Training - (2) Tactical/Strategic Training - (3) Sport Code of Ethics - (4) Goal Setting - (5) Clarity - (6) Self Consciousness - (7) Adaptation - (8) Courage. Each of these elements is presented organically, according to a recursive scheme that includes the following nine segments: (1) Definition - (2) Contextualization - (3) Factors - (4) Threats - (5) Opportunities - (6) Methodologies - (7) Practical Techniques - (8) Powerful Questions - (9) Instructions & Recommendations.

? ?At the end of a detailed examination of the factors that determine the Sport Mindset, the book presents the 5 Mindset Tools Model applied to the 7 profile types of the competitive athlete, thus suggesting the transition to action. The Winning Action - ultimately - requires the transfer of specific tricks, activities and behaviours within the routine, which the self-titled MWR: Mental Workout Routine. A mix of motivation, awareness and training that transforms a man into a champion.

? ?The book - in conclusion - can be considered a self-coaching tool for the advanced athlete, but also a Sport Mental Coaching manual for the trainer.