Discover proven mental strategies from championship coaches and elite athletes to elevate your performance on and off the court.
Robert Trupin brings a lifetime of experience as a player, coach, administrator, and counselor to the world of sports psychology and performance development. With decades of hands-on leadership in basketball and education, he understands what it truly takes to build confident, resilient, and focused athletes.
His philosophy centers on developing the whole player. Not just physical skill, but emotional strength, discipline, teamwork, and character. Robert believes that lasting success begins in the mind and is reinforced through purpose, preparation, and personal growth.
Through his writing and mentoring, he continues to inspire athletes, coaches, and parents to unlock their highest potential.
Robert Trupin
Author, Basketball’s Mental Game
Basketball’s Mental Game takes readers deep into the mindset of championship-winning coaches such as John Wooden, Red Auerbach, and Bobby Knight. Through insightful interviews and expert analysis, Robert Trupin reveals the habits, attitudes, and leadership principles that build mentally strong teams.
This book focuses on discipline, confidence, resilience, and focus. It is a practical guide for players and coaches who want to compete at the highest level by mastering the mental side of the game.
Positively Sport: Part 1 explores how positive thinking, emotional intelligence, and self-belief shape athletic performance. This book teaches athletes how to overcome pressure, manage failure, and build lasting motivation.
Through real-life examples and practical exercises, readers learn how to create winning habits and maintain a healthy competitive mindset.
Positively Sport: Part 2 builds on the foundation of Part 1 by focusing on leadership, communication, and long-term development. It guides athletes and coaches in creating positive team cultures and sustainable success.
This book is ideal for those who want to lead with confidence, inspire teammates, and create environments where excellence thrives.
Mark Reynolds
★★★★★
Robert Trupin’s insights into the mental side of basketball are game-changing. A must-read for any serious coach or player!
Lisa Carter
★★★★★
This book gives a rare look into the minds of legendary coaches. Trupin delivers wisdom that goes beyond the court.
Michael S. Meisel
★★★★★
Bob Trupin, a college basketball star and outstanding coach in his own right, let us sit in on his conversations with John Wooden, Red Auerbach, Bobby Knight and other basketball coaching legends, as they share their wisdom and experiences in sports and life. Trupin is an outstanding interviewer. His insights enhance the core lessons which make for smarter players, better coaches, and successful teams! Highly recommend you read this book.
Lewis E. Waxman
★★★★★
Robert Trupin has written an in-depth look at how some of the most famous coaches of our time reflect on the basic principles of basketball as a team sport. In this book he organizes their responses from team morale and cooperation to the character traits of a champion. All young people aspiring to gain prospective as a player or a coach should place this book on their reading list.
Michael S. Meisel
★★★★★
Bob Trupin presents stories & photos of legendary athletes to unlock the keys to their success and provide sports and life lessons. Every well-written chapter teaches one or more lessons, and the setting of high performance goals, plus discipline and sacrifice. With these unforgettable icons, Trupin allows their examples to teach athletes to be smarter, more accomplished athletes and better citizens. Great stuff. Trupin's books are truly inspiring!!