“Everything has been figured out, except how to live.”
— Jean Paul Sartre
BEING WELL
Discover a new perspective on your sporting experiences with BEING WELL, a compelling interpretation of existential philosophy that can help you live a fulfilling life both on and off the field. Drawing on the wisdom of influential existential thinkers like Jean Paul Sartre, Albert Camus, Friedrich Nietzsche, Simone de Beauvoir, and Martin Heidegger, this book provides a fresh and accessible approach to transcending shallow concepts of "well-being" and overcoming existential challenges to reach your full potential.
Authored by seasoned practitioners with firsthand experience coaching a world champion and conducting academic research in sports, BEING WELL offers practical tools and insights for navigating the demands of a sporting life while still finding balance and meaning. This book provides a captivating guide for athletes looking to maximise their abilities or coaches helping others do the same.
Don't settle for surface-level advice from typical sport psychology books. Instead, explore the deep insights of existential philosophy with BEING WELL and discover how to live with greater authenticity and purpose throughout your sporting career. With this book as your companion, you can unlock a deeper nature of your sporting experiences and find lasting fulfillment in both your personal and professional pursuits.
"Drawing on philosophy, psychology, and personal experience, this book offers a valuable perspective on how we can all live more fully and meaningfully, both in sports and in life."
Kevin Sinfield OBE, Seven-time Super League Champion
"This book has helped me understand myself and the often absurd realities of competition better. The advice in it has been invaluable, and my life is far better for it."
Joelle King, Five-time Commonwealth Gold Medalist
"I found this book to be deeply insightful and personally resonant. I highly recommend it to anyone in sports seeking to enhance their mental outlook."
Paul Eales, Multiple winner on all three European Golf Tours
About the Authors
Danny Massaro, Ph.D
Danny has been a squash coach for over 25 years, working with players from junior level right up to the professional world tour. His most famous protégé also happens to be his wife, the former world No. 1 and world champion, Laura Massaro. Danny lectures in sports coaching and performance psychology and is a keen DJ. He was awarded his PhD in 2022, which focuses on living well through a sporting life. This book is based on that work.
John Stoszkowski, Ph.D
John was a senior lecturer in sports coaching from 2010–2021. Before that, he was a coach development manager at the Professional Golfers’ Association. He received his PhD in 2015, which focuses on social learning in sport coaching. John has published 30+ research papers and is a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He currently supports practitioners in a range of performance settings and is forever trying to improve his golf game.
