What separates the naturally gifted from the truly elite?
It's not just talent. It's wiring.

In Wired to Win, veteran coach, educator, and performance mentor James Louis Roden Jr. takes you beyond drills, reps, and game-day highlights to uncover the deeper traits that define legendary athletes. This book explores the unseen forces—mental, emotional, and spiritual—that shape competitive greatness and long-term impact.

Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or leader, this is a transformative guide to unlocking the champion within.

From the quiet workhorses to the pressure-loving competitors, from resilient warriors to intuitive playmakers, Roden identifies the six distinct personality types commonly seen in elite performers. Each type is paired with actionable insight, real-world parallels, and strategies to recognize and coach them effectively.

Inside you'll discover:

• The 11 core mental traits that drive elite performance

• How traits like resilience, focus, coachability, and adaptability separate the great from the gifted

• Six performance personality profiles and how they manifest in real athletes

• The role of consciousness, intuition, and energy in peak performance

• Why flow state, spiritual presence, and inner knowing matter just as much as physical skill

• How coaches can build programs that train minds, shape identity, and develop soul-deep leadership

• Tools for motivating and leading players based on their natural wiring—not just their stats

• How to create a team culture that honors individuality while cultivating unity

Wired to Win goes beyond sports psychology. It’s a blueprint for competitive consciousness. A field guide for shaping not just better athletes, but better people. Whether you're preparing for a championship run or building a character-first program, this book equips you with the tools to elevate every player from the inside out.

Who is this book for?

• Athletes who want to master the mental side of the game

• Coaches looking to lead with more precision, empathy, and impact

• Parents raising competitors who need a deeper understanding of their child’s personality

• Trainers, mentors, and leaders who believe that greatness starts within

With insights drawn from neuroscience, real-world coaching, and timeless principles of human growth, Wired to Win challenges the way we define success in sports—and shows what it really takes to get there.

Because winning isn’t just about points on a scoreboard.
It’s about the mindset you build, the identity you form, and the legacy you leave behind.