Coach to Coach
More than just wins and losses, sports build character and relationships, promote personal growth, and provide purpose. James Avery's Coach to Coach brings a fresh and holistic approach to coaching the athletes at all levels of sport. Based on 25 years of personal experience, both successes and failures, this reflective and practical guide is written from the perspective of a longtime high school football coach and former player. With an engaging and faith-based take on coaching that goes beyond strategy and physical training, Coach Avery emphasizes the importance of nurturing the whole athlete. Players are not just physical performers but also emotional, mental, and spiritual beings. With Coach to Coach, he shares a dynamic, evolving coaching style that is compassionate, thoughtful, and grounded in foundational values. Whether new to coaching or a longtime expert, this book offers any coach a deeper, more meaningful approach to the profession and how it affects the lives of athletes.
Coach to Coach
More than just wins and losses, sports build character and relationships, promote personal growth, and provide purpose. James Avery's Coach to Coach brings a fresh and holistic approach to coaching the athletes at all levels of sport. Based on 25 years of personal experience, both successes and failures, this reflective and practical guide is written from the perspective of a longtime high school football coach and former player. With an engaging and faith-based take on coaching that goes beyond strategy and physical training, Coach Avery emphasizes the importance of nurturing the whole athlete. Players are not just physical performers but also emotional, mental, and spiritual beings. With Coach to Coach, he shares a dynamic, evolving coaching style that is compassionate, thoughtful, and grounded in foundational values. Whether new to coaching or a longtime expert, this book offers any coach a deeper, more meaningful approach to the profession and how it affects the lives of athletes.
From Where Lions Speak
When a lifelong dream refuses to fade, it becomes a calling.For Doug Andonian, Africa was that calling-a place he first met in the pages of a borrowed magazine and spent a lifetime longing to stand within.From Where Lions Speak follows Doug's remarkable journey from an ordinary New England childhood to the heart of the African bush, where the wild delivers lessons no classroom ever could. In landscapes alive with predator and prey, he confronts fear, finds unexpected peace, and discovers a profound sense of belonging he never knew was missing.Raw, reflective, and deeply human, this memoir reveals how the most dangerous places can also be the most healing-and how a single dream, held onto long enough, can lead us home.
The River Wild
The Colorado River through the Grand Canyon has a well-deserved reputation for whitewater--the feature that draws many boaters to the raging torrent amidst its spectacular chasms. This guide offers a literary guide down the river, through each rapid. Embark on an unforgettable adventure down the mighty Colorado River in The River Wild: A Celebrated Journey down the Whitewater Rapids of the Grand Canyon. Former professional river guide Cecil Kuhne takes readers through 225 miles of towering canyon walls, surging currents, and legendary rapids that have challenged explorers for over 150 years. From the historic first descent of John Wesley Powell's expedition to the modern thrill-seekers navigating Lava Falls, Crystal, and Hance, this book captures the heart-pounding excitement of whitewater rafting. With vivid descriptions of the canyon's breathtaking geology, lush flora, and abundant wildlife, Kuhne blends history, adventure, and natural beauty into an immersive journey. Whether you're a seasoned river runner or an armchair explorer, The River Wild offers a front-row seat to one of the world's most exhilarating river expeditions.
Skate Obsession
Rider? Trick? Trucks? Santa Cruz? Skate Obsession plunges readers into the exhilarating world of skateboarding. Retrace the history of skateboarding and its iconic brands, meet the legendary riders, and learn all about the skater universe in this fully illustrated book. From fashion to film, music to art, and the Olympics to video games, here--at last!--is a complete guide to all aspects of skateboarding culture. Learn how the activity rose to the heights of cool, decipher the (previously unwritten) skater code of conduct, and discover the trends that have turned skate life into an obsession for the past seventy-five years. Invented by surfers as a way to kill time between waves, skateboarding rose from its "anti-sport" roots in 1950s Californian youth subculture to its place today as a global cultural phenomenon. Perfect for novice riders, this book covers skateboard anatomy, a dictionary of key terms, and a guide to the tricks--the ollie, flip, grab, grind, manual, shove-it, slide, and wall ride--along with their infinite combinations and accompanied by step-by-step illustrations. Diehard skate obsessives can take a visual deep dive into all facets of the sport's history through profiles of epic skate locations, headline skateboarders such as Tony Hawk and Nyjah Huston, and popular and cult brands that cater to skaters. Riding a balance between the rebellious spirit and mainstream appeal of skateboarding--which draws generations of young audiences worldwide--and cementing its status as a lifestyle choice that transcends even the sport itself, the ever-evolving world of skateboarding is obsessively fascinating.
Ridge Lines
Most summit stories start at the top. This one starts in the kitchens, rope queues, radio tents, and dark pre-dawn corridors where other people's lives are already at stake. It follows sherpa mountaineering labour, high altitude porters, cooks, weather readers, and rescuers across Himalayan and Andean routes, showing how every step a client takes rests on a dense web of contracts, favours, and quiet expertise. Instead of repeating familiar hero narratives, the book treats the mountain as a workplace. It traces mountain village economies that depend on a few short seasons, unpacks himalaya climbing ethics and debates over fair pay, and listens to andes expedition workers weighing risk against school fees and medical bills. Rescue scenes and rescue stories mountains reveal who is expected to step forward when things go wrong and who pays the price long after helicopters leave. Along the way, the book spotlights women high altitude work, shifting roles for younger crews, and the uneasy balance of risk and reward climbing offers to whole communities. For readers who love big peaks but feel uneasy about behind the summit myths, it offers a more honest, grounded way to read expedition photos. The promise is simple: once you see how many hands are on the rope, you will never look at a summit shot the same way again.
The Mahi Way - Choosing Right Over Popular
This book is based on 30 years of hands-on experience running P&Ls across markets and building brands the unglamorous way, the way that works. The ideas are simple, often hard to execute, and focused on building something that lasts.If that resonates, you won't regret spending your money and time.I have known Mahijeet since 2010 - initially as a client and now as a trusted friend. His journey, principles, and practices deserve to be documented, and believe this book will serve as a powerful guide for anyone who aspires to lead with authenticity and build organisations that stand the test of time. The unique company culture he built, uncommon and often unheard of, is reflected in the loyalty of both his employees and clients.
Crosbie, Centre-half
When the Great War broke out there were British citizens who had the misfortune to find themselves trapped within German borders. Ruhleben, the site of a Berlin racecourse, became a prison camp for such citizens. Steve Bloomer of Derby County and England fame was one of them. Being England's most prolific goalscorer of his day, his fame ascended to legendary status. A fellow prisoner was John Cameron who had been player-secretary-manager of Tottenham Hotspur's FA Cup winning team of 1901. He was the first secretary of the Players' Union and a prime force in guiding Spurs from the Southern League to the higher echelons of the English game. Both Bloomer and Cameron were on coaching assignments in Germany at an inopportune time. They were largely influential in organising football leagues whilst in captivity. With the proliferation of former professional footballers within their midst, the standard of football was consistent with the meticulous planning. In Crosbie, Centre-half, his first novel, established football historian and author Duncan Carmichael imagines a similar scenario from a different angle.
The Unwritten System
The Unwritten System is a work on performance under pressure that examines why effort, instruction, and explanation often stop producing reliable results at advanced levels of practice. It is written for professionals who operate in environments where execution, timing, and coordination matter more than motivation or belief.Across elite sport and other high-stakes performance domains, individuals frequently encounter a point where progress becomes conditional. Training intensifies, preparation becomes more sophisticated, and attention to detail increases-yet outcomes fluctuate. Performance begins to depend on context, timing, and the absence of interference rather than on effort alone. This book addresses that structural shift.Rather than offering methods, drills, or techniques, The Unwritten System explores elite performance systems from an architectural perspective. It examines how execution is organized, how timing stabilizes, and how coordination is disrupted when conscious control outlives its usefulness. The book argues that many breakdowns attributed to psychology, confidence, or mindset are in fact consequences of how learning and instruction interact with the nervous system at later stages of development.Drawing on decades of observation across high-level training environments, the work traces a recurring pattern: effort stops predicting outcome, instruction becomes interference, and systems narrow in the name of control. This shift does not represent weakness or failure, but a change in how performance must be organized to remain intact under pressure.The book challenges linear models of improvement commonly found in modern coaching theory. It examines the limits of instruction, the difference between implicit learning and conscious regulation, and why explanation can interfere with execution when speed, consequence, and timing are compressed. In doing so, it reframes collapse not as a psychological lapse, but as a structural signal.The Unwritten System is not a coaching manual and does not provide tools to apply. It offers orientation rather than instruction, clarifying why high-level performers often feel that they have "done everything right" while still encountering ceilings they cannot explain. Its focus is on execution and timing, learning and coordination, and the underlying structure that allows performance to remain coherent under pressure.Written for advanced athletes, experienced coaches, and practitioners working within high-level performance systems, this book serves as a conceptual foundation rather than a guide. It is the first volume of a three-part work examining performance structure, breakdown, and restoration.
Henry Aaron
"Trying to throw a fastball past Henry Aaron is like trying to sneak a sunrise past a rooster."-Curt Simmons, pitcher Henry Aaron is one of the greatest baseball players of all time, a great humanitarian, and a deserving subject for this in-depth examination of his life and his impact on baseball and the world. This SABR book includes twenty essays examining Aaron's life and career as well as over a dozen detailed recaps revisiting significant games in which he played, from his debut in 1952 to first grand slam with the Braves to his curtain call in Milwaukee in 1976. Born in 1934, one of eight siblings, Aaron first joined the ranks of professional baseball players as a member of the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League. He would eventually play 23 years in the National League, and win three Gold Gloves, one MVP award, and the 1957 World Series with the Milwaukee Braves. He was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982, his first ballot, and to MLB's All Century Team in 1999. Among his many career highlights, on May 17, 1970, Aaron became the first player to compile both 3,000 career hits and more than 500 homers. But the moment that lives indelibly in baseball history took place on April 8. 1974, when he broke Babe Ruth's previously unassailable career record of 714 home runs. As Aaron circled the bases, broadcaster Vin Scully told his audience, "What a marvelous moment for baseball. What a marvelous moment for Atlanta and the state of Georgia. What a marvelous moment for the country and the world. A Black man is getting a standing ovation in the Deep South for breaking a record of an all-time baseball idol."Hate mail by the bagful followed Aaron during his quest to hit 715 career home runs and pass the legendary Babe Ruth. "Hammerin' Hank" responded with class and a beautiful line-drive swing. He retired with 755 home runs, a .305 batting average, .555 slugging percentage, and .928 OPS.This book represents the collaborative effort of 40 members of SABR, the Society for American Baseball Research.
Never Daunted
This is the story of how a visionary president, an astute athletic director, and a genius head coach assembled a group of misfit players-and turned the losingest program in college football history into champions.For more than a century, the Indiana University Hoosiers lived at the bottom of the college football world-outmatched, overlooked, and resigned to history. Then Curt Cignetti arrived and told anyone who would listen that Indiana would win. Not someday. Soon.What followed wasn't a miracle. It was a standard.Never Daunted chronicles the most improbable rise in modern sports history: how a program without recruiting clout, tradition, or margin for error built a national champion through discipline, belief, and relentless execution. Eschewing hype and shortcuts, Cignetti installed a Process rooted in habits, accountability, and playing every snap as if it mattered-because it did.Through unforgettable game analysis, behind-the-scenes insight, and the voices of the people who lived it, this book reveals how Indiana didn't just beat college football's giants-it out-prepared them, out-finished them, and outlasted them.This is the story of a team that proved excellence isn't about stars or swagger.It's about standards.And once Indiana set theirs, everything changed.
The Neural Map of Track and Field
Track & field has spent decades refining technique, strength, and conditioning. What has remained largely unexamined is the system that governs whether those qualities remain accessible when conditions intensify.Neural Engineering for Track & Field addresses that gap.It explains the architecture that regulates access, timing, inhibition, and rhythm when speed increases and consequence becomes real. It shows why technically sound athletes fragment under pressure, why training doesn't always transfer to competition, and why performance fails in consistent patterns across events.The Neural Map of Track & Field completes the picture.While the architecture is universal, its expression is not. Sprints, hurdles, jumps, throws, and endurance expose different stress points within the same governing system. The Map makes those event-specific breakdown patterns visible.Together, these two works do different jobs.One explains how the system works. The other shows where it breaks.Track & field performance does not fail randomly. It fails by structure, and by event.Understanding both is no longer optional.
The Neural Engineering Codex for Track and Field
Track & field performance does not fail randomly. It fails by structure.Neural Engineering Codex - Track & Field explains the governing architecture that determines whether execution remains accessible when speed increases, force intensifies, and consequence becomes real. Rather than focusing on technique, drills, or training methodology, the Codex examines the neural systems that regulate access, timing, inhibition, and rhythm across all track & field disciplines.The book addresses why technically proficient athletes fragment under pressure, why physical development does not reliably translate into competition performance, and why breakdown patterns repeat across generations despite advances in coaching and sports science. It identifies a missing architectural layer beneath strength, skill, and psychology-one that governs execution long before conscious correction is possible.This is not a coaching manual and not a collection of interventions. It does not prescribe programs or exercises. Its purpose is structural: to define the laws that govern performance expression when conditions intensify.Written for federations, institutes, coaches, performance directors, and serious athletes, Neural Engineering Codex - Track & Field provides the architectural foundation upon which event-specific understanding and applied analysis can rest.
My Flying Days Are Not Over
My Flying Days Are Not Over is a compilation of flight experiences with life lessons included in each story. Considered a humorous "bathroom book", it contains short stories of real life experiences. Some will make you laugh and entertain some of the thoughts you always had but have suppressed in your own mind. A must read for anyone teaching a skill or way of life.
The Essential Pocket Guide for Resident Camp Counselors
From homesickness to teasing, every resident camp counselor faces a range of camper issues when responsible for the care of children day and night. The Essential Pocket Guide for Resident Camp Counselors is a concise guide and toolbox that fits right in your back pocket. It's great to have at the ready to refer to for quick strategies to handle tricky situations and for tips to celebrate all the wins that happen at camp. Resident camp counselors will learn how to work more effectively and confidently with campers; interact with campers in healthy and nurturing ways; and handle challenging behaviors and situations, such as bed-wetting, homesickness, and defiance. New in this third edition, you'll also find sections on behaviors to immediately report to your supervisor and how to help campers build character. This resource is applicable to all resident camp counselors, including those at girls, boys, and coed resident camps. What Others Are Saying "Brilliant pack of information that every counselor should have with them.... This is great staff tool for first year or experienced counselors alike." -purchaser of previous edition
The Essential Pocket Guide for Day Camp Counselors
From morning drop-offs to managing group meetings, day camp counselors juggle many responsibilities throughout the day. The Essential Pocket Guide for Day Camp Counselors is a concise guide and toolbox that fits right in your back pocket. It's great to have at the ready to refer to for quick strategies to handle tricky situations and for tips to celebrate all the wins that happen at camp. Day camp counselors will learn how to work more effectively and confidently with your campers; interact with campers in healthy and nurturing ways; and handle challenging behaviors and situations, such as homesickness, intimidation, and defiance. New in this edition, you'll also find sections on behaviors to immediately report to your supervisor and how to help campers build character. What Others Are Saying "I run a camp and bought this before staff training. It's a great resource that is quick and easy to use."-purchaser of previous edition Previous editions of this work were published as Bob Ditter's Pocket Guide for Day Camp Counselors.
A Darker Shade of Dodger Blue the McCourt Era
"A Darker Shade of Dodger Blue: The McCourt Era" by Allen Schery offers a revealing and detailed narrative of one of baseball's most volatile ownership chapters. Covering 2004 to 2012, this book chronicles Frank McCourt's rise and fall as owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, providing unparalleled insight into how personal ambition, financial acumen, and public expectation collide in the stewardship of a beloved institution.McCourt, a Boston real estate magnate, acquired the Dodgers through a highly leveraged deal that drew upon the franchise's valuable real estate assets to fund the purchase. His arrival sparked hope among fans weary of corporate ownership, promising a return to hands-on stewardship and championship contention. Early successes on the field, such as clinching the National League West division title in 2004 and the high-profile acquisition of star players like Manny Ramirez, gave McCourt's ownership an auspicious start.However, the story quickly reveals a complex and shadowy financial web where McCourt's ambitions extended far beyond baseball to real estate development and personal wealth accrual. The book exposes strategic decisions that prioritized debt servicing and corporate restructuring over sustained investment in the roster, fueling perceptions of frugality and alienating the fanbase. The departure of key players like Adri獺n Beltr矇 underscored the conflicting priorities between McCourt's financial philosophy and competitive aspirations.Schery traces managerial upheavals and the importation of personnel linked to McCourt's Boston roots, illustrating the psychological complexities of an owner attempting to imprint a personal legacy on a team with its own storied history and identity. The emergence of homegrown stars like Clayton Kershaw and Matt Kemp brought moments of hope amid continued financial uncertainty.The narrative culminates in the unprecedented intervention by Major League Baseball, which assumed operational control of the Dodgers amid revelations of McCourt's mounting debts, unpaid obligations, and tumultuous divorce disclosures. This intervention led to a landmark sale of the franchise to Guggenheim Baseball Management in a record-breaking deal, symbolizing a new chapter of stability and promise for the Dodgers."A Darker Shade of Dodger Blue" is both a cautionary tale and a profound exploration of the tensions between private ownership and public trust in professional sports. Allen Schery provides readers with an astute and empathetic examination of the moral, financial, and cultural dimensions of owning a major league baseball team, making this book essential reading for sports historians, fans, and anyone interested in the complex realities behind the games we love.
Skillful Interviewing for Finding Skillful Staff
Build a camp team that shines. Every summer, camp counselors step into a role full of responsibility, adventure, and impact. Hiring the right people isn't easy-spotting who can rise to the challenge takes skill and insight. In this second edition, Bob Ditter, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in child, adolescent, and family therapy, provides a practical roadmap for camp directors and leaders to identify, assess, and select counselors who are prepared, capable, and camp-ready. You'll learn how to plan interviews that reveal character, judgment, and skill; ask competency-based questions that uncover motivation and camp fit; and evaluate candidates thoughtfully, focusing on strengths, competencies, and potential. Counselors create healthy relationships with campers, bring spirit and enthusiasm to your program, and maintain physical and emotional safety. Doing all these things often requires knowing how to maintain calm in stressful situations. In this second edition, Bob adds a new chapter that addresses staff mental health from the point of self-care habits to ensure you are enlisting candidates who have the coping skills to manage the natural stress of their jobs. With the strategies covered in this book, you'll build a team that's confident, capable, and ready to make every camper's day safe and fun.
The Hole Truth
Ever wonder whether Tiger Woods in his prime would have beaten Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, or Jack Nicklaus in their primes? And could any of them have beaten Babe Zaharias? Obviously, if Bobby Jones were returned to life and health and then given his old hickory-shafted mashie, persimmon-headed driver, and rubber-core ball in a match against Jordan Spieth, the outcome would be foreordained. But what if the impact of the training, equipment, courses, and traveling conditions could be neutralized in order to create a measurement? Now for the first time, questions are answered about the relative abilities of the greatest players in the history of professional golf. In The Hole Truth Bill Felber provides a relativistic approach for evaluating and comparing the performance of golfers while acknowledging the game's changing nature. The Hole Truth analyzes the performances of players relative to their peers, creating an index of exceptionality that automatically factors the changing nature of the game through time. That index is based on the standard deviation of the performances of players in golf's recognized major championships dating back to 1860. More than two hundred players are rated in comparison with one another, more than sixty of them in detail with profiles providing context on their ranking. For the dedicated golf fan, The Hole Truth is an engaging way to see in the numbers where their favorite golfers rank across eras and where current players like Rory McIlroy and Inbee Park compare to the game's greats.
Ultimate AAU & College Recruiting Playbook
The Ultimate AAU & College Recruiting Playbook is a structured resource designed to support students, families, and educators navigating the modern landscape of youth athletics and college recruitment. Written by experienced educators and former collegiate athletes, the book provides clear, practical guidance on AAU basketball, the college recruiting process, and Name, Image, and Likeness considerations.Organized into concise modules, the guide outlines each stage of the recruiting journey with an emphasis on preparation, decision-making, and accountability. Short quizzes at the end of each module encourage reflection and reinforce key concepts, making the book suitable for independent study, group discussion, or program-based use. The final section includes a series of articles that place athletic development and recruiting within a broader educational and social context.Designed as a reference tool rather than a narrative text, this book is well-suited for school and public libraries, athletic departments, guidance offices, and youth development programs seeking a clear, accessible resource on contemporary recruiting practices.
Waterfront Management for Camp and Recreation Settings
The waterfront guide that helps camps reduce risks and campers enjoy fun-filled summers.The waterfront is where campers take risks, test their courage, and have the most fun, but keeping it safe is no small job. Lakes, rivers, and open swimming areas bring changing conditions, visibility challenges, environmental hazards, and staffing complexities that pool-based training simply can't cover. Cathy Scheder draws on decades of hands-on experience-including her work as a waterfront director and with the ACA camp crisis hotline-to share practical, real-world guidance. In the third edition of Waterfront Management for Camp and Recreation Settings, she gives you the tools to spot and prevent risks before they become problems; train and supervise staff for dynamic open-water environments; and build safety systems and emergency plans that actually work. Whether you manage the waterfront directly or support the people who do, this book helps you protect campers and staff-while keeping the waterfront the most exciting, fun-filled place at camp.
The Mental ABCs of Pitching
Author H.A. Dorfman brings his years of expertise as instructor/counselor with the A's, Marlins, and Devil Rays to provide an easy-to-use, A-to-Z handbook which will give insight and instruction on how to pitch to peak performance at every level of the game. Perfect for pitchers who need that extra edge or hitters who want to better understand the mental moves on the mound. With a new foreword by Rick Wolff!
The Hockey Book of Why (and Who, What, When, Where, and How)
This book provides a slew of questions and in-depth answers concerning the traditions, rules, records, and history of hockey. From the early days of the sport to the hugely popular game seen today, Martin Gitlin answers questions even the most knowledgeable fan may have pondered.
The Baseball Book of Why
Why do we sometimes refer to a left-handed pitcher as a "southpaw"? Why are major league pitchers normally limited to 100 pitches per game? Why was Jack Roosevelt Robinson the first African-American ever to play as part of an official lineup for a team in Major League Baseball? Why is a baseball field sometimes referred to as a diamond? This book provides over 100 questions and detailed answers concerning the traditions, rules, and history of the national pastime. Organized by the sport's five eras-Dead Ball, Live Ball, Golden Age, Expansion, and Steroid Era-it answers questions about hitting, pitching, fielding, base running, managing, scouting, and ownership that vex even the most ardent fans of the game. Moreover, this book is an appreciation of how baseball's traditions began.
The Mental Game of Baseball
In this book, authors H.A. Dorfman and Karl Kuehl present their practical and proven strategy for developing the mental skills needed to achieve peak performance at every level of the game.The theory and applications are illustrated by anecdotes and insights from major and minor league players, who at some point discovered the importance of mastering the inner game in order to play baseball as it should be played. Intended for players, managers, coaches, agents, and administrators as well as fans who want a more in-depth look at the makeup of the complete baseball player.
The Golf Lover's Guide to Wales
A comprehensive guide to discovering Wales' most beautiful and unique golf courses, from legendary links to hidden gems.A golf journey through Wales is filled with discovery and delight. Beyond the majestic Royal courses of Porthcawl and St David's, unexpected treasure awaits in every part of the principality - from Pennard's incomparable 'Links In The Sky' to Welshpool's unforgettable panorama 'perched on the roof of the world' and The Rolls Of Monmouth's serene parkland paradise, to name just a few.Rising high above the valleys, at the foot of towering mountains, and along rugged coastlines, wherever your travels take you, you're assured the warmest welcome, breathtaking scenery, and golf courses that will leave you yearning to return.This guide offers everything you need to enjoy an unforgettable round of golf at the best courses Wales has to offer: course yardage, green-fee price indicators, booking procedure, the history of each club, and what to expect when you play.For too long, the glorious golf courses of Wales have been regarded as the British Isles' best-kept secret. If a golfer's true calling is to seek out places they've never seen before, then mae gwlad y g璽n yn aros amdanoch chi... the land of song awaits you.
The Long Red Line
Cornell lacrosse entered 2025 with one objective: End a forty-eight-year championship drought. What followed was a season of grit, heartbreak, and redemption--a relentless march through adversity that tested every ounce of resolve.In The Long Red Line, Christian Swezey details everything from the sting of an early-season overtime loss to Penn State to the razor-thin margins of Ivy League battles. In this dramatic season, the Big Red faced injuries, doubts, and the weight of history. Captain CJ Kirst, chasing records and playing through a broken hand, embodied the team's mantra: "Well done is better than well said." Alongside him were warriors like Hugh Kelleher, Mikey Long, and Chris Davis--whose comeback after two back surgeries became a defining moment of courage. Behind the scenes, coaches Connor Buczek and Jordan Stevens forged a culture of accountability and brotherhood.Through snow-swept practices, grueling conditioning, and unforgettable senior speeches, Cornell clawed its way back to the NCAA tournament. When the Big Red stormed through Championship Weekend in Foxborough, it was the culmination of almost half a century of sacrifice and belief and honored the memories of two Cornell lacrosse legends: George Boiardi and Richie Moran.Packed with insider stories, vivid game-day action, and the voices of those who lived the drama, The Long Red Line is more than a chronicle of a lacrosse season--it is a testament to resilience, leadership, and the pursuit of greatness. For Cornell alumni, lacrosse fans, and anyone who loves an underdog story, this is the ultimate ride to Memorial Day glory.
Fast After 50
It's never too late to get--and stay--fit! Fast After 50, now completely updated with the latest science on aging and exercise, is for every endurance athlete who wants to stay on the top of their game for years to come.For runners, cyclists, triathletes, swimmers, rowers, skiers, and all dedicated athletes, getting older doesn't have to mean getting slower. Drawing from the most current research on aging, longevity, and sports performance, Joe Friel--America's leading endurance sports coach--shows how athletes can train smart, race strong, and stay healthy well past age 50. Alongside guidelines for high-intensity workouts, targeted strength training, recovery, crosstraining, and nutrition for high performance, Friel has updated Fast After 50 to include: New research on how to effectively build fitness with low-intensity training along with limited amounts of high-intensity trainingUpdated crosstraining tips and plans to boost aerobic endurance without the risk of injuryStories from "super agers" who have excelled in their sport at an advanced ageA chapter on "Beyond the Fifties" to keep athletes informed on how to stay in the race as they age upAnd so much more! In Fast After 50, Joe Friel shows athletes that age is just a number. Athletes of any age can extend their racing careers for decades--and race to win.
States of Play
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR FOOTBALL BOOK OF THE YEAR & BEST SPORTS WRITING AWARD AT THE 2025 SPORTS BOOK AWARDSA TIMES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEARA TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEARAN IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARAN IRISH INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE YEAR Fully updated to cover Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid, the Manchester City charges case and the events of the 2024/25 season. 'Important, perfectly timed and hugely necessary.' The Guardian'Football needs this book. A monumental piece of investigative journalism.' Irish Times'A must-read on how modern football works.' Ian Wright'Brave, forensic and utterly gripping.' Tom Holland ______________________________ The definitive account of how capitalism and the world's elite corrupted modern football.As the 2022 World Cup in Qatar drew to a close, there was a bitter undercurrent to Argentina's triumph. Throughout the tournament, numerous allegations of sportswashing and financial misconduct had been made against the state of Qatar, moving what had previously been a smaller conversation into the worldwide spotlight. The question had been asked, who really owns and runs football? Journeying from Abu Dhabi to Newcastle, and onto London, Paris, Moscow and New York, journalist Miguel Delaney investigates the allegations of sportswashing and misconduct in the beautiful game. The result is a gripping account of how football has been taken over by the world's wealthiest businessmen, state-backed corporations, media tycoons and oil-rich oligarchs. From Neymar's 瞿198 million transfer to Paris Saint-Germain and Abu Dhabi's construction empire in Manchester to failed Financial Fair Play constraints and the dawn of the European Super League, Miguel draws on exclusive interviews and unprecedented access to key stakeholders to produce an all-encompassing expos矇 of modern footballs highest echelons. Authoritative, riveting and eye-opening, States of Play reveals how football has become a tool for the world's elite.______________________________ 'The moral compass that the game needs.'Andy Brassell 'In this excellent investigation, Delaney reveals the ugly side of the beautiful game.'Oliver Bullough 'The most important football book of its generation.'Jack Pitt-Brooke 'Tackles the major issues affecting football today with fearlessness and forensic scrutiny. An important investigation for our times.'Laurie Whitwell 'A majestic book. The essential guide to how the people's game has become the plaything of the very rich and powerful.'Jonathan Wilson Miguel Delaney's STATES OF PLAY was ranked in the Irish Times bestsellers list the weeks of 11th-18th November & 9th December 2024.
Wheel Life 2
Share in the lives and experiences of some participants in the cycle racing scene of the 1970s and 1980s, as told in their own words and recorded by the author.Although the bikes, equipment and clothing have evolved over time, the legacy of tough competitiveness, outstanding endurance and camaraderie set the standard for the cyclists of today.
Wheel Life 1
Share in the lives and experiences of some participants in the cycle racing scene of the 1950s and 1960s, as told in their own words and recorded by the author. Although the bikes, equipment and clothing have evolved over time, the legacy of tough competitiveness, outstanding endurance and camaraderie set the standard for the cyclists of today.
Tulsa Baseball History 2026 Edition
Tulsa's longest relationship with any professional sport has been with baseball. And that love affair with its minor league teams has endured its share of peaks and valleys, of passionate embraces, periods of frustration and despair and joyous celebrations. Ten major league franchises, from powerhouses such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals to the woeful St. Louis Browns, have placed developmental teams in Tulsa with varying degrees of success.Tulsa Baseball History: 2026 Edition tells the stories of the men who played for Tulsa's teams as well as others who came through town and left their mark on the sport, for better or for worse. You can read about ... How a crude invention by the manager of the 1966 Tulsa Oilers helped young boys and girls around the world to hit a baseball...and how he lost out on millions of dollars by not marketing tee-ball correctly.A fan who was fed up with constant booing, so he created a rallying cry that was synonymous with Tulsa baseball.How the 1921 Oilers and their home stadium were involved in one of America's darkest hours, the Tulsa Race Massacre.What happened when future Hall of Fame players and managers visited the Oil Capital of the World to play exhibition games.How the Tulsa Drillers became the launching pad for superstar careers of several members of the Texas Rangers, Colorado Rockies, and Los Angeles Dodgers.And how the 1966 Oilers lost nine games in a row and, incredibly, strengthened their hold on first place.
A Coach's Notebook
This book is written by an experienced youth SIA cricket coach Shri GS Pathania. This book is designed as a guide for both players and coaches, providing tools to improve skills and achieve excellence on the pitch. A tactical and training book that includes space for notes and strategies, intended for coaches to use in planning drills and exercises. This book delves into the mindset and methods used by elite cricketers to perform consistently at a high level.
Competitive Eating
Competitive eating has evolved far beyond a novelty or social media trend. It is now a structured, fast-growing sport with trained athletes, organised leagues, safety standards, and live events attracting huge audiences.Written by Craig Harker, founder of the British Eating League and creator of Dad Loves Food, Competitive Eating: The Ultimate Guide offers an honest, inside look at the world of competitive eating. Drawing on years of real experience, the book explains how the sport actually works, separating fact from fiction and entertainment from professional competition.The book covers training methods, mindset, preparation, and safety, while clearly distinguishing competitive eaters from food reviewers and casual challengers. It explores the rise of organised leagues in the UK and internationally, the structure of events, and the personalities helping drive the sport forward.Accessible, entertaining, and grounded in reality, this book is written for fans, food enthusiasts, curious readers, and anyone interested in understanding competitive eating as a legitimate sport. Whether you're watching from the crowd or considering a challenge yourself, this guide provides clarity, context, and insight from someone who helped build the sport from the ground up.
Bills Pre-Gaming
In Buffalo, tailgating isn't a pregame activity. It's a weekly act of loyalty.Bills Pre-Gaming is a humorous, affectionate, and sharply observed guide to the culture of Buffalo Bills tailgating, where grills light in lake-effect snow, folding tables live brave but temporary lives, and strangers become family somewhere between the first beer and the second plate of wings.Part field manual, part anthropology, and part parking-lot philosophy, this book captures the unwritten rules every Buffalo fan somehow already knows: why weather is just a suggestion, wings are a moral position, blue cheese must have visible chunks, and beer is the default setting. It introduces the characters who make the lot work, maps sacred tailgating geography, and explains why Victory Monday walks a little taller.Packed with tailgate-tested recipes, emergency wing sauce ratios, checklists, and humor grounded in lived experience, this book isn't about winning and losing. It's about showing up, standing together, and turning a cold parking lot into something that feels like home.
The Unforgiving Hours
Now in paperback, an exploration of incredible physical feats--some well-known and some only passed around watering holes and campfires--"that will have readers cheering" by endurance athlete and journalist Shannon Hogan that takes us into the world of those who have pushed themselves through the "unforgiving hours" to achieve greatness and redefine modern outdoor adventuring. (Publishers Weekly)From the frozen wilds of Alaska's treacherous trails and the rugged majesty of Colorado's peaks to the unyielding currents of Puget Sound and Canada's Inside Passage, The Unforgiving Hours offers us an intimate window into the toughest contests in sports. Whether it's a blistering race across the furnace trails of gold country in the Sierra Nevadas, a grueling swim in frigid water to break the Ice Mile Distance record, or a competition on the biggest triathlon stage with a determination beyond perceived limitations, each journey reveals the resilience and humor it takes to face the unknown and achieve endurance sports greatness. These stories of ordinary women and men who kept going even when things went wrong, especially when the weather and tides did not cooperate, attest to the drive, grit, and patience that exists in all of us. Pushing through exhaustion, setbacks, and moments of darkness and doubt, these athletes prove that greatness isn't about perfection--it's about perseverance. Their triumphs, large and small, are a testament to the power of adaptability, passion, and the sheer will to keep going, one breath, one step, one stroke, and one mile at a time. In the pages of The Unforgiving Hours, you will read the stories of: Gunhild Swanson running the Western States 100 Endurance Run five days shy of her seventy-first birthdayKelly Danielson and team Sail Like a Girl, the first all-female sailing team to win the Race to AlaskaGordon Wadsworth racing the hardest mountain bike race in the world while opting for only one bike gearLynne Cox breaking the record for swimming across the English Channel at age 15Yuichiro Hidaka dreaming of eating potato chips while running the Boston Double for the fourth timeSeana Hogan, the current cycling transcontinental female record holder (set at age 35) fighting the race clock and Father Time to finish Race Across America at age 60John Stamstad voyaging to Alaska for an all-night February bike race in the bush of the Last FrontierMelissa Kegler training for two years to break the American Ice Mile Distance record in 39.2簞F waterChris Jones embarking on The Last Great Race--six 100-mile ultramarathons to be completed over the course of one summerAnd Tina Ament, along with Anne Thilges, crossing the finish line at 16 hours, 18 minutes, and 5 seconds to establish one of the most inspiring records in endurance sports. Blending top-notch sports writing, armchair adventure and travel, and an insightful thesis on the human spirit, The Unforgiving Hours is an indelible chronicle of odysseys that showcase the determination, creativity, joy, strength, and inspiration at the heart of endurance sports.
The Hand You're Dealt
The Hand You're Dealt is a powerful, honest story about facing life's challenges with passion, purpose, and perspective-and turning adversity into opportunity. Written by Kate Naess-Paralympian, organisational psychologist, and speaker-this book weaves together deeply personal stories and research-backed insights to explore what it really takes to keep showing up when life doesn't go to plan. Born with a hand difference, Kate grew up navigating the pressure to perform and the quiet weight of not always feeling like she belonged. Across childhood, elite sport, motherhood, grief, and reinvention, she shares what it means to build resilience without needing to be "bulletproof"-and how to reclaim worth beyond outcomes, titles, or medals. At its core, The Hand You're Dealt is about learning to focus on what you do have, rather than wasting your life wishing for a different set of cards. It's about mindset, identity, belonging, and the choices that shape who we become-especially in the moments that test us most. With warmth, candour, and clarity, Kate offers readers a practical and empowering lens for navigating uncertainty, overcoming self-doubt, and playing their own hand with intention-one decision, one habit, and one courageous step at a time.
Spinning the Yarn
Spinning the Yarn, an innovative book about twenty-two notable baseball events, based on contemporaneous newspaper coverages revealing long-forgotten facts. Learn for the first time about the origin of baseball sports writing. The stories range from 1843 to 1977, covering the early baseball tricksters, superstitions like the white mouse and a wondering goose, perhaps the earliest baseball poem, a banquet menu for the original league's national convention of 1869, softball's founding, and baseball's rubber ball story, among other legendary events. Each story is meticulously footnoted, providing academic reliability to even the funniest of legends. The author mixes story-telling styles, often starting with historical narrative before spinning the yarn - drawing the reader into the event as though actually being there when it happened. If you enjoy baseball, you are bound to like this book. "Spinning the Yarn is a delightful collection of baseball stories otherwise lost in the mist of time. Edgar Allan Poe may have titled it, A Quaint and Curious Volume of Forgotten Baseball Lore, as Bohannon brings history and history-makers to life in this well-researched and fascinating book that takes its readers on a journey from baseball's birth to its present. Whether you are a baseball historian, a fan of the game, or someone who just likes an interesting read, this book is for you! - Kevin Keating, Baseball's leading autograph authenticator and author of Waiting for a Sign, Volumes One and Two."
Life's Work
The definitive story of Tara VanDerveer, Stanford women's basketball, and an unmatched legacy of excellence By the time Tara Vanderveer stepped down from nearly four decades at the helm of Stanford women's basketball, she had surpassed both Pat Summitt and Mike Krzyzewski to become the winningest head coach in NCAA college basketball history. Along the way, she'd led the Cardinal to three national championships and 14 Final Fours, and served as head coach for the 1996 Team USA Olympic team that was a launching pad for professional women's basketball. How did this upstate New York native whose own antiquated basketball experience was a reflection of the limited opportunities available to women in sports prior to Title IX, whose first coaching job was her sister's recreation league team, become a legend, a Hall of Famer and a standard-bearer for excellence and success? Retracing countless seminal moments in Stanford Cardinal history, Life's Work details the construction and maintenance of an elite women's program and an unmatched legacy in sports. VanDerveer built upon a foundation of relentless competitiveness, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to change with the times and her teams. Beyond the accolades, she established a culture for young women in which they given the opportunity to improve, thrive and emerge into the world after basketball ready to lead. Through extensive research and conversations with VanDerveer, Michelle Smith communicates the unflappable vision of a coach who is a mentor, an example, and a touchstone for a sport that finds itself on the cusp of mainstream success like never before.
Strong Bodies, Strong Business
Build a satisfying business and improve your clients' lives when you teach them barbell weightlifting in a small class setting. Strong Bodies, Strong Business shows you how to target clients interested in getting and staying strong, a major goal for the often-overlooked clients over age 45.If you are a weightlifter, a personal trainer, a sports coach, or perhaps a group exercise instructor, you probably should be teaching weightlifting--and starting your own business as a weightlifting coach. Clients appreciate this effective and fun approach and keep coming back for more.In fact, countless times, clients have asked author and coach Janet Majure if she knew the names of coaches who offer the same type class in other cities. So far her answer has been "no," but you can change that when you use the approach in Strong Bodies, Strong Business. The best time to start is now.Strong Bodies, Strong Business shows you how you can do it with a proven approach of small classes and a well-planned strength-building program that draws on Olympic weightlifting moves. This book explains how to...- attract clients- get equipment- find and set up your gym- start and maintain a proven workout program- keep clients engaged and coming back- deal with common problems- promote and expand the businessAuthor Janet Majure, who has been coaching weightlifting since 2012, has seen this approach lead to a squad of faithful clients and to the satisfaction of hearing them report how their weightlifting workouts have given them stronger muscles and bones while reducing assorted aches and pains. Thanks to Janet's first career as a writer and editor, Strong Bodies, Strong Business gives you the information you need in clear and accessible prose. Give it a read and start planning your weightlifting business.
A Test Debut
A test debut is a moment in a cricketer's career that lives long in the memory. Players will approach the occasion with varying degrees of anxiety whilst trying to navigate their way through it as positively as possible.Throughout the book, all aspects of a player's test debut are explored through the stories and experiences that make them what they are. From the moment a player first receives the call to arms and the cap is presented through to the nervous anxiety that accompanies them to the crease, 'A Test Debut' leaves no stone unturned and will provide the reader with tales of heartbreak, comedy, tension and joy.
Inside Youth Sports
"Dr. Rodgers and I share a similar philosophy when it comes to coaching young athletes and he shares that approach in Inside Youth Sports. So often, well-meaning parents volunteer as coaches to help out, but are not equipped with the knowledge or tools to help them succeed. Rodgers talks about things like depressurizing situations for young athletes, teaching them when the time is right and making sure that they take valuable lessons away from their experience, whenever the journey may end; lessons that could help them throughout their lives." Cal Ripken, Jr
Marathon 101
Unlock the pieces of marathon training and make your next race a personal best with this practical guide written by professional pace team leader Dave Masterson.Anyone who has already run a marathon knows--it's a big deal! Some people look to challenge the marathon distance as a mental accomplishment. For others, the physical preparation and training is what draws them in. The reasons are many, but the indisputable facts are the same. To finish this distance, one must dedicate time and energy over weeks and months to prepare for that one day. The marathon does not discriminate; it is difficult for all comers. In Marathon 101, Dave Masterson shares with readers the tips, strategies, and training methods that he has cultivated over the years serving as professional marathon pacer so that you can safely and confidently achieve your personal best. Inside you'll find: A breakdown of popular training plans and if they're the right fit for youTips on running gear for all types of weatherAdvice on mental readinessNutrition strategies for fueling before, during, and after a marathon And so much more! Remember, progress doesn't sprout from daydreams or social media likes. It thrives on action. So open this book, absorb its lessons, and get moving. Every page turned, every tip applied is a step toward your greatest run ever.
