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Essentials of Cerebral Palsy Football
Essentials of Cerebral Palsy Football introduces the reader to the practice of Cerebral Palsy (CP) football. This is a worldwide 7-a-side style of football played by people with CP and acquired brain injuries. CP football is played across the world in over seventy countries covering six continents and is governed by the International Federation of CP Football (IFCPF) and a multitude of regional federations responsible for promoting, managing and governing CP football.This book examines the current research and findings and provides an understanding of the history of CP football, the basics of CP and eligible impairments, game rules and regulations and current scientific knowledge regarding the sport's performance. Special emphasis is given to providing CP football coaches and professionals with relevant information to apply in the practical field.Essentials of Cerebral Palsy Football provides a practical, hands-on guide for the CP football community based on the current status of scientific research related to this team Para sport development and performance. It also seeks to provide students instruction into the different areas of disability in a high-level sports environment and understanding how professionals from different fields can contribute to the improvement and professionalisation of the different areas of sports performance and development.This cutting-edge book is key reading for the CP football community including people registered in CP sports or football federations, Para sport stakeholders, coaches, conditioning coaches, physiotherapists, nutritionists, medical staff and practitioners.
Winter Urban Stealth Van Camping
Learn how to live comfortably out of a van all winter and right under everyone's noses. How to use any regular propane heater to stay comfortably warm without getting gassed or spending a small fortune on propane. Detection avoidance measures are discussed in length because it is game over if rousted by bad guys or the man.
Slap with Power!
Discover the Thrilling World of Slap Fighting! Dive into the exhilarating and intense sport of slap fighting with this comprehensive guide. From its ancient origins to its modern-day sanctioned events, this book covers everything you need to know about slap fighting. Inside, you'll find: The rich history and evolution of slap fighting. Detailed techniques and strategies for both offense and defense. Essential training tips to enhance your strength, endurance, and precision. Insights into the mental preparation required for success. A candid discussion on the risks and safety measures in slap fighting. "This will be the biggest sport in the world. This will be bigger than the UFC." - Dana White, UFC President Whether you're a seasoned fighter or a curious newcomer, this book will equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel in slapfighting. Embrace the challenge and become a part of the next big thing in combat sports!
Sinister Self-Defense
Are You Ready to Conquer Any Threat?Sinister Self-Defense: Master the Art of Deadly Self-Defense is not just a book-it's your ultimate weapon for surviving and dominating in life-or-death situations. This isn't for the faint-hearted. It's for those who demand reliable, no-nonsense self-defense techniques and the confidence to stay in control when faced with real-world threats.World-renowned self-defense innovator Sammy Franco reveals his battle-tested, step-by-step system, escalating with intensity to prepare you for every level of threat. Whether you're facing a vicious street criminal, a drug-fueled maniac, or multiple assailants, Sinister Self-Defense equips you with the tools to adapt, respond, and take control with confidence and decisive action.These are real techniques, forged in reality-not in the gym or the ring. You'll learn precisely how much force is necessary in each scenario, whether it's the explosive impact of the First Strike, the pinpoint accuracy of Combat Pressure Points, or the devastating power of the Widow Maker and Savage Street Fighting. You'll master the art of adapting to any threat.Inside, You'll Master: Relentless, unstoppable tactics to neutralize any attacker within seconds, giving you the power to take control in any situation.A scalable combat system that adjusts to every level of threat-whether it's defusing a verbal confrontation or stopping a lethal assault in its tracks.Proven techniques honed from over 30 years of real-world experience, crafted to help you dominate under the highest levels of pressure, giving you the confidence and capability to face extreme situations.Over 300 dynamic, step-by-step photos and illustrations that provide a clear, visual roadmap for each technique, making it easy to learn, practice, and perfect every move.This is your opportunity to join those who refuse to be victims. Equip yourself with a level of skill and precision that commands respect and keeps you in control at all times. If survival is non-negotiable, then Sinister Self-Defense is the guide you've been waiting for.Get ready to unleash the power, face any adversary, and emerge victorious. Order now and secure the knowledge that gives you the ultimate tactical advantage when it matters most.
The Ancient Eight
From an award-winning, bestselling author, a year inside Ivy League Football, unveiling the heart and soul of college football's oldest teams as they compete amidst a rapidly changing collegiate sports world. The history of the Ivy League dates back to 1869 when Princeton played the first college football game against Rutgers. The Ancient Eight explores Ivy League football today. To play in the NFL, one must maintain the highest academic standards and be a great football player. The rivalries are as intense, as are the strict rules-but there is also a genuine purity n the Ivy League. Through intimate interviews with players, coaches, and key figures, Feinstein uncovers the unique culture that defines football on the Ivy League gridiron, offering unparalleled access to the remarkable coaching staffs and student-athletes who balance their academic ambitions with their passion for the game. On the field, inside the locker room, and around campus, The Ancient Eight reveals the phenomenal stories of the young men who play in today's Ivy League and those who coach them.
Ticket To The Moon
Aston Villa's 1982 European Cup win in many ways was the most romantic in football history. And yet, set against the backdrop of English dominance in the competition it is widely a forgotten achievement. By taking readers inside the boardroom, revealing through minutes who said what to whom at key meetings, Sydenham paints a vivid portrayal that covers more than 20-years of turbulent Midland football history.
Once a Giant
The inside story of the Super Bowl champion 1986 Giants, the extraordinary friendships that resulted--and stunning revelations about the hardships they faced, based on new interviews with Bill Parcells, Phil Simms, Mark Bavaro, and Bill Belichick. The 1986 New York Giants are legendary. A championship team coached by Bill Parcells and his wunderkind assistant Bill Belichick, featuring future Hall of Famers and All-Pros like Phil Simms, Lawrence Taylor, Mark Bavaro, and Harry Carson. They were dominant on the field and formed a unique and lasting bond off of it. More than thirty years later, it's the friendships that have proved more important--a matter of life and death. In Once a Giant, bestselling football writer Gary Myers tells the story of that team and what became of it. Gridiron glory eventually faded; chronic pain, addiction, and in some cases crimes have followed. Many football players face these harsh realities, but the Giants have confronted and survived them together. With unprecedented access, Myers dives into such issues as Mark Bavaro's battle with injuries, the breakup and reconciliation of Parcells and Belichick, and Lawrence Taylor's struggles with sobriety. He creates a never-before-seen portrait of the team's run to the title, and their even more challenging fight to live after it ended.
what it takes to play for the country
Perhaps the most definitive, accurate and well written pieces of literature devised on showing both youngsters and adults the path toward forging a career in international or state cricket, in this book we show the budding cricketer the exact path and journey one must endure in order to achieve the glory and stardom of playing international cricket and representing their country. Like no other guide on the market, in our book, we, fragment by fragment unleash the exact skill sets and facets to the game which must be honed and mastered in order for one to be an elite level cricketer and not just an average one, and step by step show YOU the budding cricketer the exact path necessary for one to reach one's full potential and be in contention for national selection. Several critical ideas and concepts which have never been discussed before in a coaching manual or within the coaching fraternity before have been explicitly and precisely conveyed in the most lucid and radiant manner. Topics such as the two stages in batting development, the parallel vs sequential method of picking line and choosing your stroke as well as a full rundown on the requisite abilities one must develop in order to be a good spinner, fast bowler, fielder and captain, are all explained in explicit detail. In this book we endeavour to give the budding cricketer and one aiming for national selection, the science and theory behind cricket and the exact route one must follow to gain national selection. We leave no stone unturned and really do give you the formula and recipe needed to gain national selection and do so in the most concise yet elaborate manner. A guide as to how to play for your country doesn't go any deeper than this and we are so confident that you will walk away double the cricketer you were before, that we give you a money back guarantee if you felt disappointed or unfulfilled with the topics discussed within the book​. Read on as we steer you tantalisingly close to a career in professional cricket.
The Art of Riding
French riding master Philippe Karl writes about training horses from a very personal perspective, documenting the training and development of the Lusitano stallion, Odin, according to traditional French classical principles, from young horse all the way up to high school. Through this case study, he teaches readers the requirements of balance, including collection and conformation; the philosophy of Academic Equitation.The book covers: Description of horses' inborn natural crookedness, exercises for how to correct it, and the implications for the training of the horse.The requirements of balance: collection and conformationThe philosophy of Academic Equitation: the language of the aids-seat, hands, legsExercises for lateral flexibility: work on single and two tracksWork at the canter: counter-canter, flying lead changes, tempi-changesCanter pirouettes: preparation and developmentCollection: piaffe, passage, pesade
Beneath the Jungle of Cozumel
From the award-winning author of the Beyond series books featuring Joey Simmons and Lindsey Carter comes the first book in his new adventure series about the explorations he has done in underwater caves.Join Rob Neto as he embarks on his journey Beneath the Jungle of Cozumel. Dive into the cenotes with him as he tells the tales of his explorations.Rob Neto first visited the island of Cozumel, Mexico in 2011. At the time, he had no idea it would be the first of many trips he made to the island to dive the caves beneath the jungle. That first trip so long ago was the beginning of a lifetime project of cave exploration. Since 2011, Rob has visited the island of Cozumel more close to three dozen times and explored more than twenty miles of cave passages, more than ten of those miles being previously unexplored and discovered by him.Connecting the Crowns, the first book in Rob's new series, is a non-fiction adventure narrative of his first few years visiting Cozumel and the efforts made to connect a newly discovered cave named Dos Coronas (Spanish for Two Crowns) to the longest explored cave on the island, Cueva Quebrada. This is only the beginning.Come along as Rob reveals the good times as well as the struggles both on the surface and Beneath the Jungle of Cozumel.
The Spiral of Life
Mother nature is a great lover of spirals. The spiral of life symbol is one of the most widespread forms in nature.The spiral is the symbol of life, Creation, Nature, Strength and Energy and evokes a path of Growth and Transformation. Our ancestors celebrated life together with the rhythms of each season. Many of their celebrations were interconnected with nature and earth's natural cycles. By following the cycles of nature, you'll be able to experience a deep connection with the natural world and see how everything is interwoven.Nature moves in cycles, and each phase of the cycle gifts us with superpowers that support us to navigate each day with reverence, understanding, devotion and inner integrity.I am inviting you to immerse yourself in this deep reflective journey with 71 wisdom cards through nature's cycles.....and remember that Everything is waiting for YOU.
Throw Your Heart Over
"This book is so good! Positive, insightful, endearing, and funny!" - Amazon Reviewer"Family, romance and horses, what more could you want?" - Amazon ReviewerLooks can be deceiving.Take Ellie - pretty, athletic, starting university on a scholarship, and serving as her sister's bridesmaid.Except ... Ellie's sister is a bridezilla, her bridesmaid's dress is hideous, her career as a competitive ringette player is over, she's been dumped by her boyfriend, and she still can't shake the deep-seated insecurity leftover from her severe and painful acne.As best-friend Em leaves town for university, she encourages Ellie to learn to ride on Em's trusty horse, Lucas.Can Ellie find the courage to embrace a new sport, new friends, a new love, and a new image of herself?
Insights for the Sports Coach Hardcover
This is a book of insightful essays crafted with the purpose of challenging and inspiring the sports coach. Each essay strives to impact your thinking and positively influence your coaching practice. They are designed to navigate you towards your 'Best Self' in coaching. Your athletes will love you at your best. Read and reread these Insights over time. Although the words on these pages will not change, I am confident that as you read and reread them, what they are saying to you, will. "This is a book full of wonder. It's not today nor yesterday that I heard the phrase, 'if you're not thinking for yourself, you're not thinking at all'. This minefield of a book encourages you think for yourself. It leads you to all sorts of creative, meaningful, personal places that suit you best. Read it slowly."Dr Liam Moggan- 'The Coach's Coach'"This book is a powerful collection of stories that capture the essence of what makes great coaches truly exceptional. These stories have stopped me in my tracks, challenged me to reflect deeply, and have made me a better person and coach."Dave Morris- Corofin GAA "I would encourage coaches of all levels to read and reread this wonderful book. Through the careful crafting of a series of engaging and inspiring essays, Paul challenges you to think and reflect on your own coaching practice, increase your own self-awareness and unlock your full coaching potential."Prof. Giles Warrington- Chair of Human Performance & Innovation UL "Words of wisdom to improve your coaching from the coach of coaches Paul Kilgannon. Great insights into the steps to coaching excellence."Vern Gambetta- Founder of The GAIN Network
Football in the Balkans II
The book is concerned with the history of football and its role in Balkan society. The aim is to analyse and discuss various aspects of football as a social and political phenomenon. Collectively the authors address the following themes: football's political background over the years; the formation and development of fan culture; the importance of football for various social groups and nationalities; the cultural framework; and the impact of football on international relations. The following regions are included: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, and Hungary. The book complements and is a thematic development of the issues raised in the volume Football in the Balkans I: Internal Views, External Perceptions (Peter Lang, 2023). Both volumes present the interplay between sport and politics and the shaping of sport policy in the Balkan countries. This is a project initiated by the Balkan History Association and carried out in cooperation with the Centre for Research on the History of German and European Sport of the Willy Brandt Centre at the University of Wroclaw in Poland.
The Strategic-Tactical Conception in Handball
There are different ways of conceiving Handball and the other Collective Sports Modalities (CSM). We will start from the Strategic-Tactical Conception in order to propose a certain way of conceiving, appreciating, understanding and dealing with these CSMs in the teaching-learning-living-training process. We will emphasize the possible dialogue between the strategic-tactical conception and the proposal to train intelligent players. Another aspect to be taken into account is that in both art and sport, among other human activities, there is the possibility of developing creative intelligence. Our aim is to discuss these potentialities from the perspective of seeking other power relations between coaches and players, but also to seek to play the game in its most developed and complex form, not limiting ourselves to an impoverished experience with it; this also justifies the reflection we propose to make here. Although quite essayistic, the literature and analysis based on how the Brazilian handball national teams are working contribute to giving concreteness to the reflections, and in this way, discussing the case for training intelligent players in Brazilian handball at the moment.
Wrestling Is My Gimmick
For someone whose career spanned nearly four decades, Barry Horowitz might have the lowest winning percentage in professional wrestling history. But there's a reason why his name reached household levels among fans of the sport. Wrestlers who put on a deliberate losing performance (known as "jobbers") provide the starting points for the game's top names, and Horowitz was always there to help every new generation of talent rise to the next level. He took all the moves. He made them all look good. He absorbed every pin and submission. And then he came back to do it for someone else. From the local federations in Florida to years in the World Wrestling Federation, Horowitz helped launch the careers of wrestlers from Ric Flair to the Ultimate Warrior to Kane to Bill Goldberg, and everyone in between. This book presents the life and career of Barry Horowitz. From his life outside the ring to his storied career in professional wrestling's most unsung role, this biography hopes to shed light on why Horowitz was so committed to an industry who sometimes failed to return the favor. From Horowitz comes a tale of defining one's own success and doing the best for the toughest of businesses--and about becoming a cornerstone in a part of pro wrestling that's commonly underrated, but an integral part of the trade!
Foil and Sabre - A Grammar of Fencing in Detailed Lessons for the Professor and Pupil
First published in 1892, "Foil and Sabre" is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to fencing. It aims to provide the student with a complete course of instruction in the contemporary European fencing style, and does so plainly and with the aid of simple illustrations. This volume is perfect for beginners and experienced fencers alike, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage fencing literature. Contents include: "Historical Outline of Fencing in France", "The School at Joinville-le-Pont", "The New Academy of Arms", "Physical Development", "Instruction", "Preliminary Definitions", "Manner of Holding the Foil", "Position of Attention", "The Position of On Guard", "The Advance. La Marche", "The Retreat. La Retraite", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on fencing.
Comfort in Darkness
A masterwork about the art of combat and the invisible powers within us all from Rickson Gracie, the world's greatest Jiu Jitsu fighter and New York Times bestselling author of Breathe A mythic figure in fighting and a legendary member of the "first family of martial arts," Rickson Gracie is considered the godfather of what we recognize today as Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Although Rickson's three decades of total dominance in Jiu Jitsu is astounding, even more astounding is the serenity and spiritual depth of his approach to combat. For Rickson, Jiu Jitsu is a metaphor for life. Some consider Jiu Jitsu a martial art, others consider it a sport, but to Gracie, it is a philosophical system he uses to face and evaluate life's challenges and maintain happiness and mental balance.Gracie wrote Comfort in Darkness after being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, a terminal sentence which he views as the final fight of his life, one he knows he will eventually lose. This is Gracie's defining life statement about his spiritual and technical practice.For the first time, Gracie reveals his time-tested theories and techniques of invisible Jiu Jitsu, a combat system and life philosophy for life he developed over the course of his life. Anyone can use the principles of invisible Jiu Jitsu to awaken their dormant inherent power and apply it to their everyday lives. An indispensable tool for any fighter or seeker, Comfort in Darkness is a timeless book of strategy about aligning the mind, body, and spirit.
Lyon Hunts and Humor
This collection of true life hunting and wilderness stories gives a telling insight into a period of the American West that had a philosophy and humor all its own. A time that has faded and will soon be lost forever. It includes a profile of the author that was originally published in New Mexico Wildlife magazine and stories that were originally published Outdoor Life magazine, as well as poems and illustrations.
Beneath the Jungle of Cozumel
From the award-winning author of the Beyond series books featuring Joey Simmons and Lindsey Carter comes the first book in his new adventure series about the explorations he has done in underwater caves.Join Rob Neto as he embarks on his journey Beneath the Jungle of Cozumel. Dive into the cenotes with him as he tells the tales of his explorations.Rob Neto first visited the island of Cozumel, Mexico in 2011. At the time, he had no idea it would be the first of many trips he made to the island to dive the caves beneath the jungle. That first trip so long ago was the beginning of a lifetime project of cave exploration. Since 2011, Rob has visited the island of Cozumel more close to three dozen times and explored more than twenty miles of cave passages, more than ten of those miles being previously unexplored and discovered by him.Connecting the Crowns, the first book in Rob's new series, is a non-fiction adventure narrative of his first few years visiting Cozumel and the efforts made to connect a newly discovered cave named Dos Coronas (Spanish for Two Crowns) to the longest explored cave on the island, Cueva Quebrada. This is only the beginning.Come along as Rob reveals the good times as well as the struggles both on the surface and Beneath the Jungle of Cozumel.
Free Agent
The Free Agent introduces Abel Richards, a young basketball prodigy navigating the ruthless world of the USBA. After a near-fatal injury during his debut game, Abel uncovers a sinister conspiracy within the league, where players are controlled through manipulation, threats, and a mysterious implanted technology. Facing betrayal, loss, and his own internal struggles, Abel must decide between pursuing personal gain and exposing the organization's dark secrets. Throughout his journey, themes of ambition, family, and the corrupting influence of power are explored as Abel fights to reclaim his life and future.
GOAL!!! Soccer Story Book for Kids; Messi, Ronaldo and Other World's Best Soccer Players
GOAL!!! Amazing stories about the most successful soccer players of all time! The goal of this soccer book for kids is to engage young readers to learn about the world's 11 most successful sports heroes from soccer. The story of each soccer player will motivate young talents to aim higher at sports, activities, and/or in school to make their dreams come true. The book aims to inspire young readers: - To read about their favourite soccer players - To learn from their personal stories, their journey to success, and how they faced challenges - To build mental toughness as young athletes - To be passionate about sports, other activities and/or in-school - To benefit from impressive insights into the soccer world, the famous soccer clubs, and the most significant achievements of soccer heroes - To learn the tools needed for a successful career in sports: natural talent, training discipline, team spirit, toughness, and fairness - And to learn what they need to become the "GOAT: Greatest of all Time" This illustrated book is the perfect soccer-related gift for every young child. Every child's dream is to play like their soccer heroes and learn lessons for both sports and life. This soccer book for kids will help young readers achieve their goals and make their dreams come true.
Xabi Alonso - 82 Passing, Positional Possession, Games, Patterns, and Attacking Practices Direct from Bayer Leverkusen Training Sessions
Learn and apply Xabi Alonso's exact training methods to improve your team's tactical understanding of positional build up play, possession, midfield control, and attacking play.Alonso took over Bayer Leverkusen in 2022 when they were in 17th position in the league, and he masterminded their rise to a 6th place finish and the DFB-Pokal German Cup.The very next season (2023-24), they became undefeated Bundesliga champions (28 wins, 6 draws), won the DFB-Pokal again, and reached the Europa League Final. Alonso's groundbreaking tactics and attacking style of play powered an incredible record-breaking 51-match unbeaten run in all competitions.The 82 Practices included in this book are all taken directly from Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen training sessions. You will also gain valuable insights with 30+ pages of tactical analysis on Alonso's methodical build up, midfield control, and efficient attacking play.This Book Teaches You How to: Replicate Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen's playing styleCoach your team to build up play and dominate possessionImplement positional patterns of play into your training sessionsInstruct your players with key coaching pointsCreate goal scoring chances with an unpredictable attackScore more goals!Learn Xabi Alonso's Coaching Philosophy and Tactics: Use different build up shapes (4-2-4, 3-2-5, 2-3-5) against different opponentsDominate possession and midfield area with precision, patience, and controlDraw in the press and break the lines of the oppositionCreate overloads around the ball to progress play forwardPositional play with movement, rotations, and interchangesUtilise innovative and dynamic wing back play in attackImplement incisive attacking play with attacking overloads in the final third82 Passing, Positional Possession, Games, Patterns, and Attacking Practices Included: Warm UpsPassing CombinationsPositional Build Up Play CombinationsPositional Possession GamesAttacking Positional Patterns of Play
National Symbols at the Olympic Games
This provocative book makes the case for the complete removal of national symbolism in the Olympic Games. Focusing on the case of national flags at the Olympic Games, it explores the history of national symbols at the Olympics and asks what this issue can tell us about the politicisation of sport in the twenty-first century.Drawing on multi-disciplinary research from history, political science and sociology, and exploring the link between historical processes and the experiences of individuals, the book attempts to deconstruct the global sport system and its traditions. It argues that the history of flags is essentially the history of nationalism itself, impacted by power interests, and by exploring the lesser-known Olympic histories of athletes such as American boxer Oscar De La Hoya or those from the Faroe Islands, the book explores the complex links between national symbolism and international sport. It concludes with a controversial set of proposals for breaking those links, including a new tradition that would symbolically 'lock up' national flags as part of the opening ceremony of Olympic Games.Thought-provoking and concise, this book is fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in the politics, sociology, history or governance of sport, or in nationalism, international organisations or the history of protest.
第16届亚洲运动会科学大会论文摘要汇编
"Jointly hosted by the General Administration of Sport of China, the 16th Asian Games Organizing Commit-tee and China Sport Science Society, the 16th Asian Games Science Congress is organized by Guangzhou Sport University in the city of Guangzhou,10-12 October,2010. The theme of this Congress is ""Asian Sport-Science and Development.More than 600 scientists from over 20 countries and regions will exchange their views and hold in -depth discussions over their research results in sport sciences. The Congress received totally 2,600 academic papers and accepted 691 of them after reviewal, which may largely indicate the current research directions of Asian Sport Science and cover most topics of sport research fields. We classified the papers into 21 categories: Sport Social Science & Olympic Study; Sport Management & Sport law; Sport Industry; Sport Media and Communication; Reform and Development of Physical Education; Comparative Study on Thoughts of PhysicalEducation; Sport History; Leisure Sports and Healthy Lifestyle; Fitness-for-all and Health Promotion;E-valuation of National Fitness and Scientific Ways of Physical Exercises; Sport & Nutrition; Sport & Molecular Adaption; Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Sport Injury; Medical Supervision on Sport; Exercise-Induced Fatigue and Rehabilitation; Study on Sport Training Methods; Physical Training & High Altitude Training; Supervision and Evaluation on Sport Training; Sport Technical Analysis; Psychological Factors in Training(Sport) and Competition & Psychological Effect of Physical Exercise.We expect that all participants will share with others their ideas and experiences in sport science re-search. We also expect to see deeper explorations be carried out on sport science through honest exchangesand free discussions. We do believe that this Congress will promote the development of Asian Sport Science and Technology and strengthen friendship and cooperation among scientists in this field.Organizing Committee for the 16th Asian Games Science Congress10-120ctober,2010
Comparative Elite Sport Development
Now in a fully revised, extended and updated new edition, this is the only book to offer a comparative overview of the development of elite sport systems around the world.The book examines sport policies and programmes in 20 developed and developing countries that have achieved international sporting success, including the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Japan, Brazil, Russia, Australia, and South Korea, helping the reader to understand the factors behind that success. For each country, it sets out the historical and political context in which elite sport has developed, before explaining the country-specific structures of elite sport and the investment that each country has made in elite sport development. The book also considers how countries have used the hosting of mega-events as sport policy tools, and how factors such as geo-politics, states' governance and political ideology, and levels of economic development, all have influence on national sport policy.Introducing the foundational concepts and principles of elite sport policy and development, and showing how those policies shape global sport, this book is fascinating reading for all students, researchers, policymakers and practitioners working in sport development, sport policy, sport management, event management, public policy, and political science.
The Secret of Nim
The Secret of Nim, by professional magician Justin Monehen, is the definitive guide to the classic matchstick hustle.It starts as an innocent game-just a few matchsticks and a curious challenger. You play, you win, and your opponent is left scratching their head. Then, in a moment of generosity, you reveal the two secret rules that unlock the game. Confident they've mastered it, your opponent challenges you to one final showdown. This is when you deliver the final twist... Ready to master the game, leave your opponents outmatched, and always come out on top? Discover the secret of NIM.
Going for Gold
A riveting drama inspired by the true story of Frankie Lucas, a young black boxer navigating the vibrant yet challenging world of 1970s London. Frankie Lucas wins the National ABA middleweight title twice but, when his path to representing England at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games is blocked, Frankie turns to his roots, competing for the island of St. Vincent. Confronting the intricate politics of boxing, the weight of his ambitions and the pressing needs of his family, Frankie's spirit is tested to the limit leading him to a triumph that redefines both his career and his legacy. Going for Gold explores the profound questions of what we fight for and what we hold onto, inviting audiences to reflect on the meaning of home, the bonds of family, the enduring spirit of perseverance and what we leave behind. Winner Best Play at Black British Theatre Awards 2023
Running Past 50
As you move past the age of 50, the physiological demands of running require adjustments in training intensity, recovery, goal setting, and mental outlook. Running Past 50 is your guide to addressing those demands so you can continue to enjoy, compete, and excel in the sport you love. Accomplished runner and coach Caolan MacMahon shares practical advice and her personal stories to guide and inspire you to set realistic yet challenging goals; adapt to the body's changing realities, including the female-specific changes brought on by menopause; identify the building blocks of successful training; establish and maintain an aerobic base; maximize training while minimizing injury; and incorporate rest and recovery more effectively into workouts or training cycles. Additionally, you will find 10-week training programs for beginner, intermediate, and advanced runners aiming to conquer a 5K or 10K; a half-marathon program for novice and intermediate runners; and 18-week training programs for marathon beginners, intermediate and advanced marathoners, and ultramarathoners. Both inspirational and practical, Running Past 50 will help you achieve your goals by making the necessary shifts in thinking and training that lead to personal bests, fewer injuries, and a lifetime of running.
Throw Your Heart Over
Looks can be deceiving.Take Ellie - pretty, athletic, starting university on a scholarship, and serving as her sister's bridesmaid.Except ... Ellie's sister is a bridezilla, her bridesmaid's dress is hideous, her career as a competitive ringette player is over, she's been dumped by her boyfriend, and she still can't shake the deep-seated insecurity leftover from her severe and painful acne.As best-friend Em leaves town for university, she encourages Ellie to learn to ride on Em's trusty horse, Lucas.Can Ellie find the courage to embrace a new sport, new friends, a new love, and a new image of herself?
Dinking All Day
Eat. Sleep. Pickleball. Repeat. If pickleball is life (and it is), then Dinking All Day is a fun-filled toast to it. Serving a perfect blend of humor, inspiration, and refreshment, this irresistible ode to the game lets you live, breathe, and drink your favorite pastime. Inside you'll find helpful tips and trivia, hilarious quips and pickler profiles, and, of course, delicious courtside cocktail and mocktail recipes. - Relive the five phases of pickleball passion, from Sideline Skeptic to Drop-Shot Warrior.- Discover pickleball history, pro tips, celebrity players, and jokes only a pickler could love.- Whip up a pitcher of Bainbridge Island Zingers to share with friends, post-game. Celebrate your victories, laugh off your defeats, and revel in the joy of pickleball with Dinking All Day!
Brian Propp: Angel on My Wing
As a left winger for the Philadelphia Flyers, Brian Propp was constantly in motion, racking up goals and assists and amassing over one thousand points during 15 NHL seasons. In retirement, he scarely slowed down, chasing opportunities in business, broadcasting, and leadership. But his life was changed forever on September 3, 2015, when he suffered a massive brain stroke. The life-threatening event temporarily took away Propp's ability to speak and walk. It required several years of dedicated rehabilitation just to return to normal life. In Angel On My Wing, Propp shares the full story of his personal journey on the ice and beyond--one of triumph, heartbreak, then determination. Today, he provides hope and motivation for other stroke victims. This candid chronicle of rebirth through hard work, discipline, patience, and faith will resonate among hockey fans and throughout the recovery community.
Mastering Embodied Flow Mindset
How Extreme Sports Athletes Foster Flow for Success in Athletics, Business, and Daily LifeHave you always wanted to transform your performance through the power of flow and embodied practice? Would you like to learn remarkable flow and peak performance mental training that will empower you to shape your body and mind for longer, healthier, and happier experiences? If you've been looking for a practical flow book that will boost your potential to achieve success, then keep reading-this book is for you!Introducing Mastering Embodied Flow Mindset: Unleashing Peak Performance Potential in Sports and Life, a groundbreaking guide that will empower you to harness this incredible potential to enhance your performance by incorporating mindfulness, mental training, and adopting an embodied flow mindset.In this innovative book, Haskell reveals the simple strategies extreme sports athletes harness to maintain embodied flow. How can we utilize these unique perspectives in our own lives and journeys to become the best we can be?!Inside Mastering Embodied Flow Mindset: Unleashing Peak Performance Potential in Sports and Life, you'll discover: A comprehensive introduction to flow, including the science behind it, its nine qualities, and how to map your neural pathways to optimal performanceHow to create personalized routines for sustained flow and design your mind-body flow practiceStrategies for incorporating the three Rs toward embodying flow to transform your mindset and unlock the full potential of flow in everyday lifePractical methods to help you adopt mindfulness, cultivate embodied flow mastery, and optimize embodied peak performance potentialA step-by-step guide to building your performance toolkit that replicates success and fosters sustained engagement and resilienceAs you navigate through various aspects of life-be it in sports, creative endeavors, or entrepreneurial growth-you'll finally be able to incorporate the wisdom of extreme sports athletes and the mindset for mastering embodied flow. You're about to learn about a profound connection to your mind-body, environment, and inner self. Finally, you'll have the tools to enhance your ability to navigate life's challenges with perseverance, and the prospects of achieving your biggest dreams and goals!It's time to step into your journey of flow and ignite the extraordinary potential within you. Read Mastering Embodied Flow Mindset: Unleashing Peak Performance Potential in Sports and Life now!
On The Green
A Journey Through Time: The Evolution of a Timeless SportDelve into the captivating world of golf with "On The Green: The Transformation of Golf Through the Ages." This enthralling tale offers a sweeping exploration of a game that has elegantly danced through the annals of time, becoming a cornerstone of culture and sport.Step back to where it all began, as the origins of golf are illuminated, uncovering myths and truths from the early days. Discover how the rugged Scottish lands birthed the game, shaping its future amidst challenging social and legal landscapes. Follow golf as it forges its identity in the modern era with the Royal and Ancient Golf Club standardizing rules and introducing the iconic 18-hole course.The narrative progresses to the industrial symphony of the 19th century, where innovation transforms both equipment, with the advent of the 'Gutty Ball, ' and the spirit of competition, giving rise to amateur contests. Experience the thrill of change as professional championships begin, creating legendary figures who defined golf's golden epoch during the roaring twenties, a time of unprecedented technological innovations.As golf expands globally, it embraces new audiences, captivating them through international tournaments and the powerful medium of television. Here, icons etch their names into the public's consciousness, shining ever brighter in the spotlight.Enter the modern realm where technology and cultural shifts challenge the very essence of the game. See how data analytics, diversity, and sustainability are redefining golf for future generations, creating a legacy as dynamic as it is enduring.Embark on an evocative journey that charts the course of a fascinating sport, exploring influences from historical shifts to future innovations. "On The Green" offers readers not just a glimpse of the past, but an inspiring vision of what lies ahead.
On The Green
A Journey Through Time: The Evolution of a Timeless SportDelve into the captivating world of golf with "On The Green: The Transformation of Golf Through the Ages." This enthralling tale offers a sweeping exploration of a game that has elegantly danced through the annals of time, becoming a cornerstone of culture and sport.Step back to where it all began, as the origins of golf are illuminated, uncovering myths and truths from the early days. Discover how the rugged Scottish lands birthed the game, shaping its future amidst challenging social and legal landscapes. Follow golf as it forges its identity in the modern era with the Royal and Ancient Golf Club standardizing rules and introducing the iconic 18-hole course.The narrative progresses to the industrial symphony of the 19th century, where innovation transforms both equipment, with the advent of the 'Gutty Ball, ' and the spirit of competition, giving rise to amateur contests. Experience the thrill of change as professional championships begin, creating legendary figures who defined golf's golden epoch during the roaring twenties, a time of unprecedented technological innovations.As golf expands globally, it embraces new audiences, captivating them through international tournaments and the powerful medium of television. Here, icons etch their names into the public's consciousness, shining ever brighter in the spotlight.Enter the modern realm where technology and cultural shifts challenge the very essence of the game. See how data analytics, diversity, and sustainability are redefining golf for future generations, creating a legacy as dynamic as it is enduring.Embark on an evocative journey that charts the course of a fascinating sport, exploring influences from historical shifts to future innovations. "On The Green" offers readers not just a glimpse of the past, but an inspiring vision of what lies ahead.
For The Boys In The Royal Blue Jersey 3
The third book in the "For The Boys In The Royal Blue Jersey" series by Steve Zocek. This book features a further 50 interviews with former players of Everton FC, some who are very well known and some less so. Some can count the number of games they played on one hand, but the one thing they all have in common is their pride in wearing the royal blue jersey and playing at Goodison Park. So, how well do you really know the players of the past - do you know your history?
Suriname op weg naar het WK
Surinaamse profs met de Nederlandse nationaliteit mogen sinds 2019 interlands spelen voor hun geboorteland of dat van hun (groot)ouders. Plaatsing voor het WK-eindtoernooi lijkt daarmee voor Suriname een kwestie van tijd. Maar waarom liet het sportpaspoort zo lang op zich wachten? En, hoe groot is de kans op succes als de organisatie nog niet op orde is, de voetbalbond nog niet 矇cht meewerkt en er te veel belangen door elkaar lopen. 4-4-2024 10:54
Armchair Man to Ironman
Armchair man to Ironman is a story of Jonny Nelson, who aged 38, a father of two with a divorce and a subsequent failed relationship under his belt was faced with a midlife crisis. Being athletic was part of his life from being young in some shape or form but this all changed during his late 30's. Heavy drinking and overeating along with personal issues left Jonny in a dark place with a bleak future staring him in the face. Tony Benson, Jonny's friend and ex-drug addict, decided to embark on a rigorous training schedule, being unable to run 2 miles, building up to 10k runs, marathons, sprint Triathlons, pool swims to the first time in open waters in preparation for Ironman 2013. Its a story of inspiration, determination and a commitment to succeed despite the circumstances so enjoy the ride readers and if this inspires just one person to make a change then this book has achieved what it set out to do!
Looking For Doug - Doug Walters
The book is 350 pages long and includes 20 pages of black-and-white high-quality photographs of Doug Walters and other important cricketers featured in the narrative.It tells the story of the author, a Sri Lankan-born cricket freak, and his journey in following the life and achievements of his boyhood hero and cricket idol, the Australian cricketer Kevin Doug Walters. The author has been a personal friend of his subject (Doug Walters) since 2009. Doug's input gained through innumerable meetings over many years, has enriched the narrative and its veracity. The book also features an important interview with Ian Chappell, the former Australian captain. With the author's extensive research, the book provides an interesting and accurate account of the era, the Test matches that featured Doug Walters, and the main details related to the series in which Doug played. With enthusiastic input from Ian Chappell, the author makes a reasonable effort to place Doug Walters as a crucially important batsman and match-winner for Australia at a time when Australia emerged as the most dominant team in the world (the 1970s decade). The narrative is sprinkled with the author's personal viewpoints as a cricket lover. Although some are personal opinions and perspectives on cricket, they are well discussed and justified with abundant notes, a bibliography, and cited references.
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The Sarcomatrix [EG] of Exercise
After an entire lifetime devoted to the study and practice of exercising, Eric A. Glickstein has documented the reasons why it is impossible to personalize training without an understanding of the influences of intramuscular forces that represent our efforts against the effects of external forces that resist them. Consequently, "The SARCOMATRIX of Exercise" is an expose on the naive standards of typical personal training education that repudiates the relevance of forces, a thesis on the contraction of intramuscular forces that grant joint mobility, a chronicle of all the steps in the process of preparation and personalization for any kind of performance goal, and a tribute to Tom Purvis, founder of Resistance Training Specialists(r) and progenitor of the Exercise Mechanics(r) upon which the book is based.
Get Them Moving
Welcome, instructors of historical martial arts! In Get Them Moving, I've distilled over twenty years of teaching experience into a comprehensive guide that's as practical as it is motivational.Whether you're stepping into the salle as an instructor for the first time or you've been teaching students for years, this book offers clear and actionable guidelines to improve outcomes for your students. From constructing effective lesson plans to overcoming the hurdle of imposter syndrome, I've laid out strategies and insights to elevate your teaching craft. Learn how to engage beginners with effective drills, run advanced classes, and how to incorporate the historical sources into your teaching. This isn't just a manual; it's a mentorship in book form, designed to accompany you as you forge the next generation of martial artists. Ready to transform your practice into impactful teaching? Let's begin.
Get Them Moving
Welcome, instructors of historical martial arts! In Get Them Moving, I've distilled over twenty years of teaching experience into a comprehensive guide that's as practical as it is motivational.Whether you're stepping into the salle as an instructor for the first time or you've been teaching students for years, this book offers clear and actionable guidelines to improve outcomes for your students. From constructing effective lesson plans to overcoming the hurdle of imposter syndrome, I've laid out strategies and insights to elevate your teaching craft. Learn how to engage beginners with effective drills, run advanced classes, and how to incorporate the historical sources into your teaching. This isn't just a manual; it's a mentorship in book form, designed to accompany you as you forge the next generation of martial artists. Ready to transform your practice into impactful teaching? Let's begin.
Exploring the Natural Underground
This book explores the enigmatic world of the natural underground, viewing it as a site of leisure and a primary sphere of anthropotechnics. It reshapes the old language of caving into new ideas that broaden the possibilities of the sociology of caving.After outlining a novel methodological approach that can be used to understand new leisure trends and cultures in present modernity, Exploring the Natural Underground offers a comprehensive investigation of the societal context in which caving takes place. Thereafter, it goes on to argue that the natural underground can be used as a means of escaping some of the unavoidable influences of consumer capitalism in the way that it stimulates imaginations, senses and emotions differently.Marking a turning point in the way that the natural underground is understood and the degree to which sensory dimensions of leisure are valued, this book will appeal to anybody interested in caving, as well as scholars and students of leisure studies, the sociology of leisure, the ethnography of leisure and human geography.
Sport Management in the Ibero-American World
This book explores innovation in technology, products, and services in sport management in the Ibero-American region, one of the most rapidly developing regions in world sport. This timely volume captures a sense of the potential impact and opportunities presented in the region for international sport businesses and sporting organisations. The book presents cutting-edge research into topics as diverse as digitization in the Chilean sport industry; responses to COVID-19 by sports clubs in the region; consumer behavior in the Portuguese fitness industry; multiplatform content distribution in Brazilian basketball, and the strategy behind the growth and development of the Valencia marathon in Spain. It is full of insight, data, and examples of best practice in innovation. This is fascinating reading for any student, researcher, or practitioner working in sport management, sport business, sport governance, international business and management, or Ibero-American studies.
Brighton & Hove Albion On This Day
The third edition - re-written and revised - of Brighton & Hove Albion On This Day revisits all the memorable moments from the club's rollercoaster past, featuring all the crucial games, great players and inspirational managers. Chuck in quirky anecdotes, random facts, legendary characters, colourful chairmen, triumphant titles, raw relegations, plus the 14-year battle to secure a new home, the Premier League years, and, of course, the first European tour, and you've got a deliciously dippable Seagulls diary - with an entry for every day of the year, and more for busier times: Monday 4th January 1982: which Albion legend was born in the Basque region?Saturday 3rd May 1997: every Albion fan should know this date!Thursday 11th June 1998: Albion splash the cash: 瞿1,000 for a striker...Monday 24th June 1901: Albion were formed in Ship Street, Brighton.Saturday 18th September 1926: the most goals ever scored - 12 - in an Albion league match.Friday 20th October 2017: where was Albion's first away victory in the Premier League?Thursday 9th November 2023: Albion's first ever competitive victory on foreign soil.Wednesday 5th November 1997: Just 1,025 fans turned up for a 'home' game at Gillingham.Sunday 18th December 2022: the first Albion player to win the World Cup.Wednesday 25th December 1940: where did Albion lose 18-0?Learn about the club's incredible history in easily digestible bite-sized chunks.An absolute must for every Albion fan's bookshelf!
