SkateGuard
Every elite young hockey player dreams of a career in the sport they love-but few are truly prepared for everything that comes with it. SkateGuard is a guide for elite athletes and their families who want to build success that lasts beyond the rink. Rob Martini, who brings firsthand experience as an international-level hockey coach and former elite player, and Mike Jaczko bring decades of experience advising professional athletes and managing the complex financial lives of players. Through SkateGuard, they extend that expertise to the next generation, helping young players and parents make smart choices in a competitive and often unforgiving world. This new edition looks well beyond money, offering real-world lessons on personal branding, sponsorship deals, media and social pressures, billeting, mental wellness, and building a trusted team of advisors. Grounded in real stories and practical guidance, SkateGuard empowers players to take control of their paths-on the ice, off the ice, and for the long run.
Touchdown Under
Embark on a Rousing Quest through Rugby League LoreImagine unlocking a world where adrenaline surges through roaring stadiums, where every tackle, kick, and try tells a tale of passion and prowess. "Touchdown Under: An American's Guide to Rugby League and the NRL" is your all-access pass to the riveting universe of one of the most exhilarating sports on the planet. As an American, you're no stranger to the thrill of sports, but what awaits you in these pages is a voyage into the heart of Australia's beloved game.Plunge into the Introduction, and feel the pulse of the crowd as you discover the pleasure of the try. With each turn of the page, gain in-depth knowledge starting from Chapter 1, unraveling the essence of Rugby League, the game's origins, and what sets it apart from its cousin Rugby Union. By detangling the sometimes perplexing rules and terms of the game, you ensure you're as ready for kickoff as the players on the field.Ever wondered about the strategic depth beneath those muddy uniforms and bruised shins? Chapters 2 through 8 meticulously guide you across the field, through the crucial roles of each team position, right into the intricate nuances of game structure. Get to grips with the unique scoring system, the tactical ballet of the play-the-ball, and the decisive power of the tackle.Submerge yourself in the exhilarating spectacle of the NRL season, from the electrifying regular season games to the climactic Grand Final detailed in Chapter 9. Relive history and stir your spirit with Chapter 11's recounting of spine-tingling moments in NRL history, making you feel every heart-stopping play and groundbreaking achievement.For the prospective fan abroad, the Appendices serve as your trusty compass to navigating matchdays from afar, solidifying your burgeoning fandom. Let "Touchdown Under: An American's Guide to Rugby League and the NRL" be the companion that transforms you from a curious onlooker to a devoted aficionado of this dynamic sport. Adopt a new legacy, and join the legion of Rugby League enthusiasts today!
Ironclad Iron-Play
Ironclad Iron-play is the second book in the Tee It Up series. The first book in the series laid the mental groundwork for making tough decisions on the course. In Ironclad Iron-play, we learn to put that toughness to use in mastering the scoring clubs in golf: the irons.The gap between a 15-handicap and single digits isn't talent. It's iron play.This book shows you how to close that gap.Once you're on the fairway, getting to the green and close to the pin, positions you for a low score.IRONCLAD IRON-PLAY IS YOUR ROADMAP TO WHAT ALL GOLFERS WANT: A LOW HANDICAP.Its an ultimate guide to moving from a 15-handicap to upper single figures or lower."Written by a fellow golfer who's walked the path, in the same no nonsense caddie style as the first book, it cuts straight to what all great golfers possess: honest self-assessment, purposeful practice, and smart course management."Inside this book: Championship iron shots are decoded: how the famous clutch shots of Watson, Nicklaus, Spieth, Fitzpatrick and others reveal about preparation and commitmentThe iron swing setup fundamentals, and what to ignoreDistance and trajectory control on the course, not just the rangePractice drills for developing swing resilienceCourse management strategies that will save you 3 strokes per round, without changing your swingPersonal yardage chart, pre-shot routine checklist, and quick-reference drill guidesIn twelve months from now, you could be a 7-handicap hitting ten greens per round. Your iron play could be reliable, your position play more strategic. Your path to becoming that golfer is in this book.Ironclad Iron-play will teach you: To know your real numbers and why golfers overestimate their distancesTo examine elite players for clues to great iron playTo execute under pressure with a good pre-shot routineTo practice with purpose with proven drillsTo think your way around the course to avoid trouble and create birdie chancesTo build a 90 day framework and track your progress with confidence.Read this book. Apply the advice. Track your progress. And watch your handicap drop.This is book two in the Tee It Up series.The series aims to build complete golfers through mental game mastery and technical excellence.185 pages 40,000 words Includes practical templates and drill guides
Basketball for Dummies
Understand basketball basics and get up to speed on leagues around the world Basketball For Dummies is a fully updated fan's guide to this exciting sport. This fun reference is great for anyone interested in following or playing basketball at any level. You'll learn the history of the game, the basic rules, and techniques for shooting, playing offense, playing defense, and rebounding. Get the inside scoop on high school, college, professional, and international leagues--including the wildly popular and exciting women's game--so you can follow the intricacies of play as you support your favorite team. This edition covers the latest changes to the sport, keeping coaches, fans, and players up to date with essential basketball knowledge. Find all the information you need to understand basketball basics like shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, and different player positions Learn how the pro game has evolved, including changes to the rules Get caught up on Women's NCAA Basketball, the WNBA, and women's leagues around the world Improve your NCAA tournament picks with expert tips on key factors to consider Basketball For Dummies is perfect for anyone who wants to know more about playing or following the game.
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.
Rodeo
A dust-laden breeze sweeps across the Montana plains, where youth and hardship collide beneath the open sky. In the shadow of wide-brimmed hats and the thrum of hooves, a young man stands poised at the edge of tradition and change, his fate entwined with the legacy of a storied ranch and the relentless spectacle of rodeo adventure. Set against the evocative backdrop of the 1920s, this coming-of-age tale pulses with the raw energy of the American West, inviting readers into a world where family bonds are tested by ambition and the land itself is both adversary and inheritance. Rediscovered after decades out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, this novel has been meticulously restored for today's and future generations. Its pages capture the spirit of western fiction at its finest, blending the grit of cowboy stories with the nuanced storytelling that made early historical novels so enduring. The narrative draws upon the unique rhythms of ranch life, painting vivid portraits of Montana's untamed landscape while exploring the universal struggles of growing up and forging identity. Echoes of B.M. Bower's most beloved works-such as the iconic Chip of the Flying U-resonate throughout, offering both long-time aficionados and new readers a rare glimpse into the era's cultural heartbeat. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, preserving the artistry and authenticity of a genre that shaped literary history. Whether you are seeking an immersive escape into a bygone world or enriching a classic collection, this restored work stands as a testament to the enduring allure of young adult fiction set amid the dust and dreams of the West. Its return is a celebration of heritage, courage, and the timeless journey from youth to adulthood on the wild frontier.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do It Afraid
Do It Afraid is your wake up call to unleash the courage to jump into your God-given purpose!Kent Chevalier, chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers, shares vulnerably about the transformative journey of God redirecting his life, marriage, and mission. stories. Through powerful real-life lessons and practical tools, Kent invites you to evaluate what's holding you back and follow his lead to embrace the fear of the unknown in your own leap of faith. If any fear is keeping you from all that God has for you, Do It Afraid will challenge, encourage, and equip you to make the jump.
Do It Afraid
Do It Afraid is your wake up call to unleash the courage to jump into your God-given purpose!Kent Chevalier, chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers, shares vulnerably about the transformative journey of God redirecting his life, marriage, and mission. stories. Through powerful real-life lessons and practical tools, Kent invites you to evaluate what's holding you back and follow his lead to embrace the fear of the unknown in your own leap of faith. If any fear is keeping you from all that God has for you, Do It Afraid will challenge, encourage, and equip you to make the jump.
The Keys to Your Skating Type
Why do some players glide effortlessly while others struggle, even after years of training?The difference is not effort or talent.It is your skating type.The Keys to YOUR Skating Type introduces a powerful, easy-to-understand system built on Three Motor Keys for Eight Skating Types, helping players, parents, and coaches finally understand why every skater moves differently and how to train smarter as a result.Developed from more than 15 years of experience working with elite and developing players, this book breaks away from one-size-fits-all skating instruction. Instead, it reveals how each body is naturally designed to move on the ice-and how recognizing that design can dramatically improve speed, balance, efficiency, and confidence.Inside this essential guide, you will learn: The Three Motor Keys that influence skating power, control, and efficiencyThe Eight Skating Types and how each one naturally moves on the iceWhy forcing the wrong technique can limit performance and increase frustrationHow to identify your skating type and use it to your advantageHow coaches can adapt drills and teaching methods for better resultsReal-world NHL examples that illustrate each skating typeHighly illustrative photos that make complex movement patterns clear and practicalWhether you are a player striving to skate faster and with less effort, a parent supporting your child's development, or a coach looking to individualize instruction, this book provides a clear, practical model you can apply immediately.Stop copying techniques that were never built for your body.Stop training against your natural movement patterns.Start skating with purpose, efficiency, and confidence.
Magic in the Air
"Who doesn't wanna read an entire book about the slam dunk? I love basketball." - Ann Patchett "The definitive dunking dissertation." - Jack McCallum, Wall Street Journal From the author of the bestselling Kobe Bryant biography The Rise comes the legend of the most powerful shot in basketball: the slam dunk. The evolution of basketball, and much of the social and cultural change in America, can be traced through one powerful act on the court: the slam dunk. The dunk's history is the story of a sport and a country changed by the most dominant act in basketball, and it makes Magic in the Air a rollicking and insightful piece of narrative history and a surefire classic of sports literature. When basketball was the province of white men, the dunk acted as a revolutionary agent, a tool for players like Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell to transform the sport into a Black man's game. The dunk has since been an expression of Black culture amid the righteous upheaval of the civil-rights movement, of the threat that Black people were considered to be to the establishment. It was banned from college basketball for nearly a decade--an attempt to squash the individual expression and athleticism that characterized the sport in America's cities and on its playgrounds. The dunk nevertheless bubbled up to basketball's highest levels. From Julius Erving to Michael Jordan to the high flyers of the 21st century, the dunk has been a key mechanism for growing the NBA into a global goliath. Drawing on deep reporting and dozens of interviews with players, coaches, and other hoops experts, Magic in the Air brings to life the tale of the dunk while balancing sharp socio-racial history and commentary with a romp through American sports and culture. There's never been a basketball book quite like it.
Black Aces
An essential collection of stories from notable Black hockey players, personalities and people The game of hockey has long been considered a predominantly white sport in nearly every facet of its being. But if you look through the annals of the game, you will find Black players who have created longstanding hockey moments. We know -- or think we know -- these people as hockey players. But do we know how they got here as people? And what about the multitude of factors that have helped shape who they are? Black Aces tells these stories, going deeper than what has previously been covered in traditional media. The Athletic's Julian McKenzie talks to Hall of Famers, Olympic Gold medalists, World Champions, Stanley Cup playoff heroes, and auteurs of hockey history. Completing this modern portrait are the voices of up-and-coming players who look toward the future and defining moments of their own. Includes conversations with Jarome Iginla, Grant Fuhr, Sarah Nurse, P.K. Subban, Georges Laraque, Anson Carter, Blake Bolden, and more
Mean Joe Greene
Many years before he would anchor the most-feared, most-successful defense the NFL had ever seen, Joe Greene was just a big, timid kid from Temple, Texas struggling to find his confidence as a teenager being raised by a single mother. In his compelling, eye-opening autobiography, Greene takes readers on an unprecedented tour of his life, exploring the people who influenced him and the events that shaped him: from humiliating high school embarrassments to the grit and guts that led to four Super Bowl titles. Mean Joe Greene: Built By Football is the inside story of how a series of mentors, mindset changes and maybe some luck helped a young man turn a scholarship offer from a small college in Texas into a selection as an All-American, a first-round draft pick in the NFL and a life in football that would net him six Super Bowl rings, including two as a coach. As the first book in the Football Matters' 'Built By Football' series, Greene discusses how football helped shape his character, his leadership skills, taught him humility and integrity, and helped him learn the lessons he would use throughout his life as a player, husband, father, friend and coach.
Mean Joe Greene
Many years before he would anchor the most-feared, most-successful defense the NFL had ever seen, Joe Greene was just a big kid from Temple, Texas who was a timid, self-admitted awful athlete struggling to find his confidence as a teenager being raised by a single mother. In his compelling, eye-opening autobiography, Greene takes readers on an unprecedented tour of his life, explaining the people who influenced him and the events that shaped him, from humiliating high school embarrassments to the grit and guts that led to four Super Bowl titles. Mean Joe Greene: Built By Football is the inside story of how a series of mentors, mindset changes and maybe some luck helped a young man turn a scholarship offer from a small college in Texas into a selection as an All-American, a first-round draft selection in the NFL and a life in in football that would net him six Super Bowl rings, including two as a coach. As the first book in the Football Matters' 'Built By Football' series, Greene discusses how football helped shape his character, his leadership skills, taught him humility and integrity, and helped him learn the lessons he would use throughout his life as a player, husband, father, friend and coach.
POUNCE - How Not To Lose Your Ass Betting Pro Football
Pounce is for the millions of people who love the action and challenge of betting pro football--but don't want to lose, or continue to lose, their ass. In this informative pocket-sized memoir, filled with tips and techniques, the author explains his winning methods, developed over fifty years of betting the NFL...and shares some colorful personal anecdotes along the way!
The Keys to Your Skating Type
Why do some players glide effortlessly while others struggle, even after years of training?The difference is not effort or talent.It is your skating type.The Keys to YOUR Skating Type introduces a powerful, easy-to-understand system built on Three Motor Keys for Eight Skating Types, helping players, parents, and coaches finally understand why every skater moves differently and how to train smarter as a result.Developed from more than 15 years of experience working with elite and developing players, this book breaks away from one-size-fits-all skating instruction. Instead, it reveals how each body is naturally designed to move on the ice-and how recognizing that design can dramatically improve speed, balance, efficiency, and confidence.Inside this essential guide, you will learn: The Three Motor Keys that influence skating power, control, and efficiencyThe Eight Skating Types and how each one naturally moves on the iceWhy forcing the wrong technique can limit performance and increase frustrationHow to identify your skating type and use it to your advantageHow coaches can adapt drills and teaching methods for better resultsReal-world NHL examples that illustrate each skating typeHighly illustrative photos that make complex movement patterns clear and practicalWhether you are a player striving to skate faster and with less effort, a parent supporting your child's development, or a coach looking to individualize instruction, this book provides a clear, practical model you can apply immediately.Stop copying techniques that were never built for your body.Stop training against your natural movement patterns.Start skating with purpose, efficiency, and confidence.
The Golf Comeback Blueprint
Rebuild Your Game. Recharge Your Body. Reignite Your Love for Golf - After 50! You don't need a new swing. You need a smarter one.The Golf Comeback Blueprint is the essential guide for golfers over 50 who want to play stronger, move better, and lower their scores - without overhauling everything or spending hours at the range.Whether you're recovering from injury, dealing with age-related aches, or just feeling stuck in a slump, this book gives you the tools to: ✅ Regain lost distance without risking injury with simple swing adjustments that protect your body without losing power✅ Improve mobility, balance, and core strength - in just 20 minutes a day.✅ Modify your swing to fit your body, not fight against it.✅ Fix the 5 most common mistakes older golfers make.✅ Short game secrets to play better golf, save strokes and sharpen your short game - fast.✅ Reboot your mental game with mental game tools and routines that build confidence and calm.✅ Play golf longer, recover faster, and enjoy the game for life - and much more!You'll also get a step-by-step 30-day comeback plan, real stories from golfers just like you, and expert tips on recovery, nutrition, and staying injury-free - all designed for the 50+ player.Perfect for golfers of all skill levels, The Golf Comeback Blueprint helps you train smarter, not harder - so you can play pain-free, swing smoother, and have more fun on the course than ever before."It's the best golf I've played in years - and I didn't have to change my swing, just my approach." -- Verified purchaseMakes a great gift for the golfer in your life who's looking to stay sharp, stay active, and keep playing for years to come.
The Golf Comeback Blueprint
Rebuild Your Game. Recharge Your Body. Reignite Your Love for Golf - After 50! You don't need a new swing. You need a smarter one.The Golf Comeback Blueprint is the essential guide for golfers over 50 who want to play stronger, move better, and lower their scores - without overhauling everything or spending hours at the range.Whether you're recovering from injury, dealing with age-related aches, or just feeling stuck in a slump, this book gives you the tools to: ✅ Regain lost distance without risking injury with simple swing adjustments that protect your body without losing power✅ Improve mobility, balance, and core strength - in just 20 minutes a day.✅ Modify your swing to fit your body, not fight against it.✅ Fix the 5 most common mistakes older golfers make.✅ Short game secrets to play better golf, save strokes and sharpen your short game - fast.✅ Reboot your mental game with mental game tools and routines that build confidence and calm.✅ Play golf longer, recover faster, and enjoy the game for life - and much more!You'll also get a step-by-step 30-day comeback plan, real stories from golfers just like you, and expert tips on recovery, nutrition, and staying injury-free - all designed for the 50+ player.Perfect for golfers of all skill levels, The Golf Comeback Blueprint helps you train smarter, not harder - so you can play pain-free, swing smoother, and have more fun on the course than ever before."It's the best golf I've played in years - and I didn't have to change my swing, just my approach." -- Verified purchaseMakes a great gift for the golfer in your life who's looking to stay sharp, stay active, and keep playing for years to come.
Ron Shandler's 2026 Baseball Forecaster
For more than 35 years, the very best in baseball predictions and statistics The industry's longest-running publication for baseball analysts and fantasy leaguers, Ron Shandler's Baseball Forecaster, published annually since 1986, is the first book to approach prognostication by breaking performance down into its component parts. Rather than predicting batting average, for instance, this resource looks at the elements of skill that make up any given batter's ability to distinguish between balls and strikes, his propensity to make contact with the ball, and what happens when he makes contact--reverse engineering those skills back into batting average. The result is an unparalleled forecast of baseball abilities and trends for the upcoming season and beyond.
The Final Blitz
"He's the league's biggest liability.She's the only one who can save him."When star defensive lineman Brick Turner becomes the headline no team wants, the league sends in damage control.Enter Natalie Brooks-sharp, disciplined, and immune to charm.Natalie doesn't babysit egos. She controls narratives.Brick doesn't follow rules. He breaks them.Assigned to manage the most volatile player in professional football, Natalie steps into a locker room crackling with tension, resentment, and unspoken loyalties. Every move is watched. Every word could end a career. And Brick? He makes it clear he doesn't want saving.But beneath the anger and defiance lies a man pushed to the edge-by pressure, expectations, and a past that refuses to stay buried.As the season spirals toward its breaking point, boundaries blur, trust is tested, and control becomes a dangerous game. One wrong step could destroy everything they've worked for-on the field and off it.The Final Blitz is a grumpy-sunshine, enemies-to-lovers football romance about power, discipline, and choosing growth when walking away would be easier.Perfect for readers who love: Sports romance with emotional depthStrong, career-driven heroinesRedemption arcs and forced proximityClosed-door romance with high tension
7 Swings at 7
What made Mickey Mantle, "The Mick?" What inspired the reverence of millions of fans? In retirement, how did his popularity grow even as his reputation sank? Why, long after his death, is Mantle memorabilia more coveted than ever?No one is better equipped to answer these questions than Rob Weir, a PhD in American social history and a Mantle idolizer since the age of five. In his new book, 7 Swings at 7, Dr. Weir combines scholarly research with the powerful emotions of a fan to illuminate the "Mantle Mystique" in a way no one has before.Delve into: How 1950s culture both made possible Mantle's stardom and fueled his demise.How a small-town Oklahoma boy conquered New York City during a time of major social change.The awe-inspiring courage The Mick showed while battling endless injuries.His sincere modesty, that endeared him to fans, teammates, and opponents alike.The myth and reality behind his mammoth home runs.The unexpected riches and deep personal pain Mantle endured in his later years.7 Swings at 7 captures the full breadth of Mantle the ballplayer and Mantle the man-from the World Series rings, legendary 500-foot home runs, and stratospheric popularity, to his regrets, personal struggles, and private sorrows. It is the story of a hero, a legend, and a flawed man, living in a culture that both deified and vilified him.
Bat, Bowl and Beyond
Cricket is a simple game on the surface. Bat, bowl, field, score. Yet anyone who has stepped onto a pitch knows there is far more to learn. Bat, Bowl and Beyond is the complete, confidence-building guide that takes you from first swing to full knowledge.Designed for players, parents, coaches and clubs at every level, this book goes deeper than the basics. It explains the techniques, tactics and teamwork that help cricketers grow season by season. From choosing the right grip and stance, to understanding field settings, game plans and the spirit of cricket, you will learn the skills that make the difference.Inside you will find clear explanations, helpful diagrams, images and coaching insights. Batting, bowling, wicketkeeping and fielding each have their own dedicated sections. Plus, there is guidance scoring, club roles and how to build inclusive teams that welcome everyone, as well as the history of the game and the evolution of everything from equipment to the governing bodies of today.With a Foreword by Dr Jane Powell, President of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, this is a book rooted in real experience of grassroots cricket and a passion for developing the game.Whether you are starting out or looking to sharpen your performance, Bat, Bowl and Beyond will help you enjoy cricket with knowledge, purpose and confidence. Step out to the middle ready to play your best.
Bat, Bowl and Beyond
Cricket is a simple game on the surface. Bat, bowl, field, score. Yet anyone who has stepped onto a pitch knows there is far more to learn. Bat, Bowl and Beyond is the complete, confidence-building guide that takes you from first swing to full knowledge.Designed for players, parents, coaches and clubs at every level, this book goes deeper than the basics. It explains the techniques, tactics and teamwork that help cricketers grow season by season. From choosing the right grip and stance, to understanding field settings, game plans, match pressure and the spirit of cricket, you will learn the skills that make the difference.Inside you will find clear explanations, images, training tips and coaching insights. Batting, bowling, wicketkeeping and fielding each have their own dedicated sections. Plus, there is a full history and evolution of the game as we know it today from how the equipment came into being down to the present governing bodies of the game.With a Foreword by Dr Jane Powell, President of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, this is a book rooted in real experience of grassroots cricket and a passion for developing the game.Whether you are starting out or looking to sharpen your performance, Bat, Bowl and Beyond will help you enjoy cricket with knowledge, purpose and confidence. Step out to the middle ready to play your best.
Scotland's International Football Referees
Scottish referees have a rich history in international football, with the very best ranking amongst the world's greatest officials. The book tells their story, providing biographies of all the Scots who have handled international matches - from the early pioneers when international football first started in 1872 through to the current FIFA referees. Many major international appointments have been received by Scottish referees. Their participation in the World Cup is featured, as is the European Championships and other competitions and matches. Tales are told of their little known involvement in Irish and South American football. A record of appointments in international club and country competitions is presented.Insights are provided on the workings of FIFA and UEFA, to give context of the environment in which the referees operate, and on the evolution of the Scottish Football Association's selection process to decide which officials should be nominated for FIFA's List of International Referees.International assistant referees are not overlooked. Career summaries are included for them in recognition the vital role they perform.Referees are special people in football. At international level, the expectations placed on them to perform to the highest standards are huge. For as long as football has been played, Scotland's international referees have forged an excellent reputation for their capabilities and they have much to be proud of. Referees will generally fade from memory as the years pass by and perhaps only a few of the really famous referees will be recalled. They all deserve to be remembered and recognised. The book commemorates their careers and is a tribute to their achievements.
The Art Of Lawn Tennis
The art of lawn tennis offers guidance on mastering a sport that blends precision, control, and personal discipline. The book introduces tennis not only as a physical activity but as a craft that rewards patience, practice, and awareness. It explains that strong performance begins with understanding the basics, including footwork, grip, timing, and the ability to track the ball with complete focus. The opening emphasizes that progress comes from building a stable foundation, where every movement is intentional and shaped by purpose. The text encourages players to study their own habits, recognize weaknesses, and develop consistent form before attempting advanced strokes. It presents the game as a balance between strategic thinking and refined execution, suggesting that the path to improvement requires concentration and a steady mindset. Tennis becomes a way to cultivate mental clarity, resilience, and confidence. By encouraging steady practice and attention to detail, the book shows that skill grows naturally from disciplined effort. It inspires readers to treat the court as a space for growth, where persistence leads to mastery and enjoyment becomes deeper through understanding.
Willow The King
In the heart of the English countryside, where the crack of willow on leather echoes through the air, a cricket match unfolds with all the charm and tension of a bygone era. This cricket fiction novel, now republished by Alpha Editions after being out of print for decades, captures the essence of sportsmanship and rivalry that defines the classic British novel. As the village teams clash on the verdant pitch, the story delves into the intricate dynamics of team spirit themes, where camaraderie and competition dance in a delicate balance. Set in the early 20th century, this tale is a vivid portrait of sports literature, celebrating not just the game of cricket but the very fabric of English society. It appeals to cricket enthusiasts and sports history readers alike, offering a nostalgic journey to a time when the sport was as much about honour and tradition as it was about skill and strategy. The narrative, reminiscent of the PG Wodehouse style and the wit of Jerome K Jerome, is a delightful exploration of human nature and the quirks that accompany it. This edition is not just a reprint-it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, lovingly restored for today's and future generations. Immerse yourself in this cricket match story, where every ball bowled and every run scored is a testament to the enduring spirit of the game.
Big League Baseball - A History, Volume 1
Opening in 1871 with the founding of baseball's first professional league and closing in 1893 when the modern pitching distance was established at sixty feet six inches, this is the first volume of author Paul DeFonzo's epic illustrated history of Big League Baseball.
Top Tips for Football Mums & Great Sideline Chat!
"A lovely, fun-filled guide to life on the touchline - full of informative tips and suggestions" KitAid Charity From accidental spectator to sideline superstar - discover the ultimate survival guide for football mums. Tania Young cuts through the confusion with straight-talking advice on everything from decoding 'top bins' to choosing the perfect boots. Whether you're bewildered by match lengths or bamboozled by insiders' jargon, this no-nonsense handbook will become your secret weapon. Learn the unwritten rules of football parenting that no one tells you about, packed with tried and tested tips that transform weekend matches from mystery to mastery. Practical, witty and refreshingly honest, Top Tips for Football Mums & Great Sideline Chat is your passport to the beautiful game. Because when your child lives for football, you need more than just enthusiasm - you need know-how.
