Red Giants
Red Giants: The Complete History of Manchester United is an essential journey through the storied past of one of the world's most iconic football clubs. From its humble beginnings as Newton Heath in 1878 to its rise as a global sporting powerhouse, this book meticulously chronicles every major event, triumph, and challenge that has defined Manchester United's legacy.In these pages, you'll explore the profound impact of legendary figures like Sir Matt Busby, whose resilience rebuilt the club after the tragedy of the Munich Air Disaster, and Sir Alex Ferguson, the mastermind behind an era of unprecedented success. Delve into the unforgettable matches and rivalries that have thrilled fans for generations, and uncover the stories of the club's greatest players-from George Best to Cristiano Ronaldo-whose brilliance on the pitch made them legends.Beyond the glory, Red Giants also examines the cultural and social significance of Manchester United, highlighting the passionate fanbase that has stood by the club through thick and thin. Learn about the commercial strategies that turned Manchester United into a global brand, and the community initiatives that demonstrate the club's commitment to making a positive impact off the pitch.Whether you're a lifelong supporter or a football enthusiast, Red Giants: The Complete History of Manchester United offers a comprehensive and captivating account of the club that has captivated millions around the world. This is more than just a history-it's the story of a club that became a symbol of resilience, ambition, and success in the world of football.
Mia San Mia
Unveil the extraordinary journey of FC Bayern Munich, one of the most iconic football clubs in the world, in Mia San Mia: The Complete History of FC Bayern Munich. From its humble beginnings in 1900 to its evolution into a global powerhouse, this comprehensive volume captures the essence of Bayern Munich's illustrious history.Explore the triumphs and tribulations that shaped the club, from early struggles to its golden eras under legends like Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd M羹ller, and modern heroes such as Thomas M羹ller and Robert Lewandowski. Delve into the tactical innovations of managerial greats like Udo Lattek, Jupp Heynckes, and Pep Guardiola, whose visions elevated Bayern to unprecedented heights.Beyond the pitch, discover how Bayern Munich transformed into a global brand, setting standards in financial stability, youth development, and cultural influence. With rich narratives, detailed accounts, and insightful analysis, Mia San Mia is the definitive chronicle of the club that embodies the spirit of "Mia san mia"-We are who we are.Whether you're a lifelong supporter or new to the world of football, this book offers a captivating look at the legacy and future of FC Bayern Munich, a club that continues to shape the beautiful game.
Champions of Europe
Dive into the epic journey of the UEFA Champions League with "Champions of Europe: The Complete History of the UEFA Champions League." From its origins as the European Cup to the modern-day spectacle, this book provides an in-depth chronicle of the most prestigious club competition in world football.Travel back to the thrilling beginnings of the tournament in 1955, where legends like Alfredo Di Stefano and Ferenc Pusk獺s laid the foundation for Real Madrid's early dominance. Relive the glory days of iconic teams such as Benfica, Ajax, and Bayern Munich, and marvel at the tactical innovations brought by legendary managers like Rinus Michels and Arrigo Sacchi.Experience the drama and intensity of unforgettable matches, from Manchester United's last-minute triumph in 1999 to Liverpool's miraculous comeback in Istanbul in 2005. Explore the fierce rivalries that have defined the competition, including El Cl獺sico, the Milan Derby, and the Battle of Britain.As you journey through each season, discover detailed statistical records, milestones, and profiles of the players who have left an indelible mark on the competition. Learn about the economic and cultural impact of the Champions League and its role in the globalization of football.Finally, get a glimpse of the future with an exploration of the new format set to begin in the 2024-2025 season, designed to bring even more excitement and competition to fans around the world."Champions of Europe" is a must-read for every football enthusiast, offering a comprehensive and engaging look at the history, evolution, and enduring legacy of the UEFA Champions League.
AC Milan
Discover the compelling story of one of the world's most iconic football clubs in "AC Milan: From Inception to Global Icon." This meticulously researched book takes you on a journey through the rich history of AC Milan, from its humble beginnings in 1899 to its rise as a global powerhouse in football.Uncover the origins of the club with its founding members and early triumphs that laid the foundation for decades of success. Relive the glory years under legendary managers like Arrigo Sacchi and Fabio Capello, whose tactical innovations transformed the game. Meet the iconic players-Paolo Maldini, Marco van Basten, Kak獺, and many more-who have left an indelible mark on the club and the sport.Explore the intense rivalries that define Italian football, including the fierce battles with Juventus and Inter Milan. Delve into the financial and strategic challenges the club has faced and overcome, and understand the pivotal role of San Siro, the heart of Milanese football.With detailed profiles of key figures, an in-depth look at the club's tactical evolution, and a comprehensive timeline of major events, "AC Milan: From Inception to Global Icon" is an essential read for any football enthusiast. This book not only celebrates the storied past of AC Milan but also looks ahead to its future prospects, ensuring its place among the elite in global football.Join us in celebrating the legacy of AC Milan-a club that has transcended sports to become a symbol of passion, innovation, and excellence.
Kings of Europe
Kings of Europe: Real Madrid's Pursuit of Glory and Dominance is a sweeping chronicle of one of football's most storied clubs. From its humble beginnings in 1902 to its unparalleled achievements in the modern game, this comprehensive account delves into the rise and reign of Real Madrid as a true footballing empire.Explore the club's origins and the early struggles that laid the groundwork for its future dominance. Witness the dramatic transformation during the Gal獺cticos era, where global superstars like Zidane, Beckham, and Ronaldo graced the pitch, and relive the unparalleled success of the team's European campaigns. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, this book captures the triumphs of legendary figures and the strategic vision that propelled Real Madrid to the zenith of football.Dive into the controversies and challenges faced by key managers, from the tactical innovations of Del Bosque to the tumultuous periods under Queiroz and Camacho. Discover how Real Madrid's legacy has been shaped by its influential rivals, its profound impact on global football culture, and its unwavering pursuit of excellence.Kings of Europe not only celebrates Real Madrid's historical achievements but also reflects on its enduring legacy and what it reveals about the beautiful game and its intersection with society. This is the ultimate book for football enthusiasts, Real Madrid fans, and anyone intrigued by the dramatic saga of a club that has truly earned its crown as the kings of European football.
More Than a Club
Discover the extraordinary story of FC Barcelona, a football club that transcends the sport itself, in More Than a Club: The Complete History of FC Barcelona. This meticulously researched, text-only account takes you through over a century of thrilling victories, transformative eras, and deep cultural significance.From its founding in 1899 to its modern-day challenges, explore the club's unparalleled history, featuring the legendary players who have left their mark, from Johan Cruyff and Ronaldinho to Lionel Messi. Delve into the revolutionary philosophies of visionaries like Cruyff and Guardiola that redefined the beautiful game.Yet FC Barcelona is not merely about football-it is a symbol of Catalan identity, resistance, and pride. This book uncovers the club
Deadline Day
WITH AN EXCLUSIVE Q&A BETWEEN JIM AND KAVEH FOR THE AUDIOBOOK'The best football book of the year. A must-read for anyone who loves football' Harry RedknappFootball used to be a sport. Then it became a business. Now it's a whole industry. For three months every year football clubs buy and sell human beings. People who are so good at their job that others are willing to pay millions and millions of pounds to work with them, and for good reason; the right deal can help you win football's top prizes while the wrong deal can cost you your job and bankrupt your club. It's a fast-paced, at times murky and cutthroat world worth billions - and Jim White and Kaveh Solhekol have been at the heart of it for decades. In Deadline Day, Jim and Kaveh, two leading transfer market experts, take us behind the scenes of this uniquely tense and secretive world where the winner takes it all. They uncover what really happens in this game within the game where everything is for sale at the right price. And that's a price that's being paid by some of the richest people and countries on the planet, including billionaire US investors and Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia who have money to burn. Jim reveals what led him into journalism, and specifically what it takes to break the biggest stories and make it in the footballing world. Featuring a colourful cast of iconic players, managers, agents and owners - such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane and Sir Alex Ferguson to name a few - Jim recounts some of the most game-changing deals in history, as well as the ones that got away. Perceptive, entertaining and dynamically told, Deadline Day addresses some of the big questions facing the game in a definitive, never-before-told inside story of football's transfer window.
Take Two and Hit to Right
Not so long ago every town in the United States that had an ounce of pride had a baseball team. The cities had their big leagues, and the bigger towns had their minor league clubs. The whistle stops and crossroad market towns had their teams too, and they were treasured institutions. This was the golden age of local baseball, and it was remarkable while it lasted. Hobe Hays has written a careful, warm, and evocative account of his days as a serious player on serious teams in middle America. His sketches bring alive a vanishing era.
The End
In May 1994, Everton Football Club found themselves on the brink of disaster - an outcome no one could have imagined just a few years earlier. More than three decades after John Moores set out to make Everton the dominant force in English football, the club faced the grim prospect of relegation in the final match of the 1993/94 season against Wimbledon. Once known as the 'Mersey Millionaires, ' Everton had fallen to 'Mersey Mediocrities.' This downfall was unthinkable just nine years earlier, when Howard Kendall had led the club to the League Championship and European supremacy. However, Everton became collateral damage in the aftermath of the Heysel disaster, caught between English football authorities and UEFA. When Kendall departed in 1987 after securing a second league title, the club began a steep decline, leading to a period of intense instability that eventually threatened their long-held status in English football's top flight. In The End, Gavin Buckland's final book on the Moores era at Everton, the author explores the club's journey from towering success to the brink of relegation. The narrative captures how boardroom complacency and indecision combined with uncertainty over the club's ownership to allow Everton to fall behind their peers as a new era of English football dawned. Meticulously researched and piecing together interviews, archival materials and behind-the-scenes stories, The End is the authoritative and vivid telling of footballing aristocracy falling on hard times. Offering rich detail and insight, The End is a must-read for any football fan or historian of the modern game.
Just Can't Get Enough - The Steve Cooper Years
When Steve Cooper walked through the door at Nottingham Forest on the 21st September 2021, after the club's worst start in a league season for over a century, few could've foreseen what came next. But what did come next was magical, as despite staring adversity straight into its cold, ruthless eyes, Cooper's Forest found a way to defy all the odds and to bring the good times back to The City Ground, as a club built on miracles found space to add a couple more to their collection.The fist pumps, the 30 signings, the day at Wembley, Premier League survival and much more, Just Can't Get Enough - The Steve Cooper Years recaps Nottingham Forest's extraordinary rise under Cooper's management, which saw the Welshman become an icon on Trentside and arguably the most popular Forest manager since the legendary Brian Clough. This book is a must read for any Forest fan, as well as football lovers in general.
A Kid's Guide to Football Legends
Ignite your child's love for football and inspire their dreams with "A Kid's Guide To Football Legends," even if they've never set foot on the field! Are you searching for the perfect gift for a pre-teen or teenage sports fan in your home? Are you struggling to find ways to encourage your young one's love for reading and sports without overwhelming them with boring statistics? Do you want to give them stories that are both inspirational and educational while keeping the magic and excitement of football alive? Wondering how to find a book that combines all the life lessons, history, and fun they need without them losing interest? Well, you're in luck! This vibrant guide provides your child with captivating stories that balance football's rich history with powerful life lessons and exciting player biographies. Here's a peek at what awaits them inside this incredible book: The legendary tale of the "Hail Mary" pass that turned the tide of an entire gameThe Golden rules of football every young player must knowInspiring underdog stories of football stars who started from humble beginningsHeartwarming biographies of football legends who became icons through perseveranceStunning play-by-play narratives of unforgettable gamesMotivational lessons from the gridiron that teach essential values like teamwork and perseveranceInteractive quizzes and fun facts to ignite curiosity and deepen understandingHow football legends overcame challenges, encouraging kids to do the sameA glimpse into a day in the life of a professional football playerTips for aspiring young athletes on balancing school, practice, and friendshipsStories celebrating teamwork and sportsmanship, showing kids the power of camaraderieThe magic behind iconic football moments captured through engaging narrativesAn exploration of football's cultural impact, conveying its significance worldwide...and much more to fuel every young fan's imagination! Many parents worry that football books might focus too heavily on stats or fail to present relatable characters. However, this book is specifically designed to engage young readers with simple language, real-life photos, and relatable, age-appropriate stories. With its balanced content and minimal emphasis on complex statistics, every story is crafted to ensure that children not only learn about the game but also experience the thrill and inspiration that comes with it. If you're ready to spark your child's passion for football and foster their love for learning, scroll up and click "Add to Cart" now!
Pondy
Nathan Pond's story is unique. His football journey has taken him from North West Counties League football on bumpy pitches in front of less than a hundred spectators to the heights of League One, Wembley and International football. Playing in seven different levels with Fleetwood Town earned him a Guinness World Record in 2014. 574 games for Fleetwood involved countless knocks, injuries, cuts, bruises and suspensions but also there has been the joy of six promotions with the same club. In 2018 he was back in the history books as his trailing foot led to the first goal awarded through VAR in English football. As Pondy begins his first steps in coaching his story is being told. It is a remarkable one.
The Basketball 100
A celebration of basketball by way of the 100 greatest players to ever grace the court in the history of the NBA--from The Athletic's foremost basketball writers and analysts the game has to offer. With a foreword by Charles Barkley.Over the course of 100 luminous player profiles, the best sports newsroom on the planet paints vivid portraits of the game's most compelling characters. There's George Mikan, who was cut from his high school team because he wore glasses, then went on to become the fledgling NBA's first transcendent star. Gary Payton, called "The Glove" for his skintight defense, who talked as much trash to his teammates as he did to his opponents on the court. Dennis Rodman, who started playing basketball at age 20, and in a few short years went from working as a janitor at the airport to being one of the strangest superstars that sport has ever known. Allen Iverson, who drew inspiration from hip hop for his inimitable style and swagger, on and off the court. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who was so dominant in the paint that they changed the rules--and Steph Curry, who was so dominant outside it that he seemed to expand the very boundaries of the court.The Basketball 100, edited by award-winning reporters David Aldridge and John Hollinger, also answers the game's toughest, most important questions: How should we weight championship rings, versus statistical profiles, versus the "eye test"? Were the great players of yesteryear, like Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell, propelled by the inferior athleticism of their competition or would they have been transcendent in any era? And of course, who's the GOAT--MJ or LeBron? Speaking of GOATs, for the book, Hollinger (inventor of the statistical metric PER) has created a new benchmark, GOAT Points.Wonderfully written, authoritative, and full of joy, The Basketball 100 is a fitting tribute to the greatest sport in the world.
Why So Serious?
"A deeply insightful and introspective look at arguably the best basketball player in the world."--Jemele Hill"This is a fantastic book. Mike Singer, through moments large and small, captures the unlikely journey of Nikola Jokic with detail and texture, and with a style that holds the reader's attention and energy from start to finish."--Bomani JonesA revealing, intimate biography of basketball savant and enigmatic NBA superstar Nikola Jokic, filled with news-breaking interviews and deep reporting from Mike Singer, the Nuggets' former beat writer for the Denver Post.Why So Serious? takes readers on Nikola Jokic's long, strange, and incredibly unlikely journey to becoming the heartbeat of the champion Denver Nuggets and the best basketball player on the planet. As he traces Jokic's transformation from his humble beginnings in Sombor, Serbia, sports journalist Mike Singer captures the witty irreverence, unparalleled competitiveness, and slight mischievousness of the MVP fondly known as "The Joker."Behind his veiled public persona, who really is Nikola Jokic? Filled with exclusive, sure-to-be-headline-making interviews, including unique insights from Jokic himself, Why So Serious? delves deep into the soul of the mysterious center and reveals how the big man developed his relentless work ethic, exceptional court vision, and magical playing style that has redefined dominance in the NBA.
Ben Hogan’s Five Lessons
With a new introduction by Lee Trevino, this is the first definitive edition of the timeless golf classic that has sold over a million copies--now with never-before-seen photos and memorabilia, hand-selected from the Hogan estate archive, as well as nearly 100 pages of new writings that expand on Hogan's unbelievable life story and extraordinary career. Over the past sixty-five years, millions of golfers have studied Ben Hogan's Five Lessons, making it the bestselling golf book of all time. Now, Hogan's masterpiece has received the definitive edition it deserves. Widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers in the history of the sport, Hogan is especially known for his mastery of the golf swing. At the start of his career, he played with a hook that threatened to ruin his game, until he dedicated himself to correcting it--and in doing so, he gained a rare and hard-fought understanding of the fundamentals. Curious fans itched for clues about his legendary technique, dubbed "the secret," that allowed him to persevere and even return to the height of his powers after a car crash that shattered his body and almost took his life in 1949. His terse answer, "I dug it out of the dirt"--the dirt of the driving range--fueled the Hogan mystique. He went on to become one of only five players to win all four professional championships, claiming nine major championships in total. In 1957, Hogan partnered with Herbert Warren Wind, "the dean of American golf writers" (The New York Times), and illustrator Anthony Ravielli to capture his expertise from the peak of his career in a series of lessons. Hogan believed that any golfer with average coordination can learn to break eighty. In each chapter, a different tested fundamental is explained and demonstrated with clear illustrations, as though Hogan were giving you a personal lesson with the same skill and precision that made him a legend. Now expanded with a new introduction by Lee Trevino, essays about Hogan and the book's legacy, unpublished photos of the publicity-shy Hogan, and more, this definitive edition offers greater context and fresh insight into an icon of the game.
Cooperstown's Back Door
For over 60 years, the color barrier excluded Black ballplayers from the major leagues, forcing them to form their own teams and leagues. After Jackie Robinson broke down that barrier, Black players faced another: the barrier to the Hall of Fame. At the time of the founding of the Hall of Fame, segregation was firmly entrenched in baseball, and it was defended by the same power brokers who kept the Hall successful with their support. The fight for the recognition that Black players had earned on the field lasted nearly as long as the color barrier itself. This book presents the full history of that fight: the exclusion of Black players for so many years, the many efforts to fix that, and the fights for Hall of Fame recognition of the Negro Leagues that are still ongoing.
The Safe Standing Movement in Football
This book tells the important story of the 30-year social movement against all-seated stadia in football in England and Wales that developed in the wake of the Hillsborough stadium disaster and the wider European and international significance of that movement.Examining the fan networks, relations, tactics, and interactions which built the 'Safe Standing' movement, this book reveals an untold social history of football supporter activism and represents an important contribution to our understanding of football supporter-based social movements, the sociology of football, and social movement studies more broadly. This book argues that Safe Standing is sociologically highly significant because the restriction and partial exclusion of football fans as a social group in the timescape of English football after Hillsborough marked a moment of profound social change in the UK. Applying relational sociology, and drawing on original research and insider access, this book considers how events and ruptures, such as Hillsborough, shape the dynamics of a social movement. In this case, supporters, who have been deeply affected by the all-seating legislation, are now in a position to affect the future consumption of football. This book shows how this was achieved and how a small core network of approximately 30 supporters, networked with supporter groups across Europe, now stand to impact and shape the consumption habits of a key leisure practice all over the world.This is fascinating reading for any student, researcher, or policy-maker with an interest in football, sociology, political science, public policy, or cultural and social history.
Green Harts Forever
Enjoy this true-life story of two best friends who met at Sutton High School for Boys, Plymouth, in 1962.Join Paul and Norman on their journeys through life along with their devotion and dedication to Plymouth Argyle Football Club, a passion which remains to this day. 'A very good read which brought back happy memories to me and I am sure will do the same for many. A great story of friendship through the beautiful game' - John Hore - Former Plymouth Argyle Player and Manager.'What wonderful words to express how you both grew up together and the friendship that has lasted to this day.Paul, through the years you have become a very special friend to Elaine and I.I would like to thank you on behalf of all the ex-players for all the service that you give to our very special football club. Thank you, Paul a good friend is Forever Green'.Billy Billy - Billy Rafferty - Former Plymouth Argyle Player.
Baseball Research Journal (Brj), Volume 53 #2
The Fall 2024 issue of the Baseball Research Journal features thirteen articles on a wide range of topics, from the minor leagues to biomechanics, including how the game is changing, or has changed, from the effects of tinkering with the rules (both recent and not), to pioneering personnel. We also have the second half of three two-parters, Ed Denta continuing his look into streaks, Charlie Pavitt wraps up his investigation of why batting average has plummeted, and we finish Peter Dreier's opus on Jews and baseball. ON THE COVER: Leroy "Satchel" Paige was a living legend during his career, but his election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown was far from assured, given that many of his best years were spent in the Negro Leagues and were unrecognized by the baseball establishment for quite some time. In this issue, Mark Armour delves into the movement to get Paige into the Hall of Fame and the various obstacles to be overcome. ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: "Rachel Balkovec: A Comprehensive Profile" by Barrett Snyder Rachel Balkovec's r矇sum矇 includes several firsts: the first woman to serve as a strength and conditioning coordinator in affiliated baseball; the first woman to do so for a major-league team in Latin American baseball; the first woman hitting coach and All-Star Futures Game coach; and the first woman to manage an affiliated team. In 2022-2023 she served as field manager of the New York Yankees' affiliate, the Tampa Tarpons. Today, she is the director of player development for the Miami Marlins. Based on extensive research and personal interviews, Barrett Snyder presents a detailed picture of this pioneer. "The Pitcher's Cycle: Definitions and Achievers (1893-2023)" by Herm Krabbenhoft The goal of this article is to create a "pitcher's cycle" that would be as rare but achievable as the batter's cycle, and then to examine pitchers who have accomplished the feat. I wanted to adhere to the basic definition of a cycle, "a sequence of a recurring succession of events or phenomena," and create an equivalent to the batter's cycle: a series of pitching achievements commensurate to a batter collecting the series of all four types of safe hit. A batter's primary objective is to get on base, which he can achieve entirely by himself by getting a safe hit. A pitcher's primary objective is to retire the batter, which he can do entirely by himself by striking out the batter. Since there are nine different players in the batting lineup, a reasonable cycle would be for the pitcher to strike out an opposing batter from each slot in the batting order at least once in a game. "Ghost Stories and Zombie Invasions Testing the Myths of Extra-Inning Outcomes" by Connelly Doan, MA The decision to introduce "ghosts" and "zombies" to MLB prompts two main questions "Does departing from the tradition of the game actually lead to shorter games?" and "Is the strategy of extra-inning games simplified to sacrifice-bunting the automatic runner to third and hitting a sacrifice fly or a single to score, thus making the game even less exciting?" This paper will present data from extra-inning games from 2018 through 2022 to try to answer these questions. We will look at average innings per extra-inning game, average extra-inning runs scored per game, frequency of extra-inning bunt attempts, bunt success rate, and the game situations when bunt attempts occurred.
Match of the Day Football Almanac
Do you remember the Battle of Old Trafford? Shearer's dream debut hat trick? Or how many goals Haaland scored in his first Premier League season? Hope, heartbreak and victory, over the past 60 years Match of the Day has shown it all. From bombastic debuts in August to May's nail-biting end-of-season title races, the football calendar is filled with legendary moments. Packed full of stories from 60 years of football history, The official Match of the Day Football Almanac is your ultimate guide to the highs and lows of the football season.With a foreword from Gary Lineker and featuring the most legendary footballing stories from the last 60 years of Match of the Day, this month-by-month guide includes giant-killing FA Cup battles, the birth of the Premier League and the dawn of VAR, all culminating in legendary World Cup and Euros tournaments - with stats and insights from the experts at Match of the Day along the way. This is the perfect gift for any football fan, and a fitting tribute to our favourite football programme.
Coaching Kids and Their Parents Too
A sports coaches personal reflection on his 10 years of coaching kids, including his three children, and managing the kids' parents too! Some great details of practice sessions and drills. If you want to coach youth sports and laugh along the way or experience a coaches view of coaching your children you'll love this true to life story.
Brutal Game
I tried to get revenge against his team, and now he's making me pay...In public, Jack Feldman is king on campus: hockey star, golden god, brother to a billionaire, admired and wanted by everyone.In private, he's my ruthless tormentor bent on destroying me: body, mind, and soul.When he catches me trying to get justice against his team, he threatens to ruin everything I care about unless I give him whatever he wants.But what Jack wants is me.He's obsessive, possessive, and determined to wreck me.And as he drags me down to the depths of his depravity, he brings out a part of me that wants to be wrecked by him.He's made it clear he owns me and will never let me go. When I fight back, he fights harder. He's playing a dark and twisted game, but I can't let him win.Or his dark obsession will destroy us both.Brutal Game contains several dark themes that some readers may be sensitive to. For more information, please visit the author's website at jobrenner dot com.
Insights for the Sports Coach Softcover
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'
Smart Money
In 1978, when Alex Duff first went to watch Brentford, players would go on midweek pub crawls near the Griffin Park stadium. Sometimes, in no fit state to go home, they would crash out in a terraced home where one of them lived opposite the stadium gates. The next morning, they clambered into a white van which one of them would drive to training, stopping on the way for a bacon sandwich and cup of tea at a greasy spoon caf矇. Brentford had once played in the top-flight but now, idling in the third division, were a second home for players and supporters, but there was neither the ambition nor money to revive their best days. They bumbled along until in 2005, fed up with trying to make a profit from a club with an ageing stadium in an unfashionable west London suburb, owner Ron Noades agreed to hand over the business to supporters on the condition they take over responsibility for their 瞿5.5 million overdraft. One of the fans, an Oxford University physics graduate called Matthew Benham, was making millions of pounds from professional gambling and threw in a 瞿500,000 lifeline to help keep the club afloat. Initially, as a sort of academic challenge, he began figuring out if he could employ the mathematics which he used in beating the bookmakers to improve the club's performance on the pitch. Smart Money is the story of how a scientist with an inquiring mind was set loose in a backwater of professional football, and how he turned a modest, little-known team into a competitor in one of the world's most-watched sports leagues.
Getting Unstuck
What keeps you-a golf nerd-stuck isn't that you aren't athletic, your dad yelled at you, or you can't turn your hips properly; it's your self-sabotaging patterns of thinking and behaving.In Getting Unstuck: Seven Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds, coach and writer Tim O'Connor expertly guides you through previously unexplored territory, providing wisdom, and practices that will transform your golf and-possibly-your life.The author of The Moe Norman Story: The Feeling of Greatness provides you with techniques used by elite performers to quiet their minds, break free of limiting beliefs, commit to genuine improvement, and self-coach themselves out of funks, slumps and underperformance.As a fellow golf nerd, O'Connor connects with your cravings and compulsions with stories drawn from his career as award-winning golf writer, golf and men's life coach, and bass player in a punk band. He is author of The Moe Norman Story: The Feeling of Greatness and is enshrined in the Ontario Golf Hall of Fame as a writer.Fred Shoemaker, founder of Extraordinary Golf, said: "Tim O'Connor's new book provides the possibility of transformation that can reshape your entire golfing experience. Through his own authenticity, Tim shows that when you get through your blocks and blind spots, what emerges is an independent, resourceful, confident golfer."
On Top of the World
The Los Angeles Dodgers are your 2024 World Series Champions! The Los Angeles Dodgers entered 2024 with their sights set on a November parade. For the star-studded roster, winning the World Series was more than just a goal; it was the only choice. Following a blockbuster offseason that featured the record-breaking signing of Shohei Ohtani, the Boys in Blue set forth on their path to championship glory. While there were memorable highlights along the way, such as Ohtani's historic 50-50 milestone and All-Star Teoscar Hernandez's Home Run Derby win, the team also battled through setbacks in the form of numerous injuries to what should have been an unshakeable pitching staff. On Top of the World chronicles this extraordinary journey through expert reporting from the Los Angeles Daily News and dozens of dynamic photos. Relive thrilling postseason performances against the rival San Diego Padres and the New York Mets, Freddie Freeman's unforgettable walk-off grand slam that kicked off the Fall Classic and the moment of euphoria after defeating the powerhouse New York Yankees to win it all. This commemorative book also includes feature stories on popular figures like Ohtani, Freeman, Hernandez, Mookie Betts, Fernando Valenzuela and more.
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.
Blood in the Garden
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The definitive history of the 1990s New York Knicks, illustrating how Pat Riley, Patrick Ewing, John Starks, Charles Oakley, and Anthony Mason resurrected the iconic franchise through oppressive physicality and unmatched grit. For nearly an entire generation, the New York Knicks have been a laughingstock franchise. Since 2001, they've spent more money, lost more games, and won fewer playoff series than any other NBA team. But during the preceding era, the Big Apple had a club it was madly in love with--one that earned respect not only by winning, but through brute force. The Knicks were always looking for fights, often at the encouragement of Pat Riley. They fought opposing players. They fought each other. Hell, they even occasionally fought their own coaches. The NBA didn't take kindly to their fighting spirit. Within two years, league officials moved to alter several rules to stop New York from turning its basketball games into bloody mudwrestling matches. Nevertheless, as the 1990s progressed, the Knicks endeared themselves to millions of fans; not for how much they won, but for their colorful cast of characters and their hardworking mentality. Now, through his original reporting and interviews with more than two hundred people, author Chris Herring delves into the origin, evolution, and eventual demise of the iconic club. He takes us inside the locker room, executive boardrooms, and onto the court for the key moments that lifted the club to new heights, and the ones that threatened to send everything crashing down in spectacular fashion. Blood in the Garden is a portrait filled with eye-opening details that have never been shared before, revealing the full story of the franchise in the midst of the NBA's golden era. And rest assured, no punches will be pulled. Which is just how those rough-and-tumble Knicks would like it.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
Strength Training for Hockey
Ice hockey is said to be the fastest sport played on your feet. It is highly dependent on a number of physical qualities such as strength, speed, power, agility, endurance, and mobility. All these qualities require the ability to produce force at varying amounts and velocities. Because strength is the expression of force, strength training can play a massive role in a hockey athlete's performance. Developed with the expertise of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Strength Training for Hockey provides a general overarching biomechanical analysis of hockey and specific analyses of the physical demands of each position: goalie, forward, and defense. Using these analyses, you can design an effective training program that translates to performance on the ice. You will also find the following: 8 detailed protocols to test strength, power, speed, and body composition 5 total body resistance exercises with 9 variations 11 lower body exercises with 30 variations 13 upper body exercises with 39 variations 16 anatomical core exercises with 40 variations 30 sample programs for off-season, preseason, in-season, and postseason resistance training For each exercise, you will find a series of photos and a detailed list of primary muscles trained, beginning position and movement phases, breathing guidelines, modifications and variations, and coaching tips. You'll also gain a deeper understanding of what muscles are involved in each exercise so you can develop a complete and targeted resistance training program. Backed by the NSCA and the knowledge and experience of individuals who have years of experience as strength and conditioning professionals for hockey, Strength Training for Hockey is the authoritative resource for creating hockey-specific resistance training programs. Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.
Football in the Balkans II
This book shows why football has become an important social phenomenon in the Balkans. Interdisciplinary chapters present various aspects of the development of football, including the political background; the development of fan culture; the importance of football for nationalities and social groups and the cultural framework of the Beautiful Game.
The Lions Finally Roar
The epic and tumultuous story of the Lions and the city of Detroit--and how the team and the city have come together on the cusp of a new era. Revised and updated edition *A Michigan Notable Book* On Nov. 22, 1963, William Clay Ford, the youngest grandson of auto pioneer Henry Ford, made a successful bid to buy the Detroit Lions of the National Football League for the unheard-of sum of $6 million. As Ford and his entourage settled down to a celebratory luncheon, the news broke that President John F. Kennedy had been assassinated. "Born under a bad sign" is how Bill Ford's ownership of the Lions began. After a decade of supremacy, the team embarked on a half-century slog of mediocrity. The Lions Finally Roar is bursting with the colorful ruffians who have made the team one of America's most beloved sports franchises despite its years of futility. Readers meet the hell-raising quarterback Bobby Layne, who is said to have put a curse on the team after he was traded; the rock-solid linebacker and future coach Joe Schmidt; the stars Charlie Sanders, Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson and, most spectacularly, Barry Sanders. Deeply researched and briskly written, The Lions Finally Roar expands beyond football, from the linked histories of Detroit and its auto and music industries to the city's social and racial dynamics and the rising power of television. Building to an exciting crescendo, The Lions Finally Roar culminates with the team's recent turnaround and playoff run under the stewardship of Bill Ford's daughter, Sheila Ford Hamp, savvy general manager Brad Holmes, and charismatic coach Dan Campbell.
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.
Rinascimento
Rinascimento tells the tale of Napoli's first Serie A title in 33 years, an achievement that saw the football-mad city celebrate like never before.Before the 2022/23 season, SSC Napoli and Luciano Spalletti were considered two of Italy's great underachievers. The club had not won a league title since Diego Maradona led them to glory in 1990. Spalletti had won respect across a three-decade managerial career but did not have a Serie A winner's medal to his name. These perennial bridesmaids came together in 2021, and two years later changed the narrative with a campaign that will live long in the memory.Napoli's first Maradona-less Serie A triumph came out of the blue, having experienced near-misses and significant squad turnover in the years beforehand. A largely unknown and unfancied group of players adopted Spalletti's tactical blueprint and delivered beautiful, winning football - the kind of football that its passionate fanbase could attach itself to.From inception to Diego Maradona, from bankruptcy to a third Scudetto and the players who achieved it - this is Napoli's story.
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
Everyday Hockey Heroes, Volume III
From hockey insider Jim Lang comes a new volume in the nationally bestselling series of uplifting hockey stories about the everyday heroes who are breaking down barriers and shaping the future of a game they love. In this heartfelt collection of personal hockey stories, sports broadcaster and author Jim Lang brings together the remarkable voices of hockey players, coaches, families, and fans who have overcome adversity and are championing the game they love--on and off the ice. Read about former Humboldt Broncos defenceman Logan Boulet, whose selfless organ donation helped six Canadians and motivated almost 150,000 people to register as donors in the following weeks. Meet players like Kelly Serbu, who didn't let his visual impairment stop him from playing hockey and is now raising awareness and funds for blind hockey programs, or Kim McCullough, who founded Total Female Hockey to empower other aspiring female players. Follow players and coaches of colour such as Jim Paek and Jason Payne who are helping to break down barriers, and the hockey parents who are working to make the game more accessible. These are the everyday heroes who are defying the odds and inspiring change. Featuring extraordinary stories of tireless advocates and unbelievable successes, Everyday Hockey Heroes, Volume III is a celebration of the great game of hockey and the heroes--sung and unsung--found on rinks and in arenas across the country.
100 Things Guardians Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Now fully revised and updated, this is the definitive guide for Cleveland baseball fanatics! In 100 Things Guardians Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, Zack Meisel has assembled the facts, traditions, and achievements sure to educate and entertain true fans. From the incredible legacy of Tris Speaker and memories from Cleveland Stadium to how the movie Major League has taken root in fans' hearts, this is the ultimate fanatic's guidebook to all things Cleveland Guardians. ​Learn about the team's origins in Cleveland as the Naps; the 455-game sellout streak; and stars such as Jim Thome, Kenny Lofton, Roberto Alomar, Omar Vizquel, and Jose Ram穩rez. Meisel has collected every essential piece of Guardians knowledge and trivia, including stories about the 1920 and 1948 World Series, the Drummer, and the hiring of Terry Francona, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom.
The Franchise: Detroit Red Wings
"A bible for Red Wings fans." -- Mitch Albom In The Franchise: Detroit Red Wings, take a more profound and unique journey into the history of an iconic team. This thoughtful and engaging collection of essays captures the astute fans' history of the franchise, going beyond well-worn narratives of yesteryear to uncover the less-discussed moments, decisions, people, and settings that fostered the team's iconic identity. Through wheeling and dealing, mythmaking and community building, explore where the organization has been, how it got to prominence in the modern NHL landscape, and how it'll continue to evolve and stay in contention for generations to come. Red Wings fans in the know will enjoy this personal, local, in-depth look at hockey history.
Dynasty Restored
Dynasty Restored is a fascinating exploration of the dramatic 1983-84 NBA season and the Boston Celtics' pursuit of the championship, led by the iconic Larry Bird. It was a year that turbocharged the game to record levels of popularity and paved the way for the league to become a global entertainment brand.
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
