Lacrosse Books
Sports Illustrated Books,U.S. Lacrosse: Fundamentals for Winning
Book SynopsisEight-time national championship coach David Urick shows players and coaches the pathways to lacrosse success!
£9.49
Johns Hopkins University Press Lacrosse
Book SynopsisLike the Bob Scott book on which it builds, this edition will soon become familiar to every serious student of the sport.Trade ReviewYou can consider this book a message to the outside world from the cosmic center of the sport... There have been lacrosse books before, but this is easily the best. Maryland Magazine The ultimate how-to guide. Baltimore SunTable of ContentsPrefacePart I: The Game and Its History1. The Game of Lacrosse2. A Brief History3. The Rules4. What Makes a PlayerPart II: Techniques and Tactics5. Fundamentals6. Individual Offense7. Team Offense8. Extraman Offense9. Individual Defense10. Team Defense11. Transition12. Man-Down Defense13. Goaltending14. Clearing15. Riding16. Face-offs17. DrillsPart III: Lacrosse at Johns Hopkins18. Building the Tradition, 1883–197419. The Modern Era, 1975–200020. Into the Twenty-first CenturyIndex
£36.50
Johns Hopkins University Press Undefeated Johns Hopkins Mens Lacrosse in the
Book SynopsisUndefeated bears witness to a high point in the long and illustrious tradition of Hopkins lacrosse and celebrates the players who brought the program back to the top.Trade ReviewCelebrates the glory... with acute rah-rah prose. -- John Goodspeed Star Democrat 2006 The ultimate coffee table book. -- Nelson Coffin Towson Times 2006 A fitting tribute for the first team to complete a perfect season. Washington Times 2006Table of ContentsForewordAn Overview of a Championship SeasonAn Album of HighlightsAppendix: The Year in Statistics
£37.91
Hopkins Fulfillment Service Lacrosse Legends of the First Americans
Book SynopsisAs lacrosse continues to evolve, this collection will help us remember and understand its rich and complex history.Trade ReviewA strong contribution to Native American studies, sports history, and folklore. Recommended. Choice 2008 As this book amply demonstrates, lacrosse has an impressive history and a vibrant contemporary culture. -- Alan Bairner Journal of Sports Sciences 2008 It is to Vennum's credit that he has brought these legends to a wider audience and demonstrated the relevance of what might seem at first glance unpromising territory for sport scientists. -- Alan Bairner Journal of Sports Sciences 2008Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Animals as Star PlayersThe Great Game in Which the Birds Defeat the QuadrupedsA Dog's Power Beats the Old Chief2. Game Equipment from the Upper WorldThe Pale MoonPlaying with an Evil HeadThe First Lacrosse Ball3. Wagers and WarriorsPlaying for HeadsWakayabide Is Killed Playing Lacrosse and Later Takes RevengeThe Warriors of the Ho-Chunk Nation Struggle on Home Turf4. Tricksters and Culture HeroesHe Who Wears Human Heads for Earrings Defeats the GiantsManabus Is Dogged by WavesWhy the Turkey Buzzard Has a Red Scabby Neck5. Trees to Stop the ActionSnakes around the NeckAn Unusual Penalty BoxConclusionAppendix: Ethnographic IndexBibliographic NoteIndex
£24.00
Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press The American Game
Book SynopsisFrom “the master of new journalism [who always] hits it over the fence” (New York Times) and “one of the finest writers on sports anywhere” (USA Today), the scintillating story of lacrosse—the game invented by the Haudenosaunee, played with more passion than any other, that stubbornly mirrors America’s ongoing struggle with inclusivityNearly a millennium ago, Native Americans created lacrosse as a means of training warriors and settling disputes. Co-opted by whites in the late 1800s, played for a century largely at elite east coast colleges, over the past thirty years lacrosse has exploded around the world, becoming the fastest growing sport in the U.S. while exposing the fault lines of prejudice and privilege that continue to dog its image. At the same time, the spiritual nature and dazzling style of the Native game has been elevated to center stage as the brilliant Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) play as a nation unto themselves, maintaining their deep traditions and hoping for inclusion in the 2028 Olympics.Based on seven years of research and observation and crafted with consummate skill, The American Game takes readers inside a unique cultural landscape that nonetheless reflects the wider world. Fluidly weaving in compelling action on the field from World Championships to tense NCAA tournaments, Price also chronicles the controversies and anomalies that have in many ways defined lacrosse. Racism stubbornly persists—and the Haudenosaunee have endured plenty in their rise—yet few mainstream entities have done more than lacrosse to champion the Native American experience. The Duke rape case and the murder of Yeardley Love still resonate, reinforcing the sport’s elite “laxbro” image, yet women remain the core force powering its astonishing boom. Lacrosse’s longtime link with Wall Street endures, but its bond with elite military service is just as remarkable.Price introduces legendary individuals from Jim Brown (some say he was even better at lacrosse than football), Black superstar Kyle Harrison and the brilliant Iroquois stickman Lyle Thompson, to famed coaches Lars Tiffany and Kelly Amonte Hiller and Onondaga faithkeeper Oren Lyons. All of them, and all who play the game, pay homage to the mystical qualities of the lacrosse stick, which American coaching icon Bill Tierney calls “the thing that makes you special.” A masterpiece of narration and investigation, The American Game is the powerful story of a sport that, perhaps more than any other, captures the complexity of America in its ongoing effort to achieve a more perfect union.
£19.79
New Chapter Press,U.S. Weekend Warriors
Book SynopsisFeatures a collection of biographies of several athletes in the National Lacrosse League. This book presents profiles of major league lacrosse players and the skills it takes to have two often intense jobs. It includes inside information on the National Lacrosse League.
£8.50
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Hard Hat
Book SynopsisGreat teammates don't just impact you today; they impact you for the rest of your life. From the moment Jon Gordon heard about George Boiardi and the Hard Hat he was intrigued and captivated. Over the years he visited George's coaches, attended several 21 Dinners held in his honor, met his family, talked to his teammates and observed how he inspired all who knew him. The Hard Hat is an unforgettable true story about a selfless, loyal, joyful, hard-working, competitive, and compassionate leader and teammate, the impact he had on his team and program and the lessons we can learn from him. The book features: A True Story about George Boiardi, his Team and their Legacy. 21 Lessons to be a Great Teammate Insights from George's Teammates and Coaches that Bring the Lessons to Life. 21 Exercises to help you Build a Great Team Infused with practical insights andlife changing lessons, The Hard Hat Table of ContentsForeword by Jeremy Schaap ix Author’s Note xiii Part One The Hard Hat 1 Chapter 1 Unforgettable 3 Chapter 2 We Know Who Our People Are 5 Chapter 3 The Hard Hat 7 Part Two George (Narrated by Coach Jeff Tambroni) 9 Chapter 4 Mario St. George Boiardi 11 Chapter 5 Well Done Is Better than Well Said 13 Chapter 6 Chosen 15 Chapter 7 Selfless Leadership 17 Chapter 8 A Difference Maker 21 Chapter 9 The Heart of a Leader 25 Chapter 10 A Mother’s Touch 27 Chapter 11 A Defining Moment 29 Chapter 12 The Spirit of a Team 33 Part Three How to Be a Great Teammate 37 Chapter 13 George’s House 39 Chapter 14 Learning from George 43 Chapter 15 21 Ways to Be a Great Teammate 47 1. Sweat More 48 2. Remember WD > WS 49 3. Choose to Be Humble and Hungry 50 4. Pursue Excellence 51 5. Share Positive Contagious Energy 52 6. Don’t Complain 54 7. Do It for Your Team, Not for Applause 55 8. Show You Are Committed 56 9. Never Take a Play Off 57 10. Hold Yourself and Your Team Accountable 58 11. Treat Everyone with Respect and Expect Everyone to Do the Same 60 12. Give All and Take Nothing 61 13. Communicate 62 14. Connect 63 15. Become a “Come with Me” Teammate 64 16. Practice Selfless Compassion 65 17. Show You Care 66 18. Be a Loyal Friend 68 19. Love Your Team 69 20. Sacrifice 70 21. Leave the Place Better than You Found It 72 Chapter 16 21: A Way of Life (Narrated by Rob Pannell) 75 Part Four Legacy 77 Chapter 17 Great Teammates Impact You Forever 79 Chapter 18 Live and Lead Like George 81 Chapter 19 What Would George Do? 87 Chapter 20 A Hall of Fame Legacy 89 Chapter 21 21 Exercises to Build a Great Team 91 Afterword 97 The Mario St. George Boiardi Foundation 101 Photos 102 Become A Great Teammate 110 Build Your Best Team 111 Other Books by Jon Gordon 112
£16.15
Arcadia Publishing 25 Years of Limestone College Mens Lacrosse
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£19.99
Taylor Trade Publishing Sports Illustrated Lacrosse: Fundamentals for
Book SynopsisLacrosse, a game of speed, complexity, and nuance, is fast becoming one of the most popular sports nationwide. In this thoroughly updated edition of a Sports Illustrated bestseller ten-time national championship coach David Urick shows players and coaches the pathways to lacrosse success. With this book you can learn: · 10 fundamental stick skills every player should know · The rules of lacrosse: penalties, play, and positions · How you can dodge, shoot, feed, cut, pick, and screen like a champion · Individual defense: the art of the check and the hold · 15 team offensive formations and how to make them work for you · How your team can play quality defense · 18 skills and drills for becoming a better goalie · Extra-man defenses, man-down-defense, fast breaks, team practice, equipment, and more!Trade ReviewDavid Urick, one of the most successful and respected coaches in the game today, has written excellent work on the fundamentals of lacrosse. It will benefit players, coaches, and spectators at all levels. -- Don Zimmerman, Head Lacrosse Coach, University of Maryland Baltimore County
£11.69
Rowman & Littlefield Confident Coach's Guide to Teaching Lacrosse:
Book SynopsisWithin the past decade, lacrosse has seen explosive growth on the elementary, junior and high school, and college levels, rapidly becoming one of America's most popular playing sports. Lifelong lacrosse player and coach Daniel Morris, along with noted author Michael Morris, distill the essence of this exciting, fast-paced game into one compact volume, teaching everything the beginning and intermediate coach needs to know about the rules, equipment, skills, and drills of this venerable game. Unlike other books on lacrosse, this guide reflects recent important rule changes, as well as the latest techniques in offense and defense, stick-handling, and advances in equipment that have transformed the game as it is played today. Chapters focus on critical elements of individual and team play, conducting practices, skill-building drills, and a playbook of offensive and defensive strategies. A resource list of suppliers, camps, and additional information is included. This is a book that will find a place on every coach and player's shelf.
£10.79
