Sports training and coaching Books
Sports Publishing LLC Cheating Is Encouraged: A Hard-Nosed History of
Book SynopsisStraight from the mouths of the legends of the Silver and Black, Cheating Is Encouraged recapitulates the many infamous stories from the last team to play outlaw” football.Regardless of whether you loved or hated them, the Oakland Raiders of the 1970s were an amusing cast of outlaws, misfits, and anomalies that made up one of the greatest pro football teams of their era. The Raiders’ roster consisted of a collection of mavericks and rebels, some with behavioral issues, such as John Tooz” Matuszak and Lyle Alzado, as well as castoffs like the aging George Blanda and the sandlot player Otis Sistrunk, who were passed over or disregarded by other NFL teams. To say that this group of outlaws had attitude” would be a gross understatement. They were the Oakland Raiders, the Silver and Black, and Al Davis’s dream of Just win, baby.”Gridiron characters (such as the Snake, Foo, the Assassin, the Hit Man, Dr. Death, and many others) chronicle the notorious on- and off-the-field exploits, away-game adventures, and the party-hard attitudes that are reflected in the team’s intimidating and glorified mix of renegades. Cheating Is Encouraged defines an era that can only be considered the last days of real football played by real men.”
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Sports Publishing LLC Amazing Tales from the Chicago Bears Sideline: A
Book SynopsisMore than just a football team, the Chicago Bears are a vital part of Chicago culture. After close to a century of play, the Bears have won more regular season games than any other NFL franchise. Here are tales all Bears fans should read. Here is a book they should all own.With twenty-seven players in the Hall of Fame and fourteen retired jerseys, it’s no wonder the Bears are a beloved, storied franchise. But the Bears, like Chicago, are not just people; they are true personalities.In Amazing Tales From the Chicago Bears Sideline, Bears fans will read about the men who have made the Bears one of the greatest teams in pro football and the coaches and players that made them great: George Halas Walter Payton Dick Butkus Mike Ditka, Richard Dent Dan Hampton, and many, many more Former Bears star Steve McMichael takes a front row seat in this collection of stories. Readers get an opportunity to relive the glory years of a charter NFL franchise—as seen through the eyes of a legendary player. McMichael covers it all, from training camp misadventures in Lake Forest, Illinois, and Platteville, Wisconsin, and Ditka’s locker room tirades to nights on the town with teammates and behind-the-scenes glimpses of historic moments. From first kick-off to overtime play, Amazing Tales from the Chicago Bears Sideline covers some of the franchise’s greatest moments and is a must-have for any true Bears fan.Trade Review"From tense overtime games to Ditka's notorious locker room tirades to behind the scenes glimpses of a dedicated and driven team, Amazing Tales from the Chicago Bears Sideline is a must-read for Bears fans! Highly recommended." -Midwest Book Review"From tense overtime games to Ditka's notorious locker room tirades to behind the scenes glimpses of a dedicated and driven team, Amazing Tales from the Chicago Bears Sideline is a must-read for Bears fans! Highly recommended." -Midwest Book Review
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Sports Publishing LLC Tales from the Chargers Sideline: A Collection of
Book SynopsisDuring his twenty-seven-year tenure with the Chargers, beloved equipment manager Sid Brooks kept more than 5,000 football players from appearing naked before their cheering fans. The first African American to hold the job of equipment manager in the NFL, Brooks was tasked with seeing that each player left the locker room in uniform. But the means to that end was far more complicated—and outrageous—than one would believe.In Tales from the Chargers Sideline, Sid recounts stories unique to a life spent working behind the scenes in the Chargers locker room. He features stories about Chargers greats like Dan Fouts, Charlie Joiner, Kellen Winslow, Louie Kelcher, John Jefferson, Rodney Harrison, and Junior Seau. With an eye for detail, he recounts tales of spies sent out to capture the opposing team’s playbooks; the night the lights went out on Don Shula; wild cab rides; the zany pregame rituals and idiosyncrasies; rivalries born not on the playing field, but at the dominoes table; and plenty of pranks and good-natured ribbing. Brimming with hilarity, insight, and fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, Tales from the Chargers Sideline is a must-read for every Chargers devotee.
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Sports Publishing LLC Tales from the New England Patriots Sideline: A
Book SynopsisWith an Epilogue by Pats head coach, Bill Belichick, here is a joyous history of the New England Patriots—from it’s roots in the AFL to the Super Bowl years of Tom Brady.This revealing look at the New England Patriots captures the stories of passion, power, and struggles of one of the most remarkable franchises in sports. True Pats fans know that while today the team’s owner, coach, players, and stadium all rank among the best in the country, the early years weren’t so rosy. For decades the Patriots were a team known for having comically inept management and ownership, as well as the worst stadium in the NFL. It was only with the arrival of Coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady in 2000 that the Pats became a powerhouse.In Tales from the New England Patriots Sideline, former players share the hilarious and shocking tales of the team’s early tumultuous years. Readers will walk through the tragedies and triumphs of Patriots history. As any true fan knows, to understand how far your team has come, you've got to know where they've been.Without a doubt, Tales from the New England Patriots Sideline is a must-read for any Patriots fan or Boston sports fanatic.
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Sports Publishing LLC My Kids Play Hockey
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Sports Publishing LLC UCLA Football Encyclopedia
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Sports Publishing LLC Your Inner Golf Guru: The Science of Rethinking,
Book SynopsisLower your handicap and revamp your swing as you become your own best golf instructor. Conventional methodologies, which emphasize ball-striking dictated mostly by bio-mechanics and kinesiology, have failed to enhance the competencies of worn, weary, and wishful golfers. To diagnose and correct your dysfunctional swing, you must understand how your mind, brain, muscles, and club function. Your Inner Golf Guru explores the untapped potential of applying cognitive neuroscience and systems theory to govern your golfing game. Dr. James Ragonnet offers advice on: Unlearning harmful habits Focusing attention and sharpening awareness Adjusting movement patterns Breaking down a complex swing into predictable components Individualizing your golfing methodology And more! Although there's no prescribed or ready path for all golfers, you can improve your game by applying the lessons in Your Inner Golf Guru to become your own optimal golfing expert.
£15.29
Sports Publishing LLC Tomlin: The Making of a Football Coach
Book SynopsisIn 2007, at the age of thirty-four, Mike Tomlin was hired as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Replacing Hall of Famer Bill Cowher—and two years removed from the team’s Super Bowl XL victory—there was immense pressure on the first-year head coach, who many fans and those in the media were largely unfamiliar with. After five seasons as an assistant for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a single season as the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings, the hiring came as a surprise to many. From his first day at the helm, numerous questions began to be asked: Was this young coach able to lead a veteran team that still had championship hopes? Could the newly hired, soft-spoken coach be able to fill the shoes of the great Cowher, known for being brash and outspoken? Was his hiring based solely on the “Rooney Rule”—named after Steelers owner Dan Rooney—which states that every team must interview at least one minority candidate for their open head coaching position? Not only did Tomlin rise above the questions and criticism about his credentials, he continued the franchise’s reputation of excellence. The youngest coach to win a Super Bowl in only his second season at the helm, Tomlin has yet to have a losing record in sixteen seasons with the team. He is also the second-most tenured head coach in the league, only behind Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots. But the question still unanswered is, who is Mike Tomlin? Known for giving little to the media and keeping his thoughts and opinions private, those outside the locker room and Steelers offices know little about the future Hall of Fame coach. Even as one of the most successful African American head coaches in NFL history, and one that has handled numerous locker room “personalities” over the years, much of what is written and reported about the coach is only above the surface. That’s where John Harris comes in. A veteran journalist who covered Tomlin’s hiring for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Harris works to pull back the curtain on the mystique behind this “coaching unicorn.” Beginning with his days as a wide receiver at William & Mary, his several years in the college coaching ranks, to getting hired by Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy with the Buccaneers and his single season with the Vikings, Tomlin shares how a young man from Hampton, Virginia, was able to establish himself as a leader of men in a business with so much turnover, earned the respect from his peers and players, and has continued to be someone that is looked up to by so many in the league. With interviews from former players, coaches, and executives, Harris lets readers in on what it’s like to play for Tomlin, why he is (or is not) beloved in Pittsburgh, and how his continued success has helped change the landscape of what NFL franchises look for in hiring a head coach. All from a man that chooses to give all the success to his players and coaches—past and present—than take it for himself: exactly what every franchise hopes for from the leader of their team.
£24.29
Human Kinetics Publishers Complete Conditioning for Football
Book SynopsisToday’s game of football is more physically demanding than ever. Every play is full speed, sideline to sideline, goal line to goal line, for four punishing quarters. To withstand the rigors of the game, today’s players must be better conditioned than ever. The team with the stronger, faster, more agile, and more powerful athletes is the one earning Ws on Friday nights and Saturday afternoons.Complete Conditioning for Football provides the modern training system needed to prepare your players to perform at their peak and win consistently. Former National Football League (NFL) strength and conditioning coach and current college senior assistant athletic director for football performance Aaron Wellman addresses every aspect of football conditioning—emphasizing strength, power, and muscle hypertrophy—to deliver results at every level of competition. From initial movement preparation to an integrated, comprehensive, year-round training plan, Complete Conditioning for Football offers ready-to-use research-based training methods and programs involving general and position-specific exercises, drills, activities, and progressions.This book is an ideal resource to help strength and conditioning coaches design training regimens for their team and each player. It is also a practical guide for coaches and athletes in a program without a full-time strength coach. Complete Conditioning for Football explains how to evaluate current fitness levels and monitor progress in each aspect and phase of training throughout the year. Included are team-wide and position-specific exercises, drills, and programs as well as training plans for preseason, in-season, and off-season workouts, all aimed at building speed, agility, strength, power, and stamina to achieve optimal performance.Useful nutritional information and recommendations are provided to boost the benefits of training, aid in recovery from workouts, and fuel players to perform their best in games. Guidelines and recommendations for sleep and rest are included to ensure athletes stay fresh and primed for every physical and mental challenge they’ll face. The book also features invaluable guidance for safely and responsibly reintroducing players to training and competition after an injury.The most comprehensive conditioning guide in the sport, Complete Conditioning for Football offers readers expertise from a top strength and conditioning coach to physically prepare teams and players to dominate on game day.Table of ContentsForeword by Tom AllenChapter 1. Game Plan for TrainingChapter 2. Movement PreparationChapter 3. Speed TrainingChapter 4. Agility and Change-of-Direction TrainingChapter 5. Strength TrainingChapter 6. Muscle Hypertrophy TrainingChapter 7. Power TrainingChapter 8. Aerobic and Anaerobic ConditioningChapter 9. Nutrition and RecoveryChapter 10. Post-Injury TrainingChapter 11. Complete Conditioning Program
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Tatra Press City of Champions: An American story of leather
Book SynopsisOn Christmas night, 1939, two vastly different teams from Garfield, New Jersey, and Miami, Florida collided in the historic Orange Bowl to decide the National Sports Foundation’s national championship. Garfield’s Boilermakers were children of immigrants drawn to the industrial city’s churning factories. Miami’s Stingarees were from families from all over the country settling in one of America’s most promising and thriving cities.In City of Champions, Hank Gola, a veteran and award-winning football writer, unveils this long-forgotten game. Gola mines stories of the towns and the lives of the players and coaches—detailing the grit (and wild strokes of fortune) that led up to a Garfield victory, stunning the football world. Gola also describes how this game mirrored America, revealing some of the most pressing cultural, economic and socio-political issues of the day.Trade Review"And like the finest works from the genre, including Friday Night Lights and The Junction Boys, Gola crafts a story that transcends sports, the powerful imagery making clear why that season, and one incredible game, was so important to an industrial mill town along the Passaic River during the Depression." - Asbury Park Press Sept 2018"On Christmas night in 1939, two high schools from widely different backgrounds met at the Orange Bowl in Miami to play in an improbable national championship game that had big-time connections running as deep as Franklin Roosevelt. Author Hank Gola's inspiration for the book came from growing up in Garfield, N.J., and hearing for decades about the local high school's famous team and game. Gola details the circumstances leading up to the showdown and how they were impacted by the nation's political climate on the eve of World War II. In fact, the game was conceived as a way to raise money to kick off Roosevelt's campaign to find a cure for polio, which was ravaging the country. Garfield, comprising sons of blue-collar immigrants, was selected by a group that included legendary sportswriter Grantland Rice to meet Miami High, made up of players from mostly thriving families in Florida's late '30 economic boom. This book has a "Friday Night Lights" element to it. With the NFL still in its infancy, Garfield played games attracting upward of 20,000 fans, as those teams filled the struggling town with an immense sense of pride. Garfield's best player, the wonderfully name Benny Babula, is a somewhat reluctant star who didn't enjoy the spotlight that came with his feats. Gola's book is a vivid read, showing how high school football brought together communities during a troubled time." Ed Sherman , Chicago Tribune"Veteran New York Daily News sportswriter Gola delves deeply into a fascinating forgotten story of a national champion high school football team from his hometown of Garfield, NJ. The book depicts life there during the Great Depression. Garfield was an industrial mill town, largely populated by Polish, Italian, and German immigrants, whose sons were brought together by a charismatic young coach to win consecutive state championships in 1938 and 1939. The team was then invited to Miami's Orange Bowl to face the powerful Miami High in a charity game for the national championship. Gola covers the backgrounds of both cities, teams, and coaches, as well as the trip South and the game itselfâwon on a field goal in the closing minutes by Garfield star Benny Babula. Many of the players would serve overseas just a couple years later, and some would not survive the war. Gola tells their story with respect and admiration. VERDICT Extremely well done. Impeccably researched, with writing that is warm and moving. This beautiful book deserves the broadest of audiences. " Library Journal"Like the finest works from the genre, including Friday Night Lights and The Junction Boys , Gola crafts a story that transcends sports, the powerful imagery making clear why that season, and one incredible game, was so important to an industrial mill town along the Passaic River during the Depression." Steve Edelson , Asbury Park Press"New York Daily News sportswriter Gola (Tiger Woods: A Pictorial Biography) recounts the story of the 1939 high school football national championship between two remarkably different teams. Gola writes how the working-class students of Garfield High School in New Jersey took on the more wealthy and renowned team from Miami, Fla. The narrative tracks each team's progress throughout three seasons, with game summaries and analyses drawn from old tapes and news reports, culminating in the championship game in Miami's newly built Orange Bowl. Gola also touches on life in America between the world wars, especially for the working-class immigrant families that made up and supported the Jersey team (including many Italians and Eastern Europeans), and the prejudiced Southern atmosphere around the segregated Miami Senior High. Throughout, Gola depicts a watershed period in American history as the country began climbing out from the Depression and war loomed. Football fans will relish this history of a bygone era in the sportcomplete with 45 photosand delight in the many anecdotes (the Garfield team's stay at the upscale Alcazar hotel is particularly endearing) and play-by-plays of Miami's Davey Eldredge muscling through Garfield's defense and Benny Babula's game-winning field goal." Publishers Weekly"In 1939, a team from Garfield, New Jersey, traveled to Miami for the high school football championship. The event drew wide attention. The upstart Garfield Boilermakers came from an immigrant-heavy northern city to face the perennial powerhouse Stingarees. The game remains legendary in Garfield, and veteran sportswriter Hank Gola tells the bigger story in City of Champions , a thoroughly researched and thoroughly engrossing work. In 1939, sports were wildly different, with years lost to the Great Depression and going for a field goal being regarded as a radical decision. Here, game-by-game accounts of Garfield's 1937, 1938, and 1939 seasons come alongside the backstories of key players and coaches. Though the Boilermakers are the stars of the book, Miami's team is covered in nearly the same depth. Gola deploys an impressive mix of interviews, news reports, and archival work to piece his story together. Game recaps retain an immediacy. Numerous photographs add extra details, as do useful appendices featuring rosters, box scores, and lists of player honors. Some of the book's best material has little to do with football: Gola tells other stories about the towns and era that provide important context. He tells the harrowing story of immigrants on their way to Garfield aboard the Athenia , a British liner sunk by a Nazi torpedo the year of the championship. Another chapter explains the level of racial segregation in 1930s Miami, detailing incidents of African American stars from northern teams being unable to join their teammates in high-profile games. Near the end, Gola follows the players into World War II, telling some powerful individual storiesmost notably, of a Jewish player's quick thinking saving him from a concentration camp.These details flesh out the story while truly grounding City of Champions in its time and place. This is an excellent piece of sports writing, made even stronger by how it treats its characters." Jeff Fleischer , Foreward Magazine"As one Jersey guy, I appreciate what another Jersey guy, Hank Gola, has done in City of Champions. It's a great look at the glory days of high school football in my home state from one of America's top football writers." Bill Parcells , NFL Hall of Fame coach"A spell-binding tale of a great American Cinderella stroy and a vivid portrait of how the nation lived, worked--and played--on the eve of WWII." Jim Nantz , CBS Sports"An absolute winner. Gola's storytelling is so rich and so detailed, that you'll feel like you grew up in Garfield, New Jersey after reading this." Rich Cimini , ESPN footbal writer
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Kenny Simpson Training Athletes Beyond The Game
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Claitor's Publishing Division Wampus Cat Basketball History
£999.99
Doc Publishing The Steelers of Farrell PA
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The Carver Coaching Framework LTD Insights for the Sports Coach Hardcover
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Carver Coaching Insights for the Sports Coach Softcover
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Passionpreneur Publishing Cold Burn
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Chest Dugger Fun Soccer Coaching Activities for Kids
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Chest Dugger Fun Soccer Coaching Activities for Kids
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ECW Press,Canada Gibby: Tales of a Baseball Lifer
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Mosaic Press Ultimate Boxing Workout
Book SynopsisStamina, strength, speed and endurance are all within your reach through this book. Experience the challenging physical training of a boxer. These exhilarating interval workouts teach you the foundations of boxing training, body awareness, proper execution of movements all resulting in a challenging and safe exercise program.
£999.99
Hasmark Publishing International Train Your Own Hero
£18.04
HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand) Steve Hansen: The Legacy
Book SynopsisThe making of a New Zealand coaching great Between the years 2012 and 2019, Sir Steve Hansen oversaw an era of such remarkable success that it would be almost impossible to repeat. His 15-year career in the All Blacks coaching team is the heaviest footprint in rugby history. Of the 210 tests he was involved with, his team lost just 25 times. Of the 107 tests he served as head coach, Sir Steve accumulated a record 4 World Rugby Coach of the Year awards and orchestrated 93 victories - a winning percentage of 87 per cent, the highest of any All Blacks coach.Steve Hansen: The Legacy delves into the highs and the lows that earned the New Zealand rugby knight a place in the pantheon of world rugby coaching greats. Revealing and perceptive, the book uncovers how Hansen dealt with the immeasurable pressure of leading the world's most famous rugby team; the tension created by being re-appointed specifically to win the Rugby World Cup; how he dealt with high-profile athletes and an exodus of New Zealand's all-time greats; the endless tug-of-war between commercialism and high performance; the increasing influence of referees on the game; the power battle between the northern and southern hemispheres; the Achilles heel that contributed to the All Blacks' 2019 Rugby World Cup loss; and how, during his career, he learnt to understand his weaknesses and use them to his advantage.Much more than a biography, in Steve Hansen: The Legacy, award-winning writer Gregor Paul tells the compelling story of the former policeman from Mosgiel, his quest for world rugby dominance and his journey to coaching greatness.
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Anness Publishing Advanced Running
Book SynopsisThis title includes information on training for both sport and competition, including individual running plans, advanced schedules and expert advice, that are shown in over 280 photographs. It also includes information on how to improve your running performance for events from 5K and 10K races to advanced and elite marathons. It includes strength exercise sequences, skills and drills, together with advice on how to improve your form and endurance levels. It contains expert advice on pre-run and post-run nutrition, high protein diets, sports-specific fuels, race recovery and improving your mental attitude. It offers guidance on extending your running experience, with sections on cross-country and trail running, mountain running, adventure racing and ultrarunning. It provides a special section on triathlons that introduces training sessions and Olympic distance training, and individual schedules for different events. With step-by-step instruction and over 280 photographs, this is the complete practical guide to optimizing your skills and maximizing your performance. This book offers a complete guide to joining the elite, featuring advanced running from 5K and 10K races, progressing to marathon and triathlon. Among the topics covered are speedwork, strength training and hydration. Practical information on competition running is given, with training programmes and guidance on the appropriate food and exercise. All of the most popular events are covered, from sprint and middle-distance racing, to fast long-distance racing, marathons, off-road and ultrarunning, triathlons and adventure racing. This expert manual is essential reading for anyone who wants to run successfully at a higher level.
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Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd Food Guide for Womens Soccer: Tips & Recipes from
Book SynopsisThis handy "how-to" food guide addresses the nutrition questions and concerns of soccer athletes of all ages and abilities to help them achieve success with energy to spare. Soccer athletes are hungry for good nutrition information. They have lots of food questions: • What should I eat before a game? • What about sports drinks? • How much protein should I be eating? Food Guide for Soccer: Tips & Recipes from the Pros will answer those questions—plus others. This easy-to-read book offers practical tips, debunks nutrition myths, and is a simple "how-to" resource for soccer players, their coaches and parents. The text is sprinkled with quotes from professional soccer players as well as recipes, sample menus, and nutrition sidebars.
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Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd Top Performance in Business and Sports: Maximum
Book SynopsisMore and more people nowadays feel stressed out. In many cases this even leads to burnout. They feel empty, they cannot go on anymore, they are without motivation, power and joy. Over the past ten years, the number of people suffering from this state of exhaustion has quintupled in Germany and more than one third of the work force feels that way. In addition, 79% of them show signs of stress and are unable to relax after hours. A similar situation can be seen in sports: The athletes dream of winning titles, they need success as a means of approval of personal strength. In addition, high-performance sports have become much more financially lucrative. All of this has led to rising mental and physical demands. Due to this, athletes experience more exhaustion, extreme performance fluctuations, mood swings and often inexplicable injuries. This book provides tips on how to improve your quality of life and performance, and how to stay healthy and productive by recognizing and correcting biochemical disorders at an early stage.
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Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd League of Their Own: The Secrets of Club Soccer
Book SynopsisA League of Their Own provides readers with a closer look at the FIFA Club World Champions, such as FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Manchester City. Readers will catch a glimpse into the history of these clubs while also learning about the individual philosophies of some of the top coaches. This book discusses different tactical philosophies as well as how these tactical approaches have been adjusted by some of soccer's greatest coaches, such as Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho, Luis Enrique, and Louis van Gaal. Finally, readers will be taken through case studies of each individual team with a step-by-step analysis of how these tactical setups are successful and how they can be exploited. Each case study will provide a discussion of how each team sets up when in attack, defending, and in transition.Not only addressing how and why these tactical setups are powerful, this book also breaks down and specifies just how lesser teams can exploit the subtle weaknesses by adjusting their attacking, defending, and transition strategies. Winning the tactical battle on the pitch creates endless possibilities, and perhaps evens the playing field to continue intrigue of the game.
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Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd Coach's Guide to Mind Mapping: The Fundamental
Book SynopsisThe Coach's Guide to Mind Mapping is a tool that will help you become an expert coach. Although this particular learning resource uses soccer examples, it is a technique that can be universally applied within any sporting context. Because the current demands of modern-day coaching require coaches to know and deliver a greater deal of knowledge to players, the mind-mapping technique aims to support the coaching process by helping you to identify and develop your ability to recall technical and tactical knowledge from memory. Additionally, the resource can be used to help facilitate the knowledge acquisition process as you journey through your coaching qualifications while developing key learning skills.This book focuses on developing how you - the coach - can remember, organize, and deliver the technical and tactical information that your players need. It contains guidelines for developing, creating, and evaluating the impact of the mind-mapping technique. Familiar soccer themes are used to help you follow the mind-mapping examples with ease. Interactive exercises help you to practice the mind-mapping technique, reflect on your development, and set personal targets. So go ahead - learn, coach, develop!
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Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd Real Giants of Soccer Coaching: Insights and
Book SynopsisThe Real Giants of Soccer Coaching is a collection of the curated thoughts of nearly 30 top football coaches around the globe. In this book, you will gain access to the depth and breadth of experience from some of the best coaches across all areas of the beautiful game. You will learn theoretical details about tactical periodization, positional play, and the science of motor learning. You will also learn from Youth National Team Coaches, NCAA National Championship winning coaches, and First Division Coaches from top European clubs. This book is a resource that can direct your education as a coach over and around the perilous pitfalls that often consume most coaches. After reading this book, you will have gained the experience, knowledge, and wisdom of some of the best coaches around the globe across all areas of the game: from grassroots to premier leagues and everything in between. You don’t have to go your coaching path alone. Take this book and bring the wisdom of over 30 top coaches with you to help you navigate every corner, turn, and hazard along your way to becoming a great coach.Table of ContentsJosh Faga is the host of “Just Kickin’ It,” a coaching education podcast that has interviewed some of the best coaches in football to help educate coaches around the world. He is the assistant coach and fitness coach at Duquesne University. Josh has completed the Periodization Mentorship through the World Football Academy. He is currently completing his professional coaching license through the Argentine Football Association (AFA). Josh is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist by the International Sports Science Association (ISSA).
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Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd The Well-Rounded Soccer Coach: Form Your Team.
Book Synopsis"The Well-Rounded Soccer Coach is a unique book about coaching soccer. The author shares successful secrets for long-term player development, which is a current hot topic in the soccer world. This special resource combines credibility, experiences of a coach who has coached U9-U19 age groups (competitive club and high school teams), and comprehensive coverage of coaching soccer. The book raises the standards for coaching resources by including: •Proven methods and techniques •Examples of a complete season of actual training sessions •Explanations as to the “hows” and “whys” of selected exercises •Useful resources for coaches, players, and parents in a variety of areas on and off the field •Credibility through anecdotes from coaches, players, and parents •Objective results achieved by teams •Access to someone who is actively involved in the areas of player development, coaching excellence, team culture, and education Anyone wishing to become a successful coach of a winning team needs this book on his shelf. "
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Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd Circle Soccer Training: 100 Games and Drills to
Book SynopsisTraining players in circular playing fields develops and improves their game competence. Circle Soccer Training contains an integrated game concept and provides varied training exercises for fast implementation in training practice that will benefit all players at any level. The book first delves into the theory of circle training, explaining the main technical and tactical principles of the circle training concept. It contains further helpful information regarding the rules of the game, coaching points, how to organize each game or drill, and detailed illustrations. Following the introduction on circle training is the practical application. Beginning with an explanation on how to use this effective training for improving players' technical abilities, this section contains 100 circular games and drills that will allow players to progress and develop their skills. Also presented in this book are trendy, innovative, and cognitively demanding forms of play, which are an integrated and complex part of modern soccer. The concepts of circle soccer and their application in training are important for all players--at any level--to develop their technical playing abilities. With Circle Soccer Training, players can create a competitive advantage over their opponents.
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Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd Coaching Volleyball Beginners: Drills & Games to
Book SynopsisCoaching Volleyball Beginners is a step-by-step guide for coaches that helps them teach youth beginner players how to play volleyball. With the various games, the coach can keep practice interesting for the players as they develop basic playing skills. The book includes ideas for easy, introductory, mini volleyball games for young players (ages 6-10). These games are both entertaining and instructive, teaching the young players the volleyball basics. Next the book explains how to use small-group games, such as 6 vs. 6, to teach more advanced volleyball methods and skills to older players (ages 13 and up). The various drills and games are explained in detail, often with accompanying photos and illustrations, so coaches of any level, from beginner to more advanced players, can easily implement them into practice sessions. A short introduction to beach volleyball is also included to round out the information, making this a book all youth volleyball coaches need on their shelves!
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Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd Scoreboard Soccer: Creating the Environment to
Book SynopsisForeword by Kevin Keegan. Scoreboard Soccer develops players through play and praise. The Scoreboard Soccer concepts derives from the belief that the environment created for players will influence the behaviors they will practice and refine over time. This book presents the fun, inclusive, and nurturing environments which can be used to develop young players' skills. When participating in a Scoreboard Soccer game, players will work in an environment that creates realistic game situations, practicing opposition, change of direction, and transition. In these situations, the players will work on those skills coaches wish to develop in young players: passing, dribbling, shooting, and tackling. What sets the Scoreboard Soccer concept apart from traditional training methods is the added incentive for players to demonstrate these positive behaviors: the scoreboard. Using the scoreboard gives each practice a fun challenge that runs parallel to learning the tactics and techniques. It can be used to encourage and reward player effort and involvement within the game. In addition to the Scoreboard Soccer concept, coaching, and content is a complete Scoreboard Soccer curriculum which can be used as a longer-term development plan.
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Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd Cross-Country Running: The Best Training Plans
Book SynopsisIn this new edition, Olympian and running coach Jeff Galloway brings his proven Run Walk Run (R) method to cross-country running. Using his run-walk-run method and following the training plans provided, every cross-country runner will improve performance, recover faster, and reduce the risk of injury. Jeff Galloway explains how to build endurance, train and race on hills, run on varied terrain, implement speed training and race strategies, all while maximizing performance. He gives the reader action plans for teamwork training and developing race methods. Galloway also covers injury prevention and treatment that will get the runner back racing in no time. The training programs incorporate Galloway's Magic Mile-the best way to check and monitor training progress. Runners are given the tools to set realistic pacing goals for long runs and races. Every cross-country runner needs this book!
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Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd Step Up
Book SynopsisStep Up, the ultimate guide to stair running, provides both beginner and ambitious runners with comprehensive ideas and suggestions for training.
£18.90
Guardian Faber Publishing I Am The Secret Footballer: Lifting the Lid on
Book SynopsisThis updated edition of the bestselling and wildly popular I Am the Secret Footballer features a new introduction and an additional chapter. The anonymous writer of the Guardian's 'Secret Footballer' column gives Premier League fans an insider's look into the unseen world of professional football.'It is often said that 95% of what happens in football takes place behind closed doors. Many of these stories I shouldn't be telling you. But I will.'Who is The Secret Footballer? Only a few people know the true identity of the man inside the game. Whoever he is-and whatever team he plays for - TSF is always honest, fearless and opinionated. Here he takes readers past the locker-room door and reveals the inner workings of a professional club, the exhilarating highs and crushing lows, and what it's really like to do the job most of us can only dream of doing.TFS chronicles the exploits of his Premiership colleagues with a gimlet eye and frank humour. Managers, agents and players are not spared from his observations - their mindsets, their relationships with those outside the sport, their behaviour good and bad. In his inimitable style, TSF recounts entertaining and eyebrow-raising vignettes, naming names and dropping colourful details along the way.
£9.49
The Crowood Press Ltd Strength and Conditioning for Combat Sports
Book SynopsisThe role of the strength and conditioning coach for a combat athlete is to perform a needs analysis in which both the fighter as an individual and the sport itself are assessed in order to develop a high-performance programme. This might include plyometrics, speed and agility, endurance and core stability, strength training and nutrition as just some of the pieces of this complex jigsaw. The aim is to increase strength, speed, power, endurance, agility and flexibility. Strength and Conditioning for Combat Sports aims to help the coach and athlete bridge the gap between the theory of training and applied training, helping the athlete to become faster, stronger and more flexible and to build their muscular endurance so they perform better and remain injury-free.
£19.79
The Crowood Press Ltd Applied Core Conditioning
Book SynopsisApplied Core Conditioning contains all the information necessary to help design, prescribe and programme core conditioning strategies for those who wish to remain well-conditioned and to prevent injury, and for those undergoing rehabilitation. The knowledge that eighty percent of us all will experience low back pain at some point in our lives should be motivation enough to take conditioning and preventative steps via an effective applied core conditioning programme. The book presents sport-specific solutions for exercise selection, with programme design, sets, repetitions and loading all discussed in detail, in addition to a chapter presenting six different case studies that reflect the challenges of rehabilitating debilitating injuries like prolapsed disc, pars defect and hamstring tendinopathy, amongst others. Effective rehabilitation strategies are presented in detail to provide an insight into recovery and strengthening concepts. Core strength has an important role to play not only in high-performance sport and in the prevention of injury, but also in our capacity for daily living and workplace wellbeing. Applied Core Conditioning will inspire effective programming and prescription, and encourage the motivation and desire to be fit for purpose.
£999.99
The Crowood Press Ltd Functional Training: Build, Connect, Perform
Book SynopsisFunctional Training: Build, Connect, Perform provides a unique framework that enables anyone to develop a more athletic physique, and improve their performance in their chosen sport. The framework reduces injuries in competition, maximizes all-round athleticism and enables continued progression. It has been tried and tested proven with over 100 athletes around Europe competing in multiple sporting disciplines over ten years. The concepts in this book enable ongoing development of performance gains; you create programmes to suit your body type, athletic development needs and sporting ambitions.
£18.99
Ebury Publishing It Shouldn’t Happen to a Manager
Book SynopsisAfter 40 years in football management, there’s not a lot I haven’t seen. There’ve been big highs, but a fair share of lows too. When I have to make difficult decisions, I make a point of avoiding newspapers, phone-ins, Twitter – all of it. But there’s always a load of armchair-pundits waiting to start on me. Being a manager has never been easy, but between the fans and the media it often feels impossible to get it right.In It Shouldn’t Happen to a Manager, I talk about how different the job is now from what it was like when I used to play. For one, managers used to drive up and down motorways all day to scout for players – now there’s so much analysis and global scouting. It’s a different thing, completely. In this book, I share everything I’ve learnt from a lifetime of both wins and losses, and wisdom from greats like Cloughie and Ferguson. I’ll tell you about what actually happens in the dressing room, including when Clough smashed the door off its hinges; the bust-ups at full-time, like when I kicked a tray of sandwiches on Don Hutchinson’s head; and the times when I had to swap an arm round a player’s shoulder for a boot up the arse. It’s my guide to being a manager, the Harry way.
£999.99
Pitch Publishing Ltd Knife in the Fast Lane: A Surgeon's Perspective
Book SynopsisKnife in the Fast Lane charts the history of care for sportspeople from the expert view of a doctor and orthopaedic surgeon with over 40 years' experience. Bill Ribbans gives you the inside track on the life of a surgeon operating on some of sport's biggest names. From looking after world champions from eight different sports and Olympians with 27 medals between them, to having his actions scrutinised by millions at Twickenham, Bill's experiences are interwoven with fascinating, surprising and controversial subjects from the annals of sports medicine. The book explores the legal minefields and ethical dilemmas faced by medics in sport. It deals with current issues like concussion, depression, drug-taking and the dangers of sporting academies. It also asks whether the enormous resources poured into elite medical care have really reduced harm to athletes or made them so fit, fast and strong that it threatens their long-term health.Trade Review"Few sports fans really know how much physical damage athletes sustain, nor do they appreciate the amazing work doctors do to keep them going. This book addresses both subjects brilliantly." Adrian Chiles. BBC Radio Five Live. 24th November 2020; "A valuable reference point on the lessons sport needs to learn going forward to protect athletes' health. A gripping tale". "His brilliant book is a must-read for fans of all sports." Simon Mullock. Sunday Mirror. 15th November 2020; "This should be required reading for all those with responsibilities for the welfare of athletes." David Walsh. Sunday Times. 22nd November 2020; "Received this book yesterday and can't put it down. For anyone with an interest in sport, sports medicine or what it takes to reach the top it's a great read." Peta Bee. The Times. On Instagram. 21st November 2020;"It's a brilliant read. It's got some fantastic and very funny stories." Paul Ross. TalkSPORT. 16th December 2020; "This book is a tremendous insight into the work and approach needed when medicine meets sport." Sir Ian McGeechan OBE. British Lions coach; "It is a must-read for those keen to understand how physical well-being is intrinsic to high-quality performance, from professional athletes to weekend joggers, and should be compulsory reading for those overseeing athletes." Greg Rutherford MBE. Olympic champion."An excellent and captivating book. It has turned out to be one of the most fascinating books that I have ever read". Andrew Roberts. Cricket Statistics. 10th November 2020; "Bill Ribbans has saved the careers of some of our most famous athletes. An extraordinary career." James Burridge and Mousumi Bakshi. BBC Look East. 9th November 2020; "Ribbans's independence means he can temper his love of sport with a critical eye" and "tracks the way that sport has changed." Don McCrae. The Guardian. 10th November 2020; "Very entertaining." Hawksbee and Jacobs. TalkSPORT. 9th November 2020; "If you want the evidence laid out by an expert, go and buy Knife in the Fast Lane, the outstanding book by Bill Ribbans." Robert Kitson. The Guardian. 10th December 2020; "A ferociously full-on and scalpel-sharp look at sport from the sharp-end - the surgeon's perspective. It's also a very funny potted history of the more outlandish fantastical fads of sporting medicine." Paul Ross. TalkSPORT. 20th December 2020.
£17.99
Transworld Publishers Ltd The Female Body Bible: Make Your Body Work For
Book SynopsisUNDERSTAND YOUR BODY TO EMPOWER YOURSELF FOR LIFE.This book will help you create healthy habits that consider all aspects of female health at every life stage, including how to:* harness your hormones to improve your cycle symptoms, work productivity and exercise habits* fuel your body to have the energy you need to smash your goals* exceed your personal best for fun, fitness or competition* exercise safely and build strength to benefit your long-term health* equip you with the knowledge to manage injuries that women are more prone to than men* change the language used to talk to adolescent girls about their bodies and give them the confidence to advocate for themselves* confidently communicate with your health and fitness practitioners, friends, partners or colleagues about health issues you may be facingMerging the latest science with the combined experience of its three expert authors: NHS doctor Bella Smith, sports research scientist Dr Emma Ross and athletic coach Baz Moffat, The Female Body Bible busts the myths and taboos that persist around women's bodies.This isn't just a book, it's a movement - a call to action. Every woman deserves to know more about her body and everyone, regardless of their sex, needs to know more about women's bodies to remove the vestiges of secrecy and shame once and for all. This is the playbook of all the elements that go into getting the most out of your body, and a selection of strategies that you can try to find out what works for you and your incredible body.Instead of prioritising how a body looks, we need to focus on how it feels and functions. When we listen to our body, understand how it works and embrace and nurture it, health, fitness and happiness will follow.Trade ReviewFinally, fitness advice that women can trust ... Drawing on science and their experiences, this formidable trio have produced a furious, taboo-busting book. * The Times *This book is wonderfully empowering, it has given me huge insight into how my body works and how I can help myself be stronger, fitter and healthier. My only wish is I could have had it as a teenager when I very sadly gave up competitive swimming because I didn't like the way it made me look, and had no clue how immensely important it was to me both physically and mentally. I can't wait to give it to my daughters, so they don't make the same mistake. * Louise Minchin, journalist and author of Dare to Tri *Baz, Bella and Emma are my go-to experts and with The Female Body Bible, they can be yours too. * Judy Murray, tennis coach *You need this book! It pioneers a much-needed revolution for women's bodies. * Maisie Hill, author of Period Power *Fantastic! It's about everything we need to be knowing about where in our cycles that we should be exercising, which sort of exercise, when. * Woman's Hour *Dr Bella is a fantastic GP who works in the NHS and is passionate about lifestyle,women's health and providing reliable, evidence based information. She is colleague, a friend and somebody whose information I would trust! * Dr Rupy Aujla, MBBS, BSc, MRCGP, Founder of The Doctor’s Kitchen *Every female athlete, every coach of female athletes, and everybody in between needs to get involved with the amazing team at The WellHQ. * Helen Scott MBE: GB Track Tandem Pilot, British Cycling Level 3 Track Coach *The Eve Appeal is a gynaecological cancer charity and we have worked with Bella for over 4 years. She's a trusted and serious voice - but equally effectively engages with a group of teenagers on menstrual wellbeing or group of 50+ on the impacts of the menopause and how to manage it. * Athena Lamnisos, CEO, The Eve Appeal *I first worked with Baz after giving birth to my daughter and she was a really great coach to work with... with sport being such a big part of my life, I knew it was important to address any post-natal issues I had, to give me the best chance of being able to enjoy sport for the rest of my life. * Helen Richardson-Walsh: Four-times Olympian, Olympic gold medallist (Rio) and mother *What has been so rewarding working with Emma Ross is how she was able to make any audience be prepared to think differently when it came to the development and support of the female athlete. * David Faulkner OLY: Head of Performance, The FA, Women’s Professional Game, Para and Futsal Team Leader GB Women’s Football – Tokyo 2020 Olympics *
£29.23
The Choir Press The Power to Run
Book SynopsisAn explanation of the use and benefits of running power meters for athletes.
£15.26
HarperCollins Steve Kerr: A Life
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£33.74
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Inspiring Hockey Stories for Boys with Big Dreams
£999.99
Brown Dog Books Once More With Feeling
Book SynopsisONCE MORE WITH FEELING. Rehearsal stories from legends and everyday heroes to inspire any performanceAll the world's a stage and most of us are desperately under rehearsed Sean O'Casey.Churchillknew it. Demosthenes believed in it. Taylor Swift lives by it. The importance of rehearsal.Virtuoso violinistto Olympic gold medallist, business leaders to teachers, their fascinating stories capture the physical, and the mental rehearsal essential to being your best when it matters. This book is the first to explore rehearsal practices that are common to artists, athletes, politicians and intervieweesin their pursuit of success. In any activity, it will be of interest to both coaches and the coached. Whatever you're preparing for, speech, job interview, business pitch, sporting event, concert or play, it will help you perfect your performance.
£999.99
Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd Soccer Strategies for Sustained Coaching Success
Book SynopsisIt is a unique book about coaching soccer. It offers an insight into successful secrets for long-term player development, which is a current hot topic in the soccer world. There is not a resource available that has the combined credibility, experience of a coach who has coached U9 - U19, and comprehensive coverage of coaching soccer that the author shares through the book.
£14.95
