Sports training and coaching Books

Book SynopsisBased on latest research, this comprehensive book guides the reader through the 'how to' of sports coaching, covers all the essential elements of coaching and demonstrates how effective coaching practice can be developed.

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Book SynopsisCrowood's Rugby Drills is a collection of 125 activities, practices and games designed to improve coaching sessions at all levels of the game. The drills are organised into chapters according to a particular skill or phase of the game; from the warm up to handling, contact, lineout, scrum, kicking and defence. Each chapter starts with a series of simple activities before progressing through to more complex ones, each broken down into step-by-step explanations and diagrams, as well as guidance on how to increase the level of difficulty.

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Book SynopsisThis title explains the basics of training so that every runner can design a programme unique to him or her. Practical explanations of nutrition and physiology complement advice on every aspect of training, from taking a compass bearing to preparing for a race. Topics covered include trail running, cross country, fell running, mountain running, orienteering, and mountain marathons.

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Book SynopsisBaseball is back! And the focus of many fans is almost always on hitting. All of which makes it a great time forLau's Laws on Hitting. The Art of Hitting .300 (Dutton) by Charley Lau and Alfred Glossbrenner was published in 1980. It is still in print and, as of early 1999, has sold over 85,000 copies. Lau's Laws on Hitting will both build on that success and pick up where the earlier title left off. Written by a man who is not only the son of the most famous batting coach of all time, but who is also a professional hitting instructor with an impressive track record of his own, this book incorporates two decades of new information, observations, teaching techniques, player analysis, and refinements to the Lau System. And, in response to numerous reader requests, it includes sections specifically designed to help coaches at all levels teach the Lau System most effectively.Trade ReviewThe takeoff point in Mark McGwire's rise from inconsistent slugger to burgeoning legend occurred when he adopted Charley Lau's one-handed extension principle. * The Sporting News *Filled with outstanding tips to make yourself a better hitter whether you are playing baseball or fast pitched softball. Lau gives you a good look at the right (and wrong) way to swing the bat.

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Book SynopsisThe Martial Arts Athlete answers questions that today's competitors must know to succeed - should you do push-ups or lift weights? Are energy bars and sports drinks any good? Are traditional forms a waste of your time? How do you eat to win? Discover powerful mind/body training for peak performance and incredible physical conditioning. * Imagery for better strikes, kicks & takedowns.* Meditations for a sharper mind.* The power of relaxation.* Mental skills to manage pain, improve discipline, and feel great! Incredible physical conditioning to get you in the best shape of your life: * Step-by-step strength training for powerful arms & shoulders.* Killer ab-work for a lean torso and washboard stomach.* Plyometrics for strong legs and explosive kicks.* Three kinds of stretching for dynamic flexibility.* Simple breathing techniques to power you up. Discover the most effective workouts, nutrition secrets, and mind/body training for peak martial arts performance in competition and daily practice.Trade Review"Tom Seabournes' The Martial Arts Athlete is a wealth of information on training the body: weight training, stretching, isometrics, and nutrition - as well as the mind: meditation, visualization, and developing a positive attitude essential to competition. I recommend it not only for martial artists and athletes but for everyone interested in self-improvement." -- Frank Zane, M.A., Mr. Olympia (1977, 1978, 1979), Mr. Universe (1968, 1970, 1972), Mr. World (1969), Mr. America (1968)

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Book SynopsisTo attain the ultimate body, you must understand your body: how to use it, how to keep it fit, and how to repair it. Tom Seabourne, Ph.D., champion martial artist and a leading expert in Sports Physiology, knows the body inside out and will help you with yours!Develop the body you've always wanted and keep it that way! The safest, most effective, state-of-the-art warm-ups, stretches, and workouts. * Personal fitness level evaluations.* Joint protection techniques. Injured? Rehabilitate yourself and get back on track! * The most contemporary sports medicine for lower back pain & shoulder injuries.* What to do about sprains.* Mind/Body stress reduction techniques for mental and emotional rehabilitation. Already in shape? Enhance your sports performance and get even better! * Achieve peak performance with meditation, relaxation, and breathing techniques.* Accelerate fat loss & build muscle with up-to-the-minute nutritional guidelines.* Control fatigue and discomfort with mental toughness tips.Trade Review"Tom Seabourne is a champion martial artist and a leading expert in the field of Sports Physiology, in Power Body...he shows the aspiring martial arts student how to develop the body through the safest, most effective warm-ups, stretches, and workouts...Power Body is essential reading for all serious students and practitioners of the martial arts from novice beginners to experienced professionals." Wisconsin Bookwatch

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Book SynopsisThis book is perfect for dinghy sailors moving up to keelboats; yachtsmen trying their hand at something more lively; and indeed anyone trying to get to the front of the fleet. A former Olympic Star helmsman shows you how to tune your rig, execute manoeuvres and tame the spinnaker.Table of ContentsForeword; Introduction; The rigs; Sailing dynamics; Spinnaker work

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Book SynopsisDaniel Fieldsend is a UEFA qualified academy coach and scout working for Liverpool Football Club. He has worked in the football industry for many years, following the completion of a BSc degree in Football Studies. Alongside his current academy role, he is the Liverpool FC researcher for the Football Manager series. As a writer, he is the founder and editor of leftwingsoccer.com.

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Book SynopsisThis breakthrough book on dinghy racing will help you make the transition from weekend racer to world champion. Covering everything from where to look and getting 'in the groove' to mental approaches and championship sailing, you will be working your way up the leaderboard in no time. Packed full of intelligent insight, brilliant top tips and engaging photo sequences, if your goal is to win then this is the book for you! Written by the 'Champion of Champions' Nick Craig - an amateur sailor - this book proves that, with the right tools and enough determination, anyone can succeed in the sport of sailing. In his foreword Sir Ben Ainslie writes how he himself has used a lot of the techniques that Nick describes in the book, and remarks that Nick is "one of the best...This book allows anyone to gain from his experiences".Trade Review“A welcome return of the `Sail to Win’ series from Fernhurst Books and you could hardly ask for a more qualified sailor to explain how to win races as a helm than Nick Craig.” (Yachts & Yachting, Jul 2015) “The content is easily accessible in a very nicely managed layout that allows you to dip in for inspiration. Highly interesting, as well as hugely entertaining, to get inside the head of Nick Craig.” (OKIDA) “In this book he provides you with the tools you need to make the transition – just as he did – from club racer to championship winner. Packed full of intelligent insight, brilliant top tips and engaging photo sequences, it will have you following in his winning footsteps.” (Sailing, Nov 2016) "If you could ask Nick anything you wanted about how to win a sailboat race, the chances are Nick has covered it in this book in an original and thought provoking way. This is a book like no other that has gone before it." (OKDIA) "Many sailing books can be recycles of familiar themes and ideas. Not this one! This is a highly personal and radical, fresh view of the subject area. This is an impressive book by a debut author, who adds a fresh perspective to successful racing." (Yachting Life) "Packed full of intelligent insight, brilliant top tips and engaging photo sequences." (Sailing Magazine) "Helming to Win is a real insight into the methodical process that Nick uses to go about his campaigns in so many different boats. There's plenty to learn from the Olympic stars, but making the best use of limited time is one of the biggest skills for weekend sailors, which made Nick an inspired choice of author. Like most of us, he's a keen amateur who manages to juggle his time between family commitments and holding down a proper job outside the sailing world." (Andy Rice, Yachts & Yachting) "[Nick] has been so successful by really understanding what makes a boat sail fast and applying this on the race course. This book allows anyone to gain from his experiences. In my own journey from club racing my Optimist to winning major championships I have deployed a lot of the techniques that Nick describes. Anyone reading this book will greatly accelerate their learning curve and be taking an important step to achieving their own championship objectives." (Sir Ben Ainslie) “In teaching you to win, Craig breaks his book down into five major sections - learning to win, sailing fast in a straight line, boat handling, championship sailing, and bringing it all together. Each one of those parts holds more detail, showing you what to look for, what to do, when to do it - from starting to finishing, from rounding marks to finding speed upwind and downwind. It is spiced with top tips and good illustrations. In the final, very short chapter, Craig 'brings it all together' with his 10-point plan for helming to win! Better praise you couldn't get for the book than from Ben Ainslie, who writes: 'Anyone reading this book will greatly accelerate their learning curve and be taking an important step to achieving their own championship objectives.'” (Sailing Magazine, Feb 2016)Table of ContentsFOREWORD PART 1 LEARNING TO WIN Ingredients for Winning Accelerating your Learning Curve Where to Look when Racing PART 2 SAILING FAST IN A STRAIGHT LINE How to Get Fast! Upwind Speed Downwind Speed Fixing an Attack of 'The Slows' PART 3 BOAT HANDLING Turning Corners Mark Rounding PART 4 CHAMPIONSHIP SAILING Sailing at Championships Starts at Championships Mental Approach at Championships PART 5 BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER 10 Point Plan for Helming to Win

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Book SynopsisA great foundation for any aspiring equestrian, providing safe, modern and current foundations to progress from in the equestrian industry. Filled with practical knowledge in horse riding, knowledge and care, the first volume in the foundation series is a must for anyone looking to learn the highest standards of equestrianism from the world leading British Horse Society education team. Recommended reading for the British Horse Society Stage 1 award in horse care and riding for those wishing to start their career in the professional industry.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION — Page 7 SECTION 1: CARE — 9 Chapter 1: Horse Behaviour — 11Chapter 2: Safety around Horses —19 Chapter 3: Handling Horses — 29 Chapter 4: Identifying Horses — 43 Chapter 5: Horse Health and Welfare — 53 Chapter 6: Mucking Out — 63 Chapter 7: Feeding Horses — 73 Chapter 8: Grooming Horses — 87 Chapter 9 Rugs for Horses — 103 Chapter 10: Field Care — 115 Chapter 11: Tacking Up a Horse — 123 SECTION 2: RIDING — 139 Chapter 12: Riding a Horse on the Flat —141 WHAT’S NEXT — 175

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Book SynopsisThis CD-ROM is a teacher revision resource that contains the whole of the student text (including the questions and answers) to 'A2 Revise PE for AQA' (ISBN 9781911241003) as indexed PDFs. Covers all aspects of the examinable A2 or Year 2 A level 2016 AQA PE syllabus. Enabling a comprehensive classroom teacher support resource that reviews and prepares students for the A2 examination.

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Book SynopsisPersonal Trainer and Broadcaster Tally Rye is one of the key figures in the global intuitive fitness movement. In her first book, Train Happy she encouraged us to change the way we think about exercise, teaching readers to approach movement with a mindset of self-care rather than self-punishment and in doing so to rediscover the joy in eating and moving more mindfully. In The Train Happy Journal, Tally builds upon the core principles of intuitive movement from self-care, body acceptance and body positivity to intuitive eating with interactive exercises and journal prompts to help readers reflect upon their relationship with fitness, think about how it has been influenced by Diet Culture and ultimately get them feeling good about moving their body. The journal is interwoven with colourful illustration and expert advice as well as inspiring quotes and testimonies from a cross section of representational voices – with room for the reader to document the inner work intrinsic to a successful intuitive movement journey.

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Book SynopsisPhysiotherapists, sports scientists and doctors agree that if we want to stay flexible, energetic and pain-free in our day-to-day lives and sporting pursuits, we need to look after our connective tissue - our 'fascia'. There has been a great deal of research into this over the last few years, all of which shows that the fascia around our muscles plays a huge role in keeping us fit, healthy, flexible and feeling good. This versatile tissue transfers energy to the muscles, communicates with the nervous system, acts as a sensory organ, helps to protect and regenerate our internal organs, and provides the foundations for a healthy physique. It responds to stress and other stimuli, and when it gets matted or sticks together, it can cause pain and mobility problems. That's why it's so important to train our fascia - and just 10 minutes, twice a week is all it takes! In this revised edition of his best-selling guide to fascial fitness, the author shows you a series of practical exercises that you can easily build into your day-to-day routine. He introduces the most recent scientific findings from the world of fascial research, and explains which methods and equipment are most effective for fascial health (as well as which ones do more harm than good!).Table of ContentsIntroduction: Why you need to exercise your fascia; Chapter 1: Fascia and connective tissue - what are they?; Chapter 2: The principles of fascia training; Chapter 3: The exercises; Chapter 4: Fascia, physiotherapy and gentle methods of recovery; Chapter 5: Fascial fitness: healthy eating and lifestyle; Chapter 6: Periodised fascia training for speed, power, and injury resilience

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Book SynopsisI can. It is the mantra of many successful athletes. The successful athletes we all enjoy watching and aspire to join don't just work physically hard - they learn how to use their brain really well too. In their time in sport they have learnt tonnes of mental skills and have honed a performance focused mindset to give themselves the best chance of achieving their sporting dreams. This book is designed to help you become one of these athletes. Someone whose body can already show off brilliant sporting skills but who now wants to learn to master the mental skills too. The book covers what it takes to be successful, how to handle competition nerves, ways to push harder and get braver, techniques to build your confidence, ways to improve your emotional control, activities to increase your concentration and focus, tactics for dealing with setbacks and injury, advice on how to feel comfortable in the sporting world and finally tips on how to look after your wellbeing as an athlete. In each chapter there are questions to think about and answer, activities to complete and elite insights and interviews from some of the best athletes in the world. The skills we cover will not only help you in sport, but also in school, music, and any other hobbies. So, if you want to be able to say 'I can' with confidence and know that you can handle whatever your sport throws at you, then open up this book and get started on developing your mindset for sporting success.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. I can be successful 2. I can handle my nerves 3. I can improve 4. I can be confident 5. I can control my emotions 6. I can concentrate 7. I can bounce back 8. I can belong 9. I can feel like an athlete Further reading Ten Top tips

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Book Synopsis10,000 hours? Learning styles? Coaches need to be cruel to be kind? Coaches should have previous elite competing experience? Parental involvement? Coaching female athletes is different? Sport Coaching is complex and multi-faceted, and the role of the coach involves an unlimited number of theories and responsibilities. With this, comes a plethora of information on how to coach effectively and what we should be aware of as coaches. Sometimes this information can become 'muddied' and misconstrued. This book aims to unpick some of the key ideas, practices and messages within the domain and determine what credible research has actually concluded. Myths of Sport Coaching is written by leading international researchers and practitioners and offers invaluable theoretical and practical guidance, debunking some common myths and misconceptions in an engaging and informative way. The book supports an evidence-based practice approach and is an important companion for all those learning through sport and hopefully to reflect critically on the way you operate within your sport. Each chapter contains a QR code to a video from the chapter author and this connection introduces the wonderful people we share this book with and their passion. We hope this book helps you demystify some of the challenges you are facing on your journey.Table of Contents1. Myths about Deliberate Practice Edward Coughlan 2. The Science of Fun in Sport: Fact over Fiction Amanda J. Visek & Anna Feiler 3. Communities of Practice: Common Misconceptions Diane M. Culver, Tiago Duarte, and Don Vinson 4. A 'Fundamental' Myth of Movement with a 'Functional' Solution James R Rudd, Jonathan D Foulkes, Mark O'Sullivan, and Carl T. Woods 5. The Stepping Stone?: Challenging the Myth that Women's Sport is Less Significant than Men's Sport Ali Bowes 6. Myths about Learning Styles in Sport Coach Education Anna Stodter 7. Common Misconceptions about Parental Involvement in Youth Sport: Insights for coaches Sam Elliott 8. Coaching is a 24 hour a day job Brendan Cropley, Sheldon Cropley, & Lee Baldock 9. 10,000 hours and Early Specialization: Short term Gains or Long term Pain? Jody McGowan, Simon Walters, and Chris Whatman 10. They Really Are 'a Different Kettle of Fish': Myths Surrounding the 'Effective Coaching' of the Female Athlete Luke Jones & Zoe Avner 11. Common Sport and Exercise nutrition Myths Encountered by Coaches and Athletes Liz Mahon, Claire Blennerhassett, & Andy Sparks 12. Reflection is 'Wholly Beneficial' for Coaches Lauren Dowham & Chris Cushion 13. Do you have to walk it to talk it? The significance on an elite athletic career in becoming a high performance coach in men's football and rugby union Alexander D. Blackett 14. 'Questioning in Coaching Leads to Learning': A Deconstruction of Questioning Mark Partington 15. The Evolving Role of the Sport Psychologist and the Myth that their sole role is to 'Fix' Athletes Laura Swettenham, Kristin McGinty-Minister, & Stewart Bicker 16. Is Goal Setting an Effective Way to Improve Athletic Performance? Laura C. Healy and Desmond McEwan 17. Clutch Plays, Clutch Performances, and Clutch Performers: Separating Myth from Reality Matthew J. Schweickle & Patricia C. Jackman 18. Caring Coaching: Examining the notion of 'cruel to be kind' and other caring myths Colum Cronin 19. Psychological Resilience in High Performance Athletes: Elucidating Some Common Myths and Misconceptions Jolan Kegelaers & Mustafa Sarkar 20. The Coach-Athlete Relationship: What Are we Missing from the Sociocultural Context? Christopher R. D. Wagstaff

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Book SynopsisRenowned within world sport as one of the industry's leading coaches, Mick Clegg is an innovator in his field whose work has yielded the highest rewards in a variety of disciplines. Born in Dukinfield, Greater Manchester, Mick is best known for his work during almost a dozen years as Manchester United's first Power Development coach. Loved by Sir Alex Ferguson for his no-nonsense approach to his work, Mick's time at the club not only yielded close personal and professional relationships with a galaxy of star players, it also coincided with a period of unparalleled success in the club's history. Widely credited with a starring role in the evolution of Cristiano Ronaldo and a variety of other eminent footballers, Mick left United in 2011 and used his departure as the springboard for further success coaching athletes in other sports. A father to five children who he raised into sporting excellence against the odds, Mick underwent a remarkable life journey even before his career path took the unexpected twist towards Old Trafford. Thereafter, his tale was punctuated by some of modern sport's leading names, giving him a unique insight into the machinations of elite athletes, both as public idols and as fragile humans. Told in full for the first time, The Power and the Glory is Mick's inspirational tale of strength and weakness, both in sport and in life, providing unparalleled insight into the art of coaching from grassroots amateurs to world champions.

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Book Synopsis"Our identity is intensity," declares Liverpool FC assistant-coach Pep Lijnders in this compelling account of the 2021/22 season, and from the very first chapter he takes us on a thrilling football ride we will never forget. Pep is Jurgen Klopp's right-hand man. Returning to the LFC coaching staff in 2018, the highly-respected Dutchman has been key to everything the Reds have achieved since: a sixth European Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, and of course a first Premier League title claimed with a record-breaking 99 points. And so much more besides. Liverpool's blistering brand of football has revived a sleeping giant, energised its vast army of fans, entertained crowds at home and all over the world, and redefined coaching excellence. Now Pep tells the inside story of a season which, even by LFC standards, has been truly sensational. Week by week as the drama unfolds it's all here: from pre-season to unforgettable finale; great goals and gruelling schedules; passionate team-talks and personal reflections; unsung heroes and Kop idols; the pride and the passion, the joy and the heartache...and the fun. In his own engaging and inspiring style, Pep takes readers behind-the-scenes at Anfield, the AXA Training Ground and the team hotel; on the pitch, in the dugout and back in the dressing-room away from the media glare. In creating a 'one-club' mentality, Lijnders, Klopp and co have also created countless modern memories for the LFC family, and this unique book chronicles their legacy.

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Book SynopsisNorm Smith is regarded by many as the greatest coach in the history of the Australian Football League, having transformed a battling Melbourne FC into a League heavyweight that won six premierships in 10 seasons (1955-64). In this meticulously researched monument to Smiths life -- enriched by the recollections of more than 100 people, many of whom had played with or under the Demon dictator -- author Ben Collins lays bare the man behind the legend... in all his glories and foibles. In this most captivating analysis of Smith, a portrait emerged of a frightfully hard and brutally honest coach who was ruthless in football but possessed disarming compassion away from the game. This is his story, concurrent with that of his older brother and fellow coach Len Smith, from their childhood in tough, working-class Northcote during the Depression to their status as the most in uential coaches of their generation.

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Book SynopsisExploring the role of coaches and parents, this book emphasizes the importance of team identity and a team mindset and presents the necessary foot skills and tactics to help young soccer players both perform better and have more fun. As youth soccer becomes increasingly popular, coaches often gloss over individual improvement in order to win, relying on rigid systems and a few elite players to carry a team. This impairs player development and kills the joy of the game—so how can adults make competitive soccer better for kids? Addressing that very problem, this book outlines basic patterns of play that young players can use to advance the ball and illustrates innovative techniques that will help improve any team. Moreover, this book advocates a soccer culture free from the fear of failure; instead, players, coaches, and parents are encouraged to foster confidence, passion, creativity, and the desire to try and keep trying.

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Book SynopsisMeant to go hand-in-hand with Steve House and Scott Johnston's groundbreaking, bestselling Training for the New Alpinism, The New Alpinism Training Log is a goal-setting planner and a workout journal in one. With pages to plot your program based on your aspirations, and others to break it down and record your monthly, weekly, daily workouts, this book will be your in-the-gym or on-the-mountain companion to training for any mountain ascent. Includes inspirational and motivational tips throughout.

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