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Rick Pitino is a basketball icon: the only coach in college history to lead three different schools to the Final Four, the winner of the 1996 NCAA championship, the owner of a sparkling career record, a bestselling author, and a lock for the College Basketball Hall of Fame. Yet Pitino's journey has not been without life-altering adversity.

While the household was buffeted by the coach's tumultuous firings and hirings, which periodically propelled the family to a new city, Jennifer dreamed of being the first female quarterback in the NFL. But as she grew, she yearned mostly to be someone that her father would notice. In a world where only football mattered, what could she strive for, who could she become?

Matty, as he was called, makes the listener feel that tense moment when a player in a pinch must use his head. Pitching in a Pinch, originally published in 1912, is an insider's account of the world of baseball, blending anecdote, biography, instruction, and social history. It celebrates baseball as it was played in the first decade of the 20th century by famous contemporaries like Honus Wagner and Rube Marquand, managers like John McGraw and Connie Mack, and many others.

Many books have been written about the Cowboys, but there's never been an account like this one. How 'Bout Them Cowboys? tells the story of the NFL's most successful franchise, with special access to its outspoken owner, Jerry Jones, his sons Stephen and Jerry Jr., daughter Charlotte, and dozens of interviews of current and former players and coaches, and characters from across Cowboy Nation.

When a team of soccer players from the Wild Boars Academy Football Club - a scrappy club of undocumented migrants and outcasts - became stranded behind rising water in a labyrinthine Thai cave system, they set in train a drama that would captivate the world. Nine days later, still trapped in the dark without food, and with only water leaking through the walls to drink, their survival seemed unlikely. Yet against the odds a team of determined divers traversed floodwaters and narrow cave-ways to locate the boys - alive and hopeful.

ESPN broadcaster and coach Jimmy Dykes guides listeners through a tough but crucial evaluation process, incorporating wisdom from both sports and scripture as he demonstrates how to search your heart like a coach scrutinizes game film. Whether you’re experiencing a difficult period in life or simply feel called to something greater, The Film Doesn’t Lie is certain to provoke men to live with passion, conviction, and bold determination.

Coaches in any sport or any field have a wonderful opportunity to inspire their students or clients to achieve their highest potential. This book provides a clear and concise road map of how to coach from the heart, focusing on the positive attributes that are the hallmark of all excellent coaches. Presented in the form of an engaging story, it illustrates and then summarizes the philosophy and characteristics of coaches who are superb leaders, in all sports or an any field of coaching or counseling.

Navigate the thrilling world of Pickleball in a week's time, even if you've never held a paddle before - Your journey to pickleball mastery starts here! Does the thought of learning a new sport seem daunting, yet you can't shake off the allure of pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in America? Has the idea of keeping up with experienced players been an element of stress, even though you're intrigued by the sound of the popping ball off the paddle and cheer-filled community?

Every parent dreams of their child falling in love with sports, and when the opportunity to coach a team arises, many of us leap at the chance without hesitation. However, as the season progresses—or sometimes just before it begins—we often find ourselves realizing that we might not have a clue what we’re doing.

This is the story of two golfers: one who loved the game and one who simply made it his living. The first golfer happens to be a really nice guy…someone you’d like to call your friend. The second golfer simply played golf for the enjoyment of destroying his opponents while earning a paycheck. In other words, he’s a real jerk.

David L. Angeron maps the road to excellence with an in-depth look at performance psychology by way of the all-time greatest moments in sports history and relevant examples of contemporary athletes at the peak of their careers. David L. Angeron reveals the secrets of Olympians, MVPs, World Cup winners, record breakers, history makers, and sports legends in The X-Factor for Success, the definitive guide to upping your game.

In the book The 3 Sinister Truths of Coaching Sports Today - and What You Can Do About Them, you'll learn how to build a support network that will be there for you when times are tough, answering your questions and giving you guidance. You'll discover how to appreciate your position and those around you, and in turn be more appreciated for the job you do. And you'll understand how to create your own system of professional development.

Transform your coaching abilities and lead your team to success with this comprehensive guide.

The right MINDSET is the crucial factor in achieving the best results in your sport. This book will help you learn invaluable mindset skills fast! The Boomerang Effect mindset strategies are a unique blend of Western positive psychology and Eastern philosophies that all great athletes use. Sports people of any age, playing at any level, will find every mindset tool simple to understand and easy to apply.

College Football is America's Game. The game has a rich history that is woven together with that of the nation which founded it.

Sports vision is an often-overlooked area that can be leveraged for improved performance. Most athletes invest in equipment and training without ever thinking about their vision. Many scientific studies have highlighted the relationship between vision and on-field performance, and most professional sports teams employ a sports vision specialist to ensure all team members have optimal vision and visual function for success.

Sportsmanship with youth carries a spirit that we all can restore with focus and effort. SCORE is a 5-part series exploring our individual roles in instilling healthy sportsmanship and a working plan to do so. We are looking to develop a spirit in sport where victory is not measured so much on the scoreboard, as it is in the stands and on the benches; where children, teens and adults can celebrate victory or defeat with style, grace, and sportsmanship; developing character for success in life.

Im folgenden Ratgeber zur gesteuerten Steigerung der Spielintelligenz im Fußball bei Kindern und Jugendlichen unterschiedlicher Altersklassen werden Sie thematisch darin eintauchen, was die beschriebene Spielintelligenz im Kern ausmacht, welche unbestrittenen Vorteile und Siegesgaranten sie mit sich bringt und wie sie Schritt für Schritt im jungen Alter trainiert werden und welchen Tücken man dort als aufstrebende/r Trainer/in begegnen kann und wird, beziehungsweise mit welchen Feinheiten sich solche auseinandersetzen sollten.

Cheers to Baseball by Darren Munns is a baseball jewel, but this easy listen is truly beneficial for coaches of other sports, entrepreneurs, supervisors, and all aspiring leaders. Prepare to have your thoughts provoked and laugh out loud while gaining valuable leadership lessons.

The focus of this book is to provide you, the listener, with best practices for working with youth and athletes outside of the classroom environment. There are too many kids and athletes not receiving the support they need mentally, academically, behaviorally, and emotionally.