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You want your husband to win, don't you? If you are a coach's wife, the answer to that is a resounding Yes! Every coach's wife hopes for victories because a winning coach is a smiling coach and who doesn't like a happy husband? Would you believe me if I told you that there is a way you can help your husband increase his chances of winning? And it has nothing to do with his coaching strategy or the talent on his team. It has to do with you. In this...
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If the world runs on teams, why do so few reach their full potential? The road to greatness is littered with talented people who could not manage the "we" of winning. This fast and fun story focuses on actions that leaders and coaches must take to get the most out of their team. Does your team have a trust bank? A success statement? A commitment to let no one fail? If not, then this book is for you.
When a struggling high school hockey team reached...
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Get the Summary of Marty Smith's Sideline CEO in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Sideline CEO" by Marty Smith is a comprehensive exploration of leadership principles as seen through the lens of championship coaches. The book delves into the importance of trust, communication, delegation, culture, crisis management, self-evaluation, and the necessity of evolution in leadership. Drawing from interviews with renowned...
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Becoming a great teacher or coach requires extensive knowledge and prolonged practice. Teaching Sport and Physical Activity (2nd ed) provides practical suggestions supported by contemporary research thus offering a blueprint for successful sport instruction and coaching at any level in any setting. Teaching Sport and Physical Activity (2nd ed) highlights essential techniques and strategies used by all successful teachers and coaches to promote their...
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The purpose of “The Complete Coach” is to help coaches organize their programs in a way that helps them be more successful during the season, but will also develop high character individuals outside of athletics. The book is broken into 3 parts-Your Culture, The Meaningful Practice, and Competitions. All three parts offer ideas and suggestions about how to smoothly run your team and set them up for success in addition to ideas for positive character...
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Get the Summary of Sam Walker's The Captain Class in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Captain Class" by Sam Walker is a deep dive into the dynamics of the world's most successful sports teams, focusing on the pivotal role of team captains. Walker's rigorous methodology identifies 16 Tier One teams across various sports, from the Collingwood Magpies to the New York Yankees and the Hungarian national soccer team....
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Why would anyone suit up for a game, only to sit down for it? Why should they?
Author Norm Wilhelmi pours his coaching wisdom into Suit Up Sit Down from years as an award-winning, Hall of Famer, veteran athletic director and coach for baseball, basketball, and soccer. You'll find his exclusive interviews with beloved coaches like Lou Holtz (Notre Dame), Ron Frazier (Miami), John Wooden (UCLA), and many other college and high school coaches to explain...
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This video is comprised of over 30 creative drills that can be played in one's own backyard. Marty Schupak shows parents how to get the most out of common items found in one's home and creates different and new baseball drills and games. Using things such as a bathroom plunger, a plastic milk container and a cinder block, Schupak goes through some basic drills a child age four or five can do. The program also contains advanced drills kids ages eight...
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Kobe lives and breathes basketball. While other basketball legends fade into obscurity after retirement, Kobe is out there pursuing new endeavors and building a business empire. It's a testament to his relentless thirst for knowledge and never-ending quest to be better.
This book is a front row ticket to Kobe's journey through life as he reveals how he used the Mamba Mentality as a blueprint to his success, whether on-court or off-court. An insight...
50) Coached to death
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"Cat Cooper never imagined selling off her in-demand marketing firm would mean going from the pinnacle of success to a walking hot mess. Gouged from an unexpected divorce, Cat suddenly finds herself struggling through a new career as a business-savvy life coach for the hopelessly adrift in East Hampton and contending with Heather Holland--a spiteful neighbor who will do anything to bully her out of town. But her second act may very well continue behind...
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The Kentucky Wildcats are the winningest program in the history of college basketball, and this newly revised edition of the University of Kentucky Basketball Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive book ever assembled on the history of this extraordinary team. Written in a unique, easy-to-read style that brings to life the exploits of Wildcats teams and players, this definitive source includes details about "The Fabulous Five," "Rupp's Runts," "The...
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The tradition of college basketball excellence that reigns at Indiana University can only be matched by a handful of other elite programs, while the fierce devotion of IU basketball fans has been selling out arenas and inspiring generation after generation of Hoosier fans for over a century. This newly revised edition of the Indiana University Basketball Encyclopedia captures the glory, the tradition, and the championships, from the team's inaugural...
53) Goldfish
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A young swimmer is marginalized and bereft after her Olympics ambitions are dashed, compelling her to work as a coach for three popular boys with whom she forges a unique bond that is shaped by their different social statuses at school.
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Why Is Soccer Played Eleven Against Eleven? reveals one hundred facts of soccer history and rules that are either unknown or little known, such as why soccer is played eleven against eleven, why soccer matches last 90 minutes, who the first coach was, how the referee appeared, and who invented goal nets, red and yellow cards, the penalty, and the penalty shoot-out. Included in this book are funny and weird anecdotes, such as the case of a player who...
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Get the Summary of Caitlin Murray's The National Team in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The National Team" chronicles the evolution of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, from its serendipitous formation in 1985 to its struggles and triumphs on the world stage. Advocates like Marty Mankamyer and Betty D'Anjolell pushed for the sport's recognition, leading to the team's first international appearance in Italy....
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With pressure to perform free from error-an impossibility-in America's most popular sport, the work done by football officials has become more difficult than ever. A Tough Job Made Harder explores how this has happened as well as the challenges that lie ahead for the game and its officials.
Cultural imperatives grounded in team allegiance has increased the stresses on football's judges to invariably, "get it right." Officials offer the path of least...
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"The art of war is of vital importance …" are the words, written 2,500 years ago, by the famous & ancient Chinese general Sun Tzu. This is how millions of students began their study of warfare and battlefield management. His words (translated by Lionel Giles) are presented here, followed by its application to managing teams.From the book:"These five fundamental factors are necessary for a team to become outstanding on the field of play.- Common...
58) Chalk Talk
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Because the High School team where Coach Hobby coached was in a cold weather state there were too many times the team was forced to stay inside. It was a small school and the baseball preseason started during the basketball season so the amount of time the baseball team spent in the gym was very limited. So to overcome the problem the team and coaches would go to a classroom. Using chalk the coaches would list points and issues they wanted to convey...
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The beginning of a new era in Indiana University football starts with the arrival of head coach Tom Allen. After revolutionizing IU's defense, Allen has the opportunity to stage a Hoosier comeback. But can Allen make the most of this opportunity? And who are the compelling figures poised to make it happen?
In The Quest for Indiana University Football Glory, veteran sports writer Pete DiPrimio showcases exclusive coverage of the meetings, practices,...
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Stormy, Husky, Brawling! "Coaches of Chicago" reveals the raw, vulnerable, and demanding realities of leadership in the volatile and gritty high school hoops culture. Malnati, Pappas, and Pingatore deliver authentic lessons of humanity in a milieu fraught with controversy, scandal, and greed. This provoking collection of conversations, stories, and quotes is essential reading for coaches, leaders, teachers, and parents who strive to improve their...
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