Athlete Leadership

The Unnoticed Advantage: The Secret requirement that Organizations, teams, and Athletes need to perform at their Peak Potential before Sports Psychology, Leadership Skills, Strength Training, Team Building, and Teamwork will even work. So many teams and athletes are capable of so much more and just need the right system to bring it out. There are so many great ideas in sports psychology that could work wonders but are not working because certain small distinctions are not being made. There is a big difference between explanations and accessing an idea. Most sports psychologist are masters ...

Meet Marie Lane: bookworm, master of awkward comebacks, and certified klutz. Gym class? A personal nightmare. Dodgeballs? Heat-seeking missiles. Ropes? Medieval torture devices. So when Oakwood Middle School announces a school-wide “Gauntlet Challenge” to crown the year’s top team, Marie has one goal: survive without face-planting in front of the entire school. But as she stumbles through obstacle courses, rope climbs, and dodgeball disasters, Marie discovers something surprising—teamwork is messy, bravery comes in weird shapes, and sometimes the best victories aren’t the ones you...

Unleash the untapped potential of girls in sports with "Throw Like A Girl: How Good Coaches Transform Girls Into Successful Women"! In the exhilarating world of athletics, it's time to rewrite the rulebook and redefine what it means to "throw like a girl." Introducing a groundbreaking masterpiece by renowned coach R LaShun Williams, this empowering guide unveils the transformative journey that takes girls from aspiring athletes to triumphant women. Within the pages of "Throw Like A Girl," you'll embark on a riveting exploration of the power of coaching and its profound impact on shaping the...

The Personal Development Book for Performers explores the psychology of success and examines the mindsets of the world’s greatest composers, artists and philosophers. This book is for artists, leaders, performers and creative people from all fields, with practical tips and techniques to take creative success to amazing new levels. Anthony King offers advice and guidance, empowering performers, athletes, leaders – creative talented people of all kinds – to help them exceed potential and express creativity to the best of their ability.This book examines the creative mindset of success, ...

From the gritty streets to the gridiron glory, Scatman Timmons is a powerful, faith-filled journey of resilience, purpose, and unshakable belief in God. Born to fight and chosen to inspire, Kevin L. Timmons tells the raw and uplifting story of how he overcame blindness in one eye, doubts from coaches, and personal battles—emerging as a national football all-star and a man walking boldly in faith. Each chapter is filled with powerful lessons on grit, prayer, and legacy. This isn’t just a football story. It’s a spiritual blueprint for anyone chasing greatness while trusting God’s plan...

Während die einen sich weniger Work und mehr Life wünschen, fordern die anderen mehr Leistungsbereitschaft. Dabei geht beides: Spaß und Erfolg. Leidenschaft und Disziplin. Selbstverwirklichung und Teamarbeit. All das und noch viel mehr können wir uns nämlich von Spitzensportlern abgucken. Ob Basketballlegende Dirk Nowitzki, Bahnrad-Champion Kristina Vogel oder die Rekordmeister vom FC Bayern München: Sie alle wenden ähnliche Methoden und Strategien an und haben ein bestimmtes Mindset.

Beyond textbook theory and the research literature there is always a gap to bridge in order to apply this information with 'live' athletes. In this book we delve into the uncharted territory that lies between. As implied in the title, there is an art to this translation of science into practice, and a great deal of wisdom and nuance involved in the process. We explore what differentiates truly elite practice, citing relevant examples and drawing upon applied experience. This is a book for coaches, leaders, practitioners across disciplines, and athletes who wish to be informed. Key themes ...

If you are contemplating working with a champion, a potential champion, or anyone with untapped talent - be prepared, be very prepared. In 1998 Sir Steve Redgrave stared at Ingham and demanded to know, “Are you going to make me go faster?” Ingham had been trained and developed as a scientist, but in that single instance he questioned everything he thought he knew. Applied science in elite sport has boomed, it has radically changed elite sport, but one thing remains as the guiding focus - the summit of performing to your best and winning. In this book Ingham draws on the lessons learned ...

No one knows how to turn unrelenting self-belief into hard-and-fast career results better than Dre Baldwin. When everyone and everything was telling him to give up on his goal of playing pro basketball, he got focused on his future, and met the challenge head on. In the end, Baldwin succeeded - making a living playing basketball in leagues around the world - and in this book, he shares all his secrets. Whether you're just starting out in business or looking to take your career to the next level, Work On Your Game provides the strategy you need to succeed from the inside out.