Sports Athletes

Ancient Olympia is not just the birthplace of the Olympic Games, it is also the origin of philosophical ideas that resonate even today. Combining the philosophy of Plato and Aristotle with the art, archaeology, and history of Ancient Olympia, this short book offers ancient Greek insight on the nature of sport, athletes, and human excellence, as well as the less-expected topics of women, beauty, fairness, and peace.

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Noted sports psychology consultant Gary Mack explains how your mind influences your performance on the field or on the court as much as your physical skill does, if not more so. Through 40 accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes from prominent athletes—many of whom he has worked with—you will learn the same techniques and exercises Mack uses to help elite athletes build mental "muscle". Mind Gym will give you the "head edge" over the competition.

Secrets. Steam. Banter. The Orlando Ospreys have a PR problem. An absolute nightmare. Osprey_Informant89, an anonymous social media influencer, has been exposing the team exposing themselves on her feed known as The Hard Count. As the head of Osprey PR, it’s my job to prevent the handsome QB in waiting, Tate Rushmire, from sending the next salacious pic out for the world to see. Tate’s cinnamon roll disposition is sure to play straight into the influencer’s hands. I'd know. Osprey_Informant89 is my stan account! At a dinner meeting, I find out Tate is the same man I've been texting ...

No Bathroom Breaks in the NFL: What it Takes to Play in the National Football League, is an All Pro’s perspective of what goes on behind the scenes in the NFL. Today’s football league–and its players are entirely different than when the game originated. Authors Jason Babin and Matthew Cooper lift the curtain on the minutiae you may have often wondered...but did not know who to ask. Together they expose everything from how players are picked and how many Superbowl tickets players in the NFL receive, to how much players pay to wear their favorite jersey number and the definition of ...

Beyond the Game: Strategies for Coaches to Navigate Parental Dynamics in High School Sports by James Roden, M.Ed., MBA, M.Sc. In the high-stakes world of high school sports, the dynamic between coaches, athletes, and parents can often be as complex and challenging as the games themselves. James Roden, with his extensive background in education and coaching, brings forth a comprehensive guide in "Beyond the Game", addressing the critical aspects of parental involvement in high school athletics. Drawing from years of experience as the head football coach in Texas, Roden combines insights from...

Of all three disciplines in triathlon, swimming is the one dreaded the most by age-group triathletes, many of whom have had little formal experience in the water. Fortunately, of the three sports, swimming might be the easiest in which to make improvements. Triathlon Swimming Foundations provides a simple, straightforward system developed By a triathlete for triathletes, allowing them to become comfortable and confident in the water using a system of triathlon-specific drills and techniques. Triathletes who follow this program are sure to breathe easily in the water.

There comes a time in every competitive athlete's life when the cheering stops, and it's time to move on to other pursuits. Written by a former Division 1 football player and Academic All-American, The Way of the Athlete argues that sports prepares athletes for this transition by instilling qualities that contribute to academic, business, and personal success.

Champions, as the familiar adage preaches, are not born—they're made. Reaching the top of any sport, or any aspect of life, takes years upon years of dedication and proper preparation. But if there's a huge pool of individuals who have undertaken the same commitment and steps towards becoming the best, what truly separates the winners from everyone else? Joanna Zeiger believes proper mental preparation is the answer. The Champion Mindset is a much-needed and long overdue look into how to program a competitor's mind to achieve optimal success.

Aaron Rodgers is a standout NFL quarterback. Learn about his childhood and his rise to becoming a football superstar.

When I got the teaching assistant job at Chicago North University, I had to agree to two rules: 1. Follow the syllabus. 2. Don’t date the undergrads. Easy enough. I’m a science nerd with a Graduate thesis to write. My weekend plans don’t exactly include doing keg stands at the Alpha Delta Xi house. But when the fastest halfback in college football shows up in the front row of my chemistry class, the rules start to seem... a little more like guidelines to me. Hello, John Kirby. Farewell, my V-card. If anyone finds out about us, I could lose a lot more than my inhibitions. But John ...

Big dreams start at home plate. This powerful collection features 28 all-time greats who didn’t just play baseball—they changed it. From historic trailblazers to modern sluggers, each chapter introduces a legendary player who showed how far focus, hustle, and determination can go. Each story includes a life lesson, best moments, fun facts, and mini bio Features male and female players across generations Perfect for ages 8–13, especially fans of Little League and MLB Great way to inspire perseverance, self-discipline, and goal-settingBaseball teaches more than sports—it teaches life....

Unlock the Hidden Weapon of Champions: Your Mind. What if the secret to peak performance, mental toughness, and rapid recovery wasn’t in your muscles—but in your mind? Meditation for Athletes is the ultimate performance-boosting guide designed for competitors, fitness enthusiasts, and sports professionals who want to gain an unshakable mental edge using the transformative power of mindfulness, focus training, and breathwork. Whether you’re chasing Olympic gold, pushing for a personal record, or rebounding from burnout, in this book, Fitness Coach and Exercise Physiologist, Atolani ...

My father, the King of Belgium, gave me love advice once – don’t care too deeply because it will only lead to disappointment. After I gave my heart - and my virginity - to Jarek Rockwell, I realized my father was right. How can I trust Jarek when all evidence points to a huge lie? But who is the real bad guy, Jarek Rockwell or Amaury Michaud, the high-class respected socialite who has been courting me? One wears a mask of deception – the other is fighting for my love. Alicia Bonnaire, Princess of Belgium is caught in a vicious, no-holds-barred love triangle. The pro-athletes, Jarek ...

Why couldn't Michael Jordan, master athlete that he was, hit a baseball? Why can't modern robotics come close to replicating the dexterity of a five-year-old? Why do good quarterbacks always seem to know where their receivers are?In this deeply researched book, sports and business reporter Zach Schonbrun explores what actually drives human movement and its spectacular potential. The groundbreaking work of two neuroscientists in Major League Baseball is only the beginning.

When Meredith Atwood first shared her journey from tired, overworked wife and mom to successful triathlete, her story resonated with women everywhere, online at SwimBikeMom.com and in the first edition of Triathlon for the Every Woman. Now with her own IRONMAN finishes, experience, and triathlon coaching expertise, Meredith is back with even more wisdom.

The Athlete’s Ascent shows how you can harness the wisdom of martial and Zen arts to develop the profound connection between mind, body and breathing that leads to the coveted flow state. Drawing on a lifetime of deep practice, Jayne Storey has streamlined centuries-old disciplines – including Tai Chi and Zazen meditation – into a simple, proven and trusted Performance Practice that helps both amateur and professional athletes ascend to higher levels of enjoyment and performance.

Imagine waking up in the morning feeling you have that "I can take on the world" attitude. Imagine feeling inspired to learn a new hobby, pursue a passion, perfect a craft, start a business, or simply believe in yourself. Whether you are an athlete or not, The Inspired Athlete is a book that will change the way you look at your life, your inspiration, your motivation and your journey.

When a group of private equity bigwigs purchased the Philadelphia 76ers in 2011, the team was both bad and boring. Attendance was down. So were ratings. The Sixers had an aging coach, an antiquated front office, and a group of players that could best be described as mediocre. Enter Sam Hinkie - a man with a plan straight out of the PE playbook, one that violated professional sports' Golden Rule: You play to win the game.

To many, Walter Johnson is the greatest pitcher of all time. He was a star second to none from the dawn of the game's modern era through the "Golden Age of Sports" of the Roaring Twenties. The playing career of "The Big Train", as the sportswriters called him, spanned the era of such greats as Cy Young, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Lou Gehrig, and Al Simmons. Johnson knew every President from William Howard Taft to Franklin Roosevelt, and was friends with the likes of Will Rogers and Douglas Fairbanks.