Sports Development

As the sports reporter for BBC Radio 1 for the best part of a decade, Simon Mundie was pitch-side at many of the most high-profile sporting events in history. It was often thrilling, but when he took to the airwaves to report on what he had seen, it increasingly felt like something was missing. The emphasis always seemed to be on results, tactics and the score. But as the saying goes, sport is a metaphor for life – so Simon set out to explore that.

Young and in love, their lives ahead of them, Tami Oldham and her fiancé, Richard Sharp, set sail from Tahiti under brilliant blue skies, with Tami’s hometown of San Diego as their ultimate destination. But the two free spirits and avid sailors couldn’t anticipate that less than two weeks into their voyage, they would sail directly into one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history. They found themselves battling pounding rain, waves the size of skyscrapers, and 140 knot winds.

Not only is Andre De Grasse blazingly fast on the track, he’s also incredibly popular with his fans. His beaming smile and magnetic personality have won over millions of people around the world. Who could forget De Grasse’s friendly rivalry with sprinting legend Usain Bolt? Or when he became the first Canadian to capture medals in all three sprint events during a single Olympics? His gold medal victory in the 200-metre race at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics captivated Canadians witnessing a feat not accomplished by any other Canadian in close to a century.

Eine Schlüsselrolle für den Erfolg spielen Gewohnheiten. Im Tagesablauf erfolgreicher Menschen wie Bill Gates oder Elon Musk zeigen sich ähnliche Routinen. Die Gewohnheiten der Gewinner sind kein Hexenwerk, sondern können von jedem erlernt werden.

This ABC book is not for your baby! That is, unless you are a die hard Coach Bru fan and your baby has already heard every word that is in this book, from Coach Bru himself. E is for Entrepreneur: The ABC's of Coach Bru, is a grown up children's ABC book that features a different Coach Bru business concept to go with each letter of the alphabet.

Whether you’re training for competition, coaching aspiring players, or simply looking to enjoy the game at a higher level, Tennis Unlocked provides the expert insights, step-by-step drills, and pro-level secrets you need to take your game to the next level. It’s time to unlock your full potential and dominate the court!

Bouncing Back reveals the behind-the-scenes stories of world-class athletes from football, baseball, boxing, golf, tennis, and track and field. Discover the eight fundamental principles that prepare you for - and drive peak performance during - the most difficult of times. Hear the direct stories from football legend, Jim Brown; baseball's Doug DeCinces; boxing legend, Jose Torres; World Long Drive Champion, Lee Brandon; and more. These extraordinary people have overcome obstacles: Learn from them!

“It’s not what you know, but who you know.” “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you who you are.” “Your network is your net worth.” What do these statements have in common, and what do they mean to you? They highlight a fundamental truth: our identity is shaped by the relationships we build throughout our lives. They also emphasize the power and necessity of strong connections. The importance of relationships is major weather personal or professional and in this book we take a dive in how you can learn the skills of being popular.

Mental toughness is something that is going to be required in order to help you get through life. Many people believe that mental toughness is something that you are born with, and if you do not have it, then you were never meant to have it. However, this is a lie. Mental toughness is something that you are going to be able to develop no matter who you are.

Larger-than-life football personality Micah Richards delivers the most entertaining sports book of the year. From experiencing the Manchester City revolution first-hand and achieving success with the likes of Mario Balotelli, Vincent Kompany and Sergio Aguero to becoming a popular TV pundit for Sky Sports, BBC Sport and Match of the Day, Micah Richards has seen it all–and laughed about most of it. In The Game, Micah reflects on how he got to where he is today and on the many wins and losses along the way.

Why I Run is my story of fighting depression. Listen about this unique experience from someone who experienced it firsthand, as this audiobook has not been written by a doctor or a therapist. My story is honest, bold, and most of all truthful. This audiobook runs walks you through the thoughts and feelings of a depressed man who has beaten himself up for most of his life. It takes you to the edge of where the darkest thoughts and actions are to times of true depression and heartbreaking desperation.

Sie haben das Gefühl, dass Ihr Trainingsfortschritt stagniert? Suchen Sie nach neuen Anreizen, von denen sowohl Ihr Körper als auch Ihr Geist profitieren? Wollen Sie nach einer Verletzung wieder in Ihre Sportart zurückfinden oder beginnen Sie gerade erst damit, die für Sie passende Aktivität zu suchen, und wollen Sie sich eine optimale Routine aufbauen? Egal, ob Profisportler oder Amateur: Neuroathletiktraining ist für jedermann geeignet und in der Lage, den Fortschritt eines jeden Einzelnen immens zu unterstützen.

These pick-up lines are perfect for any sports or music lover! Includes lines specific to Golf, Soccer, Hockey, Basketball, Baseball, Football, Yoga, Body Building, the Gym, Call of Duty, Halo, & Music

The principles you will discover within this audiobook work. In every walk of life, if you don't think right you don't perform to the best of your ability - regardless of your knowledge and skill level. The sports arena has spent millions of dollars and decades of research getting to the bottom of this fact - now you and your team can benefit without reinventing the wheel.

Joe Sealey was watching his son play for Manchester United's Under-14s when a man came up to him and said: "I've got your dad's book". Joe's father, Les, had been Manchester United's goalkeeper but had died of a heart attack in 2001 at the age of 43. His death tormented Joe, who had been West Ham's reserve keeper. Joe had given up on football, slipping into an alcohol and drug addiction that almost killed him. He had forgotten what his father's voice sounded like. Now, here it was in form of a Tupperware box full of cassette tapes.

Teenagers face unique challenges when it comes to situational awareness. These challenges are only exacerbated by the constant physical and biological changes teens are subjected to. As young people learn to deal with these changes, they begin to explore the limits of their individuality. Unfortunately, this process often involves unnecessary risk-taking. The key to keeping teens safe during this time is to keep them alert and engaged with their environment. Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Teens is designed around principles of positive communication, trust, and teamwork.

Modern sports culture is causing many former athletes to face an identity crisis. We are unfulfilled, discontented, and depressed. If athletic achievement isn't our purpose in life, what is? Is life itself just a big game? In his raw and vulnerable real-life account, Ben will help you discover YOUR game and how to play it best.

Taking inspiration from the fable of the hare and the tortoise, internationally renowned trainer Matt Little recognises that there is no fast path to success. By focusing on immediate results, we can gloss over process in a race to get ahead, skipping over the lessons and experiences that we all need to build solid foundations for our achievements. Matt shows that taking the slow lane can not only help you reach your goals more effectively, it can make your successes more sustainable by increasing your motivation, energy and resilience.

Walking is the most natural means of getting around under your own steam and the only sustained dynamic exercise that is possible for nearly all of us to participate in. No special skills or equipment are required, and you can do it anywhere. Walking is flexible enough to be accommodated into occupational and domestic routines, as well as for leisure or specific fitness training. Exploring the evolutionary and historical importance of walking, this book uncovers how the principles that motivated people to walk in the past are even more relevant in the 21st century.

This is the true story of a Londoner who gives up his job as an estate agent in the city, moves to the wilds of Exmoor, starts a smallholding and becomes self-sufficient, with a few bumps along the way. Simon's journey from urbanite to self-sufficient smallholder is brimming with incidents - some funny and some tragic - leading him to question Mother Nature, himself, the food he eats and his role in it all.