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Forty-seven years of joyous celebrations after victories and crushing disappointments after defeats are encompassed in Marv Levy: Where Else Would You Rather Be?, but it is about more than just touchdowns and interceptions - it’s about how a person like Marv Levy, dedicated to his life’s work, can begin his career as the obscure assistant coach of a high school junior varsity team and decades later lead a team to the Super Bowl.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of children play “Cal Ripken Baseball” in the largest division of Babe Ruth League, Inc. Play Baseball the Ripken Way is the ultimate guide to playing the game, by one of the sport’s living legends.

Famous games and players have been the hallmark of the New York Rangers from their NHL debut in 1926 to the present day. From Frank Boucher and the original Blueshirts to Jaromir Jagr, the Rangers have thrilled their fans with some of the most memorable performances in hockey history. In Game of My Life: New York Rangers, John Halligan and John Kreiser share the recollections of 24 of the most famous names in Rangers history as they discuss the most memorable games in their careers.

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.

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.

The world of golf is at a crossroads. As technological innovations displace traditional philosophies, the golfing community has splintered into two deeply combative factions: the old-school teachers and players who believe in feel, artistry, and imagination, and the technical-minded who want to remake the game around data. In Golf’s Holy War, “an obvious hole-in-one for golfers and their coaches” (Publishers Weekly, starred review), Brett Cyrgalis takes us inside the heated battle playing out from weekend hackers to PGA Tour pros.

In State of Play, 12-year Major League veteran, Emmy Award-winning MLB Network analyst, and best-selling author Bill Ripken breaks down these modern statistical methods to explain which ones make sense in the game's historical context, bringing them together with proven old-school strategies. He simplifies those sabermetric terms hastily added to the baseball lexicon without being fully realized, taking new-school confusion out of old-school baseball's tried-and-true common sense.

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997, Don Shula remains the winningest coach of all time with 347 career victories and the only undefeated season in NFL history. But before he became the architect of the Dolphins dynasty, Shula was a hardworking kid selling fish on the banks of Lake Erie. As acclaimed sports biographer Mark Ribowsky shows, Shula met serious resistance at home when he asked to play high school football, but when his parents finally relented, they discovered that their son had an unmatched mind for the game's strategy and a stomach for its brutality.

¿Quieres mejorar el juego ofensivo de tu equipo de fútbol? Este libro es tu respuesta. El fútbol es el deporte de equipo más popular del mundo. Incita a la pasión en los jugadores, expertos y partidarios y conduce a una enorme lealtad a los seguidores. Es el más simple de los juegos, pero uno en el que las habilidades tácticas pueden ser desarrolladas como en el más cerrado juego de ajedrez.

¿Estás listo para llevar tu juego de fútbol al siguiente nivel? ¿O simplemente estás buscando formas de mejorar a tu equipo? Este libro puede ayudar a resolver tus problemas. El fútbol es el deporte más popular del mundo. En el verano de 2018 se celebran en Rusia las últimas finales de la Copa Mundial, en las que participan algunos de los mejores (y quizás más afortunados) equipos del mundo. La competición verá a los equipos divididos en miniligas, según sus clasificaciones mundiales y un sorteo. Los dos primeros equipos de cada grupo pasan a las fases eliminatorias.

So many coaching books require complex equipment, copious resources, and fantastic facilities. In writing Practice Soccer at Home, we are seeking to offer a guide for those times when we train alone, in our backyard, with little more than a ball and our immediate environment.

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.

This book is for every player who feels stuck and frustrated by lack of improvement. It is the perfect guide to understanding and developing every aspect of the game.

Finished It unlocks the Alabama softball story in a transparent and powerful way. Her stories are woven together, creating the sensation you are living and learning what makes Alabama softball special.

In Hurdle-isms, renowned Major League Baseball player, hitting coach, manager, and current Special Assistant to the General Manager for the Colorado Rockies, Clint Hurdle, delivers a collection of his most inspirational stories. You'll find a ton of funny, insightful, and otherwise notable anecdotes from one of Major League Baseball's most successful personalities.

Are you the parent of a young soccer players ages 9 through 12 and you want to help them build long lasting confidence and self-esteem on and off the field? This guide will help you become an indispensable pillar for your player by teaching you actionable strategies to support their growth both emotionally and mentally. The Essential Guide to Building Self-Esteem Through Soccer - The Confidence Boost is packed with proven techniques to nurture your child's inner resilience, foster a positive mindset, and strengthen the bond between you and your player.

Coaching Champions: A Playbook for 5v5 Flag Football Success is your ultimate guide to building a winning team. Whether you're a new coach or a seasoned pro, this comprehensive playbook will equip you with the strategies, plays, and coaching tips you need to lead your team to victory.

In the golf landscapes lies a hidden best friend essential to every swing: fascia. This connective tissue network, often overlooked in athletic discourse, plays a pivotal role in shaping performance and resilience in female golfers. Flex & Swing: Fascia's Role in Women's Golf Mastery will shed light on our understanding of fascia and its role in the well-being of female athletes. Flex & Swing: Fascia's Role in Women's Golf Mastery Golf, a sport of finesse and strategy, places unique needs on the body.

How do you win the world cup? Godlike genius or the focus of a disappointed nation's fury—the world's most prestigious tournament makes or breaks a national coach. Only 20 managers have guided their team to World Cup glory, so what are their secrets? From revolutionary tactics to hare-brained schemes, this book searches for the keys to the most exclusive club in international football.

100 yardas es la medida oficial de un campo de fútbol americano. Un rectángulo de césped dividido en secciones que señalan el camino a la gloria. En 100 yardas caben pasión y emoción, victoria y derrota, épica y tragedia... y 100 historias imprescindibles como las que reúne este libro.