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Text at top of pin reads "Must-Read Books for Coaches and Athletes" Below the text are the covers for When Your Back's Against the Wall by Michael Oher and One Life by Megan Rapinoe. Behind the covers is a faded image of soccer goal netting in front of a field Reading, Coaching, Sports Books, Lessons Learned, Guidance, Workout Guide, Developing Healthy Habits, Competition, Bestselling Author
Must-Read Books for Coaches and Athletes
Whether you're training for a marathon, preparing to go out on the field, or strategizing to lead a team to a championship, these books will inspire you to perform your best and give you the guidance you need to develop healthy habits, overcome obstacles, and adopt a winning mentality you can use in competition and daily life.
Swimming Studies is a collection of autobiographical sketches that explore the worlds of competitive and recreational swimming. From her training for the Olympic trials as a teenager, to meditative swims in pools and oceans as an adult, Leanne Shapton contemplates the sport that has shaped her life. This remarkable work of written and visual pieces propels the reader through a beautifully personal exercise in reflection. Walt Whitman, Memoirs, Working People, Leanne, Reading Online, Hardcover, Book Week, Book Summaries
Swimming Studies by Leanne Shapton
Swimming Studies is a collection of autobiographical sketches that explore the worlds of competitive and recreational swimming. From her training for the Olympic trials as a teenager, to meditative swims in pools and oceans as an adult, Leanne Shapton contemplates the sport that has shaped her life. This remarkable work of written and visual pieces propels the reader through a beautifully personal exercise in reflection.
Basketball’s most unlikely—and most sought-after—training guru offers an inside look at his career, his methods, and the all-star players whose games he’s helped transform. Ravin shares the fascinating story of how he transformed a passion for the game into working with iconic basketball stars such as Chris Paul, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, Stephen Curry, Blake Griffin, James Harden, Dwight Howard, and many more. Basketball, Best Player, Men’s Journal, Nonfiction, Latest Books, Wall Street Journal, Mens Journal
The Hoops Whisperer by Idan Ravin
Basketball’s most unlikely—and most sought-after—training guru offers an inside look at his career, his methods, and the all-star players whose games he’s helped transform. Ravin shares the fascinating story of how he transformed a passion for the game into working with iconic basketball stars such as Chris Paul, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, Stephen Curry, Blake Griffin, James Harden, Dwight Howard, and many more.
Best sports books for kids. Chapter books for ages 8 and up. Lincoln, Kids Sports Books, Reading Strategies, Middle Grade Books, Nonfiction Books, Books For Teens, Books For Boys
Best Books to Inspire Your Sports-Obsessed Kids to Read
Best sports books for kids. Chapter books for ages 8 and up.
THROWING ROCKS AT HOUSES by Colleen Jones with Perry Lefko -- Canada’s greatest curling champion opens up about her extraordinary career and life. New Books, Curling, Book Show, Book Humor, Furiously Happy
Throwing Rocks at Houses by Colleen Jones, Perry Lefko | PenguinRandomHouse.com
THROWING ROCKS AT HOUSES by Colleen Jones with Perry Lefko -- Canada’s greatest curling champion opens up about her extraordinary career and life.
UFC: A Visual History -- Follow the rich history of UFC from its inception as a small, fledgling organization all the way to its present day status as a sports world juggernaut! Ufc, Mma Boxing, World Of Sports, Ufc Boxing, Sport Event, Thomas, Rowley
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UFC: A Visual History -- Follow the rich history of UFC from its inception as a small, fledgling organization all the way to its present day status as a sports world juggernaut!
SPEED KINGS by Andy Bull -- A story of risk, adventure, and daring as four Americans race to win the gold medal in the most dangerous competition in Olympic history. King, Winter, Winter Olympics, Speed King, Olympics, The First Americans, Fastest Man, Speed
SPEED KINGS by Andy Bull -- A story of risk, adventure, and daring as four Americans race to win the gold medal in the most dangerous competition in Olympic history.
ABOVE THE LINE by Urban Meyer -- Remarkable lessons in leadership and teambuilding from one of the greatest college football coaches of our time. Leadership, Above The Line, Kindle, The Ohio State University, Leadership Lessons, Worth Reading, College Football Coaches
Above the Line by Urban Meyer, Wayne Coffey: 9781101980729 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
ABOVE THE LINE by Urban Meyer -- Remarkable lessons in leadership and teambuilding from one of the greatest college football coaches of our time.
SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY by Tracy Solheim -- The author of Risky Game returns with a football team owner who’s a real player, and the woman who’s ready to call him out on everything . . . Romance Books, Novels, Romance Novels, Fiction, Book Worth Reading, Romance, Books To Read Online, Good Books
Sleeping with the Enemy by Tracy Solheim | PenguinRandomHouse.com
SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY by Tracy Solheim -- The author of Risky Game returns with a football team owner who’s a real player, and the woman who’s ready to call him out on everything . . .
FOOTBALL CLICHES by Adam Hurrey -- A fun, intelligent, and useful guide to understanding the nuanced language of soccer. Supernatural, Football, American Football, Humour, Favorite Team, Soccer Fans, Football Soccer, Soccer World
Football Clichés by Adam Hurrey: 9780143128526 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
FOOTBALL CLICHES by Adam Hurrey -- A fun, intelligent, and useful guide to understanding the nuanced language of soccer.
TWELVE YARDS by Ben Lyttleton -- An all-encompassing look at the penalty kick, soccer’s all-or-nothing play—its legendary moments and the secrets to its success. Books, Videos, Play, Guide Book, Favorite Books
Twelve Yards by Ben Lyttleton: 9780143127307 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
TWELVE YARDS by Ben Lyttleton -- An all-encompassing look at the penalty kick, soccer’s all-or-nothing play—its legendary moments and the secrets to its success.
THE GUY ON THE LEFT by James Duthie -- If you’re a sports fan, you know James Duthie. Sports, Spoofs, Good Things, Price Book, Order Book
The Guy on the Left by James Duthie | PenguinRandomHouse.com
THE GUY ON THE LEFT by James Duthie -- If you’re a sports fan, you know James Duthie.
MY YEAR OF RUNNING DANGEROUSLY by Tom Foreman -- CNN correspondent Tom Foreman’s remarkable journey from half-hearted couch potato to ultra-marathon runner. Sofas, Fitness, Running Books, Running Women, Independent Reading, Great Books, Marathon
My Year of Running Dangerously by Tom Foreman | PenguinRandomHouse.com
MY YEAR OF RUNNING DANGEROUSLY by Tom Foreman -- CNN correspondent Tom Foreman’s remarkable journey from half-hearted couch potato to ultra-marathon runner.
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LEGENDS: THE BEST PLAYERS, GAMES, AND TEAMS IN FOOTBALL by Howard Bryant Haarlem, Nfl History, Legends Football, Football Books, Howard
Legends: The Best Players, Games, and Teams in Football by Howard Bryant: 9780147512567 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
LEGENDS: THE BEST PLAYERS, GAMES, AND TEAMS IN FOOTBALL by Howard Bryant
HIGH HEAT by Linda Morris -- The author of Melting the Millionaire’s Heart gives readers a front-row seat to her new Hard Hitters baseball series. First up at bat: a hotshot pitcher and a PR pro battle it out on and off the field… Willoughby, Her Brother, Author, New Series, Contemporary Romances
High Heat by Linda Morris: 9780698194724 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
HIGH HEAT by Linda Morris -- The author of Melting the Millionaire’s Heart gives readers a front-row seat to her new Hard Hitters baseball series. First up at bat: a hotshot pitcher and a PR pro battle it out on and off the field…
THE BOYS IN THE BOAT (Young Readers Adaptation) by Daniel James Brown -- A beloved story about the Greatest Generation freshly adapted for the next generation. Manaus, 1936 Olympics, Boys In The Boat, Family Books, Boat, Young Reader
The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation) by Daniel James Brown: 9780147516855 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
THE BOYS IN THE BOAT (Young Readers Adaptation) by Daniel James Brown -- A beloved story about the Greatest Generation freshly adapted for the next generation.
A COURSE CALLED IRELAND by Tom Coyne -- The hysterical story bestseller about one man’s epic Celtic sojourn in search of ancestors, nostalgia, and the world’s greatest round of golf. Ireland, Chicago Tribune, Courses, Travelogue, Toms, Golf Books, Dornoch, Best Golf Courses, Family Roots
A Course Called Ireland by Tom Coyne: 9781592405282 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
A COURSE CALLED IRELAND by Tom Coyne -- The hysterical story bestseller about one man’s epic Celtic sojourn in search of ancestors, nostalgia, and the world’s greatest round of golf.
YOUR SHORT GAMA SOLUTION by James Sieckman -- Supported by state-of-the-art motion analysis research, “short game guru to the pros” James Sieckmann unveils his “finesse wedge” swing — a proven and pragmatic way to learn, practice, and perform with each wedge in the bag in every situation — and shows players that upgrading their short game is possible. Tours, Analysis, Golf Magazine, What To Read, Finesse
Your Short Game Solution by James Sieckmann, David Denunzio: 9781592409068 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
YOUR SHORT GAMA SOLUTION by James Sieckman -- Supported by state-of-the-art motion analysis research, “short game guru to the pros” James Sieckmann unveils his “finesse wedge” swing — a proven and pragmatic way to learn, practice, and perform with each wedge in the bag in every situation — and shows players that upgrading their short game is possible.
THE PROFESSOR IN THE CAGE by Jonathan Gottschall -- An English professor begins training in the sport of mixed martial arts and explores the science and history behind the violence of men. Editorial, Manhood, Fight Club, Manliness, Fight, Art Of Manliness, Higher Education, Punch In The Face
THE PROFESSOR IN THE CAGE by Jonathan Gottschall -- An English professor begins training in the sport of mixed martial arts and explores the science and history behind the violence of men.
EVERY DAY I FIGHT by Stuart Scott with Larry Platt -- The fearless, intimate, and inspiring story behind ESPN anchor Stuart Scott’s unrelenting fight against cancer. Love, Robin Roberts, Stuart Scott, Autobiography, I Love Books, Love Book, Larry
Every Day I Fight by Stuart Scott, Larry Platt: 9781101983171 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
EVERY DAY I FIGHT by Stuart Scott with Larry Platt -- The fearless, intimate, and inspiring story behind ESPN anchor Stuart Scott’s unrelenting fight against cancer.
EVERY DAY IS GAME DAY by Mark Verstegen -- Noted sports performance expert and bestselling author of Core Performance, Verstegen reveals the training program he uses with elite athletes and U.S. Special Operations Forces. Health Fitness, Military Diet, Athletics, Nutrition, Exercises, Training Programs, Performance
Every Day Is Game Day by Mark Verstegen, Peter Williams: 9781583335536 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
EVERY DAY IS GAME DAY by Mark Verstegen -- Noted sports performance expert and bestselling author of Core Performance, Verstegen reveals the training program he uses with elite athletes and U.S. Special Operations Forces.
COMING OUT TO PLAY by Robbie Rogers with Eric Marcus -- Robbie takes readers on his incredible journey from terrified teenager to a trailblazing out and proud professional soccer player for the L.A. Galaxy. Leeds United Fc, Films, Robbie Rogers, Greg Louganis, Fred Rogers, Robbie, The Incredibles, Film
Coming Out to Play by Robbie Rogers, Eric Marcus: 9780143126614 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
COMING OUT TO PLAY by Robbie Rogers with Eric Marcus -- Robbie takes readers on his incredible journey from terrified teenager to a trailblazing out and proud professional soccer player for the L.A. Galaxy.
FASTER, HIGHER, STRONGER by Mark McClusky -- The world of high-performance athletics is changing forever. Not so long ago, you could compete at the top level with hard work and a good coach, but today, it’s impossible to separate the achievements of athletes from the scientists who support them. Learning, Gain Likes, Best Science Books, Oprahs Book Club, Science, Strong
FASTER, HIGHER, STRONGER by Mark McClusky -- The world of high-performance athletics is changing forever. Not so long ago, you could compete at the top level with hard work and a good coach, but today, it’s impossible to separate the achievements of athletes from the scientists who support them.
UNDISPUTED TRUTH by Mike Tyson -- The singular journey of an inspiring American original. Tyson, Audiobooks, Livros, Best Sellers, Ebook
Undisputed Truth by Mike Tyson: 9780142181218 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
UNDISPUTED TRUTH by Mike Tyson -- The singular journey of an inspiring American original.
MR. HOCKEY by Gordie Howe -- The definitive autobiography from hockey’s greatest living legend—“Mr. Hockey” himself, Gordie Howe. Detroit Red Wings, Ice Hockey, Bobby Orr, Mr., Philadelphia Flyers Hockey, Hockey Fans, Hockey Season, Detroit Sports
MR. HOCKEY by Gordie Howe -- The definitive autobiography from hockey’s greatest living legend—“Mr. Hockey” himself, Gordie Howe.
FOXCATCHER by Mark Schultz -- The riveting true story—soon to be the subject of a high-profile film—of Olympic wrestling gold medal-winning brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz and their fatal relationship with the eccentric John du Pont, heir to the du Pont dynasty. Penguin Books, Marks, Murder, Schultz, Oscars Nominations, Book Worms, True Crime, Brother
FOXCATCHER by Mark Schultz -- The riveting true story—soon to be the subject of a high-profile film—of Olympic wrestling gold medal-winning brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz and their fatal relationship with the eccentric John du Pont, heir to the du Pont dynasty.
ORR by Bobby Orr -- The NHL legend tells his story from his Ontario childhood to his years with the Bruins and Blackhawks, to today.  New York Times Bestseller! Sports Figures, Boston Bruins, Nhl, Boston Sports
Orr by Bobby Orr: 9780425277027 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
ORR by Bobby Orr -- The NHL legend tells his story from his Ontario childhood to his years with the Bruins and Blackhawks, to today. New York Times Bestseller!
STRENGTH OF A CHAMPION by O.J. Brigance with Peter Schrager -- Full of profound revelations and anecdotes, this book is a celebration of the human spirit from a man who left everything on the field. Faith, Strength, John Harbaugh, Lou Gehrigs Disease, Ray Lewis
Strength of a Champion by O.J. Brigance, Peter Schrager: 9780451467621 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
STRENGTH OF A CHAMPION by O.J. Brigance with Peter Schrager -- Full of profound revelations and anecdotes, this book is a celebration of the human spirit from a man who left everything on the field.
THE SQUARED CIRCLE by David Showmaker aka "The Masked Man" -- A breakthrough examination of the professional wrestling, its history, its fans, and its wider cultural impact. Indonesia, Wrestling, Life And Death, Eddie Guerrero, Masked Man, David, Buddy Rogers, Wrestling Superstars, Wrestling Books
The Squared Circle by David Shoemaker: 9781592408818 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
THE SQUARED CIRCLE by David Showmaker aka "The Masked Man" -- A breakthrough examination of the professional wrestling, its history, its fans, and its wider cultural impact.