Author: Rick Broadbent
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781529501827
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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Author: Rick Broadbent
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781406397123
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 256

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Author: Rachel Ignotofsky
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0593377656
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 29

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New York Times bestseller Rachel Ignotofsky's Women in Sports comes to the youngest readers in board format! Highlighting the pioneering efforts of women athletes, this board book edition of the original bestseller features simpler text and Rachel Ignotofsky's signature beautiful illustrations reimagined for younger readers to introduce the perfect role models for inspiring a love of sports. The collection includes diverse women across various sports, time periods, and geographic location. The perfect gift for every future athlete!

Author: David Stabler
Publisher: Quirk Books
ISBN: 1594748233
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208

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Hilarious childhood biographies and full-color illustrations show how Tiger Woods, Gabby Douglas, Bruce Lee, Billie Jean King, and other budding sports champions faced kid-sized challenges growing up. Forget the gold medals, the championships, and the undefeated seasons. When all-star athletes were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Baseball legend Babe Ruth was such a troublemaker, his family sent him to reform school. Race car champion Danica Patrick fended off bullies who told her “girls can’t drive.” And football superstar Peyton Manning was forced to dance the tango in his school play. Kid Athletes tells all of their stories and more with full-color cartoon illustrations on every page. Other subjects include Billie Jean King, Jackie Robinson, Yao Ming, Gabby Douglas, Tiger Woods, Julie Krone, Bruce Lee, Muhammad Ali, Bobby Orr, Lionel Messi, and more!

Author: Jean-Michel Billioud
Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
ISBN: 0711252521
Category : Athletes
Languages : en
Pages : 97

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40 Inspiring Icons: Amazing Athletes introduces you to the top 40 Olympic athletes of all time with fun illustrations and key stats and facts.

Author: Rick Popp
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 245

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The Game of a Lifetime is an enjoyable, practical, and easy-to-read, yet powerful book written primarily for young athletes, former athletes, and the people who support them. However, it applies to anybody looking to lead a more successful and fulfilling life. In it, author Rick Popp shares how his personal development through athletics built a foundation for a long career in developing individuals, teams, and organizations in a Fortune 15 company, in his own business, and in raising a family. Through his personal journey, including his work with thousands of people and teams, and his experience and research of some of the most successful people in the world, Rick offers 9 Lessons filled with relatable stories, helpful insights, and inspirational quotes to help readers of all ages achieve real success by focusing on the areas of: being coachable, being a great teammate, playing your position well, mastering adversity, maintaining peak performance state, having a bias for action, developing discipline as a habit, getting the best of everyone, and choosing God as your guide. Whether you are a young athlete, former athlete, parent, coach, teacher, mentor, or business professional, you will find immediate value and inspiration that will help you succeed in The Game of a Lifetime."So many times I was told 'being an athlete will help your career yada yada yada' but this book gives good examples of HOW and WHY. As a young professional and retired athlete, this book was beneficial for me. As for high school and college players, it is a great book to remind them: yes, being an athlete will carry you throughout your personal and professional lives. Take pride in athletics, it is more than just sports!" -- Emily, recent NCAA D1 collegiate volleyball MVP and young professional"I've read many books on leadership over the years, but this one drives home simple but powerful lessons that we can all connect to and leverage on our personal journeys to continue to grow...as a leader and as a person." -- Todd Penegor, President & CEO, The Wendy's Company, and father"Rick has done an amazing job of simplifying a message for all with this book. It's for everyone who wants to continually learn and have success. Rick has lived a purpose driven life and this book pulls together lessons we can all learn from." -- Chip Grimes, managing director at Google, and father"I just finished reading this book and my soul feels nourished. I am so excited to share with my boys. My daily and nightly prayers include that their relationship with Jesus Christ be enriched and strengthened. This book will be a perfect tool to do just that. Thank you for that gift." -- Amy Kearis, interior designer, and mother

Author: Tom Chambers
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Do you want to help young athletes unleash their inner winner, become more confident, and reach new heights? Sometimes, you may encounter moments when children feel doubt, fatigue, or fear of failure. These are precisely the moments when the stories of the greatest champions become powerful weapons. They lift spirits, fill hearts with faith in themselves, and help overcome obstacles. This book is a real treasure trove of inspiration and wisdom. This book contains unique stories about the greatest winners in world sports, from legendary footballers to unbeatable boxers to Olympic champions. What makes them so special? What lessons have they left for future generations? In this book, you will find answers to these questions. There is no place for the ordinary here - only stories about passion, hard work, self-belief, and continuous striving for excellence. Read about their triumphs and defeats, their inner strength, and perseverance. These stories are not just about sports. They are life lessons that will help your children unlock their potential, overcome challenges, and become true champions. Lionel Messi (Argentina, soccer): Legendary soccer player who led his team to victory in the World Cup finals. His incredible skills, virtuosity and ability to work as a team made him one of the greatest soccer players in history. Serena and Venus Williams (USA, tennis): Sisters who dominated women's tennis. Their doubles play together brought them many titles. Michael Jordan (USA, basketball): Six-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls. His leadership, accuracy and ability to motivate his team made him a legend. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal, soccer): Manchester United and Juventus star. His goals and teamwork ability helped him become one of the greatest soccer players ever. Mariano Rivera (Panama, baseball): the story of a simple guy from the village who became the best player of the New York Yankees. His reliability and ability to close out games made him a legend. Mia Hamm (USA, soccer): Legendary soccer player, two-time Olympic champion. Her character, ability to train harder than others, and teamwork made her a world champion. Dean Karnazes is an ultramarathoner who inspires people to make life better through simple running. Drew Brees (USA): NFL champion. His marksmanship and ability to play anywhere on the field are essential lessons for young athletes. Michael Phelps (USA): The story of the legendary swimmer who broke all records. Eddy Merckx is a cyclist who has won marathons on a broken bike. And other great champions. Sport in children's lives is not only about learning physical skills, but also about building character, confidence and a winning spirit. There is a winner in every child. In every little heart lurks a talent that, like a treasure, needs to be discovered. Your responsibility is to inspire, motivate and support. This is what helps them grow, develop and achieve new victories. Let these stories of champions be their compass and your belief in them be their wings. Sport is not only health and physical activity. It is a path to self-improvement, to victory over oneself. And you, as a parent or mentor, are a guide on this path for your child. This book will inspire, uplift, and help your children become a better person. Read these inspirational sports stories with your child and inspire a world of resilience and victories! Ready to give your budding sports star the gift of wisdom beyond the game? Scroll to the top of the page and click the BUY button to order your copy of Inspirational Sports Stories for Kids and be inspired by the wisdom and experiences of great champions

Author: Gary Mack
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071504648
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 238

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Praise for Mind Gym "Believing in yourself is paramount to success for any athlete. Gary's lessons and David's writing provide examples of the importance of the mental game." --Ben Crenshaw, two-time Masters champion and former Ryder Cup captain "Mind Gym hits a home run. If you want to build mental muscle for the major leagues, read this book." --Ken Griffey Jr., Major League Baseball MVP "I read Mind Gym on my way to the Sydney Olympics and really got a lot out of it. Gary has important lessons to teach, and you'll find the exercises fun and beneficial." --Jason Kidd, NBA All-Star and Olympic gold-medal winner In Mind Gym, 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 forty 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.

Author: Jackson Michael
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 080325573X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 384

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"Oral history from players and coaches detailing the NFL from the late 1930s through the 1970s"--

Author: Jay Bilas
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0451414683
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 290

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ESPN basketball analyst and former Duke player Jay Bilas looks at the true meaning of toughness in this New York Times bestselling book that features stories from basketball legends. If anyone knows tough, it’s Jay Bilas. A four-year starter at Duke, he learned a strong work ethic under Coach Mike Krzyzewski. After playing professionally overseas, he returned to Duke, where he served as Krzyzewski’s assistant coach for three seasons, helping to guide the Blue Devils to two national championships. He has since become one of basketball’s most recognizable faces through his insightful analysis on ESPN’s SportsCenter and College GameDay. Through his ups and downs on and off the court, Bilas learned the true meaning of toughness from coaches, teammates, and colleagues. Now, in Toughness, he examines this misunderstood—yet vital—attribute and how it contributes to winning in sports and in life. Featuring never-before-heard stories and personal philosophies on toughness from top players and coaches, including Coach K, Bob Knight, Grant Hill, Mia Hamm, Jon Gruden, Tom Izzo, Roy Williams, Bill Self, Curtis Strange, and many others—Bilas redefines what it takes to succeed.