Author: Edward Lowe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781719812450
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
How do children become sporting greats we revere and idolise?Childhood is the time of our lives that shapes us the most. By delving into the childhoods of the world's greatest ever athletes, The Making of Champions seeks to better understand the early moments that shaped their lives, in the process revealing how sporting champions are made. The answer is surprising. Despite the variety of sports under consideration, one common factor exists in all these athletes' stories - their Champion Mindset.The Making of Champions reveals the details of this mindset, who shaped it in their formative years and why it led to their success.The Making of Champions is an invaluable resource for those interested in understanding childhood development in sport, and how to develop the next great athlete.Featuring stories from:Michael JordanCristiano RonaldoLionel MessiLewis HamiltonSerena WilliamsPaula RadcliffeMichael PhelpsThe Brownlee BrothersRoger Bannister... and many more
The Making of Champions
Author: Edward Lowe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781719812450
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
How do children become sporting greats we revere and idolise?Childhood is the time of our lives that shapes us the most. By delving into the childhoods of the world's greatest ever athletes, The Making of Champions seeks to better understand the early moments that shaped their lives, in the process revealing how sporting champions are made. The answer is surprising. Despite the variety of sports under consideration, one common factor exists in all these athletes' stories - their Champion Mindset.The Making of Champions reveals the details of this mindset, who shaped it in their formative years and why it led to their success.The Making of Champions is an invaluable resource for those interested in understanding childhood development in sport, and how to develop the next great athlete.Featuring stories from:Michael JordanCristiano RonaldoLionel MessiLewis HamiltonSerena WilliamsPaula RadcliffeMichael PhelpsThe Brownlee BrothersRoger Bannister... and many more
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781719812450
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
How do children become sporting greats we revere and idolise?Childhood is the time of our lives that shapes us the most. By delving into the childhoods of the world's greatest ever athletes, The Making of Champions seeks to better understand the early moments that shaped their lives, in the process revealing how sporting champions are made. The answer is surprising. Despite the variety of sports under consideration, one common factor exists in all these athletes' stories - their Champion Mindset.The Making of Champions reveals the details of this mindset, who shaped it in their formative years and why it led to their success.The Making of Champions is an invaluable resource for those interested in understanding childhood development in sport, and how to develop the next great athlete.Featuring stories from:Michael JordanCristiano RonaldoLionel MessiLewis HamiltonSerena WilliamsPaula RadcliffeMichael PhelpsThe Brownlee BrothersRoger Bannister... and many more
Champions for Change
Author: Jane Poynter
Publisher: Champions for Change
ISBN: 9780615304793
Category : Athletes
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Publisher: Champions for Change
ISBN: 9780615304793
Category : Athletes
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Building a Champion
Author: Bill Walsh
Publisher: St Martins Press
ISBN: 9780312925796
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
The celebrated coach shares his philosophy of football, profiles players he has coached, and recounts key moments in his career
Publisher: St Martins Press
ISBN: 9780312925796
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
The celebrated coach shares his philosophy of football, profiles players he has coached, and recounts key moments in his career
Champions
Author: Daniel F. Chambliss
Publisher: William Morrow
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Focuses on four swimmers--Rowdy Gaines, Mary T. Meagher, Mike O'Brien, Dara Torres--and their coach, Mark Schubert.
Publisher: William Morrow
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Focuses on four swimmers--Rowdy Gaines, Mary T. Meagher, Mike O'Brien, Dara Torres--and their coach, Mark Schubert.
The Making Of A Champion
Author: Mike Murdock
Publisher: Wisdom International Inc
ISBN: 1563947056
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
This Treasury of Powerful Wisdom Principles Will Inspire You To Overcome Mediocrity And Pursue Excellence In Every Area of Your Life. Discover The Keys To Breaking Old Patterns / Unlock Your God-Given Potential / Stop Taking Journeys Into Yesterday / Decisions Create Destinies / Failure Is Not Fatal. A 31 Chapter Daily Devotional.
Publisher: Wisdom International Inc
ISBN: 1563947056
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
This Treasury of Powerful Wisdom Principles Will Inspire You To Overcome Mediocrity And Pursue Excellence In Every Area of Your Life. Discover The Keys To Breaking Old Patterns / Unlock Your God-Given Potential / Stop Taking Journeys Into Yesterday / Decisions Create Destinies / Failure Is Not Fatal. A 31 Chapter Daily Devotional.
Champions Vol. 1
Author: Mark Waid
Publisher: Marvel Entertainment
ISBN: 1302497723
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
Collecting Champions (2016) #1-5. One of the great team names in Marvel history returns, in incredible new fashion! During the fallout of Civil War II, Ms. Marvel, Nova and Spider-Man quit the Avengers and strike out on their own! With Viv Vision and the Totally Awesome Hulk by their side, these young heroes are determined to change the world their own way - and they're only the beginning! It starts as an idea. It becomes an ideal. But what happens when it turns into a movement - one so big even the Hulk can't stop it? And will one of the greatest X-Men of all forge a new future by their side? Welcome to the Champions, Cyclops! Unfortunately, not all of your new would-be teammates are glad to see you!
Publisher: Marvel Entertainment
ISBN: 1302497723
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
Collecting Champions (2016) #1-5. One of the great team names in Marvel history returns, in incredible new fashion! During the fallout of Civil War II, Ms. Marvel, Nova and Spider-Man quit the Avengers and strike out on their own! With Viv Vision and the Totally Awesome Hulk by their side, these young heroes are determined to change the world their own way - and they're only the beginning! It starts as an idea. It becomes an ideal. But what happens when it turns into a movement - one so big even the Hulk can't stop it? And will one of the greatest X-Men of all forge a new future by their side? Welcome to the Champions, Cyclops! Unfortunately, not all of your new would-be teammates are glad to see you!
Raising Your Child to Be a Champion in Athletics, Arts, and Academics
Author: Wayne Bryan
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806526607
Category : Child athletes
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
As father, coach and mentor, Wayne Bryan helped his twin sons become the world's #1 tennis doubles team. His winning philosophy has always been simple: focus on playing before learning, motivate early and often, and most of all, have fun. Now Bryan has distilled his proven formula for success into a unique book that shows parents how to help their kids become champions in athletics, the arts, academia - and just about anything else they chose to undertake. Concise and accessible, this guide is packed with Bryan's trademark energy and common sense tips designed to inspire success.
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806526607
Category : Child athletes
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
As father, coach and mentor, Wayne Bryan helped his twin sons become the world's #1 tennis doubles team. His winning philosophy has always been simple: focus on playing before learning, motivate early and often, and most of all, have fun. Now Bryan has distilled his proven formula for success into a unique book that shows parents how to help their kids become champions in athletics, the arts, academia - and just about anything else they chose to undertake. Concise and accessible, this guide is packed with Bryan's trademark energy and common sense tips designed to inspire success.
Breakfast of Champions
Author: Kurt Vonnegut
Publisher: Dial Press
ISBN: 0307567230
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
“Marvelous . . . [Vonnegut] wheels out all the complaints about America and makes them seem fresh, funny, outrageous, hateful and lovable.”—The New York Times In Breakfast of Champions, one of Kurt Vonnegut’s most beloved characters, the aging writer Kilgore Trout, finds to his horror that a Midwest car dealer is taking his fiction as truth. What follows is murderously funny satire, as Vonnegut looks at war, sex, racism, success, politics, and pollution in America and reminds us how to see the truth. “Free-wheeling, wild and great . . . uniquely Vonnegut.”—Publishers Weekly
Publisher: Dial Press
ISBN: 0307567230
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
“Marvelous . . . [Vonnegut] wheels out all the complaints about America and makes them seem fresh, funny, outrageous, hateful and lovable.”—The New York Times In Breakfast of Champions, one of Kurt Vonnegut’s most beloved characters, the aging writer Kilgore Trout, finds to his horror that a Midwest car dealer is taking his fiction as truth. What follows is murderously funny satire, as Vonnegut looks at war, sex, racism, success, politics, and pollution in America and reminds us how to see the truth. “Free-wheeling, wild and great . . . uniquely Vonnegut.”—Publishers Weekly
OpTic Gaming
Author: H3CZ
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062449303
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
OpTic Gaming, the four-time Call of Duty Major League Gaming Champions and one of the top eSports teams in the world, now takes fans behind the controller—into the game and the minds of the greatest gamers in the world—in this fascinating and unique memoir and insider guide. Emerging on the scene in 2006, OpTic Gaming has dominated the Call of Duty e-sports arena, thanks to the talents of legendary players such as Matt “NaDeSHoT” Haag, the biggest eSports personality on earth; Seth “Scump” Abner, the best Call of Duty player in the world; Midnite, one of the first girl gamers to rise to stardom on YouTube; and Hector “H3CZ” Rodriguez, the team founder and CEO. With over 14 million followers across social platforms like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, no other team of players in eSports can match OpTic's popularity or ability to bring fans into the game. Now, these remarkable players have collaborated to produce this one-of-a-kind book. In OpTic Gaming, they candidly share their story of becoming Call of Duty's global royalty—ESPN XGAMES, MLG, ESWC and GFINITY champions—laying bare their lives, exploring what it takes to make it in professional gaming, and speaking honestly about the consequences of their newfound fame. These best-of-the-best take you behind the controller, offering insights, knowledge, and strategies to help you improve your shot, master the most complex maps, and conquer the game with the ultimate weapons. Going beyond their number-one game, the team also discusses the rest of their lineups and how to become a champion in any arena. Revealing their go-to strategies, best missions, and favorite challenges, OpTic Gaming brings fans closer to these wildly popular professional gamers more than ever before.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062449303
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
OpTic Gaming, the four-time Call of Duty Major League Gaming Champions and one of the top eSports teams in the world, now takes fans behind the controller—into the game and the minds of the greatest gamers in the world—in this fascinating and unique memoir and insider guide. Emerging on the scene in 2006, OpTic Gaming has dominated the Call of Duty e-sports arena, thanks to the talents of legendary players such as Matt “NaDeSHoT” Haag, the biggest eSports personality on earth; Seth “Scump” Abner, the best Call of Duty player in the world; Midnite, one of the first girl gamers to rise to stardom on YouTube; and Hector “H3CZ” Rodriguez, the team founder and CEO. With over 14 million followers across social platforms like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, no other team of players in eSports can match OpTic's popularity or ability to bring fans into the game. Now, these remarkable players have collaborated to produce this one-of-a-kind book. In OpTic Gaming, they candidly share their story of becoming Call of Duty's global royalty—ESPN XGAMES, MLG, ESWC and GFINITY champions—laying bare their lives, exploring what it takes to make it in professional gaming, and speaking honestly about the consequences of their newfound fame. These best-of-the-best take you behind the controller, offering insights, knowledge, and strategies to help you improve your shot, master the most complex maps, and conquer the game with the ultimate weapons. Going beyond their number-one game, the team also discusses the rest of their lineups and how to become a champion in any arena. Revealing their go-to strategies, best missions, and favorite challenges, OpTic Gaming brings fans closer to these wildly popular professional gamers more than ever before.
Teach Like a Champion 2.0
Author: Doug Lemov
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118901851
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
One of the most influential teaching guides ever—updated! Teach Like a Champion 2.0 is a complete update to the international bestseller. This teaching guide is a must-have for new and experienced teachers alike. Over 1.3 million teachers around the world already know how the techniques in this book turn educators into classroom champions. With ideas for everything from boosting academic rigor, to improving classroom management, and inspiring student engagement, you will be able to strengthen your teaching practice right away. The first edition of Teach Like a Champion influenced thousands of educators because author Doug Lemov's teaching strategies are simple and powerful. Now, updated techniques and tools make it even easier to put students on the path to college readiness. Here are just a few of the brand new resources available in the 2.0 edition: Over 70 new video clips of real teachers modeling the techniques in the classroom (note: for online access of this content, please visit my.teachlikeachampion.com) A selection of never before seen techniques inspired by top teachers around the world Brand new structure emphasizing the most important techniques and step by step teaching guidelines Updated content reflecting the latest best practices from outstanding educators Organized by category and technique, the book’s structure enables you to read start to finish, or dip in anywhere for the specific challenge you’re seeking to address. With examples from outstanding teachers, videos, and additional, continuously updated resources at teachlikeachampion.com, you will soon be teaching like a champion. The classroom techniques you'll learn in this book can be adapted to suit any context. Find out why Teach Like a Champion is a "teaching Bible" for so many educators worldwide.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118901851
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
One of the most influential teaching guides ever—updated! Teach Like a Champion 2.0 is a complete update to the international bestseller. This teaching guide is a must-have for new and experienced teachers alike. Over 1.3 million teachers around the world already know how the techniques in this book turn educators into classroom champions. With ideas for everything from boosting academic rigor, to improving classroom management, and inspiring student engagement, you will be able to strengthen your teaching practice right away. The first edition of Teach Like a Champion influenced thousands of educators because author Doug Lemov's teaching strategies are simple and powerful. Now, updated techniques and tools make it even easier to put students on the path to college readiness. Here are just a few of the brand new resources available in the 2.0 edition: Over 70 new video clips of real teachers modeling the techniques in the classroom (note: for online access of this content, please visit my.teachlikeachampion.com) A selection of never before seen techniques inspired by top teachers around the world Brand new structure emphasizing the most important techniques and step by step teaching guidelines Updated content reflecting the latest best practices from outstanding educators Organized by category and technique, the book’s structure enables you to read start to finish, or dip in anywhere for the specific challenge you’re seeking to address. With examples from outstanding teachers, videos, and additional, continuously updated resources at teachlikeachampion.com, you will soon be teaching like a champion. The classroom techniques you'll learn in this book can be adapted to suit any context. Find out why Teach Like a Champion is a "teaching Bible" for so many educators worldwide.