"Sportswriter and columnist Sally Jenkins spent her whole life literally stamping great coaches and athletes down in letters. But somewhere along the line, she realized, they had begun to write her. Their example could shape her into something better if she paid attention. What she learned from great athletes and coaches is that champions are the product of their own work. This book is an effort to catalog the inner qualities that allow ordinary people...

"For any athlete or fitness enthusiast who has heard about the benefits of yoga for their performance but isn't sure how to start: Yoga for Athletes is everything you need (and nothing you don't). For runners, weight lifters, CrossFitters, triathletes, cyclists, and any athlete who wants to get better--use this book to reap immediate improvements in your training"--

"This comprehensive guide teaches athletes of any level how to apply subtle energy concepts and practices to benefit sports performance and includes 58 exercises and a special chapter for coaches"--

*Hoop Dreams* goes to the mat in this intimate, coming-of-age documentary about four members of a high-school wrestling team at Huntsville's J.O. Johnson High School, a longstanding entry on Alabama's list of failing schools. Coached by teacher Chris Scribner, teammates Jailen, Jamario, Teague, and Jaquan each face challenges far beyond a shot at the State Championship: splintered family lives, drug use, teenage pregnancy, mental health struggles,...

"Intended to offer guidance that is applicable at every level--from coaches of youth teams to professional athletes--The Coach's Guide to Teaching can help coaches to develop athletes better and faster." --Back cover.