Coaching Sports

Every year, more than 3.5 million children under age 15 require medical treatment for sports injuries, nearly half of which are the result of simple overuse. Journalist Mark Hyman investigates the evolution of youth sports from mere games to full-on quests to turn children into tomorrow's superstar athletes by pushing them beyond physical and emotional limits. Opening up a crucial discussion about the perils of youth-sports culture today, Hyman offers the solutions and answers we need.

Do you put 110 percent effort into your training sessions and still see no improvement? Are you looking for a simple guide that summarizes the best habits used by today's top athletes? The truth is...some of us train our hearts out and see little improvement. And some of us are just getting started and don't know where to begin. This audiobook is for athletes from all levels of experience - from your first few steps to your last stroke in an Olympic swim. You might be looking for motivation to go on your first run. Or you might be ready to trial for your country's Olympic team.

In an introduction into sports psychology for athletes, Benjamin Bonetti provides you with deep and meaningful insights into your own mind, making it possible for you to effect massive shifts within yourself and follow a path toward ultimate strength, speed, agility, and athletic achievement. We all struggle, yes, but Mr. Bonetti, armed with a wealth of knowledge and a unique understanding of the athlete's mind, will minimize the struggle that you face and maximize the results that you are getting out of your training.

This audiobook will guide you through getting started in the world's most addictive sport: boxing. You will learn everything from what to look for in a boxing gym and how to choose the best boxing equipment to basic punching and defensive techniques. I've been boxing for more than 10 years and still haven't lost my passion for it. Boxing is one of those things that is still the highlight of my day. From all this experience I generally know what works and what doesn't. I know what a good boxing gym is and what isn't. I want to share my knowledge with you and help you get started.

Nationally recognized strength and conditioning coach Ron McKeefery teaches you exactly how to become your own CEO Strength Coach. Coach McKeefery has served at both the professional and collegiate level. He is published in numerous industry publications and is a highly sought-after speaker. This book not only tells Ron's story, it teaches you how to avoid the mistakes he made and leads you through the trials he faced.

How do you know if your football team has what it takes to win the game? Because the coach is more prepared than his competition! In Before the Whistle: Football Coaching 101 you’ll learn: how to prepare your parents and family before the season even begins, how to establish a quality team and culture during the preseason, game preparation and game management principles that give your players an edge, how to finish the season so the memories last a lifetime, and much more.

Claude "Butch" Harmon is the world's number one golf coach. He taught Tiger Woods through one of the greatest stretches of victories in golf history (and, perhaps even more conspicuously, did not teach Tiger Woods following his unprecedented run), as well as superstars like Greg Norman, Adam Scott, Fred Couples, Darren Clarke, Natalie Gulbis, and Davis Love III.

The 12 Pillars of Peak Performance gives valuable information on becoming a peak performer in sports, business, and life.

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.

Do I want to become an elite coach in my sport? Do I want inspire my players to be successful in sport, but also in their lives? Do I want to learn qualities that make me a great coaching candidate? 50 Things to Know About Coaching, by Shane A. Reinhard, offers an approach to coaching sport that is not just about wins and losses, but more about skill development, relationship building, and being successful outside of sport.

In the book The 3 Sinister Truths of Coaching Sports Today - and What You Can Do About Them, you'll learn how to build a support network that will be there for you when times are tough, answering your questions and giving you guidance. You'll discover how to appreciate your position and those around you, and in turn be more appreciated for the job you do. And you'll understand how to create your own system of professional development.

Pulitzer Prize-winner David Halberstam's best seller takes you inside the football genius of Bill Belichick for an insightful profile in leadership. Bill Belichick's thirty-one years in the NFL have been marked by amazing success - most recently with the New England Patriots. In this groundbreaking audiobook, David Halberstam explores the nuances of both the game and the man behind it. He uncovers what makes Bill Belichick tick both on and off the field.

You’ll be given the ins and outs of recruiting to start stocking your team with premium players; an inside look at the most effective batting drills to ensure an offensive powerhouse; and proper fielding techniques and drills to reinforce the techniques.

Do you enjoy soccer, but can’t stand not being confident on what to do while defending? Wish you knew all the different soccer positions to really help your team outsmart your opponents? Are you a coach that has little time with your team to practice and wants to make the most of it? This audiobook provides the structure to ensure that you are not just getting a little information in one spot and some knowledge in another without being able to understand the entire picture of how it all works together.

Beyond the Skills and Drills: The Keys to Successfully Coaching Youth Sports is a how-to book. That is, how do volunteer coaches create the best possible sporting experience for our kids? This book redefines the term coach and looks at youth coaching from a teaching perspective. Bill addresses the pre-season, in-season, and post-season activities necessary to create the best hours of a child's week. Every youth coach in America needs to listen to and absorb this book.

Five soccer training books in one. Includes the books: Practice Soccer at Home, Soccer Mastery, Basic Soccer Drills for Kids, Soccer Numbers, and Soccer Defensive Drills.

Whether you are a new coach starting out or an experienced coach looking for some help, this is the book for you! After 18 years of playing baseball and many more coaching, I have compiled what I have learned over the years in this ultimate guide to coaching baseball. Be it the general rules of the game, tips and tricks, or how to overcome failure, this book has you covered.

The origins of arguably the greatest coach in professional sports is explored through interviews with Bill Belichick. Learn what he has to say about the fundamentals of football and what he focuses on during practice planning and execution. Ultimately, if you want to win more football games, then your team has to be good in all three areas to include offense, defense, and special teams. This book breaks down his thoughts on all the areas of the game and will help you become a better coach.

Miss Val has shaped her UCLA gymnastics program as a life-skills class, and now she's sharing those lessons with you, whether you're an athlete, business leader, or simply someone who wants to own his or her destiny. Miss Val's philosophies are timeless. Her coaching style is unorthodox. Life Is Short, Don't Wait to Dance is a thought-provoking, fun journey through the personal stories and anecdotes of the 35-year career of a dancer/choreographer turned athletic coach.

Jurgen Grobler’s Olympic coaching career is one of legend, yet the man himself has remained resolutely out of the spotlight. Over the last 20 years he has masterminded British Rowing’s incomparable success. And when the difference between gold and silver can mean mere fractions of a second, Jurgen Grobler has consistently delivered Olympic gold through various boat classes and with an ever-changing group of athletes.