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In Players First, John Calipari relates for the first time anywhere his experiences over his first four years coaching the Kentucky Wildcats, college basketball’s most fabled program, from the doldrums to a national championship, drawing lessons about leadership, character, and the path to...

Welcome to Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School, in a working-class corner of the Bronx, where a driven coach inspires his teams to win games and championships--and learn Russian history and graduate and go on to college. In 2006, the Fannie Lou Hamer Panthers basketball team was 0-18. Since...

Fifteen straight losing seasons. A program left behind. And a coach who had never led a team before. Restore the Rock takes listeners on an inspiring journey to rebuild a once-proud high school football program in small-town Vernon, Connecticut. When Erick Knickerbocker was named head coach at Rockville High School, he took over a program in disarray. Since the retirement of legendary coach Tom Dunn, the team had gone 27–107, cycled through five different head coaches, and missed the state playoffs for 23 consecutive years.

From the farmlands of India to the fields of major league baseball, this fascinating memoir tells the story of a man who forever changed the lives of two talented young men through a pitching contest in India. The official tie-in book to Disney’s major motion picture, starring Jon Hamm. A TRUE...

Baseball Drills & Skills is the ultimate all-in-one training guide for players and coaches of every level. Packed with professional drills, clear skill progressions, mental toughness strategies, and complete practice plans, this book teaches listeners how to hit harder, pitch smarter, run faster, field cleaner, and dominate the diamond with confidence. Whether you're a beginner learning the basics or an advanced athlete sharpening your craft, this comprehensive manual provides the tools you need to elevate your game and build a championship mindset.

From Jim Stovall, New York Times bestselling author of The Ultimate Gift, comes Coach for Life, an inspiring and heartwarming parable that explores the life lessons taught by an unforgettable coach, Mason G. Edwards. Through the eyes of the players, colleagues, and community members he impacted, this story reveals how the principles of teamwork, perseverance, leadership, and gratitude can transform not only a game but an entire life.

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Fitness-Coach zu sein, ist viel mehr als nur ein Beruf. Es ist eine echte Berufung, die es ermöglicht, Menschen dabei zu begleiten, sowohl körperlich als auch geistig eine bessere Version ihrer selbst zu werden. Um Fitness-Coach zu werden, muss man natürlich lernen, effektive Programme zu erstellen, aber auch die menschliche Psychologie verstehen, seine Kunden inspirieren und eine Karriere aufbauen, die Leidenschaft und Erfolg miteinander verbindet.

Millie Cunningham hat alles unter Kontrolle: ihre Karriere als Assistant Sportsdirector. Doch dann liefert das Football-Team der Arizona Wildcats immer miserablere Ergebnisse ab, sodass ein neuer Coach her muss. Und plötzlich hat Millie ein Problem. Denn bei dem neuen Trainer handelt es sich ausgerechnet um Ford Ellis: Ex-Footballstar, Single Dad und der Mann, der ihr Herz in tausend Stücke zerbrochen hat. Jahrelang musste sie bei seinem Anblick den Fernseher abschalten. Doch jetzt ist Ford hier – und weit und breit kein Ausknopf in Sicht.

TRACK & FIELD MASTERY: Essential Tips, Techniques & Winning Advice for Every Athlete is the ultimate all-in-one guide designed to elevate athletes of every level—from beginners discovering the sport to seasoned competitors striving for championship performance. Packed with expert knowledge, actionable training strategies, and science-backed techniques, this comprehensive book unlocks the secrets behind speed, power, endurance, and mental toughness.

A cinematic and candid memoir from your favorite basketball players’ favorite basketball player, God Shammgod. Perfect for fans of Becoming Kareem, Straight Shooter, and Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised. A street ball legend from 1980s and ’90s New York City, a college basketball phenom...

A moving Father's Day gift and unforgettable family story, Runs in the Family is a revelatory examination of fatherhood, adoption, identity, and generational legacy. Through the true story of an adopted Black man's search for his biological family, this powerful memoir explores the sacrifices...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2025 WINNER OF THE CASEY AWARD FOR BEST BASEBALL BOOK OF THE YEAR “Baseball books don’t get any better than this...Earl Weaver has at last been given his due.” —George F. Will “Vivid...Most sports books are pop flies to the...

From FOX NFL Sunday analyst and legendary Hall of Fame head football coach Jimmy Johnson—the first to win both a college football championship and a Super Bowl—the long-awaited, intimate, no-regrets memoir recounting his extraordinary life and insightful lessons on winning, at every level...

From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Path Lit by Lightning comes a groundbreaking biography that captures all of football great Vince Lombardi: the myth, the man, his game, and his God. More than any other sports figure, Vince Lombardi transformed football into a metaphor of the American...

From award-winning Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy, an “entertaining” (The Wall Street Journal) and nostalgia-filled retelling of the 1980s Boston Celtics’ glory years, which featured the sublime play of NBA legend Larry Bird. Today the NBA is a vast global franchise—a...

From the breakout star of Netflix’s Cheer, this motivational guide “will inspire you to aim high and succeed no matter what ‘getting on mat’ means in your life” (Gabi Butler, two-time national cheerleading champion and star of Cheer). In Full Out, “the Bill Belichick of...

NOW ON AUDIO FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! Ted Williams was arguably the greatest pure hitter who ever lived. A lifelong student of hitting, he sought advice from every great hitter—and pitcher—he met. Drawing on that advice, as well as his own legendary life in baseball, Williams produced the...

"From his time growing up to his remarkable career at Georgetown University, contractual deals with Nike, and meaningful moments off the court--this is a fascinating audiobook. [Narrator Jesse] Washington brings the right level of emotion, doesn't imitate anyone, and gives Thompson's words the...

Embark on a transformative journey with Coach Stick Olson in “Chasing Influence,” where heartbreak, resilience, and the power of coaching converge to change lives and redefine success beyond the scoreboard. What is your purpose? Have you ever felt lost in your purpose, unsure of how to make a meaningful impact? Are you struggling to navigate life's challenges, seeking guidance on resilience and leadership? Do you yearn to inspire others and leave a lasting legacy, but feel uncertain about where to begin?