Athletics Books

This is an excellent introductory book for parents of children who want to play hockey. It covers all the types of equipment involved, and offers suggestions on how to buy what you need. It discusses how to be a responsible hockey parent, and how to support and encourage your young player. Special attention is paid to the unique needs of girls (there aren't many for kids in the age group being covered by this book), and also the particular needs of goaltenders. I checked this book out from my local library, but have decided to buy a copy to keep at home for reference.

This is the best book for first time hockey parents. I had no idea how to tape a stick, buy shoulder pads, skates or even that there was such a thing as a neck guard.

The book is written by a physician and hockey lover, who knows his stuff. It has given me a lot of confidence when dealing with "more knowledgeable" parents and coaches. It has also helped me make it more fun for my kid.

If you have a kid who is going to play hockey: BUY THIS BOOK!!! The information on equipment and injuries is worth the price alone. Knowing how tape a stick and buy equipment has saved me a lot of time and money.

If you're a Notre Dame fan, and don't know the names, Johnny Lujack, Angelo Bertelli, Creighton Miller, George Connor, Jim Martin, Leon Hart, Emil Sitko, John Panelli, Bill Fischer, or Frank Leahy, you need this book. These players, and many others, played at a time (1940's) when you played both offence and defense. During this period, Notre Dame won 4 National Championships, produced 3 Heisman Trophy winners, 2 Outland Trophy winners, and numerous All-Americans.

Jack Connor has written a lively and entertaining book about these great players with many personal stories and insight, and he should know, he was one of them.

This book is a wonderful chronicle of the men who played for Frank Leahy and the impact that he had upon them as they progressed beyond Notre Dame. My grandfather played fullback for Leahy and I had him sign copies for my kids as a lasting momento of the experience he had while playing at Notre Dame.

Michael Ross' book is a comprehensive and well thought out book with practical applications to real issues encountered in training. This book is a must-have for any competetive or committed cyclist, runner or skater. The subjects are also applicable for other athletes, providing useful information regarding common medical problems and situations encountered with physical activity.

Dr. Ross' witty prose makes this book easy to read as well as helpful...He is well versed and knowledgeable about this very important subject.

I look forward to Dr. Ross' next installment!

Maximum performance by Michael Ross is one of the best books on the topic of sports medicine for endurance athletes, especially cyclists. What makes the book an invaluable resource for athletes is its foundation in evidence-based medical research. (Dr. Ross lists complete references with every chapter.) Dr. Ross has a way of synthesizing the research into a practical format which non-medical readers can easily digest, comprehend, and apply to their exercise routines. The cycling world should welcome this book to their libraries as a standard essential text and await further work from Dr. Ross.

Michigan: Champions of the West provides a year-by-year look at one of America's longest-running success stories. Starting with the late 19th Century and progressing up to the present day, the book delivers a year-by-year history of University of Michigan Athletic events, legends, lists and facts that cannot be found in any other source. A must for any Michigan alumnus or supporter, the book clearly shows how we all must "Hail, Hail to Michigan, the Champions of the West."

If you are looking for facts, figures and insight into the athletics at the University of Michigan, this is the book! Madej covers every collegiate sport at the school, providing details of many minor sports.

I have finally found a copy of Mike Mentzer's comptete book of weight training. Thanks to Amazon.com marketplace sellers, mysearch has ended. This book is wayahead of it's time when it comes to weight training. Most trainerstoday train 5-6 days a week, lasting an hour or longer. Mentzerrecommends 3 days a week, 20-30 minutes per day. Now would anyone want to train 5-6 days a week?I don't think so unless you're onsteroids. Most people don't have the time to train either due to their job or other reasons.If your not getting good results from your present routine, then itmay be time to try Mike Mentzer'smethod. If you can find this book,I would certainly recommend it.RIP-MIKE & RAY MENTZER

Seize the opportunity to learn scientific methods
to building ultimate muscle-size, in minimum time.

Mike's techniques are a must and have been applied
to top bodybuilders like Dorian Yates.

The fundamental principle on weight-training
is to break down the muscle during exercise
and build-it back thicker and stronger
via proper recuperation.

Highly recommended by
George Papazoglou
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This is possibly the most definitive college football statistical book ever written. It just gets better every year. Has more stuff than you can imagine and, if you are a football fan, it is nirvana. The research is top-rate and the gathering of material must be a full-time job for someone. I thought this might be a coffee-table picture book when my wife got it for me, but was I surprised with the detail presented. I am really happy with this book.

This is possibly the most definitive college football statistical book ever written. It just gets better every year. Has more stuff than you can imagine and, if you are a football fan, it is nirvana. The research is top-rate and the gathering of material must be a full-time job for someone. I thought this might be a coffee-table picture book when my wife got it for me, but was I surprised with the detail presented. I am really happy with this book.

I loved Coach Gagliardi's methods. Although, I don't agree with everything he believes in that it can be transferred to the workplace; I do think he has a outlook that more businesses should look at. Simple quick read.

I manage a large staff in a financial services firm. Since I started the position a year ago, I've had problems dealing with the various personalities on staff and keeping productivity at an acceptable level. After reading this book a few weeks ago, I immediately started implementing the suggestions in "No How Coaching." Now, I can tell everyone that I've already seen results, which shocks even me because nothing else has worked. Productivity has increased. My staff is working better together. This book is amazing! If you are a company president or the lowliest peon, read this book and your business WILL IMPROVE!

Not Normal Behaviour - From Novice To Ultra-Distance Triathlete is an entertaining account of the highs and lows of training to compete in the ultimate triathlon challenge - the Ironman; a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride and then a marathon.
The story starts in June 2000 when, disillusioned by the level of challenge and adventure in life, Stuart, with one novice triathlon and a London Marathon finish to his name, decided to set himself a seemingly impossible and insane goal - to race an Ironman.
He knew little about the event, other than the distances. He didn't know anyone who had done one. He had no idea of the training schedule, nutrition or preparation required and more critically, whether he would succeed. It all seemed so far from where he was. And that simply was the appeal. He felt compelled and so set out to find out whether he had what it would take.
This is not a How to Race an Ironman training book. Instead it is a personal and often funny account of a dreamer who found out how to the hard way.
Not Normal Behaviour relives an extraordinarily rich year of setbacks, adversity and harsh lessons, as Stuart, discovers what it takes to race an Ironman. With little regard for his well being he plunges head long into murky lakes, raging rivers and unforgiving seas; he rides, buys, builds, crashes and occasionally races bikes; he slogs round marathons, busts his balls in winter races and lurches from elation to disaster as he builds to his day of reckoning. He is beset by constant challenges but always figures a way through. Against a backdrop of heavy metal concerts, Hell's Angels parties, holding down a job, keeping his friends close and his marriage intact, Stuart lives his dream.
Not Normal Behaviour is written from the perspective of an average sportsman, rather than a world class athlete. It will appeal to anyone who keeps fit, goes to the gym, runs, cycles, swims or wonders whether they may have the metal to finish an Ironman. Even if you don't, it's a hugely enjoyable adventure.
This is a book for the armchair athlete, written by an armchair athlete, that may just inspire you to question your own level of challenge.

...guaranteed to clear any rose tinted goggles...ideal for anyone wanting to learn more about the sport... A book written to get your pre-race nerves twitching...'

The book was rated `...Performance - Very Good...Value- Highly Impressive...'

The Full Review

This non-technical paperback details one man's journey from sporty but dissatisfied suburbanite, with one sprint-distance race under his belt, to full Ironman finisher.

Stuart gives a detailed, "heart on sleeve" account of his build up to Ironman Lake Placid, covering his hopes, fears and emotions during this period. It includes a graphic description of his first effort at open water swimming that's guaranteed to clear any rose tinted goggles you may have formed over the winter.

Stuart even mentions many of tri's taboo subjects, including registration T-shirt poker and how cool it is having your race number written on your body.

It's written from the amateur's perspective, so may not be of interest to the seasoned triathlete. But it's ideal for anyone wanting to learn more about the sport or thinking of taking the step to longer distance events.

A book written to get your pre-race nerves twitching.

Bob Seebohar is an experienced professional who not only teaches optimal health, but lives it every day. His reasoned and balanced instruction reflects both his work with the top athletes in the country as well as his personal passion for achieving the best state of fitness possible. I found the information in this book highly relevant even as a wanna-be athlete who only competes with the treadmill. Learning more about food and supplements has helped me fuel my workouts and maintain my weight--important goals for anyone!

This book is awesome. A friend of mine recommended it to me and it is a brilliant concept. The author is very knowledgeable and very experienced. I highly recommend this read if you are a serious athlete.

Excellent history of the Olympic movement and the Games, very well balanced. For an "Official" history, Miller states his views even when they are critical of the IOC, athletes or other individuals, and hits the highlights in a very well-written book.

Excellent text giving all the relavent information on the games todate. Especially caters for those interested in the statistics of it all and in neeed for a ready reference.