Athletics Books

Fantastic book for coaches, explaining all aspects of mental training to coaches. All examples and tests lead to training programmes that coaches themselves can set up. No need for team psychotherapist. Works in all players I did it with.....

In September 1999 when I became a staff member of Miami University, I was given several books to read regarding Miami's history. Although I'm not a sports fan, I thoroughly enjoyed the Cradle of Coaches. The story of how the "famous" coaches came to be and why Miami was called the "cradle" is a fascinating story. Remember Ara Parashegian...he was a Miami coach. If you love to know how coaches became "famous", read Cradle of Coaches! Go Redhawks!

The book is a great reference for the right foods to eat for weight training. You should buy it if you are interested!

This book is an excellent introduction to the movement work of Dr. Milton Trager M.D. It contains both theory and practical movements. It also has very interesting photos of Dr. Trager both as a young man, and as a very active old man. It is easy to read, as it was not actually written, but was spoken by Dr. Trager, and written down by his students over a number of years.

I couldn't put this book down. These two guys latch on to that movin' on up theme and never let go - from 1883 right on up to the present. I finished the book in a day and ended up wanting them to cover so many more stories and legends. They said in the introduction that they wouldn't and couldn't cover everything. That was my only disappointment - that they didn't, but then the book would have been several thousand pages long! The inside story of the Phillie Phanatic losing his head and the two aurhors' serious reflections about Veteran's Stadium were worth the price just all by themselves. I hope they come out with Movin' On Up volume 2!

every page is full of nba legends who made their success to be in the nBa. I higly recommemned this book.!

Very similiar to the 1999 NCAA Stat book, but this book deals only with the NCAA Tournament. Gives records for each round, and historic records for each school and coach. I particularly liked the brackets that the book had in the back. All NCAA tournaments (1939 to 1999) were listed.

I have an exhausting job in charge of the cooling system at a nuclear power plant, so 'New Energy For You!: Rid Yourself of Tiredness For Good' is just the thing I've been looking for. Whenever I feel like a nap at work, I use it as a pillow.

I bought this book on the recommendation of another reviewer on Amazon. I am very happy that I did. I have other books on the subject, but none of them are as comprehensive and thorough as this one. It is the type of book that you can scan for pertinent topics, or read straight through! Many, many tips for all levels of runners (very good beginner tips), all ages of runner, including stretching tips, yoga postures for warming up and staying limber, how to prepare for various races, and so many other subjects. The writing is clear and concise. Topics covered include: Training, Racing, distance running with various levels and information on how to prepare for each race (mile, 5K, 10K, marathon, etc.), The Psychology of Running, Nutrition, Safety, Sports Medicine, Aging and Exercise, Walking, and Equipment.

It is so good to come across a fitness/workout book that addresses the needs of so many different kinds of people. This book is an encouraging find for the overweight, middle-aged, inexperienced, or injured person who seeks the physique of a football player. Whether the athlete is a "weekend warrior", an occassional player, a scholastic beginner, or a pure professional; this is an excellent training manual. This book can be an excellent tool for people coaching youth, adult independent league, and professional-level football. Of course, it is adviseable to go at your own pace when training and incorporating these techniques into your own workout. It was given a five star rating because of the extreme rarity of finding such an all-encompassing book. Enjoy!