Athletics Books

For anyone who followed University of Michigan football in the 1970s-1980s, Tom Hemingway was THE voice of the game. This is a great insider's POV on what it was like to be in the thick of things during the great Bo Schembechler's tenure.

I tried to refrain from the star category but it is a required field, so of course I gave it five!
Although I am the author, I am compelled to write a review for The Map of Your Future because so many young student-athletes who have used it have been helped by it and you don't get the whole scoop when it comes up on the web.
I am the Women's Head Basketball Coach at the University of California Santa Cruz and have been a college outreach counselor and high school coah so I know what I'm talking about.

A couple of highlights you'll find inside the Map of Your Future:

*year by year checklist for athletics AND academics for 8th through 12th grade

*10 tips to get noticed by college coaches

*keys to marketing yourself to prospective college coaches

*it will be worth every penny if you really want the inside scoop on playing college sports

In short any student-athlete no matter how young or what skill level they possess will benefit from reading the Map of Your Future.

Sincerely,

Coach Mitchell

I bought this book in the UK last year after a recommendation from a friend, who said it was the top ranked marathon training book on Amazon in the UK. After reading it and following its advice, I can see why.
If you are new to marathon or half marathon running, this is the only book you need.
After I had my baby, i set myself a goal to run in my first marathon and this book helped me every step of the way. It has great pictures which help to break up the text and it's easy and entertaining to read. It covers everything from training to nutrition to injuries and most importantly of all - it's realistic. This book spoke to me far more than 3 of the top ranked books on the Amazon here and I'm amazed this gem of a book has not really been discovered yet.
I never thought i'd say this, but seeing that I enjoyed the last marathon so much I am now thinking of doing another one! I lost the last 20lbs of my baby weight last time, so it'll be a great way to stay in shape.
So, If you want to enjoy your running and spend a little extra on a great marathon training book, you will not regret buying this. I think I'll buy the author's other book on fitness myths. If this one is anything to go by, it'll surely be a great read.

This is a must have book for all ASU sports fans. The depth of information and attention to detail are exceptional. Bob Eger has a great style and clearly did a ton of research for the book. There are so many little known, but very interesting, facts in this book that you will want to read through it again and again! This is a great book to leave out on the coffee table for everyone to flip through!

I read 'mental discipline' years ago while racing as an amateur cyclist in my 20's and found it to be the most insightful,logical and practical book to guide someone seeking maximal athletic capacity. Michael Livingstone writes the book in three styles.The first is a very practical approach to training that is comprehensive, although aimed at the athletic layman.The second is focused around tying his broad philosophical experiences to what would seem to be the mutually exclusive world of peak athletic performance.The third is an indepth look at the physiology and anatomy of human movement. While training , I had a voracious appetite for literature concerning training principles, maximising efficiency and return on the effort put in , and this book sticks in my mind as the one that eclipsed all others in terms of accuracy of information and clearly explaining fundamental principles of improving a desired activity. The scope of this book is broad.The principles apply equally well to academic studies as they do to athletics. Michael Livingstone has groundtruth in his book, having rowed at a national level for many years in the U.S. . This sport is an ideal example of an activity in which not only a peak physiological state is required, but also the mental discipline to perfectly co-ordinate your activities with 3 or 7 other athletes to effect a winning outcome.He is now a highly successful businessman. It is NOT light reading but if you are lost in a world of training confusion and mixed advice, I highly recommend you to chew your way through it. I guarantee if you put the principles to practice you will give yourself the best chance of achieving your potential. Summarised in three words: Specificity Intensity Duration

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!

Having read many books on running over the years on all aspects of running I can sincerely say that "More Fire - How to run the Kenyan Way" is the best book on running I have read.
Already been a fan of the previous edition, this edition is even better and pushes the knowledge and insight about Kenyan running to the next level.
Unlike other books on running, which focus too much on the scientific and technical aspects of running "More Fire" is a result of in-depth analysis and evidence of how the Kenyan elite athletes train, how they live, how they race and their fundamental values, attitudes and behaviours, which drives them to excel and dominate in the world of running.
I strongly recommend the book to all the aspiring runners, athletic coaches or those involved in governing athletics, it is a must read. Many valuable lessons can be learnt from how the Kenyan's do it.

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.