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Getting to us : how great coaches make great teams
by Seth Davis
The acclaimed sports commentator and author of the best-selling When March Went Mad presents a guide for coaching leadership that identifies the characteristics of exemplary coaches and how to implement the examples of such forefront individuals as Urban Meyer, Dabot Swinney and Brad Stevens.
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From the outside : my journey through life and the game I love
by Ray Allen
The record-holding, two-time NBA champion reflects on his work ethic, on-the-court friendships and rivalries and what he has learned about what is needed for a long and successful career in a memoir that includes coverage of his military upbringing and his unforgettable 2013 Game Six three-pointer.
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The away game : the epic search for soccer's next superstars
by Sebastian Abbot
Traces the audacious scouting program known as Football Dreams that for the past decade has strategically recruited young African boys to become the sport's future elites, describing the experiences of a group of talented hopefuls who train, compete and pursue their fortunes at Europe's top clubs.
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Try not to suck : the exceptional, extraordinary baseball life of Joe Maddon
by Bill Chastain
Fully explores the life and career of the manager that led the Chicago Cubs to their first World Series victory, delving behind the scenes and dissecting that mystique that makes him so popular with players and analysts alike, in a book packed with insight, anecdotes, and little-known facts.
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Gator : my life in pinstripes
by Ron Guidry
The legendary Yankees pitcher reflects on his years playing for one of the most storied teams in sports history, tracing his relationships with such contemporaries as Billy Martin, George Steinbrenner and Reggie Jackson.
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A season in the sun : the rise of Mickey Mantle
by Randy Roberts
An account of Mickey Mantle's historic 1956 season describes how he navigated injuries, alcoholism and his detractors to become a heroic idol in postwar America, sharing insights into his complex personality on and off the field.
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Court Justice : The Inside Story of My Battle Against the NCAA
by Ed O'bannon
Gripping memoir about college basketball by game-changing, decorated veteran player Ed O'Bannon, with his co-writer Michael McCann, as they dig deep into O'Bannon's champion athletics and his radical act to bring a watershed, winning legal case against the Goliath that is the NCAA
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Things That Make White People Uncomfortable
by Michael Bennett
Super Bowl Champion and two-time Pro Bowler Michael Bennett is an outspoken proponent for social justice and a man without a censor. One of the most scathingly humorous athletes on the planet, he is also a fearless activist, grassroots philanthropist, and organizer. Written with award-winning sportswriter and author Dave Zirin, Things That Make White People Uncomfortable is a sports book for our times, a sports memoir and manifesto as hilarious as it is revealing. Bennett, a defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks, has gained international recognition for his public support for the Black Lives Matter Movement and women’s rights. Bennett donates all his endorsement money and half of the proceeds from his jersey sales to fund health and education projects for poor underserved youth and minority communities, and has recently expanded his reach globally to provide STEM programming in Africa.
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The Pursuit of Endurance : Harnessing the Record-breaking Power of Strength and Resilience
by Jennifer Pharr Davis
Jennifer Pharr Davis, a record holder of the FKT (fastest known time) on the Appalachian Trail, reveals the secrets and habits behind endurance as she chronicles her incredible accomplishments in the world of endurance hiking, backpacking, and trail running. With a storyteller's ear for fascinating detail and description, Davis takes readers along as she trains and sets her record, analyzing and trail-testing the theories and methodologies espoused by her star-studded roster of mentors. She distills complex rituals and histories into easy-to-understand tips and action items that will help you take perseverance to the next level. The Pursuit of Endurance empowers readers to unlock phenomenal endurance and leverage newfound grit to achieve personal bests in everything from sports and family to the boardroom.
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Hang time : my life in basketball
by Elgin Baylor
The 11-time NBA All-Star and 2006 NBA Executive of the Year traces his career in professional basketball, touching on such subjects as the vertical-versus-horizontal strategies that shaped him as both a player and a general manager, his battles against racism and his relationship with the notorious Donald Sterling.
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The language of the game : how to understand soccer
by Laurent Dubois
Soccer is not only the world's most popular sport; it's also one of the most widely shared forms of global culture. The Language of the Game is a passionate and engaging introduction to soccer's history, tactics, and human drama. Profiling soccer's full cast of characters--goalies and position players, referees and managers, commentators and fans--historian and soccer scholar Laurent Dubois describes how the game's low scores, relentless motion, and spectacular individual performances combine to turn each match into a unique and unpredictable story. He also shows how soccer's global reach makes it an unparalleled theater for nationalism, international conflict, and human interconnectedness. Filled with perceptive insights and stories both legendary and little known, The Language of the Game is a rewarding read for anyone seeking to understand soccer better.
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Let Your Mind Run : A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory
by Deena Kastor
The record-holding Olympic medalist runner presents a vividly inspirational memoir on the beneficial role of positive psychology and brain science of athletic achievements, describing how she only became an elite runner after she set aside the views about her raw talent to conquer the mental aspects of her goals.
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North : Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail
by Scott Jurek
An expert ultrarunner and best-selling author of Eat and Run describes how he set out to break the speed record for the Appalachian Trail, a 2,189 mile journey that took an unforeseen physical and emotional toll, but also offered him unexpected rewards.
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Rise : Surviving the Fight of My Life
by Paige Vanzant
A Dancing with the Stars fan favorite and UFC women's mixed martial arts competitor shares the story of her own battles with low self-esteem after a childhood marked by brutal bullying, describing how she joined her father's gym in her determination to fight back.
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