Your Rise to Varsity
Lessons on and off the Basketball Court
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Are you ready to take your game to the next level?
"Your Rise to Varsity: Lessons on and off the Basketball Court" is your ultimate guide to mastering the game of basketball and unlocking your full potential, both on and off the court.
In this inspiring and practical book, Marc Reed shares his personal journey from being cut from his high school basketball team to becoming a starter and leading his team to a historic season. Through his own experiences and the valuable lessons he learned along the way, Marc provides invaluable insights and strategies to help newcomers navigate the world of basketball with confidence and skill.
From understanding the rules of the game to mastering essential skills like passing, dribbling, and scoring, "Your Rise to Varsity" covers all aspects of the game in detail. You'll learn how to study your opponents, create space, dominate the boards, play fundamentally sound defense, and so much more.
But "Your Rise to Varsity" is more than just a basketball manual, it's a guide to success in life. Through the lens of basketball, Marc Reed explores timeless principles of dedication, perseverance, and resilience, showing listeners how to apply these lessons to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals both on and off the court.
Whether you're a newcomer to the game or a seasoned player looking to elevate your skills, "Your Rise to Varsity" is your playbook for success. Packed with practical advice, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies, this book will empower you to unleash your full potential and rise to greatness in basketball and beyond so lace up your sneakers because your rise to varsity starts now.
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Champions aren’t born. They’re built. Greg Harden spent over 30 years building them at the University of Michigan, including 400 future professional athletes, 50 NFL first-round draft picks, and 120 Olympians from over 20 countries. He gained national recognition when 60 Minutes Sports profiled him as “Michigan’s Secret Weapon.” Now, in his first book, Greg Harden is reaching out to help anyone who wants to live their best life by offering powerful and practical advice.
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Good book, However, prejudice shows through a bit
- By Don Dotson on 08-22-23
By: Greg Harden
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Pickleball Mindset
- The Blueprint for Peak Performance
- By: Dayne Gingrich, Jill Martin
- Narrated by: Dayne Gingrich, Jill Martin
- Length: 4 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Not just another book about how to play pickleball, Pickleball Mindset dives deep into how to think on the court. Coauthored by Dayne Gingrich, top senior professional pickleball player and renowned mental performance coach, and Jill Martin, an attorney turned personal trainer and pickleball fanatic, this book follows their year-long coaching relationship in which Jill seeks to become mentally dominant on and off the court.
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Build The Confidence To Thrive in Pickleball
- By K. Ford on 11-16-24
By: Dayne Gingrich, and others
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Ball Four
- The Final Pitch
- By: Jim Bouton
- Narrated by: Jim Bouton
- Length: 18 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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When Ball Four was published in 1970, it created a firestorm. Bouton was called a Judas, a Benedict Arnold and a “social leper” for having violated the “sanctity of the clubhouse.” Baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn tried to force Bouton to sign a statement saying the book wasn’t true. Ballplayers, most of whom hadn’t read it, denounced the book. It was even banned by a few libraries. Almost everyone else, however, loved Ball Four.
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Three Ten Year Updates Give Bouton a 5th Star
- By Byron on 08-09-12
By: Jim Bouton
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A Damn Near Perfect Game
- Reclaiming America's Pastime
- By: Joe Kelly, Rob Bradford - contributor
- Narrated by: L.J. Ganser
- Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins
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Baseball’s most outspoken fireballer brings the high heat—calling out the hacks, cheats, and ridiculous rules that have tarnished the game—and pitches A-plus stuff on how to make baseball pure, fun, and damn near perfect.
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Could use a better narrator
- By Jason Monroe on 12-07-23
By: Joe Kelly, and others
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Twisted
- The Story of Larry Nassar and the Women Who Took Him Down
- By: Mary Pilon, Carla Correa
- Narrated by: Mary Pilon, Carla Correa
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
- Original Recording
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In early 2018, Larry Nassar, the former doctor for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University, was sentenced to serve out the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to a variety of sex crimes. New York Times best-selling author Mary Pilon and Carla Correa chronicle the scandal from its inception, tracking the institutions that Nassar hid behind, the athletic culture that he benefited from, and the women who eventually brought him to justice.
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The Truth as told by the Survivors
- By DKMarkham on 07-27-19
By: Mary Pilon, and others
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- MW
- 04-29-24
fun to read
This book is definitely fun to read/listen to. It's not long, just a little over half hour, right about the length of my morning commute. I actually stayed at the parking lot to finish the last bit of it before hopping off. It talks about getting used to the game and to the life itself. A lot things happen on the court are actually lessons for life. When i listen to it and think back to my days in the team with my mates, it just suddenly brings back all the memories. I still play to this day but not so much competitively. but i still enjoy the game. This book is definitely helpful for anyone enjoying the game itself and wanting some lesson to know more about it.
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- Kaylee
- 04-27-24
Great introduction to the game
I like how this was a short and simple read. It did a really great job of covering all of the basics of the game and comparing it to lessons that can be learned in life. I’m excited to share this book with my son!
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- M.B. Thomas
- 04-26-24
Your guide to basketball and life!
This audiobook is a short and sweet listen, but don't let that fool you by thinking it is no less useful and insightful! Marc Reed, shares his knowledge and passion for basketball but explaining the rules, tactics, and strategies of basketball and also relating them to life scenarios! As we know, it is not uncommon for high level athletes to excel in other areas of their life, this is because the mindset it takes to become a great athlete has direct carry-over into everything. I enjoyed listening to this and finished it in one sitting! This audiobook is perfect for the up-and-coming young basketball athletes and is a good reminder for high performance both on and off the court. I would highly recommend it!
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- W. Grand
- 04-25-24
What Every Coach Wants For Their Players
I try to drill these same concepts and skills into the players on my team.
Sometimes the players tune me out. They need to hear it from another source.
I'm going to recommend that everyone who plays for me get this book.
It not only covers all the fundamentals, it presents them in a way that truly useful on and off the court.
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- W. Sawyer
- 04-29-24
Great listen this guy knows his stuff
Great Read and Insightful!
I realy enjoyed this book; it's full of insight and direction. It’s obvious the author knows and loves the game deeply. This is a great read for anyone wanting to improve not just in the game, but also in life. Highly recommend it for a boost in both physical and mental aspects of the game!
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- Miss G
- 04-24-24
Recommended
A personal journey from being cut from his high school basketball team to becoming a key player and leading his team to victory serves as a source of inspiration. Through his own experiences and hard-won lessons, it provides a treasure trove of insights and strategies designed to empower newcomers and seasoned players alike to unlock their full potential.
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- Paul Herrold
- 04-25-24
What a Audiobook!
In this audiobook Marc Reed shares his personal journey from being cut from his high school basketball team to becoming a starter and leading his team to a historic season. This audiobook you'll learn how to study your opponents, create space, dominate the boards, play fundamentally sound defense, and so much more. Interesting Audiobook! Thx
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- Clifford Hereford
- 04-30-24
Good book
Your Rise to Varsity is more than just a basketball guide; it's a roadmap to success on and off the court. Marc Reed's personal journey from rejection to triumph offers valuable insights for aspiring players. The book covers everything from mastering fundamental skills to embracing principles of dedication and resilience. With practical advice and inspiring stories, this guide empowers players to unlock their full potential and achieve greatness in basketball and in life. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned player, "Your Rise to Varsity" is a must-read playbook for success.
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- Herrold
- 04-30-24
Interesting and Helpful Guide
This helpful Guide helps understanding the rules of the game to mastering essential skills like passing, dribbling, and scoring. In this audiobook you will learn how to study your opponents, create space, dominate the boards, play fundamentally sound defense, and so much more. Interesting and Helpful Guide! Thx
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- Chris Holmes
- 04-24-24
Sweet and Short.
The audiobook excels in breaking down technical aspects of basketball, such as passing, dribbling, and scoring, into digestible, easy-to-understand instructions that are perfect for beginners, yet insightful enough to offer value to more experienced players. What sets this guide apart is its dual focus: not only does it teach the fundamentals of the game, but it also delves into life skills like perseverance, dedication, and resilience, seamlessly linking these virtues to both sports and personal growth.
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