Sports Program

Whatever sport you coach, building a successful sports program can be an enormous, sometimes daunting, task filled with many responsibilities and demands. Questions and decisions wait around every corner, often pulling a coach away from long-term considerations. How can you build a program when daily challenges require your attention? In reality, those daily challenges form some of the building blocks and foundations to any program. As a coach, you have the opportunity every day to showcase your critical thinking, creativity, player-management skills, philosophy, integrity, and character ...

It sounds incredible, but running can be a thoroughly enjoyable, lifelong practice - without injury or fatigue. Ultramarathoner Danny Dreyer combines the wisdom of T'ai Chi with insights of a champion runner to present ChiRunning, a step-by-step audio program to help everyone from beginners to professionals "run like a kid again" - effortless, free, and boundlessly energetic.

Long distance running is much like any other fitness training. If you want to improve, you need a good plan that has a progressive nature. If you are new to this game, you need a solid foundation to build on. Having a running program is not the only thing that you need. Sound advice and running tips should be taken from someone who has "walked the walk", or in this case, "ran the run".

Both Bear Bryant and Nick Saban are undeniable kings of college football, two coaches at Alabama who have each won more national championships - six apiece - than anyone else in the history of the game. Chasing the Bear examines how they did it, revealing along the way their similarities in style, background, football philosophy, and recruiting methods, while providing listeners a rare inside look at two of the greatest leaders in the history of sports.

Mental training is a must for high performance both on the field and off. But simply hoping for mental toughness isn't going to build any mind muscles. You need a proven routine of daily exercises to get you where you want to go. 10-Minute Toughness is your personal coach for boosting brainpower and achieving a competitive edge in whatever game you play. With quickness and ease, you'll learn how to master your own mind and psych out your opponents using personalized techniques from one of America's most successful sport psychology consultants.

The focus of Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) is the personal development of each Marine in a team framework using a standardized, trainable, & sustainable close combat fighting system. As a weapon-based system, all techniques are integrated with equipment, physical challenges, and tactics found on the modern battlefield. The MCMAP is designed to increase the warfighting capabilities of individual Marines and units, enhance Marines’ self-confidence and esprit de corps, and foster the warrior ethos in all Marines.

Are you stuck? Struggle. That's the word that comes to mind when I think about the transition from blue belt to purple belt. For reasons that I can't quite work out, when I came to the later stages of being a blue belt I felt confused and lost in my game. Trying to put all the pieces together seemed like a task too far and quitting looked like an option, after all, most guys my age are hitting the golf course or surfing not rolling on the floor with sweat soaked people.

Get a killer fat burning workout from home, even if you’ve never thrown a punch in your life. Did you know you can burn more than 400 calories with just 30 minutes of boxing? That’s twice as much as running on the treadmill! And more than swimming, rowing, or lifting weights. With these simple to follow audio workouts, you don’t need any training. No special equipment - just you and your hands - and you can do the workouts in your living room.

Eleven-year-old Sport Rocque is living a happy life, keeping his father's absentmindedness under control, and managing the family budget. When Kate, Sport's new - and nice - stepmother enters the picture, things couldn't be better. Then comes the news: Sport's wealthy grandfather has just died and Sport is a multimillionaire. But millions of dollars equals millions of problems, as Sport soon discovers when his mother returns and kidnaps him to double her share of the inheritance! Life at the Plaza Hotel is no fun when you're a prisoner. Will Sport manage to return his life to normal?

Losing weight has never been easier or more fun than with Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds. For over 25 years, Leslie has helped more women get off the couch and onto their feet than anyone else in the fitness industry. Her secret? If you can walk, you can achieve the weight-loss goals you dream about...with none of the intimidation or negative messages that have stopped you from succeeding before.

Roger Fouts fulfilled humankind's age-old dream of talking to animals by pioneering communication with chimpanzees through sign language. Now, in Next of Kin, Fouts tells the dramatic story of his odyssey from novice researcher to celebrity scientist and caretaker of a family of chimpanzees, to his impassioned awakening as a crusader for the rights of animals.

Discover the Secrets Soccer Professionals Use to Recover from Games and Training! Is your game performance compromised by playing too many games or training too much? Does after game injury or muscle soreness seem to follow you, too often? Is your post-game fatigue causing you to recover slower than your teammates? Are you getting sidelined not because you lack the skill, but because you lack stamina? In this Smart Soccer Recovery, strength and conditioning specialist Mario Jovanovic, lays the foundation on the best known strategies on how to optimally recover after games and trainings. He ...

The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP)—Full-Size Edition: From Beginner to Black Belt is a comprehensive guide to the United States Marine Corps' dynamic combat system, integrating martial arts techniques with the principles of the Marine Corps ethos. This manual covers a wide range of skills, including striking, grappling, chokes, throws, weapon manipulation, ground fighting, and defensive tactics against armed and unarmed attackers. Designed to develop the "warrior ethos," it emphasizes mental and character discipline alongside physical techniques.

"Conquer the ISSA-CFT Exam: Your Guide to a Career as an International Sports Sciences Association Certified Fitness Trainer" is an essential resource for aspiring fitness trainers preparing for the ISSA-CFT certification. This comprehensive guide covers all key areas of the exam, including exercise science, program design, client assessment, behavior modification, nutrition, and professional responsibility. Each chapter provides in-depth knowledge and practical applications, ensuring that readers are well-prepared for both the exam and real-world training scenarios. The guide emphasizes ...

Certified USA Triathlon coach and NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year Patrick Hagerman, EdD, reveals a focused triathlon-specific strength-training program that will enable triathletes to push harder during training and on the racecourse when the effort is hardest. Triathletes who master this progressive strength-training program will also become more resistant to injury, meaning fewer missed workouts

In Beyond Winning, renowned coach and teacher Rick Brail outlines a blueprint for all coaches who want to become a better leader and a true inspiration to their players. Championship coaching goes Beyond Winning and dives into the uncompromising standards, practices, and ideologies of successful high school and college coaches. Beyond Winning will give you insight through a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most successful coaches who can make a difference in their sport.

Running your first marathon can seem like an impossible goal. But the truth is...it’s not. Yes, it’s an enormous accomplishment, and it will change your life for the better. But the fact is anyone can run a marathon. And that includes you! Whether you are ready to run your first marathon, or someone looking to begin training, The Basic Marathon Guide is an audiobook that will simplify the process and guide you across the finish line.

"Conquer the ACSM-CPT Exam: Your Guide to a Career as an American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer" is a comprehensive resource designed to help aspiring personal trainers achieve their certification and excel in their careers. This guide covers all essential topics, including exercise science, client assessment, program design, behavior modification, nutrition, and professional ethics. Detailed chapters provide in-depth knowledge and practical applications, preparing readers for real-world scenarios. The book emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and ...

Are you tired of feeling like a gym douchebag? Do you want to cultivate a more mindful, respectful approach to your workouts and fitness journey? Look no further than 30 Days to Stop Being a Gym Douchebag. This comprehensive workbook offers a practical and effective mindfulness program designed to help you transform your gym habits and become a more mindful, respectful member of your fitness community. With 30 unique mindfulness exercises, each accompanied by a corresponding hashtag that allows you to connect with others and share your insights online, this workbook provides a step-by-step ...

Have you tried and failed to will your short body to dunk a basketball? Learn how even the most vertically challenged players can slam the ball home with ease.