Student Athlete

In the high-stakes world of student athletics, success often hinges on more than just physical prowess. It requires a unique blend of determination, discipline, and above all, resilience. In Resilience for Student Athletes by S.R. Dubrish, young athletes are guided on a transformative journey that empowers them not only to excel on the field but also to conquer life's challenges with unwavering strength.

As the revenues generated by big-time college sports continue to skyrocket, virtually all of the debate involves whether (and how much) student-athletes should be paid for play. Kenneth L. Shropshire and Collin D. Williams Jr., argue that "student" has to come first: the focus should be on prioritizing a meaningful education. They draw on new research to reveal that it has become increasingly difficult for college athletes to balance school and sports, much less a social life, leading to serious economic, professional, and emotional consequences for young people.

The Unstoppable Athlete (Parent Edition) Competition anxiety and overthinking putting a wrench in your athlete’s chase after victory? Learn ways to help them overcome mental hurdles and embrace true potential. Struggling to find a training plan that doesn’t leave a young competitor impatient? Certain they could make it into the record books if they could just discover their edge? Wishing for a peek inside the minds of greats like LeBron James, Simone Biles, and Lionel Messi? After working with over 5,000 athletes, coach and author Andrew J Simpson has identified exactly what makes a ...

From the author of the award-winning Game Changer comes a new novel about two student-athletes searching for stardom, a young reporter searching for the truth, and a crosstown basketball rivalry that goes too far.

¿Tu joven atleta lucha por equilibrar la escuela y los deportes? ¿Se desmoronan bajo presión o les falta confianza para rendir al máximo? Este libro es la solución. Especialmente diseñada para estudiantes-atletas de 12 a 22 años. Repleta de herramientas y técnicas prácticas basadas en más de 300 referencias científicas. Diseñada para ayudar a los atletas a sobresalir tanto en los deportes como en lo académico. Dale a tu atleta la ventaja que necesita para triunfar.

When I got the teaching assistant job at Chicago North University, I had to agree to two rules: 1. Follow the syllabus. 2. Don’t date the undergrads. Easy enough. I’m a science nerd with a Graduate thesis to write. My weekend plans don’t exactly include doing keg stands at the Alpha Delta Xi house. But when the fastest halfback in college football shows up in the front row of my chemistry class, the rules start to seem... a little more like guidelines to me. Hello, John Kirby. Farewell, my V-card. If anyone finds out about us, I could lose a lot more than my inhibitions. But John ...

New York Times best-selling author Kevin Kruse presents the remarkable findings of his study of ultraproductive people. Based on survey research and interviews with billionaires, Olympic athletes, straight-A students, and over 200 entrepreneurs - including Mark Cuban, Kevin Harrington, James Altucher, John Lee Dumas, Pat Flynn, Grant Cardone, and Lewis Howes - Kruse answers the question: What are the secrets to extreme productivity?

High school senior Michael “Tootie” Mayberry has a dream of becoming a professional football player - but he faces one obstacle, college. Over 480,000 student-athletes like Michael “Tootie” Mayberry want to play professionally, but less than 3.5% will. They train hard, planting and watering the mental seed that tells them they will reach the pinnacle of their sport. In the process, they often pick the easiest major available, and after graduation, they pay for it.

When one grumpy quarterback has to room with a sunshiny housemate...sparks fly with their forbidden love. Opposites attract as these two high school seniors, who are stuck under the same roof, fight their explosive chemistry on their way to their fated love. Mia is fun. Friendly. Sassy. Outgoing. Not supposed to date Alexi. Alexi has boundaries enough for the both of them. Alexi is picky. Wealthy. Quarterback. Private. Enthralled with Mia. He plans to return to Europe, but everything in him is drawn to his lovely housemate. Will their love be enough for him to stay?

Ben and I hired this dog walker, Seth. I wasn’t really part of the selection process when he found him on Rover. This kid’s like 23 and he’s exactly Ben’s type. Black boy with soft eyes, youthful energy and a killer physique. But he's kind of my type too. Ben’s obsessed with discovering ways to spice things up now that we’ve been married almost a decade. I wonder if that's why he chose this particular walker. In any case, my sex life with my husband has nearly run its course in terms of exciting things we can learn about each other. We've both got our eyes on the dog walker. The...

She’s the best thing I’ve ever seen. A walking miracle. The only catch? She’s my student. I cut my best friend off for dating his student, but the truth is I’m no better. Keeley has been in my class for years, and I’ve been in love with her just as long. I won’t go there. I’m no monster. I will never cross that line. But it kills me to see the other students laugh at her. They don’t see her talent, her beauty, the way I do. Bunch of fools. And when Keeley’s class partner bails on her, she’s left high and dry. So I’ll fill in. I can do this. I can keep things innocent. ...

Things haven't gone well in the past for Daniel... ...but the winds of change are coming! Two failed marriages and a lackluster career have made him somewhat shy around women. Things start to change, however when his ex-wife Diana moves back to town with his former step-daughter, Remy. As her vibrant sweetness and gorgeous good looks start erasing the line between coach and player, Daniel also must deal with his first ex, who is hinting at wanting to be back in his life. As if that's not enough, Daniel's social ineptness has completely overlooked the flirtatiousness of his 22-year-old ...

Lana had always kept her personal preference for Lesbian sex out of her professional life as a College Womens' Soccer coach, but when she catches two of her athletes going at it in the shower on a late, lonely Friday night, she decides to throw caution to the wind! Lot's of hot girl-on-girl action, backdoor play, showers, locker rooms, and much much more!

Outperform the competition! Being unbeatable from the neck down cannot happen without first being unbeatable from the neck up. If the best athletes on the planet are all training their minds for peak performance in training and competition, why aren’t you doing the same? Unlike speed, strength, power, height, hand-eye coordination, and overall God-given talent, mental strength is a learnable skill. You just need the road map.

Three students. Three professors. Three scandals waiting to explode. The Office Hours series is packed with forbidden crushes and crossed lines. This complete collection includes: Extra Credit Two years ago, he was a one-night stand. Now he’s my professor—and he hates me. When I dragged Gideon Warwick into a bar cloakroom, I never thought I’d see him again. I figured we’d have fun. Blow off some steam. Then move on with our lives, with nothing but memories. Yeah. Turns out I’m a grade A fool. Because I do see Gideon again—at the front of a lecture hall. This time, he’s not ...

Sticky is a beat-around-the-head foster kid with nowhere to call home but the street and an outer shell so tough that no one will take him in. He started out life so far behind the pack that the finish line seems nearly unreachable. He's a white boy living and playing in a world where he doesn't seem to belong. But Sticky can ball. And basketball might just be his ticket out, if he can only realize that he doesn't have to be the person everyone else expects him to be.

Desta never imagined such a heart-wrenching loss and journey into a strange land and an obscure future. An old compass and wooden rod had turned Desta's life upside down and propelled him into the unknown. Desta is an Ethiopian student prophesied to earn a modern education and find a missing ancient Coin of Magic and Fortune. After high school, he was set to study medicine in Bulgaria and search for the shekel. But at the last minute, his devices directed him to follow the sun west to pursue his goals. A friend hastily finds him a college and a benefactor for a year, and Desta travels ...

Do you really know what separates champions from others? Learn from Olympic medalist, NCAA champion, and academic all-American Obadele Thompson, the “secrets” of how to: Avoid common student-athlete mistakes and pitfalls, improve your study habits and ace your classes, train better and win bigger and more often, get “paid” now by using your opportunities and resources, establish power habits to succeed in college and beyond, grow your brand, network, and relationships, and prepare for a professional sports career.

Are you a high school volleyball player dreaming of playing at the collegiate level? Are you a parent or coach seeking expert guidance to help your athlete navigate the complex recruiting process? Look no further! The College Volleyball Recruiting Playbook is your ultimate guide to achieving your volleyball dreams. Unlock Your Path to Success Written by a seasoned volleyball coach with over 20 years of experience across NCAA, JUCO, and international coaching, this book is packed with invaluable insights and practical advice. John Forman has guided countless athletes through the recruiting ...

What does it mean to be ready to play? Coaches and athletes understand the importance of being ready to play. However, many competitors find it difficult to define mental readiness and a challenge to be ready to play each and every time they perform. Ready to Play: Mental Training for Student-Athletes is written to help athletes better understand what it means to be ready to play and how to create and maintain a positive mindset for performance.