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Raise confident, resilient kids—without pushing too hard. Whether your child plays travel sports, competes in local leagues, or just wants to feel more confident, Mental Toughness for Kids (and Their Grownups) is your go-to playbook for helping children ages 6 to 13 build inner strength, focus, and emotional resilience. This isn’t just another parenting guide filled with theory or fluff. It’s a clear, practical resource designed for busy families who want real tools that actually work—in sports, school, and everyday life.

Provides a brief introduction to the game of hockey as intended to be played by children.

Provides a brief introduction to the game of volleyball as intended to be played by children.

This audiobook provides a brief introduction to the game of basketball as intended to be played by children.

Addressing both collegiate and professional sports, the updated edition of Fair Play explores the ethical presuppositions of competitive athletics and their connection both to ethical theory and to concrete moral dilemmas that arise in actual athletic competition. A major new section in chapter four examines the ethics of genetically enhancing athletic abilities. Other new material covers the analysis of sports and games according to influential philosopher Bernard Suits; the morality of cheating and the ethics of strategic fouling; and more.

Celebrated sports commentator Dan Patrick and comedy writer Joel H. Cohen team up with some of America’s greatest comedy writers to tell you everything and nothing about America’s sport.

Journalist Jeff Bercovici spent extensive time with professional and Olympic athletes, coaches, and doctors to find how today's sports superstars seemed to be able to defy the limits of physical aging that inevitably sideline their competitors. Through fascinating profiles and first-person anecdotes, Bercovici illuminates the science and strategies extending the careers of elite older athletes, uncovers the latest advances in fields from nutrition to brain science to virtual reality, and offers empowering insights about how the rest of us can find peak performance at any age.

Provides a brief introduction to the game of softball as intended to be played by children.

A brief introduction to the game of baseball as intended to be played by children.

A brief introduction to the basic moves and plays of a soccer game.

A brief introduction to the game of football as intended to be played by children.

You’ll learn all about the different parts of a golf hole, from the tee box to the green. This audiobook describes handicap options for players of various skill levels and the concept of par. You’ll learn golf scoring lingo like birdie and double bogey - and how to strategize each hole for the best scores possible. Don’t miss out on this exciting and social game - get your copy of How to Play Golf for Beginners right away, and step up to the tee with confidence!

Brian Moylett, rugby’s leading mindset and performance coach for young players, reveals practical strategies that will make you feel unstoppable and help take you to the next level. Mindset is what holds back so many players and this book is essentially a guide on how you develop the mindset needed to succeed in the game.

Ready to level up your pickleball game in just 30 days? Whether you're brand new to the court or tired of losing to the same duo at your local gym, this audiobook will turn you into the player everyone wants on their team. No fluff. No confusing jargon. Just smart, simple steps to help you win more matches—fast.

Stefan Fatsis infiltrates a strikingly different subculture: pro football. After more than a year spent working out with a strength coach and polishing his craft with a gurulike kicking coach, Fatsis molded his fortyish body into one that could stand up - barely - to the rigors of NFL training. And over three months in 2006, he became a Denver Bronco.

Get ready to swing for the fences with PLAY BALL! - a must-listen for young athletes ready to level up their baseball experience. This invaluable guide by renowned baseball coach, Johnny Powers, is crafted to arm your 8-12-year-olds with the vital mental strategies essential for mastering the game of baseball. Are your young players ready to transition from simply playing the game to truly understanding and conquering it? 'PLAY BALL' brings professional-level sport psychology techniques to the fore, presenting them in a language that young minds can easily grasp and apply.

Documenting multiple challenges at every turn - as a target for racism from society at large and sexism both inside and outside of the Negro League - this is the unique story of the first woman to play professional baseball on a men's team, breaking barriers in sports while believing, "There's got to be a first in everything. Maybe it will be me." The text explains that as players began to leave the Negro League for major league teams, Toni Stone seized her only opportunity to play professional ball and replaced Henry Aaron on the Negro League's top team.

Are you stuck on the sidelines, watching friends and family enjoy a thrilling game of bridge? Are you overwhelmed by the seemingly complex rules and strategies tied to this elegant card game? You’re not alone. Many beginners find themselves intimidated by the intricacies of bridge, the classic card game that has challenged and delighted people for over a century. But with a little guidance, you can unlock the secret to mastering the game, quickly and efficiently.

Welcome to the ultimate step-by-step guide that will transition you from a beginner to an experienced baccarat player. With easy-to-understand explanations, practical examples, and interactive practice, you can confidently navigate the game and significantly boost your winning streaks.

Have you ever envisioned yourself coolly placing bets at a blackjack table, surrounded by the excitement and anticipation of the casino? Yet, the thought of learning the game feels daunting, and the idea of stepping into a casino feels intimidating? Maybe you've always been curious about the game, but you're overwhelmed by the wealth of strategy and complexity it seems to entail?