Parenting Sports

Dr. Bill Thierfelder knows what it takes to win. As a student at the University of Maryland he dominated the high jump, winning fame as an All-American and Irish national champion. Later he earned his doctorate in sports psychology. He became a private coach and mentor to the world's top athletes...and revealed to them his hard-won secrets for success.

Join Amy Tan on an incredible journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation. After a terrifying first dive left her full of fear, Amy avoided the ocean for thirty years, despite once loving it deeply. Now, she's ready to face her past fears and reconnect with the sea. Her story unfolds on the beautiful Tioman Island, where she shares her emotional and spiritual growth as she dives back into the ocean.

Discover the Life-Changing Power of Walking. Struggling with anxiety, chronic pain, or addiction? This isn’t just another fitness book—it’s a practical, science-backed toolkit for rebuilding your life, one five-minute walk at a time. Written by a former skeptic who walked away from alcoholism and debilitating neuropathy, this guide offers immediate, actionable strategies anyone can use.

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a pro wrestler? Have you ever thought about quitting your job to travel the world and pursue your childhood dream? While this may sound like the rock star lifestyle, the truth is the pro wrestling journey is not easy. Not even close. It is a long road of sacrifices, challenges, and dedication. What if there was an audiobook full of knowledge that helped accelerate your learning to make your pro wrestling dream become a reality without going through hardships of trial and error? Ian Bello has you covered with Becoming a Pro Wrestler.

Find out why you can't always do it all by yourself, no matter how good you are.

The Tyler Campbell story is the journey of a man who is in constant search of finding the best version of himself. At an early age, Tyler discovers that his path in life will be a constant emotional roller coaster, that his life will be full of faith-tested trials and heartbreaking setbacks. The son of an NFL Hall of Famer and Heisman Trophy winner, Tyler is on the quest to create a new path for himself and he would utilize the game of football to do it.

Neil Sinclair is back with this briefing on how to inspire and entertain your kids in the great outdoors. Suitable for children aged three and up, this field guide is loaded with dozens of activities, games, and crafts for you and your troops to enjoy. These Forest School mission briefs will make sure your squad learns valuable skills, stays safe and has a lot of fun. Embrace the tried-and-tested Commando Dad approach to parenting and embark on some unforgettable outdoor adventures.

Conversations Across America is about the father-son journey of a lifetime: a 73-day, 4,600-mile, cross-country bike trip Kari took in 2015 with his 75-year-old dad, Merv, who had early stage Alzheimer’s. Their adventure reminds us of the power of perseverance and adaptability in the face of uncertainty. It’s also a heartwarming example of listening and discovery, including 300 short conversations with people who approached them along the way, providing a rich snapshot of America--especially rural America.

Mi once ideal va más allá de lo biográfico y extrae de los éxitos y las caídas del mismo Oribe los principios por los que este jugador ejemplar se ha guiado dentro y fuera de la cancha. En este libro encontrarás una guía y el conocimiento necesario para avanzar paso a paso para cumplir cualquier sueño que desees alcanzar, sin importar cuántas dificultades surjan en el camino.

Do you want to increase your mental toughness so you can be better at your sport? Mental Toughness Training for Sports is the right audiobook for you as we will transform your mind-set so you can perform at your peak and be better at your sport. You will also be able to use the same techniques and conditioning to overcome any challenges and tough times as well.

Dieci. La perfezione. Un punteggio che alle olimpiadi, nella ginnastica artistica, non si era mai visto prima. Non c'era riuscita Korbut, dominatrice di Monaco '72. Non c'era riuscita Latynina che di medaglie olimpiche ne aveva vinte addirittura diciotto. Per la perfezione si sarebbe dovuto attendere il 1976. E una ragazzina rumena di quattordici anni. Si chiama Nadia Comaneci. Quando si presenta in pedana per l'esercizio alle parallele asimmetriche ha un body bianco, il numero 73 e i capelli raccolti in un codino. Si alza un istante sulle punte, prende una breve rincorsa e poi.

In "The Disconnect Between Martial Arts and Street Combatives," seasoned martial artist and self-defense expert Michael Morton delves into the often-overlooked gap between traditional martial arts training and real-world street combat effectiveness. This eye-opening book challenges conventional wisdom, revealing why some martial arts techniques may falter in the chaos of a real-life confrontation.

Sage advice distilled from a Hall of Fame coach’s years of interactions and astute observations, this straight-to-the-point guidebook for parents of young athletes describes how to support your child’s journey to their dreams and capture their heart.

Have you ever tried to catch confetti falling to the floor? Are you searching for the next competitive edge to make your dreams come true? With Catching Confetti, you no longer have to be left standing in awe of those at the top of the mountain. Bret Burchard and Chris McAlister have unpacked the seven essential mind-sets you need to reach and sustain world-class performance, and they offer simple transformational exercises to develop them in yourself.

In Path to Mastery Applications I cover three applications of the concepts already mentioned in the Enhancing Performance series. These will be mastering golf, accelerated learning, and achieving abundance or having an abundance mentality. Demonstrations will be presented for each skill. For each, I will demonstrate how hypnosis can be easily and quickly used. Once this technique is quickly mastered, you can apply it to just about any form of learning or skill mastery. Demonstration included.

In this episode Varuchhi talks about how the training of the mind is as important as that of the body. How does one use the inner warrior to live through the rigmorales of a hectic life. The guest is Arpit Singh, practitioner of an ancient Indian martial arts form called Kalaripayattu .

Can a martial art improve your life? Neko Ryu Goshin Jitsu goes farther than other martial arts. Its philosophy and principles describe a way of interacting with the world. A way compatible with Christianity, Stoicism, and Buddhism. Its principles are practical. They apply to individuals, families, and nations. This short book isn’t about “moves”. You won’t learn throws or joint locks here.

Most books on teaching the martial arts, pertain primarily to one’s wallet. The Broken Rice Bowl is a book which appeals to one’s heart. It is not a quick fix to anything. Rather, it is the telling of a tale of one man, on the quest for making better human beings through individuals stories across time. In The Broken Rice Bowl, such stories focus on what makes for a less-than-worthy teacher, and how to avoid such pitfalls with common sense and technical know-how.

The Empty Cup provides listeners with the eight keys to developing a proper mind-set for success in their martial arts training. Presented in the form of parables, these life lessons are analyzed and explained in a way that is easy to understand. Accompanied by real-life examples from the author’s 35 years of experience in the field, The Empty Cup is a must-listen for everyone who is serious about martial artists, regardless of rank, style, or lineage.

A wonderful how to book that focuses on motivation of a young man in American basketball: Everyone has had a failure, or two or even three.... We often equate failures with negative connotations that the person is lazy, they didn't try hard enough, they aren't educated and so on.... Motivation is not usually the outcome in this situation.