Sports Education

Life in the fast lane is a typical day's work for race car drivers. Discover the history of racing, the dangers drivers face, and the ways they stay safe on the track.

I’m Lloyd Waldrop, and my journey in sports betting has been anything but smooth. At twenty, I started by casually betting with friends on NFL games, and somehow, I kept winning. Eventually, a suggestion to bet with a bookie led me down a dangerous path, turning what was once a fun hobby into an addiction. I lost everything—my savings, my marriage, and my sense of direction. Hitting rock bottom was the wake-up call I needed. I found Zcode Systems, a platform that treats sports betting as an investment, not a gamble.

Did you know that state universities in Virginia turned away more than 20,00 women in the early 1960s, but not a single man was denied admission? In the 1970s, the University of Georgia men's golf team got all the golf balls they needed, while the women's team was allowed only one per round. Here listeners are treated to the origins of the historic Title IX legislation that, among other things, mandated that equal funds must be available to boys' and girls' activities and interests.

Once a shoestring operation built on plywood sets and Australian rules football, ESPN has evolved into a media colossus. A genius for cross-promotion and its near-mystical rapport with its viewers empower the network to set agendas and create superstars, to curate sports history even as it mainstreams the latest cultural trends. Travis Vogan teams archival research and interviews with an all-star cast to pen the definitive account of how ESPN turned Xs and Os into billions of $$$.

Acclaimed essayist Mark Edmundson reflects on his own rite of passage as a high school football player to get to larger truths about the ways America's Game shapes its men. Football teaches young men self-discipline and teamwork. But football celebrates violence. Football is a showcase for athletic beauty and physical excellence. But football damages young bodies and minds, sometimes permanently. Football inspires confidence and direction. But football instills cockiness, a false sense of superiority.

Find over a thousand of astounding fun facts in this combination audiobook -- a treasure chest for trivia buffs. Want to be surprised with the truth? Discover how you've been misled for years? Get a kick out of coincidences? Learn about the U.S. state that no longer exists -- the man who was...

In these minutes, you’ll find new and sometimes surprising information to enhance the lives of every dog with which you share your life. Knowledge is a powerful way to strengthen our relationships with these incredible creatures that, in turn, teach us so much about life and love. Here I have provided you with fascinating, fun-to-listen-to, scientifically-based information to help your dog live a long, healthy, and active life. What could be better?

Beneiden Sie Menschen, die zu jedem Thema einen qualifizierten Gesprächsbeitrag liefern können? Möchten auch Sie bei der nächsten Firmenfeier souverän vom Mittelalter über das Sonnensystem bis zum Maastrichter Vertrag springen können, aber Ihnen fehlt noch ein systematischer Einstieg, bei dem Sie problemlos den Überblick behalten? Dann schnappen Sie sich dieses Hörbuch und schalten Sie Ihr Gehirn in den Turbomodus! Hier finden Sie nicht nur eine perfekt ausgewählte Sammlung an Wissenswertem, sondern Sie bekommen die passenden Merktechniken gleich noch mit dazu geliefert.

In Sit Down and Cheer, Martin Kelner traces the development of this relationship from its humble origins in the 1960 Olympics, by way of the first-ever Match of the Day in 1964, through to the financial impact of Sky, right up to the high-tech gadgetry of our present-day viewing. Insightful and very funny, this is an entertaining exploration of two major national pastimes and not to be missed.

The truth is that youth anxiety, stress, burnout, comparison, injuries, perfectionism, and identity disturbance are at all-time highs. Our shortsightedness as leaders is killing the confidence and long-term success of our youth. In the book The Youth Truth, Andrew starts by sharing the shocking and scary realities facing our student-athletes today. He then dives deep into solutions: love-powered leadership and mind-set performance coaching.

When Gerald Eskenazi started reporting, sports journalism had a different look than it does today. Eskenazi gives a behind-the-scenes look into the journalistic techniques that go into crafting a story, as well as the pitfalls reporters fall into. There are cautionary tales of journalistic excess, as well as moments of triumph such as the time Eskenazi got Joe Namath to open up to him by admitting he was a sportswriter who knew nothing about football. Along the way, Eskenazi discusses interviewing other reluctant subjects and writing under the intense pressure of a deadline.

The vast majority of student-athletes dreaming of athletic stardom won't make it to the pros. Yet, the discipline and skills they've developed while balancing a sport and academics make them ideally suited to satisfying careers. In 20 Secrets to Success for NCAA Student-Athletes Who Won't Go Pro, the authors draw on personal experience, interviews, expert opinion, and industry data to provide a game plan for student-athletes through key transitions at each stage of their careers, from high school through college and beyond.

This boxed set includes four detailed and insightful writing books by New York Times best-selling author Kevin J. Anderson, two of them coauthored with Rebecca Moesta. Subjects include productivity, professionalism, world building, and collaboration. These four volumes form the cornerstone of the celebrated Million Dollar Writing series from WordFire Press.

Devising a nutritional plan can be quite a challenging ordeal because of the many factors involved in the process. But once you figure it out, it can set you up for a lifetime of success. This book is based on common sense, details what works in a simple, easy-to-follow way, and can get you started on the right track within a day.

Er sundheden blevet nutidens religion? I "Krop og ånd - og meningen med livet" udveksler lægen Bente Klarlund Pedersen og præsten Mikkel Wold meninger og holdninger om emner som sport og dens eksistentielle og religiøse undertoner, en ubarmhjertig sundhedsfokusering, stress, lykken og længslen efter sammenhæng og mening, frihed, spiritualitet og ånd og om forholdet mellem tro og viden.

In Sacred Brotherhood, Warren and Ari Levenbaum share how Law Tigers — the nation’s premier motorcycle injury program — got started, hit the road running, and has been serving lawyers and their clients, allowing them to enjoy life to the fullest. Inside, you’ll learn about the early years, the culture of motorcyclists, how the Law Tigers program operates, and how you can benefit by joining this band of brothers.

Leap can take you somewhere you've never been. Katie Peuvrelle's unique perspective on performance psychology is thought provoking and insightful, deep yet simple. It evokes a focused curiosity for truth - your truth. You're an athlete, an entrepreneur, a creative, a thought leader, a professional, or a tech executive and you crave more.

In his blistering new audiobook, Bias in the Booth, sports reporter and commentator Dylan Gwinn takes you inside the sports media spin machine to reveal what they hope you won't notice: The sports media are no different from the news and entertainment media.

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Specky comes face to face with a tough, talented player by the name of Derek "Screamer" Johnson. He was responsible for having Specky sent off during a game last season. The two boys become bitter rivals, and when a popular TV show runs a nationwide football contest, Specky is relieved when everyone except Screamer decides to enter.