Coaching & Motivation

Set goals, track progress, see results! Take your triathlon training programme to the next level. Training for a triathlon requires a commitment to not just one sport, but three: biking, running, and swimming. So how can you stay focused on your goals? Don't sweat it! With this handy journal filled with savvy tips and advice, you can customise your workout...

Set goals, track progress, see results! Take your running routine to the next level. Running is one of the quickest and easiest ways to get and stay in shape. But how do you set up a regular routine and stick to it? Don't sweat it! With this handy journal filled with savvy tips and advice, you can customise your training...

Get your head in the game with this hands-on guide to the psychology of sport. There's more to getting into the right headspace for the big game or event than trying to think like a winner. Modern sports psychologists emphasise advanced strategies like biofeedback and neurofeedback, while encouraging the use of mindfulness and other mental health techniques. In Sports Psychology...

Save lives, earn money, stay in shape, and have fun as a lifeguard. Lifeguarding For Dummies will provide you with insight into what it takes to be a lifeguard, and how to train and prepare to become a lifesaver. Lifeguarding is a fun, challenging, and rewarding job that offers you the unique ability to provide your community with a safe...

Get in on one of the fastest growing and most exciting games in the world Looking for a safe, fun, and exciting new sport to sink your teeth into? Grab a copy of Flag Football For Dummies and discover how to play one of America's fastest growing new games! Set to become an official Olympic sport in 2028, flag football...

Anyone can get into a fitness rut. You could be exercising regularly but feeling unmotivated about your current routine. Or you could be enjoying your workouts but not getting the results you really want. You can even be on health club hiatus and looking for a way to get back into exercise mode. Whatever your situation, cross-training is a practical...

Your hands-on guide to coaching youth volleyball. Have you been asked to coach a youth volleyball team? This friendly, practical guide helps you grasp the basics and take charge on the court. You get expert advice on teaching key skills to different age groups, running safe and effective practices, helping struggling players, encouraging good sportsmanship, and leading your team with...

Thinking about volunteering as a lacrosse coach? Even if you’ve never done it before, you can lead your team to a safe and exciting season. Coaching Lacrosse For Dummies shows you the fun and easy way to get the score on coaching youth lacrosse with loads of tips and plenty of offensive and defensive drills. This friendly guide helps you...

What could be easier or more fun than coaching youth sports? How complicated could it be—it’s all fun and games, right? Unfortunately, coaching kids isn’t that simple. If you’ve ever watched a youth league game, you know that all sorts of pressures, worries, concerns, and emotions come into play when your kid is out on the field. In fact, it’s...

Packed with drills and tips for training and game days The fun and easy way to master the art of football coaching Volunteering as a youth football coach can be a great experience, both for you and your squad. But what if you've never coached before, or want to improve? Don't worry! This friendly guide explains football rules, shows you...

So you’re thinking about volunteering to coach youth basketball? Great! You’re in for a fun, rewarding experience. Whether you’re new to the sport and looking for some guidance or you’re a seasoned coach hunting for some fresh tips, Coaching Basketball For Dummies will help you command the court with confidence. Each friendly chapter is packed with expert advice on teaching...

Strongarm your way into the fitness industry Interested in becoming a personal trainer? Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies is, obviously, the book you need. Even if you know nothing about this career path and industry, this book will guide you through the basics and take you all the way through certification and getting your first job. We’re here to...

Understand basketball basics and get up to speed on leagues around the world Basketball For Dummies is a fully updated fan's guide to this exciting sport. This fun reference is great for anyone interested in following or playing basketball at any level. You'll learn the history of the game, the basic rules, and techniques for shooting, playing offence, playing defence,...

Overlooked, under-explored and misunderstood – this is the story of spin, the force which, quite literally, makes the world go round. In this comprehensive and wide-ranging book, Roland Ennos examines the seemingly infinite ways spin affects our lives, from the structure of galaxies to the way we walk. Artfully moving between astrophysics and anthropology, Ennos provides a riveting account of...

The Art and Science of Judo is a revealing Japanese martial arts manual that focuses primarily on the scientific principles at work in Judo. In this book, highly-respected Judo instructors Jiichi Watanabe and Lindy Avakian delve deeply into the mechanics of Judo, offering clear-cut scientific explanations for the numerous techniques involved in throwing and grappling. By understanding the science behind...

The true meaning and origins of the word "Oss" are finally revealed! No matter where in the world you are, enter any karate dojo and the term most frequently heard is "Oss!" Karate's Universal Codeword is the first thorough examination of the origins and use of this word in the martial arts, and the fascinating story of how it has...

Master the wooden weapons used in Aikido with this comprehensive martial arts training manual. Although Aikido is often thought of as a nonviolent, noncompetitive martial art, the use of weapons was introduced by the art's founder, O'Sensei Morihei Ueshiba. In fact, aikido techniques that use wooden weapons can enrich all aspects of your practice, helping you to understand both basic...

From legendary gymnast Simone Biles’s longtime coach, an insider’s look at the making of a champion With a Foreword by Simone Biles Simone Biles is one of the greatest athletes of all time. She’s won six all-around world championships and seven Olympic medals (four gold). Five gymnastics moves are named after her, and she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom...

THIS AUTUMN'S MUST-HAVE AUTOBIOGRAPHY FROM CRICKET LEGEND, JIMMY ANDERSON The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller 'Revealing and often moving' - Guardian 'Brilliant, emotive' - Daily Mail 21 years, 188 Test Matches, 704 Test Wickets. This is Jimmy's story: an intimate, honest reflection told with his trademark humility and dry humour. From growing up in Burnley as an outsider, isolated at school,...

The inspirational memoir from Paralympian and disability advocate Anne Wafula Strike, updated for 2024 Left partially paralysed below the rib cage by polio, Anne Wafula Strike was forced to flee her native Kenyan village, moving across the country with her family. After overcoming additional adversity, including the loss of her mother and ableist prejudice, Anne moved to the UK, where...

Great Running Events is a hardcover, fully illustrated treasure trove for running enthusiasts. It showcases the top 26 most breathtaking and challenging marathon and running routes nationwide. This book takes you on a journey through Australia's most iconic and diverse running courses – from the urban intensity of the Sydney Marathon to the rugged beauty of the Great Ocean Road...

From Jim Stovall, New York Times bestselling author of The Ultimate Gift, comes Coach for Life, an inspiring and heartwarming parable that explores the life lessons taught by an unforgettable coach, Mason G. Edwards. Through the eyes of the players, colleagues, and community members he impacted, this story reveals how the principles of teamwork, perseverance, leadership, and gratitude can transform...

Exciting, healthy and tasty vegan recipes with the nutrients you need to train, recover and perform. Whether you already live a vegan lifestyle, embrace a meat-free day each week, or you simply want to try some amazing flavour combinations, The Vegan Athlete’s Cookbook will help you create easy, nutrient-packed meals to support your training goals. With a focus on performance,...

Explore the incredible life of Novak Djokovic - from his boyhood in war-torn Serbia to his reign as the world's #1 male tennis player - in this stunningly illustrated biography. Join expert tennis journalist Dominic Bliss for an up-close look at the unbelievable talent of a player destined for greatness. Djokovic's extraordinary achievements include iconic moments such as becoming the...

"When discussing greatness, we have too often distilled it down to how many rings someone has won, neglecting to celebrate the incredible influence that players have had on the evolution of basketball. Kirk's book beautifully explains this other side of greatness—how one player's skill and style of play can change the game forever." —JJ Redick The bestselling author of Sprawlball,...

An engaging look at the ways economic thinking can help us understand how sports work both on and off the field “Mr. Oyer writes clearly and ranges across all sorts of sports as well as across the globe, introducing fascinating observations.”—Henry D. Fetter, Wall Street Journal Are ticket scalpers good for teams? Should parents push their kids to excel at...

The Running Ground is a motivational and enlightening book exploring why some of us improve with age and others don't. It's from one of the top 25 Master marathoners in the world. How much does our speed and our decline depend on our minds, not our bodies? In this thought-provoking and inspiring book, top 25 Master marathoner Nick Thompson invites...

The world's elite athletes and coaches achieve high performance through inspiring leadership, strategic choices, and mental toughness. Harvard Business Review has talked to many of them throughout the years to learn how their success can translate to business leadership. If you read nothing else on management lessons from the world of sports, read these 10 articles by athletes, coaches, and...

The Maroons exposes the family factors that helped forge the resolve of every player to represent Queensland in the first 40 years of State of Origin. This is more than a rugby league book. It's a book about the children of fruit pickers, butchers, military personnel; of truckers and railway workers. It's the story of kids who were told they...

What separates Winners from everyone else? In September 2015, Shane Watson, one of cricket's greatest all-rounders, was contemplating retirement. At 34, he was still in great physical shape, but his form had deteriorated following a tragedy the year before. Mentally, he was in the darkest hole of his life. A chance meeting with IndyCar champion Will Power changed everything, prompting...

“An explosive tell-all book.”—Sports Illustrated “This is a must-read masterpiece.”—Paul Finebaum, ESPN college football analyst and New York Times bestselling author Two of the nation’s most respected sports journalists team up for a vital, hard-hitting investigation into the tumultuous state of big-time college football. We are living in the Wild West of college sports. Name, Image and Likeness endorsements, the...

It's a tennis story. It's a family story. It's a teamwork story. It's the story of how I got to where and who I am today. WINNER OF THE ABIA AWARD FOR BEST BIOGRAPHY 2023 I'm only in my mid-twenties, and some might think that's young to write a memoir. Who does that, right? But for me and my team,...

‘Our incredible story under a supreme manager shared in all its glory.’ Jordan Henderson The definitive account of Jürgen Klopp’s astonishing revival of Liverpool Football Club FULLY UPDATED FOR THE 2020-2021 SEASON Liverpool Football Club’s stunning Premier League title victory deserves a place in the official record of great sporting achievements. Talismanic manager Jürgen Klopp delivered a first title in...

Winning strategies of one of football’s most successful coaches As FIFA's most decorated female football manager and a former player, Sarina Wiegman has led both the Netherlands and England women's national teams to historic victories. She stands out as a true pioneer in the game, and her coaching philosophy has earned her a reputation as one of the most successful...

Winning strategies of one of football’s most successful coaches As FIFA's most decorated female football manager and a former player, Sarina Wiegman has led both the Netherlands and England women's national teams to historic victories. She stands out as a true pioneer in the game, and her coaching philosophy has earned her a reputation as one of the most successful...

Hey Teammate, We all face obstacles—physical, emotional, between the ears. The good news is that everything we have fought back against can empower us, if we know how to use it. My obstacles happen to be anxiety and depression. I call it living in the gray, and I've been mired in it my whole life. To be honest, it sucks....

Charles Bronson is Britain's most notorious prisoner. He has spent four decades in solitary confinement, and yet has stayed as fit as a fiddle throughout his isolation, gaining several world strength and fitness records in the process. Now, in this no-nonsense guide to getting fit and staying fit, he reveals just how he's done it. Forget fancy gyms, expensive running...

From physics and physiology to training plans and strength exercises, learn what it takes to raise your wattage on the road. Discover the hard science that will help you cycle faster, endure for longer, and reach your peak of fitness. What causes an energy "bonk"? How do you avoid "cracking" on a climb? Should you ride hard into a headwind?...

The #1 New York Times bestseller by the 7-time Super Bowl champion The first book by NFL legend Tom Brady, former quarterback with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who reached unimaginable heights of excellence into his forties—a gorgeously illustrated and deeply practical “athlete’s bible” that reveals Brady’s revolutionary approach to sustained peak performance for athletes of all...

Even among the most elite performers, certain athletes stand out as a cut above the rest, able to outperform in clutch, game-deciding moments. These athletes prove that raw athletic ability doesn't necessarily translate to a superior on-field experience—it's the mental game that matters most. Sports participation—from the recreational to the collegiate Division I level—is at an all-time high. While the...

Proven solutions for better nights, from the sleep guru to international sports stars. One third of our lives are spent trying to sleep. Most of us have disturbed, restless nights and rely on a cocktail of caffeine and sugar to drag us through the day. Yet the hours we spend in bed shape our mood, motivation, and decision-making skills—defining our...

Drawing on cutting-edge scientific research, How Bad Do You Want It? suggests concrete habits and tactics we can use to cultivate our own mental strength, whilst providing thrilling accounts of some of the most inspiring and astonishing feats in sporting history. In 2010, Sammy Wanjiru entered the Boston Marathon suffering from injuries to his knee and his lower back, a...

Renowned running writer Matt Fitzgerald's hands-on guide to the groundbreaking method of training preferred by professionals, now available for runners of all abilities. Train easier to run faster. This revolutionary training method has been embraced by elite runners—with extraordinary results—and now you can do it, too. Respected running and fitness expert Matt Fitzgerald explains how the 80/20 running programme—in which...

The ultimate Judo manual for all trainees - from novice to advanced! Master instructor Neil Ohlenkamp has updated and expanded his best-selling Judo training manual for students at every level - from novice to advanced. Judo Unleashed! presents all the information needed by Judo trainees in a single comprehensive handbook! This authoritative guide covers all the techniques of Judo officially...

The man behind the success of Conor McGregor Growing up in Dublin, John Kavanagh was a skinny kid who was frequently bullied. After suffering a bad beating when he intervened to help a man who was being attacked, he decided he had to learn to defend himself. Before long, he was training fighters in a tiny shed and promoting the...

Get bendy with top trending health and fitness personal trainer The Sunday Times bestseller 'Fun, informative and engaging. A must read!' Lucy Lord, author of Food For The Soul 'Simple stretches to stop you seizing up in middle age' Sunday Times Discover how mobility exercises and stretches can help you achieve a happier, healthier body for longer with this easy...

A transformational quest for the secrets of happy, healthy, whole-life running that will change the way you think about growing older. Inspirational - Observer A transformational quest for the secrets of happy, healthy, whole-life running that will change the way you think about growing older. Colourful, informative and inspiring, The Race Against Time is a story of cold science and...

An entertaining A-Z guide to everything you need to know about Formula One by BBC F1 presenter and Drive to Survive expert Jennie Gow. Formula 1 is as complex as it is competitive, existing in a world which has built up a language almost unique to itself. Jennie has been working the Formula 1 pitlanes and paddocks of the world...

Sacred Hoops (Revised) is an insightful memoir by Phil Jackson, the legendary basketball coach renowned for his unconventional approaches to leadership and team dynamics. Beyond the surface of basketball strategies, Jackson delves into the profound philosophies that guided him to lead the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers to numerous championships. This reflective narrative offers a rare glimpse into Jackson's...

When the going gets tough, the tough start changing. Legacy by James Kerr is a profound exploration into the principles that create sustained success, drawing upon the rich and storied legacy of the New Zealand All Blacks, the most successful rugby team in history. Through meticulous research and intimate access, Kerr delves into the essence of what makes this team...

A deeply researched biography of the new (smiley) face of tennis. A global star who has achieved more than Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer did by this stage of their careers. At just 19 years old, Carlos Alcaraz won the US Open and became the youngest ever men's world number one. At only 21, he already had four...

Every successful sports coach knows that good teaching and social practices are just as important as expertise in sport skills and tactics. Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Understanding Sports Coaching is still the only introduction to theory and practice in sports coaching to fully explore the social, cultural, and pedagogical concepts underpinning good coaching practice. The...

As human beings, we're fascinated by elite human performance. And if it derives from nefarious means? Arguably that's even more alluring—just look at the Enhanced Games, the sporting free-for-all where doping is allowed that will take place in 2026. The lengths athletes, and their support teams, go to in search of peak performance is unsettling, dangerous and captivating. Just as...

The behind-the-scenes look at England's blueprint to win the 2026 World Cup Written by the European Football Writer of the Year and the Chief Football Correspondent at the Sunday Times Revised and updated edition of previously published Dear England Under the stewardship of Gareth Southgate and captained by Harry Kane, a cultural transformation saw England reach two finals, a semi-final,...

Why should we exercise? When should we exercise? Why don’t we exercise? The Psychology of Exercise separates fact from fiction, delving into key theories, ideas, and the impact of life stages on when, why, and how we exercise. It explores the barriers and motivators to exercise for children, teenagers, adults, and retirees, as well as for those living with a...

A good sport scientist and coach must understand both the underlying mechanisms and the practical application of training principles. Strength and Conditioning in Sports: From Science to Practice is unique in that it covers both of these areas in a comprehensive manner. This textbook connects the mechanism with practical application. Selecting the appropriate training process is paramount to success in...

An effective strength and conditioning program is an essential component of the preparation of any athlete or sportsperson. Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance is a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to the theory and practice of strength and conditioning, providing students, coaches, and athletes with everything they need to design and implement effective training programs. Revised and updated for a...

World-class rehabilitation of the injured athlete integrates best practice in sports medicine and physical therapy with training and conditioning techniques based on cutting-edge sports science. In this ground-breaking new book, leading sports injury and rehabilitation professionals, strength and conditioning coaches, biomechanists and sport scientists show how this integrated model works across the spectrum of athlete care. In every chapter, there...

Sport and Exercise Science: An Introduction provides a broad-based foundation in the major areas that underpin the scientific study of sport and exercise science, thus helping undergraduate students to develop a sound understanding of human anatomy, physiology, nutrition, metabolism, biomechanics, and psychology related to sport, exercise, and health. It includes a range of useful features in every chapter, including clear...

Routledge International Handbook of Golf Science explores one of the world’s major sports, golf, which is also the focus of world-class scientific research. This landmark publication stands as the most comprehensive book ever published on the science of golf, encompassing every sub-discipline from physiology, biomechanics, and psychology to strength and conditioning, youth development, and equipment design. Featuring original research from...

Written by an international team of expert contributors, this unique global and authoritative survey explores in full but accessible detail the basic constructs and concepts of modern sport and exercise psychology and their practical application. The book consists of 62 chapters, written by 144 contributors, deriving from 24 countries across the world. The chapters are arranged in nine cohesive sections:...

Pure Sport is a practical guide that provides insights on asserting positive mindsets, realising potential, remaining resilient against setbacks and using these experiences to move on to greater success. The book follows the journey of the athlete through six clear steps, creating a logical framework for applied sport psychology or a path you can follow in your own practice. The...

Pure Sport is a practical guide that provides insights on asserting positive mindsets, realising potential, remaining resilient against setbacks, and using these experiences to move on to greater success. The book follows the journey of the athlete through six clear steps, creating a logical framework for applied sport psychology or a path you can follow in your own practice. The...

The psychological health of competitive athletes is of paramount importance to performance, retention, and well-being in sport, and national governing bodies are increasingly concerned with its promotion. Psychosocial Health and Well-being in High-Level Athletes offers students, researchers, and practising sport psychologists an accessible and rigorous grounding in the manifestations of psychosocial health in athletes, the threats athletes face to their...

The relationship between sport and exercise psychology and the realm of professional sport and performance has grown exponentially in recent years. Elite athletes increasingly see the value in seeking psychological advice and expertise, while consultants now work in a wider range of elite performance environments. Psychology in Professional Sports and the Performing Arts: Challenges and Strategies is a unique and...

The difference between getting the shot and missing the shot comes down to split seconds and how you manage your gear and your technique. In Outdoor Action and Adventure Photography, professional adventure sports photographer Dan Bailey shows readers how to react quickly to unfolding scenes and anticipate how the subject and the background might converge. Capturing those significant moments to...

This third edition of HIMSS' award-winning bestseller explores how clinicians, patients, and health IT stakeholders are collaborating to support high-value care through health IT. Medical Informatics: An Executive Primer continues to explore information technologies applied in hospital settings, at the physician's office, and in patients' homes to provide high-value patient care. Developed for healthcare executives, the book looks at how...

Fully updated, revised and consolidated into one single volume, the fourth edition of Kinanthropometry and Exercise Physiology offers the best theoretically contextualised, practical resource for instructors and students available. Incorporating substantial sections on kinanthropometry, exercise physiology, energy systems, and the application of science in health and high-performance settings, the book covers the basics of measurement in exercise science through to...

Spend two hours with Pete Magill's Fast 5K and you'll know how to run your fastest 5K. In his fast-paced, ultimate guide to 5K running races, celebrated running coach Pete Magill reveals the 25 crucial keys to setting your next 5K personal record (PR). Magill shares hard-earned lessons he gained while leading 19 teams to USA national championships and setting...

Within a healthcare enterprise, patient vital signs and other automated measurements are communicated from connected medical devices to end-point systems, such as electronic health records, data warehouses, and standalone clinical information systems. Connected Medical Devices: Integrating Patient Care Data in Healthcare Systems explores how medical device integration (MDI) supports quality patient care and better clinical outcomes by reducing clinical documentation...

Coaching for Sports Performance provides a practical overview of the many disciplines necessary to be an effective coach. Using experts from across the sports science fields, this book teaches readers the core concepts in a practical, easy to understand style, separated into four sections. Part I explains the fundamentals of effective coaching including the development of coaching philosophies, best practices...

Lessons in success from Sarina Wiegman's sports psychologist with the triumphant Lionesses This is a book for any Individual who wants to succeed. This is a book for any Team who wants to thrive. This is a book to help You fulfil your potential. ‘Kate and I share the same vision for how people can succeed sustainably’ Sarina Wiegman ‘Through...

'A book so beautiful that it finally made me understand what football means. An exceptional writer.' - Bella Mackie 'So much more than a book about football. A book about aging, community and memory. Rich in detail and great jokes. I wish I had written it.' - Josh Widdicombe 'Mesmerising and unputdownable, like Fever Pitch meets The Sportswriter. I commend...

Coaching young cricketers is a demanding role no matter how experienced you are. Youth Cricket Coaching provides an authoritative, practical, one-stop guide for all cricket coaches, teachers, and players looking for ways to improve both young players' game and their own coaching methods. Using clear, jargon-free language, it starts with the fundamental principles and philosophies, such as outlining what makes...

In a follow-up to the industry-acclaimed Your Short Game Solution (Gotham, 2015), James Sieckmann presents a no-nonsense plan to making more putts. Most putting manuals focus on hard-set mechanics that even the top putters on tour fail to achieve. According to Sieckmann, you can score even if your mechanics are flawed as long as you master four essential skills: 1)...

Learn how to get strong and lean without ever setting foot in a gym again! Everyone who strength trains wants to get strong, lean, and ripped, but not everyone wants to go to a gym to do it—gyms are expensive, crowded, and dirty. In today's world, people are seeking a safer, simpler, more practical way to get fit and get...

Colour-Fit is an amazing resource that helped me realise one of sport's greatest achievements. Wes Morgan, Captain of Leicester City Premier League winning team The Colour-Fit Method has only been available to those in professional sport—a secret weapon for athletes to optimise body shape, health, and performance. Now, Colour-Fit's founder Dr Tom Little lets you in on the secret, too....

"Insightful, thoughtful, and altogether wonderful." DANIEL COYLE, New York Times bestselling author of THE TALENT CODE "This book is a must read." EDDIE JONES, Head Coach, England Rugby "An engrossing guidebook for youth athletes, parents, coaches and perhaps even fantasy-league fans looking for a little insight." The Washington Post The Best reveals how the most incredible sportspeople in the world...

Celebrating 150 years of The Open Championship. The official book produced in partnership with The R&A at St Andrews, to celebrate The 150th Open, which began its journey in Prestwick on the west coast of Scotland in 1860. This beautiful book captures and celebrates the stories and history that make The Open so unique, with a fascinating and lively narrative...