Coaching & Motivation

The Know the Game series is the perfect introduction to a sport for every budding player. Each book aims to teach young players the basic skills of the game they need to start enjoying the sport by providing plenty of simple practice drills and illustrating how the star players do it. Skills: Soccer - Goalkeeping aims to teach the basic...

A celebration edition of this ultimate classic rugby coaching manual. Total Rugby and Think Rugby are rugby classics—two of the most important and influential books ever written on the game of rugby. Thousands of players and coaches around the globe have benefited from the concepts and methods in these books, equipping them with the coaching skills and strategy to play...

For three extraordinary seasons at Bayern Munich, Martí Perarnau was given total access around the German super club - to its players, its backroom staff, its board members and, above all, to its manager, Pep Guardiola. In the follow-up to his critically acclaimed account of Guardiola's first full season at Bayern, Pep Confidential, Perarnau now lifts the lid on the...

'A must-read for anyone looking to improve performance and add richer meaning to the sport, activity and art of running.' Dean Karnazes, ultra-marathoner and New York Times bestselling author Discover how mindfulness can enhance your running and make you a happier, more fulfilled person. By applying mental fitness training to your running regime, you tap into a powerful mind-body connection...

Showcasing one of professional basketball's best players, this book spotlights the life and career of hardcourt superstar LeBron James. More than just a biography, it relates James' story while also establishing his prominent place in NBA history. By examining his skills and statistics in a variety of categories and comparing him to other NBA legends—including Magic Johnson, Bill Russell, Kareem...

Entertaining and enlighteningMATTHEW SYED This book captures the magic of being in flow . . . Highly recommendRONNIE O'SULLIVAN A profound book that challenges traditional superficial narratives of sportCATH BISHOP Simon Mundie, host of the A New Way of Being podcast, draws on interviews with some of the world’s sporting legends to redefine how we understand – and pursue -...

Who has the power to spearhead the mental health revolution? Martin Nash believes it's the world's elite athletes. In Boys Don't Cry, Girls Can't Throw, Martin presents the experiences of renowned sports figures and mental health champions, including Tyson Fury, Ben Stokes, and Naomi Osaka. He uncovers the often-concealed struggles behind the allure of professional sports, exposing the immense pressure...

This book is aimed at players and coaches (male & female) of all levels. James Knott and Andrew O'Connor have created a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to bowling for coaches, players and parents, featuring photographs and diagrams along with sixty accessible drills. Bowling is an essential guide to the intricate skills required to become a successful bowler for both players...

Batting: A Comprehensive Modern Guide for Cricket Players and Coaches is aimed at players and coaches (male & female) of all levels. James Knott and Andrew O'Connor have created a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to batting for coaches, players, and parents, featuring photographs and diagrams along with sixty accessible drills. This is an essential guide to the intricate skills required...

Packed with cutting-edge training programs that are backed by scientific research and proven by professional trainers and athletes, this workbook provides the very best fat-burning workouts. The 101 Get-Lean Workouts and Strategies is designed for those serious about shedding fat and sculpting a lean physique. Each workout is meticulously crafted to maximise fat loss and improve fitness levels. This comprehensive...

Sports Nutrition Handbook unpacks the need-to-know concepts of sports nutrition into everyday language, making fuelling and daily diet easily understandable to athletes across a wide range of sports. Athletes will find the hows and whys of sports nutrition offered in plain language—no science required! Sports Nutrition Handbook is clear, easy to use as a reference, and includes the details if...

Fast After 50 is for every endurance athlete who wants to stay fast for years to come. For runners, cyclists, triathletes, swimmers, and cross-country skiers, getting older doesn't have to mean getting slower. Drawing from the most current research on aging and sports performance, Joe Friel—America's leading endurance sports coach—shows how athletes can race strong and stay healthy well past...

From an Olympic gold medal-winning coach, a new playbook for effective athlete education and team building Championship results require championship behaviours—it's as simple as that. In this essential book, Hugh McCutcheon provides a proven framework for competitive excellence based in motor learning, psychology, and decades of coaching experience and success. Championship Behaviors provides athletes, parents of athletes, and coaches a...

The Cyclist's Training Bible is the bestselling and most comprehensive guide for aspiring and experienced cyclists. Joe Friel is the most trusted coach in the world, and his proven cycling training program has helped hundreds of thousands find success in the sport. Joe has completely rewritten this new 5th Edition of The Cyclist's Training Bible to incorporate new training principles...

The trailblazing autobiography of England Football legend Mary Earps. A playbook for anyone who has ever thought they don't fit in. A blueprint for success on your own terms. 'This book is me, unfiltered. It's the truth behind the headlines, the setbacks behind the saves. I'm so proud to finally share it with the world. I hope it resonates with...

Finding flow when it matters is the single most important strategy for performing under pressure and delivering our best work. It is also key to personal well-being. In How to Find Flow, Dr Cameron Norsworthy brings over 20 years of study and work as a 'Flow Coach' to transform Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's important theory of flow into a fully accessible 3-step...

Training and Racing with a Power Meter brings the advanced power-based training techniques of elite cyclists and triathletes to everyone. A power meter can unlock more speed and endurance than any other training tool—for those who understand how to interpret their data. By quantifying exactly how much energy a cyclist expends, power meters lend unprecedented insight into a rider's abilities...

The Brave Athlete solves the 13 most common mental conundrums athletes face in their everyday training and in races. A practical, step-by-step guide to 25 common problems – not just another book on visualisation and positive self-talk. The dynamic husband-and-wife team offers an ideal mix of coach and athlete experience. Each author can reach different markets: Paterson is well-known and...

‘After all this time Frankie Dettori still ranks amongst the all-time greats of the sport’ LESTER PIGGOTT ‘An autobiography as gripping as any Dick Francis thriller’ YORKSHIRE POST ‘Endearingly honest… a fast-paced, funny autobiography’ COUNTRY LIFE MAGAZINE Legendary jockey, Frankie Dettori, shares his remarkable life story in this astonishingly intimate autobiography. When Lanfranco ‘Frankie’ Dettori arrived on British shores in...

Uncover the evolution of NFL strategy and the minds behind it. The Genius of Desperation explores the key schematic innovations that have shaped modern football, from 1920 to today. Doug Farrar traces the game's evolution through pivotal moments and the coaches who defied expectations. This book is for football fans, coaches, and players seeking a deeper understanding of the game's...

The purpose of The Complete Coach is to help coaches organise their programmes in a way that helps them be more successful during the season, while also developing high character individuals outside of athletics. The book is broken into three parts: Your Culture, The Meaningful Practice, and Competitions. All three parts offer ideas and suggestions on how to smoothly run...

With training tips, exercises, and injury remedies, this is an essential book for every yogi and instructor! Yoga is more than just an exercise; it's a way of spiritual living. Growing in popularity throughout the years, nothing ruins the tranquillity of yoga faster than an unfortunate injury. Yoga focuses on almost every muscle in the body, from the core of...

The University of Texas boasts one of the nation's most storied football programmes, and the recruiting acumen of coaches like Darrell Royal and Mack Brown plays a major role in that. The Road to Texas is a wild ride into the competitive world of college football recruiting, revealing how Texas's greatest players found their way to Austin. Mike Roach takes...

The 4th edition of The Fitness Instructor's Handbook is the essential guide for anyone working in, or wishing to enter, the fitness industry. Packed full of illustrations, exercise photos, case studies, revision questions, and sample programmes, this guide covers every aspect of the theory needed to work as a fitness instructor. Clear, concise, and accessible, the content is organised with...

With unparalleled behind-the-scenes access to academies at all levels of English football, The Dream Factory: Inside the Make-or-Break World of Football's Academies is a journey deep into the heart of youth football, revealing in gripping detail how home-grown Premier League stars such as Marcus Rashford and Trent Alexander-Arnold are created, and at what cost. The Dream Factory introduces a rich...

A profound collection celebrating one of college basketball's greatest coaches Lute Olson is a college basketball coaching institution, from Tucson and the University of Arizona through the Pac-12, and forever in the annals of the sport as one of the best to ever do it. But while his coaching record is unassailable, it only tells part of the story of...

The Chicago Bears are more than a football team—they are a legend. Founded in 1919, the Bears have won more regular season games than any other NFL franchise. With twenty-six players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and thirteen retired jerseys, it’s no wonder the Bears can be defined by three phrases: Big, tough, and full of characters. The...

In 2007, at the age of thirty-four, Mike Tomlin was hired as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Replacing Hall of Famer Bill Cowher—and two years removed from the team's Super Bowl XL victory—there was immense pressure on the first-year head coach, who many fans and those in the media were largely unfamiliar with. After five seasons as an...

THE ESSENTIAL FULL-COLOUR WEATHER HANDBOOK FOR PILOTS IN 2026! This full-colour handbook, released by the Federal Aviation Administration in December 2024, supersedes the first edition FAA-H-8083-28, Aviation Weather Handbook, dated 2022. This handbook consolidates the weather information from six FAA weather-related advisory circulars (AC) into one useful publication. The following ACs were cancelled and replaced by this handbook: AC 00-06,...

World famous competitive skydiver and coach Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld presents proven tools and techniques for success and explains how they can be used in everyday life. Dan survived a plane crash from which sixteen of the twenty-two people on board were killed. He was left critically injured and woke up from a six-week-long coma with a broken neck, broken skull, severe...

Jeff Van Gundy. Brad Stevens. Frank Vogel. Mike Budenholzer. Tom Thibodeau. Sam Presti. Leon Rose. Before you knew his name, before he drafted your favourite player, before he guided your team to a championship, he had a playing career of his own at an NCAA Division III college. He didn't play for fortune — the NBA was out of reach,...

Enlightening Matthew Syed Insightful and transformative Jos Buttler A New Way of Being podcast host Simon Mundie interviews the world’s sporting legends to redefine how we understand – and pursue – success through eight key lessons. In a culture that frequently worships at the altar of productivity, growth, ‘self-improvement’ and ‘success’, what if the contentment we are all looking for...

This is a complete history of the England rugby union team, told by the players themselves. Based on a combination of painstaking research into the early years of the England team through exclusive interviews with a vast array of Test match stars from before the Second World War to the present day, world-renowned rugby writers Stephen Jones and Nick Cain...

Adaptive Training explores an alternate perspective on health and fitness, focusing on how we are a product of the environment. So, change your surroundings to maximise your health and fitness beyond the gym. Explore your amazingly adaptable body. This book takes you through the fundamentals of understanding adaptive training while providing a detailed physical fitness programme. It helps you build...

Human beings have always sought ways to gain a competitive edge over their opponents, but sports science is a relatively young discipline. So what is it all about, and how can it help athletes perform better? Sports science is the application of scientific principles to explain sporting phenomena and provide a basis for improving the performance of teams and individuals....

This book is aimed at players and coaches (male & female) of all levels. James Knott and Andrew O'Connor have created a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to wicket keeping for coaches, players, and parents, featuring photographs and diagrams along with sixty accessible drills. A high percentage of modern wicket keepers are batsmen who are converted to wicket keeping as a...

Tennis is one of the only worldwide sports in which women have consistently played on the same stage as men for the past 50 years. The environment has allowed the women's game to create its own culture and narrative. While the men's headlines have been grabbed by the Big Three of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, on the...

Since 1997, Julie Elion has worked with world-class athletes, founders, and executives to consistently help people and teams reach peak performance. Elion coached Phil Mickelson to his breakthrough win at the Masters in 2004, ending his reputation as the best golfer without a major win. For decades, she went by the nickname ‘Stealth’, working exclusively out of the spotlight out...

Take your best shot at improving your golf game with this humorous yet practical guide for players of all skill levels. Looking to take your golf game to the next level? In Let the Big Dog Eat, author and avid golfer Aaron Brogan perfectly blends entertaining anecdotes from his life growing up as a competitive golfer in Maine with the...

'One of the World's all-time great leaders'Professor Anita Elberse, Harvard Business SchoolWhat does it take to lead a team to world-class success over a sustained period of time?Sir Alex Ferguson is one of the few leaders who truly knows. In his 38 years in management, Sir Alex won an astonishing 49 trophies and helped grow Manchester United into one of...

Sport has always been an integral part of life at UNSW. Since 1949, when the university was formed, and the beginning of the Sports Association that quickly followed, sporting clubs have played a crucial role in shaping the identity of the rapidly growing university. Whether played socially or at an elite level, sport has enriched the lives of thousands of...

From chef, athlete, and performance coach Dan Churchill, a cutting-edge cookbook filled with protein-packed, healthy recipes for fuelling up, feeling right, and living like a legend. We are not all super athletes, but we all perform in one way or another, every single day. Whether we’re training for a marathon, smashing that big presentation, or chasing after kids, we need...

Fuel your training the smart way. Boost your performance and achieve your body goals with the right recipes and correct nutritional advice from rugby superstar and bestselling author James Haskell, alongside one of the UK's top performance chefs and current England football chef, Omar Meziane. Cooking for Fitness offers: Clear, authoritative advice from James and Omar, the Cooking for Fitness...

A smart, engaging and, best of all, incredibly practical guide to winning in life without losing yourself along the way – Damian Hughes, co-host of the High Performance Podcast Modern life urges us to push relentlessly for what looks like success and to be resolute in avoiding anything less. But at what cost? Burnout and disillusionment are on the rise....

An NPR best book of the year * New York Times bestseller The Washington Post sportswriter and New York Times bestselling author of the "fascinating" (The Wall Street Journal) The Real All Americans presents a love letter to the extraordinary coaches and athletes she has covered over the years and the actionable principles of excellence they embody. Sportswriter Sally Jenkins...

By 1971, no Lions team had ever defeated the All Blacks in a Test series. Since 1904, six Lions sides had travelled to New Zealand, and all had returned home bruised, battered, and beaten. But the 1971 tour party was different. It was full of young, ambitious, and outrageously talented players who would all go on to carve their names...

In 2007, at the age of thirty-four, Mike Tomlin was hired as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Replacing Hall of Famer Bill Cowher—and two years removed from the team's Super Bowl XL victory—there was immense pressure on the first-year head coach, whom many fans and those in the media were largely unfamiliar with. After five seasons as an...

‘On the pitch he was a magician’ – Arsène Wenger The first full autobiography from former footballer and England manager Glenn Hoddle Glenn Hoddle was one of the most celebrated footballers of his generation. A wonderfully talented No. 10, he formed part of the great Spurs teams of the early 1980s and cut his teeth in the blood and thunder...

A candid and insightful memoir from one of the NBA's most unlikely stars. Growing up, Muggsy Bogues was always told he should do something else, anything besides basketball. He never acknowledged his many doubters except to prove them spectacularly wrong. Twenty years after receiving his first basketball as a toddler, he stood proud—at five-foot-three—as the starting point guard for the...

‘After all this time Frankie Dettori still ranks amongst the all-time greats of the sport’ LESTER PIGGOTT ‘An autobiography as gripping as any Dick Francis thriller’ YORKSHIRE POST ‘Endearingly honest… a fast-paced, funny autobiography’ COUNTRY LIFE MAGAZINE Legendary jockey, Frankie Dettori, shares his remarkable life story in this astonishingly intimate autobiography. When Lanfranco ‘Frankie’ Dettori arrived on British shores in...

What can Roger Federer teach us about the secret of longevity? What do the All Blacks have in common with improvised jazz musicians? What can cognitive neuroscientists tell us about what happens to the brains of sportspeople when they perform? And why did Johan Cruyff believe that beauty was more important than winning? Matthew Syed, the 'Sports Journalist of the...

The scientifically proven method to overcome obstacles and make choices that lead us closer to our goals WITH A FOREWORD BY MARTINA NAVRATILOVA When we choose to go to the gym at 6 a.m., keep running that marathon or stay up late to study, we are making conscious, value-based decisions that help us fulfil our goals. But even though we...

Nicolas Hamilton has been exceeding expectations since day one. Born with a form of cerebral palsy, Nicolas was told that he would never walk and would need a wheelchair for the rest of his life. Today, he not only walks everywhere but is the first disabled athlete to ever compete at the top level of British motorsport, The British Touring...

Mathletics reveals the mathematical methods top coaches and managers use to evaluate players and improve team performance, and gives math enthusiasts the practical skills they need to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of their favourite sports—maybe even gaining the outside edge to winning bets. This second edition features new data, new players and teams, and new chapters on soccer, e-sports,...

Blending personal narrative with practical guidance, Cornfields to Gold Medals delivers well-travelled leadership principles for on and off the court. Coach Don Showalter's rise to international recognition as a coach can be traced to his time at the helm of USA Basketball's Junior National Team, where he went 62-0 and brought home 10 gold medals. Yet, for all his international...

From polar explorers and politicians to CEOs and sports coaches, we are fascinated with the makeup of leaders. How do they thrive under pressure and inspire others to do the same? How do they establish a culture of long-term success? Performance psychologist Tom Young has worked closely with teams and individuals at the highest level of professional sport. He has...

One of Britain's leading mind coaches shares ten tools to tune your brain and regain control of your life. What you can see, you can be, as the sports psychologist Don Macpherson has famously said. – ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER An excellent book that will be of great benefit to those who feel lost and overwhelmed. Don Macpherson has a gift for...

Foreword by Ciara In this breakthrough book, the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller It Takes What It Takes provides life-changing, step-by-step guidance on how to successfully navigate adversity and defeat negativity by downshifting to neutral thinking. It’s easy to be positive when everything is coming up roses. But what happens when life goes sideways? Many of us lapse...

From world-renowned adventurer and bestselling author of The Art of Resilience and The World’s Fittest Book, comes the ultimate blueprint to building a bulletproof body. ‘He’s an animal’ — CHRIS HEMSWORTH ‘The inner workings of a sports science genius’ — EDDIE HALL, former World’s Strongest Man Ross Edgley has spent decades perfecting the principles and practice of extreme fitness to...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, AS SEEN ON THE BEAR Duke University's head basketball coach, Mike Krzyzewski, has proved himself a leader both on and off the court. He's led the Duke Blue Devils to five straight Final Four appearances, culminating in back-to-back championships in 1991 and '92. He has received five National Coach of the Year Awards, and many...

This eye-catching Vermilion Life Essentials edition of Prof Steve Peters' mind management model will bring this groundbreaking bestseller to an even wider audience of smart-thinking readers. The ground-breaking mind management model for confidence, success and happiness - over 1 million copies sold. Do you sabotage your own happiness and success? Are you struggling to make sense of yourself? Do your...

Annalie Howling delivers a masterpiece in self-liberation. Unapologetic is a fierce call to reclaim your power, dismantle shame, and live authentically. A must-read for anyone ready to embrace their full potential.' - Vex King Shame thrives when we believe its lie, that we are so broken, so different, that we must hide, apologise and never be free. But this narrative...

How do the world's best athletes combat ageing, and what can you do to keep up? Sports are about challenging our physical limits. However, the greatest limit of all remains undefeated—age. We're taught to believe that ageing thwarts effort and grace, talent and grit, outstanding teamwork, and individual brilliance. But a new breed of top professionals—such as Roger Federer, Jo...

What elite sport can teach us about high performance leadership, from World Cup winner Will Greenwood, and leading executive Ben Fennell What gives the world's best leaders the edge? Will Greenwood is best known for being an integral part of the 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning team. Ben Fennell has spent over 16 years helping the world's biggest businesses and brands...

Do you want to learn the methods of an amazing golf coach and play better golf? Discover how Guy coached Lydia Ko to be an outstanding player and how he continues to create amazing golfers quickly and efficiently using new technology. It all started when Guy was in the pro shop and Tina walked in and asked him about giving...

The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey is not just a book about mastering the technicalities of tennis but an exploration of the psychological aspects that can take your performance to the next level. Since its first publication in 1972, this multi-million bestseller has revolutionised the way both amateurs and pros approach the game. Gallwey introduces the concept...

The Comeback Quotient by Matt Fitzgerald delves into the extraordinary world of sports, exploring the captivating journeys of athletes who have faced insurmountable challenges and emerged victorious. This book doesn't just recount tales of triumph; it delves deep into the minds and strategies of these champions, uncovering what it takes to not only bounce back but to come back stronger....

All athletes from Olympians to weekend warriors must toe the line between training and recovery to maximize the benefits of workouts and reach optimal performance. For the longest time, coaches and training manuals have emphasized training. But now sports science is homing in on an even more fundamental part: recovery. The aim of training is to force the body to...