College Athletics

Coach Harris built Titan Mat Club into a program that didn’t just win—it held people together. Now he’s in the ICU, the room is watching, and his son is the one standing on the edge of the mat with a whistle he never wanted. Evan Harris knows wrestling. He knows safety. He knows systems. What he doesn’t know is how to replace a legend’s presence with something that feels real—especially when boosters, parents, and rivals start circling with the same word on their tongues: stability. Then Mateo “Teo” Santos walks in like he owns oxygen. Teo is loud, fearless, and impossible ...

In this informative and inspirational book, Coach K, Duke University's head basketball coach, tells readers how he coaxes peak performances from his team, relying on lessons he learned as a captain in the U.S. Army. Duke University's head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has proved himself a...

The heartbreaking story of college athlete Madison Holleran, whose life and death by suicide reveal the struggle of young people suffering from mental illness today in this #1 New York Times Sports and Fitness bestseller. If you scrolled through the Instagram feed of 19-year-old Maddy Holleran...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Dan Hurley is one of the most famous head coaches in America today—in any sport. He returned the UConn Huskies men’s basketball team to their rightful place among the nation’s elite, winning back-to-back NCAA Championships, and he did it with uncommon passion. His...

Experience Lou Holtz’s story in his own voice, where his heartfelt delivery and signature wit bring every lesson and anecdote to life. His authentic narration makes this audiobook feel like a personal conversation with one of the most inspiring figures in sports history. "When I die and people...

Your family's athletic scholarship dream can become a reality when you apply the recruiting steps clearly laid out in The Athletic Scholarship Playbook. Jon Fugler takes the mystery out of recruiting and athletic scholarships, providing parents and student-athletes a clear, actionable plan. This playbook is your recruiting road map that will lead you to success, covering steps for all sports, both men's and women's.

A New York Times bestseller What would you do in the last hour of your life? The story of Welles Crowther, whose actions on 9/11 offer a lasting lesson on character, calling and courage One Sunday morning before church, when Welles Crowther was a young boy, his father gave him a...

Half a book on basketball, half a book on management techniques, The Gold Standard captures Coach K's personal style and approach to getting different (and sometimes difficult) people to work hard and succeed in reaching a common goal. "In all forms of leadership, whether you are a coach, a CEO...

A revelatory examination of the choices we make as parents and children, explored through the true story of an adopted Black man on a journey to find his biological family and discover where and to whom he truly belongs. Runs in the Family follows the remarkable true story of Deland McCullough...

A collegiate track star will do anything to keep her coach from throwing her off the team. - "Previously published as Melody is a Back Door Whore by Duncan, Katie (AUTHOR)."

“How can the NCAA blithely wreck careers without regard to due process or common fairness? How can it act so ruthlessly to enforce rules that are so petty? Why won’t anybody stand up to these outrageous violations of American values and American justice?” In the four years since Joe Nocera...

Discover the David vs. Goliath rise of Catholic college basketball, from Villanova to Georgetown to Gonzaga, where small schools perennially shoot past the big power conference programs. In MIRACLES ON THE HARDWOOD, author John Gasaway traces the rise of Catholic college basketball—from its...

About the book: Message to the Black Athlete is a powerful call to rediscover purpose, identity, and leadership through faith. Blending scripture, history, and strategy, Dr. David C. Hughes exposes how modern systems profit from Black athletic excellence while neglecting empowerment—and offers a path to reclaim what was lost: faith that sustains, family that uplifts, and freedom that redeems. Drawing from figures like Jack Johnson, Curt Flood, and countless modern athletes who’ve faced systemic barriers, Hughes connects past struggles to today’s realities, challenging athletes, ...

Discover the next frontier in sports training—improving your mental game, no matter your age or experience—and how to become the Playmaker, both in your professional and personal life. Coaches search for it. Parents dream of it. Fans love it. Athletes want it. The playmaker on any sports...

I definitely don't check Jay Talley's pitching stats every night during baseball season. His ERA is 2.74, but I have no idea how I know that. But when my sister's wedding throws us back together—and he still has my number saved with a baseball emoji—our secret college romance is one wonky lie away from being exposed. I'm terrible at pretending I don't understand baseball. He still knows exactly how I like my sweet tea. And everyone's starting to notice the hot pitcher is having the game of his life with me watching. My box of memorabilia might scream the truth. But then Jay’s ...

Jock Boys brings together five of Dean Banks’ hottest athletic stories in one explosive collection. From sweaty training sessions to late-night rivalries that cross the line, these men push their limits on and off the mat. Featuring: Ass to the Mat Handled by My College Roommate Full Court Pleasure Coach Bradley Training with Dad Every story is charged with competition, sweat, and the kind of intensity only jocks can bring.

This fictional story is a snap shot in time. Donald Sutton was a pioneer women’s basketball coach. Basketball had just stopped restricting women from playing only one half of the court. As you will see, due to the relative scarcity of college women’s basketball teams (pre-Title IX), you will see small schools and large schools in the same conference. Due to limited travel budgets often times the conferences were established along state lines. As the pages unfold of the challenges that women’s sports still face today, his message was so clear: Passion and commitment is not measured by ...

Written by the director of basketball operations at Southern Illinois University (who also played at Illinois and assisted at Kansas), GO GET THAT SCHOLARSHIP! helps high school basketball players and their parents navigate the often stressful and confusing process of securing a college basketball scholarship. Filled with interesting anecdotes, indispensible lists (“The Six Things You Have to Ask a Coach”), tips on everything from highlight videos to walk-on tryouts -- even a college basketball preparation checklist -- this honest, revealing and downright funny book tells high school ...

“I want to start conversations, and even better, arguments.” – From the Introduction One of the most outspoken and original voices in sports sounds off while revealing his incredible life story. Jalen Rose has never been quiet. Not as a kid growing up in Detroit in the 70’s and...

I'm training for a triathlon, going hard every day, so I have no time for distractions. Unfortunately, Grayson, the trainer at my favorite gym, is always trying to set me up with his sister. She's cute enough, but she's not my type, and I don't have any time for dating. Grayson and I have a friendly rivalry. He's the only guy at the gym as committed to working out as me and it shows. He gets all the attention from the ladies. I'm not gay, but I can admit that he's a sexy guy. Then one day during a training session, I push myself too hard and injure my hamstring. As the gym's trainer, ...