Athletic Fields

2024 Winner Gold Moonbeam Award: Best Chapter Book Series It was fourth and goal… Jacoby Howard was the star quarterback, and I was the middle linebacker who was going to stop him from scoring. I glanced up at the scoreboard; it read :03; 21-17. Jacoby had to go through me to win the game. My...

In 1940, at just 15 years old, small-town baseball star Gene Moore was signed to the Brooklyn Dodgers, who saw in him the potential to become one of the great catchers of all time. Before that could happen, though, WWII intervened. Gene's story, a surprising paean to the power and humanity of a game, is told here by his son, a first-time author who exhibits the confidence and pacing of a pro.

Reconnect with your deepest primal instincts in this gripping sports history of human speed, endurance, and power. Whether you are pounding the pavement on a morning run or seeking high-energy motivation during your daily commute, this vivid exploration of track and field transforms basic...

The game is fair. They system isn't. Discover the hidden rules of American sports. We love sports because we believe the scoreboards don't lie. We are told that on the court, the field, or the track, talent and hard work are all that matter. But for Black athletes in America, the wistle blows differently. "Breaking The Field: Racism against Blacks in Sports" pulls back the curtain of systemic bias, double standards, and invisible barriers that have shaped American athletics for generations. From the local high school bleachers to the bright lights of the FNL, NBA, and Olympic stages, this ...

⚽ A heartwarming soccer story that teaches kids the power of teamwork. Leo loves soccer. He’s the fastest player on the field, and he loves racing toward the goal with the ball at his feet. But there’s one problem… Leo doesn’t like to pass. When the Blue Rockets face a tough team in the Sunshine Soccer League, Leo learns that soccer isn’t about doing everything alone. With the help of his teammates and Coach Dani, Leo discovers that the best players aren’t just fast or talented — they trust their team. Will Leo learn that passing the ball can lead to the biggest victory of ...

“ Our son Todd was once asked which coach he admired most in Jr High, High School and as a College Athlete; without hesitation he immediately said Coach Sepulveda. (Notice not his dad.) However I totally agree with Todd.” -Gary Hveem Athletic Director Rio Rancho. “Coach Sepulveda is definitely on the top five of most admired men in my life.” -Scott Hutt Tiger Track 1972. “Everything I do in track and field as a coach; from organization to training of athletes, I learned from my years with Coach Bob Sepulveda.” -Dale Lindley, Coach Chaparral Junior High “I can think of no ...

By the end of the spring, one Grafton lacrosse program gets cut. Her job is to bury his. Shea Donnelly counts everything — reps, seconds, the days left in the six-week “facilities review” that will decide whether the women’s team she captains survives. The man arguing the other side of the table is Cooper Lindgren: men’s captain, program golden boy, the other side of every scheduling fight her team has ever lost. So why does a bagel keep showing up at her spot, cut in half, no note? Why is the equipment she could never reach suddenly on the shelf she can? Why has the door she used...

Bloomsbury presents The Dirtiest Race in History by Richard Moore, read by Dreyden Free 'A captivating and detailed account ... it reads like a thriller, which is exactly the right tone to adopt by author Richard Moore for a story dripping with skulduggery and intrigue ... compelling' The Sunday...

An inside look at how women athletes are leading the fight for equality—on and off the field Women’s sports receive a fraction of the airtime allotted for men’s sports, as well as a fraction of the marketing dollars, media coverage, and training resources. For every dollar that the NBA’s...

Highly acclaimed UCLA Women's gymnastics coach of 7 NCAA championships Valorie Kondos Field shares insights on how to use uniqueness and authenticity to achieve success. Former professional ballerina Valorie Kondos Field--or Miss Val, as she's affectionately known--has never tumbled, flipped, or...

Dive into the dramatic sports history of human endurance, tracing our primal drive to run and leap across millennia. Whether you need an inspiring companion for your morning run or a thought-provoking commute listen, this energetic narrative reveals how simple survival contests transformed into...

500 sports facts that will stump your friends, win trivia night, and make every fan say “no way!” Looking for a funny, easy gift for the sports fan who already has every jersey, mug, and team hat? True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: Sports delivers 500 unbelievable-but-true sports facts...

In Colorado’s ski country, Raymond Sinclair, a standout sprinter emerges from a small high school. Without coaching or proper facilities he excels as much as possible but finds his ultimate ambition of winning the state title denied. High school has ended and Sinclair joins the Marines only to be severely injured during the evacuation of Saigon in 1975. He returns home unable to walk without a cane and his old high school reluctantly hires him as the girls track coach. It’s a rough start gaining the loyalty and respect of his young athletes. However, they begin to respect him and trust ...