High School Athlete

With tips and tools for both students and parents, this book is designed to help secure a bright future in college sports. You need the advice in this book, from creating an athletic resume to evaluating scholarship offers, you’ll learn the ins and outs of this complex process.

From the author of the award-winning Game Changer comes a new novel about two student-athletes searching for stardom, a young reporter searching for the truth, and a crosstown basketball rivalry that goes too far.

High school star athlete Colin Kaepernick is at a crossroads in life. Heavily scouted by colleges and MLB, he has a bright future ahead of him as a highly touted baseball pitcher. Except Colin feels differently. Change the Game is an audio adaptation of celebrated athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick’s YA graphic memoir, where he looks back on a pivotal decision he faced as a baseball pitcher during his senior year of high school. Narrated by Colin Kaepernick, this audiobook features a stellar cast including Jaden Michael (Colin in Black and White).

When one grumpy quarterback has to room with a sunshiny housemate...sparks fly with their forbidden love. Opposites attract as these two high school seniors, who are stuck under the same roof, fight their explosive chemistry on their way to their fated love. Mia is fun. Friendly. Sassy. Outgoing. Not supposed to date Alexi. Alexi has boundaries enough for the both of them. Alexi is picky. Wealthy. Quarterback. Private. Enthralled with Mia. He plans to return to Europe, but everything in him is drawn to his lovely housemate. Will their love be enough for him to stay?

The moving true story of a group of young men growing up on Chicago's West side who form the first all-Black high school rowing team in the nation, and in doing so not only transform a sport, but their lives.

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.

The NIL Playbook for Families is the first comprehensive guide to navigating the Name, Image, and Likeness era from high-school recruiting to professional transitions. Written in the clear, authoritative voice of a seasoned coach and sports writer, this book equips parents, athletes, and advisors with practical strategies to protect eligibility, evaluate contracts, and build lasting financial security. Each chapter tackles the real challenges families face. From deciphering recruiting letters and managing eligibility, to comparing financial baselines and tracking recruitment calendars ...

All our lives they treated us like brother and sister, but our hearts knew the truth. Annelise is one of the most straitlaced, overachieving, perfect-at-everything snobs with whom I’ve ever had the unfortunate luck to share breathing space. She hates me as much as I hate her. Just because we share a couple of half-sisters doesn’t mean we have to like each other. But every holiday and birthday and family event has forced us to exist in the same room! Miss Perfect and The Troublemaker. Then three weeks stuck together at a beach house changes everything, especially our hearts. Who would ...

Every football star begins the same way—with a first uncertain snap on a neighborhood field. The journey from peewee football to the professional stage is long, relentless, and often misunderstood. The Youth Pipeline: How Kids Become NFL Stars takes readers inside the system that shapes athletes from childhood through the NFL draft. This book is not a collection of clichés or motivational slogans. It is a sober, detailed examination of the football pipeline—its triumphs, its sacrifices, and its costs. Written in a hybrid voice that blends locker-room storytelling with disciplined ...

Beyond the Game: Strategies for Coaches to Navigate Parental Dynamics in High School Sports by James Roden, M.Ed., MBA, M.Sc. In the high-stakes world of high school sports, the dynamic between coaches, athletes, and parents can often be as complex and challenging as the games themselves. James Roden, with his extensive background in education and coaching, brings forth a comprehensive guide in "Beyond the Game", addressing the critical aspects of parental involvement in high school athletics. Drawing from years of experience as the head football coach in Texas, Roden combines insights from...

Unleash the untapped potential of girls in sports with "Throw Like A Girl: How Good Coaches Transform Girls Into Successful Women"! In the exhilarating world of athletics, it's time to rewrite the rulebook and redefine what it means to "throw like a girl." Introducing a groundbreaking masterpiece by renowned coach R LaShun Williams, this empowering guide unveils the transformative journey that takes girls from aspiring athletes to triumphant women. Within the pages of "Throw Like A Girl," you'll embark on a riveting exploration of the power of coaching and its profound impact on shaping the...

Pinned follows Ivan Korske and Bobby Zane, two high school seniors, as they embark on the most important winter of their lives in a quest for the New Jersey state high school wrestling championship.

Are you a high school volleyball player dreaming of playing at the collegiate level? Are you a parent or coach seeking expert guidance to help your athlete navigate the complex recruiting process? Look no further! The College Volleyball Recruiting Playbook is your ultimate guide to achieving your volleyball dreams. Unlock Your Path to Success Written by a seasoned volleyball coach with over 20 years of experience across NCAA, JUCO, and international coaching, this book is packed with invaluable insights and practical advice. John Forman has guided countless athletes through the recruiting ...

He's searching for redemption, but she's not interested in a second chance. Kelsey Dupont's world tilts when she comes face-to-face with her high school sweetheart, Nate Hawkins, in the last place she expected. When the principal mandates her to work with him at a basketball camp, Kelsey's resentment simmers as she recalls Nate's betrayal. Once a man consumed by selfish desires and poor choices, Nathaniel Hawkins is now determined to prove he's changed. Accepting the role of head coach at his alma mater, Nate hopes to rebuild more than just his career. He longs for redemption and a chance ...