Learn Football

Listen to How to Understand Football for Beginners once. Then watch a game on television. You will see that it's possible to understand football in less than an hour! If you find some things about football that are not clear, listen to the short book again and watch another game. By that point, you will understand football enough to enjoy the game. You will pick up on the intricacies of football as you continue to watch and enjoy football.

New stadiums have been built, new stars have been born, and records have been broken since the last edition of Football for Dummies. This new edition is the fan's ultimate, up-to-date guide to all things pigskin. Perfect for new and veteran fans of the sport alike, it covers everything you need to be the most knowledgeable spectator in the stadium. With deep explanations of every position, analysis of offense and defense, and detailed strategies for play, football legend Howie Long and established analyst John Czarnecki present the ins and outs of football for fans of all ages.

Black love. A love built on something true. A love so pure. A God sent love, is what Kaivon Lewis and Harlee Rivers found within one another. Something worth fighting for. After two extremely beautiful years, the duo’s past starts to interlock with their future. Greed and bitterness from both sides, forces the hand of someone close. The domino effect it causes is one that neither, Kaivon nor Harlee, can shy away from. Kaivon Lewis is the definition of making something out of nothing. As the highest paid defensive back in the NFL, he was given the opportunity to create a better life and ...

As the revenues generated by big-time college sports continue to skyrocket, virtually all of the debate involves whether (and how much) student-athletes should be paid for play. Kenneth L. Shropshire and Collin D. Williams Jr., argue that "student" has to come first: the focus should be on prioritizing a meaningful education. They draw on new research to reveal that it has become increasingly difficult for college athletes to balance school and sports, much less a social life, leading to serious economic, professional, and emotional consequences for young people.

In the 1930s and 1940s, there was nothing bigger in Texas high school football than the Masonic Home Mighty Mites - a group of orphans bound together by hardship and death. These youngsters, in spite of being outweighed by at least 30 pounds per man, were the toughest football team around. They began with nothing - not even a football - yet in a few years were playing for the state championship on the highest level of Texas football. This is a winning tribute to a courageous band of underdogs from a time when America desperately needed fresh hope and big dreams.

Soccer Coaching: Mastering The Field: The 4-2-3-1 Formation is your tactical compass in the thrilling world of football, providing deep insights into one of the game's most popular and versatile formations. Whether you're a coach, a player, or an ardent football enthusiast, this comprehensive guide offers a strategic road map to navigate the intricacies of the 4-2-3-1 formation. In the beginning, you'll explore the essential elements of the 4-2-3-1, appreciating its beautiful symmetry and the unique roles each position plays. Discover how this formation provides a delicate balance between ...

Football statistics come to life. Listeners won't look at math the same way again!

Soccer Coaching: The Art of Defense: Mastering the Science of Soccer Defense is a comprehensive guide that takes readers deep into the heart of one of soccer's most critical aspects - defense. This engaging and informative book goes beyond the surface to uncover the complexities, intricacies, and nuances of soccer defense, revealing its true art and science. Starting from basic principles like positioning, decision-making, and timing, the book progresses to explore individual roles and responsibilities across various positions on the pitch. It offers insights into the importance of each ...

Soccer Coaching: Youth Soccer for Newbies – An Essential Guide for New Parents is a comprehensive, accessible guide for parents embarking on their journey into the world of youth soccer. Designed to provide quick and easy-to-digest information, the book aims to equip new soccer parents with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate this exciting, yet sometimes daunting, landscape. The book is divided into eleven detailed chapters that cover a wide range of topics. Starting from the basics of understanding the sport and its rules, the guide transitions into more complex issues such as ...

Life hit Pat and Tammy McLeod hard when their son Zach collapsed on a high school football field; he had sustained a severe brain injury. Facing the devastating possibility that things would never be the same for their beloved son, they committed to staying strong as a family and finding a way to maintain their footing. But the journey would reshape their faith, their family, and their future in ways they never saw coming.

Soccer Coaching: The Science of Soccer Analytics takes readers on an immersive journey into the world of soccer analytics, where data and technology collide with the passion and artistry of the beautiful game. This comprehensive guide is designed for soccer enthusiasts, coaches, players, and analysts alike, providing a thorough exploration of the methodologies, applications, and future trends in soccer analytics. Discover how data-driven insights can revolutionize player performance evaluation, tactical analysis, and injury prevention. From understanding the intricacies of tracking data to ...

Carolyn Haywood's Betsy series has become a timeless classic. She cleverly depicts amusing situations in which children develop lasting relationships including the fourth-grade adventures of Betsy and Billy. The boys decide to form a football team, but they have a big problem: no football! And, they have no money to buy one. They don't want any girls on the team, but Betsy has a plan for changing their minds. The team is pretty desperate, but Betsy saves the game.

Welcome to a thrilling journey into the very soul of Futsal strategy with Soccer Coaching: Futsal Formations Guide. This comprehensive guide opens a captivating gateway into the fast-paced, strategic world of Futsal, making the game's tactical labyrinth accessible to all. Our adventure begins at the bedrock of Futsal - the basic formations. These are the tactical scaffolding upon which every Futsal team is built. Whether you're an experienced coach or a novice, this book gifts you the building blocks to sculpt winning strategies. The journey doesn't end there. Venture deeper into the ...

In an increasingly secular, fragmented, and distracted culture, nothing brings Americans together quite like sports. On Sundays in September, more families worship at the altar of the NFL than at any church. This appeal, which cuts across all demographic and ideological lines, makes sports perhaps the last unifying mass ritual of our era, with huge numbers of people all focused on the same thing at the same moment. That timeless, live quality makes sports very powerful, and very lucrative. And the media spectacle around them is only getting bigger, brighter, and noisier.

On the heels of the cult television hit Friday Night Lights, The New York Times best-selling author of The Junction Boys pens the story of Texas high school football integration, and the three men who put together a championship team.

In this biography designed for children, your child will learn all about their football hero in a way that's enjoyable and easy to understand. We dive deep into the player's upbringing with the situations and circumstances that made them the player they are today. The highs, the lows, and everything in between. If your child loves football, we can assure you that they’ll love the My Football Hero Series. From the feedback we’ve received, we recommend that the ideal age group for these books are between eight and 13 years of age.

El audio recoge todo el inglés que se habla en el mundo del fútbol. Pero no solamente el inglés que habla un jugador en el campo sino también los árbitros, presidentes, médicos, fisioterapeutas, periodistas, agentes de jugadores, aficionados, etc.

College football has never been more popular - or more chaotic. Millions fill 100,000-seat stadiums every Saturday; tens of millions more watch on television every weekend. The 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game between Notre Dame and Alabama had a viewership of 26.4 million people, second only to the Super Bowl. Billions of dollars from television deals now flow into the game; the average budget for a top-ten team is $80 million; top coaches make more than $3 million a year; the highest paid, more than $5 million.

Are you looking for a fun way to teach your child new words? Then you are in the right place! Perfect for young learners! Bonus - they learn some first-aid too! After watching his dad do heart surgery, Maxx goes to play soccer with his besties, Arielle and Lucas. While warming up, Lucas gets slammed in the head by a soccer ball causing a bloody nose. Lucas is a mess! Can Maxx, with Arielle’s help, stop the bleeding? Will Lucas be ok?

In the spring of 2013, a study showed that despite huge economic problems, 27 states were awarding their highest salaries to college football coaches. College football has doubled in size in the last decade thanks to generous tax breaks, lavish TV deals, and corporate sponsors eager to slap their logos on everything from scoreboards to footballs and uniforms. In one recent year, the 10 biggest programs took in $800 million from football, with profit margins far surpassing those of Fortune 500 companies.