Self Help Sports

Discover the transformative New York Times bestseller—a step-by-step manual for mastering your inner mind for peak performance and living your life to the fullest. As a professional baseball player, Jim Murphy’s sense of worth revolved around results. He was focused on achievement but also...

“So good that this reviewer has recommended it to all, golfers and non-golfers alike.” —Library Journal (starred review) This New York Times bestselling guide from America’s preeminent sports psychologist Bob Rotella—known as “the man behind Rory McIlroy’s Masters run” (Golf...

“A Zen classic” (The Washington Post) about achieving the state of “relaxed concentration” that’s not only the key to peak performance in tennis but the secret to success in life itself—now in a 50th anniversary edition with an updated epilogue and a foreword by NFL coach Pete...

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 timeless multimillion-copy phenomenon. 50th anniversary edition featuring a new foreword by Bill Gates. 'Groundbreaking . . . I still give it to friends today' – Bill Gates 'One of the most powerful mindset books ever written' – Daniel Pink, bestselling author of Drive With unparalleled...

In this inspirational fable, Chris McNeely is a college football coach who is at the end of his rope after a hard-and-fast fall from the top of his profession. Now bankrupt and on the verge of losing his job, he has no idea what he's doing wrong or how to get back on track. Angry, worried, and desperate for help, Chris receives mysterious visits from five of history's greatest coaches: John Wooden, Buck O'Neil, Herb Brooks, Paul "Bear" Bryant, and Vince Lombardi.

From legendary tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou comes a motivational and inspirational guide to help readers achieve new success in any endeavor. Superstar coach Patrick Mouratoglou knows what it takes to win. An international icon in the world of tennis, he coached Serena Williams for a decade...

A book of lessons in baseball enlightenment from three-time MLB Manager of the Year, Joe Maddon. "A perfect baseball book, as invaluable as it is unique." ―Jane Leavy, author of The Last Boy LP: Mickey Mantle and the End of America's Childhood No one sees baseball like Joe Maddon. He sees it...

2024 Stonewall Book Award Honor for Young Adult Literature "A boldly authentic new voice in queer fiction." —Abdi Nazemian, author of Stonewall Honor book Like a Love Story and The Chandler Legacies Two track and field athletes find an unexpected but powerful love in this unapologetically...

This program is read by the author. The ultimate playbook for crushing it at work, from the former CEO of Barstool Sports. She worked hand-in-hand with a founder who was a lightning rod for controversy—OK, for stepping in it. She grew a chaotic company (Vanity Fair called it a “pirate...

Sports fans, dads, and data analysts David Sikorjak and Ben Valenta argue that fandom can not only increase our sense of belonging but also serves as a powerful antidote to loneliness because sports fans experience increased social connection. What they didn't realize was how deep that connection was, the potential it carried for individual and societal wellness, or the opportunities it offered for adult friendships, making and keeping friends, and family ties.

A change has occurred — youth sports have been professionalized and there has been a perversion of potential. It has become scholarships over development, trophies over toughness, and talent over tenacity. The professionalization has created an environment of externally driven, perfectionist, and stressed competitors. Parenting athletes also requires such a vast amount of sacrifice both emotionally and financially. Are we doing it correctly? This book will help you empower your kids to build their mental toughness. In this cutting-edge book, you’ll develop specific strategies: • Find ...

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...

The amazing and blessed life of popular ESPN reporter and correspondent for College GameDay, Marty Smith, whose mission in this thoughtful and funny memoir is to return fans to the true soul of sports in this country.You know Marty right? The guy during College GameDay hanging off the back of a...

From ESPN’s correspondent Marty Smith— a book of key leadership principles learned from championship coaches he’s interviewed over the past two decades. Sideline CEO delves into the unique psychology and daily preparation and gameplan execution of some of America’s most respected...

Today's corporate world is much like the world of professional sports -- fiercely competitive, mentally and physically demanding, and requiring constant, vigilant, training. More than ever, to maintain health, happiness, and career success, executives and employees must become Corporate Athletes...

Unleash Your Inner Champion: The Ultimate Guide to Mental Toughness for Young Athletes Do you have a budding athlete who dreams of greatness but struggles with pressure, setbacks, or self-doubt? Are you a coach or parent looking to empower young minds with the resilience of a champion? Look no further! This groundbreaking book dives deep into the mental game, revealing the secrets to unlocking peak performance and unwavering confidence in sports and life. Forget relying solely on raw talent. True success, as proven by legends like Michael Jordan, is forged in the fires of mental toughness. ...

An Epic Memoir of an Intrepid Solo Adventurer, a Woman Who Lived by the Philosophy "Go Simple, Go Solo, Go Now" In a memoir remarkable for its quiet confidence and acute natural observation, the author of Paddling Hawaii and Paddling My Own Canoe begins with her decision, at age 60, to undertake...

Millions of people worldwide play fantasy football, and you can join the fun with Fantasy Football For Dummies. We'll teach you the basics and give you the skills you need to create and manage your ultimate fantasy team. Learn how to scout and draft players, use the best strategies to compete against other fantasy owners, and win your fantasy league championship. You can easily manage your team and stay up to date on player stats with the how-tos and insider tips in this book. Check out this fun and entertaining guide to fantasy football and you'll be on your way to becoming a successful fantasy team owner, manager, and coach. 

Interviewing for his first teaching job, and armed with an advanced degree, Jeff Astor confidently walked into the principal’s office and told the men in charge why he thought he thought he’d make a great teacher. When the vice principal curtly excused himself, Jeff was a little surprised. When shortly thereafter the principal called an abrupt end to the interview and asked, “Would you like to add anything?” Jeff was miffed. Feeling a little panicked, he said, “Well, I was captain of the college baseball team.” Suddenly, the elderly principal called the vice principal back into ...