Sports Behavior

Most Belgian Malinois owners are exhausted, not because their dog is bad, but because no one taught them how drive works. You've heard the breed described as intense, demanding, "not for everyone." What you haven't been told is why and that gap is exactly where most training advice falls apart. Generic dog-training books don't explain what's actually happening inside a dog bred for decades to work police, military, and protection lines. Without that foundation, even good advice feels like it's missing something. The Malinois Method starts where other guides stop: with the genetics and ...

Championship results require championship behaviors—it's as simple as that. In this essential book, Hugh McCutcheon provides a proven framework for competitive excellence based in motor learning, psychology, and decades of coaching experience and success. Championship Behaviors provides athletes, parents of athletes, and coaches a defined path to the "how" of significant achievement while simply and clearly explaining the research behind the "why."

Enjoy this Listening to the Horse-inspired book, packed full of stories, lessons, case studies, and exercises for you and your horse. This book is the first book in the Equine Listenology trilogy.

Drawing on decades of expertise, visionary leader and team expert Michael G. Rogers presents an unparalleled approach to team development that sets this audiobook apart from any other in the leadership genre. With captivating stories, relatable examples, introspective activities, and actionable exercises, this audiobook challenges your team’s mindset and equips them with the tools to elevate their personal performance and that of your entire team.

What makes a team great? Not just good and not just functional—but great? Over six years, long-time Sports Illustrated editor Don Yaeger was invited by some of the greatest companies in the world to speak about the habits of high-performing individuals. From Microsoft and Starbucks to the New...

Sports media superstar Clay Travis wants to save sports from the social justice warriors seeking to turn them into another political battleground. Have you ever tuned into your favorite sports highlights show, only to find the talking heads yammering about the newest Trump tweets or what an...

Cheetah Learns to Play Nicely is a gentle introduction to the importance of playing fairly and being a good sport for young children. Cheetah always wants to win - no matter what it takes. But when his friends no longer want to play with him, he decides to look at his behaviour and start playing...

Equine behavior specialist Shelby Dennis challenges traditional horse training with a science–backed, force–free approach that builds trust and partnership between horse and rider, debunking myths and exploring the deeper behavior and communication of horses. Secrets of the Horse is a...

🐕 The Beginner’s Guide to Irish Setters: Training, Grooming, and Care for an Energetic and Elegant Bird Dog Graceful, outgoing, and full of life — the Irish Setter is one of the most striking and spirited bird dogs in the world. Known for their glossy red coats, friendly nature, and endless enthusiasm, Irish Setters make devoted companions for active families and hunting enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re bringing home your first Setter or seeking to better understand your energetic friend, this complete guide will help you raise a healthy, confident, and well-trained dog. Inside, ...

🐕 The Beginner’s Guide to Gordon Setters: Training, Grooming, and Care for a Loyal and Versatile Hunting Dog Loyal, intelligent, and full of spirit — the Gordon Setter is a striking and dependable breed known for its courage, elegance, and devotion. With their rich black-and-tan coats and versatile hunting abilities, Gordons make both skilled working dogs and affectionate family companions. Whether you’re welcoming your first Gordon Setter or looking to deepen your understanding of the breed, this comprehensive guide will help you raise a confident, healthy, and well-behaved dog. ...

🐾 The Beginner’s Guide to English Setters: Training, Grooming, and Care for a Gentle and Skilled Hunting Companion Elegant, affectionate, and highly skilled — the English Setter is a refined hunting dog with a kind heart and a graceful spirit. Known for their gentle temperament, beautiful feathered coats, and excellent field abilities, these dogs make both loyal companions and talented working partners. Whether you’re welcoming your first English Setter or seeking to deepen your understanding of the breed, this complete guide provides everything you need to raise a happy, healthy, ...

🐾 The Beginner’s Guide to Flat-Coated Retrievers: Training, Grooming, and Care for a Playful and Energetic Sporting Dog Lively, affectionate, and always ready for adventure — the Flat-Coated Retriever is a joyful sporting breed known for its intelligence, upbeat personality, and love of activity. Whether you’re raising a playful puppy or nurturing an energetic adult dog, this complete guide provides everything you need to support their training, care, and wellbeing. Inside, you’ll discover: ✅ Effective training and obedience techniques for focus and good manners ✅ Practical ...

Throughout the 1890s and Deadball Era, noteworthy events occurred, cementing that period’s place in the annals of baseball history. As a host of supreme ballplayers aided baseball’s growth, scoundrels and roustabouts exuded their influence from the diamond and through outside nefarious endeavors. Sadly, tragic moments also occurred, due to the frailty of human nature.

What if every sport was never just a game? In The Hidden Pattern Behind Every Sport, the author reveals a truth hidden in plain sight: every sport is a ritual system. Built from geometry, rules, tribe, time, and witness, sports train human beings to move energy, effort, and meaning inside limits. Long before science, psychology, or modern training theory, humans designed games as a way to practice life safely. This book decodes that system. By breaking down courts, fields, arenas, rules, equipment, teams, crowds, seasons, and even shadows, The Hidden Pattern Behind Every Sport shows how ...

In Scorecasting, University of Chicago behavioral economist Tobias Moskowitz teams up with veteran Sports Illustrated writer L. Jon Wertheim to overturn some of the most cherished truisms of sports, and reveal the hidden forces that shape how basketball, baseball, football, and hockey games are...

Have you ever watched your horse do something that made you wonder, "Why does my horse act this way?" Many horse behaviors that seem confusing, frustrating, or even irrational make much more sense when viewed through the natural instincts of the horse. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience, Meredith Hill explains how equine behavior develops, how natural instincts appear in domestic settings, and what your horse's actions may be communicating.

If your coaching does not change behaviour, it is just a conversation. You want results that survive pressure. You want standards that do not collapse when motivation fades. High Performance Coach is a direct guide that trains you to coach people toward serious outcomes in work, sport, and home life, while protecting health, integrity, and the relationships that make life worth living. This book starts by clearing the fog around “high performance”. You learn why good coaching often feels warm, yet leaves habits untouched. You get a definition you can use in real meetings and real weeks....

A portion of the proceeds from Front Row Seat will be donated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Disease research and the Positive Coaching Alliance to help coaches lead and develop America’s future leaders. America's youth sports industry has changed dramatically over the past two decades. The days of playing for your town or local YMCA team, be it baseball, soccer, basketball or lacrosse were coming to an end.

A thought-provoking, deeply personal look at toxic masculinity, male mental health, and what it takes to raise emotionally resilient boys and men. In Better Boys, Better Men, cultural critic and New York Times contributor Andrew Reiner argues that boys and men today are working from an outdated...

To perform better in any situation - in your career, hobbies, relationships, or in any facet of your life - it is critical to develop psychological skills, which, just like physical abilities, can be taught, learned, and practiced. Both as individuals and as groups, we can tone these psychological skills and use them to heighten awareness, foster talents and technical abilities, and reach peak performance. Mental preparedness and psychological awareness are the keys to thriving in any environment.