A sports agent. In its simplest form, a sports agent is an individual or company who represents a sportsperson. They try to get them a better contract, a better endorsement, a better sponsorship, a better deal. Nothing wrong with that, is there? Or is there? The problem, inevitably, is money. There are huge sums sloshing around in professional sport today, which, coupled with human greed, can lead to conflicts of interest... How to be a Sports Agent is a practical and down-to-earth book th...

"This is the way all our kids should be coached in hockey. It's skill-based, superb use of space and time, wise about every facet of the game from starting out as a player to coaching at the highest level -- and fun. And fun, surely, is what hockey was always intended to be. Congratulations to Richard Bercuson." - Roy MacGregor, Hockey Hall of Fame author and journalistWhat coaches say about "Inside Coaching Hockey":“This might be ...

'There's a difference between living and being alive.'Jim McGuinness inherited a wounded thing when he took over as manager of the Donegal senior football team in the summer of 2010. When he stepped down just over four years later, the same group of players had won three Ulster championships, the All-Ireland title of 2012 and succeeded in overturning a century-old perception of how Gaelic football should be played.His departure also marked the end of a personal odyssey, which had begun alm...

Millions of people around the world, including you, bet on sports each year. Nearly all of them lose money in the long term.This book, written by someone with a long term winning record in sports betting, sets out the simple to follow steps to profitable sports betting. The book also includes one simple tip that will recoup the cost of this book many times over.Sick of losing? Try these steps.

Completely revised and updated to address changes in technology, this new edition is the definitive guide to the art and science of sailing.Since the publication of the widely hailed first edition in 1983, The Annapolis Book of Seamanship has set the standard by which other books on sailing are measured. Used throughout America as a textbook in sailing schools and Power Squadrons, The Annapolis Book of Seamanship thoroughly and clearly covers the ...

Barry Ryan is European Editor at Cyclingnews. He has covered professional cycling since 2010, reporting from the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and other events from Argentina to Japan. His writing has appeared in The Independent, Procycling and Cycling Plus. He is from Glanworth in County Cork.

Parts identification for more than 1,000 guns!Revised and expanded to include the newest, most popular guns on the market, this book is the must-have reference for gunsmiths, gun shops, collectors, shooters, and do-it-yourselfers. This collection is the perfect aid for anyone looking to identify and order replacement parts, or disassemble a gun for cleaning and simple repair.Gun Digest Book of Exploded Gun Drawings 3rd Edition is the definitive, one-volume resource...

A unique sports book which will ensure you never again look at hurling and football the same way. Michael Moynihan talks frankly to current and recent players and gets the inside story on how money courses through the GAA. The greatest amateur sports association in the world? Michael Moynihan takes a look behind the scenes to reveal the truth about the GAA and looks for answers to the awkward questions. Why won't hurling and Gaelic football become professional? What would it cost to comple...

Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay) has always engendered an emotional reaction from the public. From his appearance as an Olympic champion to his iconic status as a national hero, his carefully constructed image and controversial persona has always been intensely scrutinized. In Muhammad Ali, Michael Ezra considers the boxer who calls himself “The Greatest” from a new perspective. He writes about Ali’s pre-championship bouts, the management of his career and his current legacy, expl...

On 13 November 1938, just months after his inauguration, President Douglas Hyde attended a soccer match between Ireland and Poland. In a passionate reaction, the GAA declared that by attending a 'foreign game', he had broken Rule 27 – the Ban – and they removed him as patron. One of the most controversial incidents in recent GAA history, it strained relations between the GAA and Éamon de Valera's Fianna Fáil government. It also damaged the standing of the Ban and was used extensively by op...

From concept to conduct, this book will support the planning and logistical considerations in taking any sporting team on a tour. Logically outlined, it will support any team at any level to participate in domestic or international amatuer tournaments.

This book covers several topics including: Chapter 1: Martial arts overview Chapter 2: Eight Tips For Selecting A Martial Arts Studio Chapter 3: Beating Stress With Martial Arts Chapter 4: Bruce Lee The Greatest Martial Arts Action Hero Chapter 5: I Don T Know Much About Martial Arts Except.. Chapter 6: Choosing the best martial arts style Chapter 7: How To Choose A Martial Arts School Chapter 8: Are The Martial Arts Still Under Development Ch...