My playing experiences in team sports (Football, Baseball, and Basketball.) From a young age to high school. How the basic fundamentals of executing your plays the way they are designed to, can make the difference of winning or losing a game. Knowing how to correctly tackle, block, catch a ball or defend a receiver from catching a ball or to not commit fouls and penalties by concentrating. How a coach can have a deep bench and a winning team by having all his players play. The coach and al...

Gritty. Raw. Real. The author peels back the glossy-covered inspirational boxing genre and gives readers an unfiltered look at the reality of professional boxing. Without an agenda, he shares his triumphs and his mistakes, told entirely from the coach's point of view. Based on true events as they happened, the writer shares his unfiltered truth of what transpired. This work appeals to all readers, not only sharing a story fighters and coaches will be captivated by but the casual boxing fan...

The Evolution of the Genome provides a much needed overview of genomic study through clear, detailed, expert-authored discussions of the key areas in genome biology. This includes the evolution of genome size, genomic parasites, gene and ancient genome duplications, polypoidy, comparative genomics, and the implications of these genome-level phenomena for evolutionary theory. In addition to reviewing the current state of knowledge of these fields in an accessible way, the various chapters a...

Were you raised by a parent whose moods controlled the room? Did love always come with fear, confusion, or guilt?You’re not imagining it — and you’re not alone. Growing up with a mother who suffers from Borderline Personality Disorder often means living in a home where emotions explode, boundaries shift daily, and your own needs are quietly erased. Even as an adult, that damage lingers — in your relationships, self-worth, and voice.And ye...

Play with Freedom...And Win More!The Best Tennis of Your Life is an inspirational and practical guide that will help players of all levels finally master the mental game. Author Jeff Greenwald draws from his unique background as a world-class player, sports psychology consultant, psychotherapist, and former coach to provides 50 specific tools you can immediately apply in any match situation.This comprehensive guide will show you ho...

From the humble heights of a Class-A pitcher's mound to the deflating lows of sleeping on his gun-toting grandmother's air mattress, veteran reliever Dirk Hayhurst steps out of the bullpen to deliver the best pitch of his career--a raw, unflinching and surprisingly moving account of his life in the minors.I enjoyed the visualizations, maybe a little too much, and would stop only when I felt I'd centered myself. . .or after one of my teammates hit me in the nuts with the rosin b...

“People who grow up like this tend to become agoraphobics, serial killers, or really funny writers. Mulgrew, I think – hope? – is the last of these three things. His stories of childhood made me laugh out loud.” — Rob McElhenney, star, creator, and producer of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia“The somewhat alarming, always interesting world inside Jason’s brain has now been strewn across the pages of a book. Godspeed, reader.” — Steve Hely, author of How I Became a Famous Novelist

“I leaned forward and put my hand softly against his chest, my fingers tracing lightly over the patches on his jacket. My lips, quivering with anticipation, pressed forward against his and I felt no resistance in him. He kissed me back and I was shocked at the softness he brought me. So much of him seemed like a fearsome animal. The softness was a surprise that made me smile ear to ear – a hard thing to do when you’re trying to kiss someone.”For Anne, life is something to ...

You are about to discover how you can attain a Winning Mindset that will catapult your tennis game to the next level! If you want to reach your full-potential and win more tennis matches then this could be the most important eBook you have ever read. The 'Winning Mindset' system for tennis players has been developed by combining the knowledge and experience from professional players, coaches and sports psychologists who have over thirty years of experience in the tennis world.Are y...

Many athletes have roller coaster confidence. Their confidence is up when performing well and its down when performing poorly. Matheny gives 4 basic building blocks to ensure you start and end each performance with a tank full of confidence.Coaches, athletes, teams and even parents will discover simple yet powerful ways to build and maintain confidence. The book will give you the tools to start each competition with a high level of confidence and be able to maintain confidence in th...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Desus & Mero are smarter and funnier than everyone writing books.”—Shea Serrano“I will never write anything as hilarious as they have. I give up.”—Malcolm Gladwell“These motherf***ers make me laugh until I choke.”—Jia Tolentino**NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPRA wild, hilarious guide to life from the hosts of the hit late-night show Desus & Mero and ...

GREAT PLAYS START WITH EVEN GREATER WORDSEffectively communicating key ideas can be all that separates victory from defeatPerfect Phrases for Coaches arms you with winning phrases for dealing with any team-on and off the field-without reverting to the same old clichés heard a million times.Whether it's the first day of practice or the final moments of the big game, regardless of the sport being played, every coach must addre...