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From the time he was old enough to remember, Jim Hock was told
stories of his dad's glory days playing football in LA. A member of
the 1950s LA Rams, John Hock, Jim's dad, was a member of
Hollywood's Team, a football team that redefined what a sports team
looked like, sounded like, and acted like, all while
revolutionizing the sport of football. But Jim didn't know John the
football star, he just knew the sweet, funny guy he called Dad. In
a warm and aching memoir of childhood, good dad's, and what it is
to realize that your parents had a life and successes before you
came along.
Newly-minted Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach tells his
captivating story--from rural Wyoming to law school to the upper
echelons of the SEC. SWING YOUR SWORD is the first ever book by one
of the most fascinating and successful coaches in sports today. A
maverick who took an unlikely path to coaching through law school,
Mike Leach talks about his unorthodox approach to coaching and the
choices that have brought him success throughout his career. A
lover of the game who started creating formations and drawing his
own plays as a kid, Leach took his Texas Tech Red Raiders to
numerous bowl games, achieving the #2 slot in national rankings and
being voted 2008 Coach of the Year before being unceremoniously
fired at the end of the 2009 season. The scandalous nature of his
dismissal created a media frenzy and began a personal battle
between Leach and his accusers that remains unresolved.
The Ohio State Buckeyes have been a powerhouse in college football
for decades, with numerous national championships and NFL draftees
to their credit. With such a successful history, it's no wonder
that the passion for Ohio State football has reached a level of
devotion that has religious overtones. Saint Woody is a Bill
Bryson-style look at Ohio State football and the spiritual
fanaticism that surrounds it. Bob Hunter tracks the development of
this powerhouse program from its earliest days to its heights under
Woody Hayes, the de facto king of Ohio State football, and beyond.
Hayes led the team to three national championships and a record of
205-61-10 over a twenty-eight-year period and was at the heart of
the Ten-Year War, a particularly intense period in the infamous
Ohio State-Michigan rivalry. Hunter also looks at the present state
of Buckeye football and the team's scarlet-and-gray-clad followers,
as well as its legion of detractors, who voted Ohio State as the
"most hated" college team in a nationwide survey. America loves-and
hates-a winner. Irreverent, honest, insightful, and always
entertaining, Saint Woody will appeal to anyone whose spirit has
ever lifted when hearing that famous cry "Go Bucks!"
Seven decades of the intense Steelers-Browns rivalry.Football
historians regard the games between the Cleveland Browns and the
Pittsburgh Steelers as the basis for one of the greatest rivalries
in NFL history. Authors Richard Peterson and Stephen Peterson, in
telling the engaging story of these teams who play only a two-hour
drive along the turnpike from each other, explore the reasons
behind this intense rivalry and the details of its ups and downs
for each team and its fans. The early rivalry was a tale of Browns
dominance and Steelers ineptitude. In the 1950s and 1960s, the
Browns-led by Hall of Famers ranging from Otto Graham and Marion
Motley in the 1950s to Jim Brown, Bobby Mitchell, and Leroy Kelly
in the 1960s-won 32 of the first 40 games played against the
Steelers. In the 1970s, the Steelers-led by Terry Bradshaw, Franco
Harris, and the Steel Curtain-finally turned things around. When
the AFL and NFL merged in 1970, Art Rooney agreed to move the
Steelers only if the Browns also moved into the AFC and played in
the same division so that their rivalry would be preserved. Despite
the fierce rivalry, these cities and their fans have much in
common, most notably the working-class nature of the Steeler Nation
and the Dawg Pound and their passion, over the decades, for their
football teams. Many fans are able to regularly making the 130-mile
trip to watch the games. From the first game on October 7, 1950,
where Cleveland defeated the Steelers 30-17, to last season's
infamous helmet incident with Mason Rudolph and Myles Garrett, the
rivalry remains as intense as ever.
In football-obsessed Steubenville, Ohio, on a summer night in 2012,
an incapacitated sixteen-year-old girl was repeatedly assaulted by
members of the "Big Red" high school football team. They took turns
documenting the crime and sharing on Facebook, Twitter, and
YouTube. The victim, Jane Doe, learned the details via social media
at a time when teens didn't yet understand the lasting trail of
their digital breadcrumbs. Crime blogger Alexandria Goddard, along
with hacker collective Anonymous, exposed the photos, Tweets, and
videos, making this the first rape case ever to go viral and
catapulting Steubenville onto the national stage. Filmmaker Nancy
Schwartzman spent four years embedded in the town, documenting the
case and its reverberations. Ten years after the assault, Roll Red
Roll is the culmination of that research, weaving in new interviews
and personal reflections to take readers beyond Steubenville to
examine rape culture in everything from sports to teen dynamics.
Roll Red Roll explores the factors that normalize sexual assault in
our communities. Through inter-views with sportswriter David Zirin,
victim's rights attorney Gloria Allred and more, Schwartzman
untangles the societal norms in which we too often sacrifice our
daughters to protect our sons. With the Steubenville case as a
flashpoint that helped spark the #MeToo movement, a decade later,
Roll Red Roll focuses on the perpetrators and asks, can our society
truly change?
Some folks think Brian the mouse is too small. He may be a tough
little fella, but they are not sure Brian has what it takes. The
Mouse Who Played Football, by former Philadelphia Eagles running
back Brian Westbrook Sr. and sports reporter Lesley Van Arsdall,
shows how Brian the mouse proves everyone wrong with unyielding
confidence that his small size can be his strength. This charming
children's book, featuring appealing and dynamic illustrations by
Mr. Tom, demonstrates how Brian the mouse overcomes what others see
as a "big problem." His determination-as well as speed and
toughness on the gridiron-helps him become a star player in high
school, college, and eventually, the MFL, the Mouse Football
League. The Mouse Who Played Football, based on Westbrook's own
experiences,is an inspiring story that encourages young readers to
believe in themselves and make their unique differences their
strengths.
Since their founding in 1921, the Green Bay Packers have played
countless games that have thrilled pro football fans across the
country. In this book, a veteran sportswriter examines ten contests
that have defined the team over different eras in its 101-year
history. From the season-ending win in 1929 that delivered the
Packers' first NFL championship, to Vince Lombardi's first victory
as Packers coach in 1959, winning both the "Ice Bowl" and first
Super Bowl in 1967, and on through the Favre and Rodgers eras in a
new century, Chuck Carlson goes beyond events on the field to trace
the significance of each of these signature games in the arc of
Packers history.
A fun, miniature version of football that is perfectly portable!
Kit includes: * Field goal post (assembles in 3 pieces) * Football
* Kicking tee * Challenge flag * Mini illustrated rule book
Explores the often overlooked role of the NFL in the American civil
rights movement Watching a football game on a Sunday evening, most
sports fans do not realize the profound impact the National
Football League had on the civil rights movement. Similarly, in a
sport where seven out of ten players are Black, few are fully aware
of the history and contributions of their athletic forebears. Among
the touchdowns and tackles lies a rich history of African American
life and the struggle to achieve equal rights. Outside the Lines
traces how football laid a foundation for social change long before
the judicial system formally recognized the inequalities of racial
separation. Integrating teams to include white and Black athletes
alike fifty years before the reversal of Plessy v Ferguson, the
National Football League served as a microcosmic fishbowl of the
highs and lows-the trials and triumphs-of racial integration. In
this chronicle of the important stories of Black NFL athletes in
the early twentieth century, Charles K. Ross has given us an
important insight into the role of sports in the fight for racial
justice.
Over the past century, the Wolverines have created heroes and
legends that excite both the young and old. From the first football
game in 1879 to the hundreds of thousands of faithful fans that
cheer on the most triumphant program in college football history,
University of Michigan football has an undeniable legacy. In
Michigan Motivations: A Year of Inspiration with the University of
Michigan Wolverines, authors Cyle Young and Del Duduit relive the
most famous moments and show readers how they too can overcome
adversity, find success, understand true teamwork, and much more. A
year's worth of weekly stories will motivate and inspire,
showcasing legendary players like Tom Harmon, Anthony Carter,
Desmond Howard, Charles Woodson, and Tom Brady. Along the way,
readers will also appreciate the Wolverine persistence that drove a
1934 team MVP to become the 38th President of the United States,
and they will learn to apply that same Michigan character in their
own life. Michigan Motivations is for every fan that bleeds Maize
and Blue. Rejoice at the stories that reveal come-from-behind
victories, sigh at surprise losses, and scratch your head at how
Ohio State went to the Rose Bowl in 1974.
A heart-pounding journey through the most exciting season in
Cleveland Browns' history Every longtime Cleveland sports fan knows
about "Red Right 88, " the play that ended the Browns' 1980 season.
Trailing 14-12 late in the fourth quarter against the Oakland
Raiders in an icy, windy playoff game, the Browns opted to eschew a
field-goal attempt and go for a touchdown. Quarterback Brian Sipe's
ill-fated throw, intended for tight end Ozzie Newsome, was
intercepted by Oakland in the end zone, bringing to a halt
Cleveland's "kardiac" campaign. In Kardiac Kids Jonathan Knight
paints a portrait of the Browns' storybook 1980 season and its
impact on the city of Cleveland. Knight takes us through that
unforgettable year from beginning to end, describing in great
detail how the city simply fell in love with this team. It was the
year long-suffering Cleveland sports fans finally had something to
be proud of. Tickets were at a premium, players were pursued like
rock stars, and songs were written about their on-field heroics.
This was a team made up of individuals who weren't expected to be
headline grabbers. It had a personable, often humorous head coach
and a starting quarterback who was supposed to be too short, too
slow, and whose arm was far too weak (and who, by the way, became
the National Football League's Most Valuable Player in 1980). A
group of football journeymen came together to form the best
offensive line in the NFL, and a beleaguered defense improved just
enough to help the team realize its destiny. Though the Cleveland
Browns boast four world championships and possess a rich and
respected past, the magical 1980 season was clearly the most
memorable in team history. Kardiac Kids is atribute to that team.
Adam Owen (UEFA Professional Coaching Licence / Ph.D in Sport &
Exercise Science) is the Sport Science & Fitness Coach for the
Wales National Team and a Research Science Consultant at SL
Benfica. Previously he was Head of Sport Science at Rangers FC and
has held senior roles at many other European professional clubs.
Assistant author Dr. Alexandre Dellal is the Head of Physical
Preparation at OGC Nice and a leading researcher in the world of
football science. The primary aim of this book set is to make use
of modern coaching methods and football science principles to
educate coaches working with players of all ages and levels. This
book will help increase the efficiency of all training sessions and
ensure that key components of the game (technical, tactical,
physical and physiological) are being developed in conjunction with
each other, rather than in isolation, which is fundamental to the
development of football players. In this book (Part 2) we focus on
Periodization, Football Training and Practices and the benefits of
Small Sided Games. We then present Small Sided Games Training
Drills and Transition Games (30 Practices) for coaches to implement
into their training sessions. The first book in this set focuses on
Fitness Training, Speed & Agility and Injury Prevention. Walter
Smith OBE (Former Rangers FC Manager): ''Coaches, at a range of
levels, will enjoy the content of this book and be able to
integrate the key findings into their training. Maximising the link
between the technical, tactical and physical aspect of the game has
seen an increased use of technology, analysis and specific
personnel to ensure performance levels are maximised, and player
injury is minimised. As a result, this book encapsulates these
topics and highlights the fact that Adam is one of the most
innovative performance coaches, underpinning sound football
specific practice with scientific knowledge.'' Aaron Ramsey
(Arsenal FC and Wales): ''Having known and worked with Adam for
many years at International level, he is someone I enjoy working
with and I have benefited in many areas of my game due to his
methods and knowledge. I look forward to working with him for many
years to come.'' Steven Davis (Southampton FC and Northern Ireland
Captain): ''Adam and I worked together for many years during a
significant and successful part of my career. His knowledge in his
specialised area, and the philosophy he implemented from a science
and performance aspect within the club (Rangers FC) was excellent.
As a result, it led to an improvement in me as a professional.''
Prof. Del P. Wong (Football Science Researcher): ''Adam's main
strength is the ability to link cutting edge science to the
on-field performance to stimulate a different thought process as
highlighted throughout this book. Attaining the UEFA Pro Coaching
Licence and a Ph.D degree, is a rare but very impressive
combination which make him very unique in our field. The
information provided within this book highlights the link between
the science and on-pitch coaching.''
The young man at the center of this extraordinary and moving story
will one day be among the most highly paid athletes in the National
Football League. When we first meet him, he is one of thirteen
children by a mother addicted to crack; he does not know his real
name, his father, his birthday, or any of the things a child might
learn in school such as, say, how to read or write. Nor has he ever
touched a football. What changes? He takes up football, and school,
after a rich, Evangelical, Republican family plucks him from the
mean streets. Their love is the first great force that alters the
world's perception of the boy, whom they adopt. The second force is
the evolution of professional football itself into a game where the
quarterback must be protected at any cost. Our protagonist turns
out to be the priceless combination of size, speed, and agility
necessary to guard the quarterback's greatest vulnerability: his
blind side.
Juventus are the most successful team using the 3-5-2 formation in
modern football. Juve have won 4 consecutive Serie A league titles
including an unbeaten run of 49 games, 1 Coppa Italia and reached
the Champions League final in 2014. Juventus are a very successful
defensive team that focus on maintaining a numerical advantage at
the back, pressing to force the ball wide, tightly marking all
potential receivers, keeping a compact formation and blocking
through passes. Athanasios Terzis is a successful author of some of
the best-selling Football Coaching books, most notably with 'Jurgen
Klopp's Attacking and Defending Tactics' and 'FC Barcelona Training
Sessions' which won the Italian FA Award for "Best Coaching Book"
in 2014. In this book the popular author presents a full and
extensive analysis of the Juventus 3-5-2 formation during the
2013-14 season. This tactical blueprint is clearly presented with
supporting diagrams and detailed descriptions which enable you to
discover exactly how Juventus defended in all situations, providing
the positioning and movement of the players in all possible game
situations. This detailed analysis has been used to produce 12 full
training sessions (40 practices) including functional practices,
opposed/unopposed zone play, transition games, game situations and
small sided games. This will enable you to coach your team to
defend like one of the most successful defensive teams in Europe.
On paper, Coach Rob Mendez sounds like any other football coach on
any other field across America: passionate, authoritative,
knowledgeable. But he's unlike any other coach you know--in fact,
he's probably unlike any other person you know. Born with an
extraordinarily rare condition called tetra-Amelia syndrome, Rob
has no arms or legs. He moves with the assistance of a custom-made,
motorized wheelchair that he operates with his back and shoulders.
Many people look at Rob and see limitation, yet Rob sees
opportunity: Opportunity to pursue his passion for football.
Opportunity to change the way people perceive physical disability.
Opportunity to serve as a role model for the hundreds of kids he's
coached over the years. Told with both humor and frankness, Who
Says I Can't? takes readers on Rob's incredible journey, from his
birth to loving parents who wanted to afford him every chance for
happiness, to the emotional and physical hurdles he faced while
seeking independence, to receiving the Jimmy V Award for
Perseverance at the ESPY Awards in 2019. Each day, Coach Rob rolls
onto the field and shows his players that dreams are achievable
when you show up, do the work, and believe in yourself. And after
reading this book you, too, will believe that anything is possible.
Soccer Italian Style coaches Mirko Mazzantini (AFC Fiorentina) and
Simone Bombardieri (Empoli FC) are both professional academy
coaches and in this book provide a new full season training program
for U13-15 year olds. This book includes 48 sessions (245
practices) with warm ups, conditioning, coordination and agility
exercises, technical practices, tactical / game situations and
small sided games. This is the same full season training program
that top Italian Academy coaches use to develop their professional
academies in the Serie 'A'. Have you got the other part of this
Book Set? - Includes 200 new practices for U9-12 - Buy now from all
good Football Coaching Specialists
Soccer Italian Style coaches Mirko Mazzantini (AFC Fiorentina) and
Simone Bombardieri (Empoli FC) are both professional academy
coaches and in this book demonstrate their brand new training
program for U5-8 year olds. This book contains their detailed
philosophy and methodology to train technique, individual tactics,
motor skills and coordination, as well as 20 full sessions (100
practices).
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