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Duke University's head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has proved
himself a leader both on and off the court. He's led the Duke Blue
Devils to five straight Final Four appearances, culminating in
back-to-back championships in 1991 and '92. He has received five
National Coach of the Year Awards -- and many of the players he
coached in college have gone on to NBA stardom! Now Coach K offers
the insights he uses to coax peak performances from his team,
relying on lessons he learned as a captain in the U.S. Army,
sportsmanship, respect, and a genuine gift for leading with the
heart.
Rangers 101 distils the history of the most successful football
club in the world, Glasgow Rangers F.C. From their founding in 1872
and their first (drawn) League Championship, all the way through to
the present day, Rangers' history is brought to life via people,
matches and objects. This fascinating volume traces the nearly 150
years of this unsurpassed institution - sometimes irreverent but
always faithful to the characters, controversies, disasters and
achievements that have taken place to give the club such a rich
tapestry of triumph. Whether an old fan or new this is a perfect
partner for those who support the club, are interested in its
history and who love to recall past and present glories.
Never give up on what you believe. Redwood Rovers FC are in
trouble. The council wants to sell the club's pitches to a property
developer. With no money to spare, Redwood's very future is
threatened. Until Zak hears about the YouTube Allstars Cup. It's a
football tournament for teams of social media influencers. Best of
all, there's a cash prize of GBP500,000. Can Zak lead his team to
victory and save Redwood Rovers? Tekkers 2: Turf Wars, shows how
one simple hashtag can go much further than a single social media
post, engaging an entire generation into inspiring change for good.
'An intriguing study of the minds of some of rugby's greatest
leaders' - Tom English, BBC Sport An Official Licensed Product of
the British & Irish Lions A British & Irish Lions tour
presents one of the greatest challenges in sport. Rugby is a game
that rewards creative expression, toil, teamwork and a
never-say-die attitude. It can be joyful, vibrant and beautiful.
Equally, it can brutally expose human flaws and frailties - even
more so in the hugely pressurised environment of a Lions tour.
Every team, no matter how talented, will find itself in dark and
difficult situations both on and off the field; the successful ones
are those with a leadership group that can navigate these
challenging moments. In Legacy of the Lions, former Lions captain
Gavin Hastings draws on his own experiences in the famous red
jersey and interviews other greats of the game - including, among
many others, Sam Warburton, Warren Gatland, Paul O'Connell, Brian
O'Driscoll, Martin Johnson, Finlay Calder and Sir Ian McGeechan,
plus a selection of their illustrious opponents, such as Kieran
Read, John Smit and John Eales - to explore how to forge a
successful team in this most rarefied of environments, the
difficulties they each encountered and what leadership lessons they
learned. Inspiring, humorous and illuminating, Legacy of the Lions
casts a unique light on leadership, team-building and elite
performance and reveals a new perspective on touring with - and
playing against - The British & Irish Lions in the modern era.
The 50 Greatest Players in Braves History examines the careers of
the 50 men who made the greatest impact on one of Major League
Baseball's oldest and most iconic franchises. Using as measuring
sticks the degree to which they impacted the fortunes of the team,
the extent to which they added to the Braves legacy--in Boston,
Milwaukee, and Atlanta--and the levels of statistical compilation
and overall dominance they attained while wearing a Braves uniform,
The 50 Greatest Players in Braves History ranks, from 1 to 50, the
top 50 players in team history. Quotes from opposing players and
former teammates are provided along the way, as are summaries of
each player's greatest season, most memorable performances, and
most notable achievements.
The definitive chronicle of changing times for so many who love the sport' Ian Herbert, Daily Mail 'The Yearbook stands for authority and integrity' Martin Tyler 'The first reference book you should turn to' Daily Telegraph The Utilita Football Yearbook 2025-2026 is the market-leading book of football statistics, featuring everything you need to know about domestic and international football. Since its first appearance in 1970, The Football Yearbook has heralded the start of each new season and served as the sport's book of record, faithfully chronicling decades of both tradition and evolution. Now in its 56th year of publication, the Yearbook celebrates that legacy and undertakes to do what it always does - to meticulously record the season just gone and look forward to the season about to start, all within more than a thousand pages of pure footballing facts and figures.
'MASTERFUL' Time Out 'REVELATORY' Scotland on Sunday 'GLORIOUSLY
READABLE' Metro 'FASCINATING' Independent 'EXCELLENT' Telegraph
'ABSORBING' Guardian Winner of the British Sports Book Awards
Football Book of the Year The fifteenth anniversary edition, fully
revised and updated, of Jonathan Wilson's modern classic. In the
modern classic, Jonathan Wilson pulls apart the finer details of
the world's game, tracing the global history of tactics, from
modern pioneers right back to the beginning, when chaos reigned.
Along the way, he looks at the lives of great players and thinkers
who shaped the sport, and probes why the English, in particular,
have proved themselves unwilling to grapple with the abstract.
Fully revised and updated, this fifteenth-anniversary edition
analyses the evolution of modern international football, including
the 2022 World Cup, charting the influence of the great Spanish,
German and Portuguese tacticians of the last decade, whilst
pondering the effects of footballs increased globalisation and
commercialisation.
Aberdeen have competed on the European stage since season 1967/68
and have enjoyed some epic encounters along the way, culminating in
the club's greatest ever victory - beating Real Madrid 2-1 in the
1983 Cup Winner's Cup final. Ally Begg charts a path through
Aberdeen's storied history in Europe, vividly brining to life the
most interesting, exciting, and unforgettable games by interviewing
players from Aberdeen and their rivals and augmenting them with his
own richly rendered memories. Aberdeen European Nights takes the
reader on a nostalgic romp around the continent, crossing beyond
the Iron Curtain and building a fortress at home at Pittodrie.
Humorous, quirky and insightful, it is the perfect book for
Aberdeen fans, young and old.
The stories and accounts of Kentucky basketball's players, iconic
coaches and epic games have been told and retold, but lesser known
are the stories of the arenas and venues that have been home to the
Wildcats face=Calibri>- buildings that have witnessed the
sights, sounds, and shared spirit of the Big Blue Nation for over a
century. In House of Champions author Kevin Cook combines archival
research and numerous interviews with players and coaches to reveal
the rich history and colorful details of the structures that have
hosted UK basketball. A number of fascinating backstories are
uncovered, including the excitement of Alumni Gym's opening night
in 1925; the problematic acquisition of a Black community for
Memorial Coliseum; and the moving account of the displays of nearly
ten thousand names of Kentucky's WWII and Korean War heroes on the
Coliseum's pedestrian ramps. The account concludes with a
compelling overview of the development of historic Rupp Arena: its
inner workings, the prominent figures involved face=Calibri>-
and how the initial conversation to build it began over a slice of
Jerry's pie in 1968. This insightful and entertaining history
reveals how the impact of these sporting facilities extended far
beyond the courts' sidelines to directly shape and influence the
social, economic, and political landscapes of Lexington and Central
Kentucky. House of Champions also faithfully recreates the full
game day experience of fans in the stands for several key games in
UK's storied past. It ultimately offers an even greater
appreciation of the history of the Wildcats and what the famed
indoor stadiums have brought to the program face=Calibri>- a
must for any true Big Blue Basketball fan.
Enjoy the glorious game in a whole new way with this mighty
collection of rugby puzzles If you can't watch the match from the
comfort of your own toilet, you need something just as gripping to
keep you enthralled. Whether it's spotting the difference between
two crunching tackles or locating world-famous stadiums, this
puzzle book is just the ticket. These amusing activities and fun
facts will prove a sure-fire winner with any fan of the game. From
bestselling author and professional brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn,
this eye-catching collection will pit your wits against such
challenges as these: Find all the items of rugby kit hidden in a
word search Unscramble the names of famous players at Anagram RFC
Guess the year when the Rugby Football Union officially endorsed
the oval-shaped ball Prove you know what the various signals made
by the referee and their assistants actually mean A superb gift
idea, this is an all-round treat for rugby obsessives and casual
fans alike.
This book is aimed at players and coaches (male & female) of
all levels. James Knott and Andrew O'Connor have created a
comprehensive and up to date guide to batting for coaches, players
and parents featuring photographs and diagrams along with sixty
accessible drills. This is an essential guide to the intricate
skills required to become a successful batter for both players and
coaches. With input from a wide range of elite players and coaches,
past and present, this is an invaluable guide to developing batting
skills for young and old alike.
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