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Book Synopsis Awaken the Olympian Within by : John Naber
Download or read book Awaken the Olympian Within written by John Naber and published by Griffin Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Without exception, the athletes who contributed these chapters have addressed groups, large and small, in their collective mission to share the power and relevance of their Olympic experiences. The message hidden just beneath the surface of each chapter is that Olympic champions are not extraordinary people, rather, they are ordinary people who merely have been able to accomplish extraordinary things in the area of life that matters most to each of them. Within each of us lies a dormant form of an Olympian, waiting to be awakened.
Book Synopsis The Olympic Odyssey by : Phil Cousineau
Download or read book The Olympic Odyssey written by Phil Cousineau and published by Quest Books. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was purchased by the US Olympic Committee and given to each member of the US Olympic Team of the Summer 2004 Games as well as those participating in the Special Olympics. Nothing draws people together quite like sports. This book explores exactly why that is. In anticipation of the nostalgic return of the Games to Greece in 2004, mythologist and life-long athlete Phil Cousineau has produced a work that, unlike other titles on the subject, delves deeply into the spiritual dimension of the Olympics and potentially all athletic activity. Reaching far back to the mythic and historic origins of the Games nearly 3,000 years ago, Cousineau examines the driving motivation behind these first ancient gatherings, which was peaceful competition in an atmosphere of fair play and brotherhood, as well as the pursuit of excellence in mind, body, and spirit. And following through to the present day, he describes how these same ideals still compel coaches, athletes, and fans to sports arenas today, despite obstacles with doping and bribery we occasionally find in the modern Games. A collector’s dream, this book contains ancient and contemporary illustrations, historic facts, anecdotes, famous quotes, and interviews with Olympic athletes, including three-time medalist Sarunas Marciulionis of Lithuania and legendary swimmer Matt Biondi. Also featured are excerpts from Cousineau’s interviews about the cultural role of sports with mythologist Joseph Campbell and religious historian Huston Smith. The Olympic Odyssey is written for all fans of the game of life who esteem true leadership, aspire to personal wholeness, and seriously question the cultural obsession with winning at all costs. Ultimately, it suggests the deepest reason we so love great athletes is for how they encourage us to achieve the highest level of being possible in our own lives, no matter what the arena in which we play.
Download or read book Gold in the Water written by P. H. Mullen and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2001-11-10 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the psyches, backgrounds, and motivations of the United States 2000 Olympic swim team and describes the journey theses swimmers must take to compete in the Olympics, including training and competitions.
Book Synopsis Dreams Fulfilled: Inspirational Comeback Stories by : Tom Kloske
Download or read book Dreams Fulfilled: Inspirational Comeback Stories written by Tom Kloske and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-05-09 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incredible inspirational comeback stories of six determined athletes. Read amazing lessons of perseverance and the "never give up" attitude.
Download or read book Gold in the Water written by P. H. Mullen and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gold in the Water is a nonfiction sports narrative that chronicles the journey of a group of America's finest swimmers and coaches as they vied to compete in the 2000 Olympic Games. In California, a team of talented young men begin pursuing the most elusive dream in sports, the Olympic Games. The pressure steadily increases as two best friends (a mentor and his protégé) reach the top of the world rankings and unexpectedly find themselves direct competitors. Their teammates include an emerging star methodically plotting to retrace his father's path to Olympic glory, as well as a super-extraordinary athlete desperate to walk away from it all. Led by one of the most passionate coaches in sports, a brilliant and explosive strategist on a personal quest for redemption, this team of dark horses and Olympic favorites works through escalating rivalries, joyous triumphs, and heartbreaking setbacks. Author P. H. Mullen chronicles their journey to the 2000 Olympic Games and presents one of the most powerful and moving sports books ever written. Boldly sweeping in literary power and pace, this startling book will permanently change how you view the Olympic athlete. It is a fascinating world of suspense and emotion where human desire for excellence rules over all, and where there are no second chances for glory. But above all, Gold in the Water is a triumph of the human spirit.
Book Synopsis The Underwater Window by : Dan Stephenson
Download or read book The Underwater Window written by Dan Stephenson and published by Untreed Reads. This book was released on 2012-05-29 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two swimmers, close friends and archrivals, chase after the same Olympic gold medal. Archie Hayes is the best swimmer in the world. Talent and luck have brought him Olympic medals, fame, money and women. Doyle Wilson has reached the end of his career with dreams unfulfilled, but he has a final chance in the 400 freestyle, in which Archie owns the world record. Doyle bets that hard work will enable him to beat Archie just once. He burns all his bridges to focus on his lone goal. But Doyle can't be single-minded. Archie is not just his nemesis - they're best friends. Danger lurks around every corner for Archie, a celebrity athlete with a reckless streak. On a training trip to Hawaii, when Archie is mauled by a wave while bodysurfing, Doyle sees his duty - a purpose in life that transcends self-interest and even friendship. Archie's incomparable talent must be preserved and nurtured, and only Doyle can do it. Though Archie's demise would liquidate the main obstacle in Doyle's path to greatness, Doyle rescues him. Repeatedly. Doyle's odyssey to the Olympics teaches him about true friendship and love, the meaning of sacrifice and overcoming obstacles.
Download or read book Pure Sport written by John Kremer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Should you always "think about it"? Are you "only as good as your last game"? Is it just a matter of "keeping your eye on the ball"? The answer to these questions is no, and to help you steer a course through the many challenges of a sporting career this second edition of Pure Sport sets out, in everyday language, the lessons you can take from contemporary sport psychology – helping you recognise what works and what doesn’t when it comes to improving performance. As the title suggests, Pure Sport goes back to basics by highlighting practical concerns for those involved with competitive sport at every age and level – from junior club members to Olympic athletes. Drawing on their considerable experience as both applied sport psychologists and academics, the authors present practical advice and a powerful array of techniques for channelling and harnessing mental skills with the goal of improving sporting performance. Drawing on the international popularity of the first edition, in this fully updated second edition the authors have taken the opportunity to revamp chapters with colour photographs, contemporary examples, and sporting anecdotes, and the book is now even more accessible for those without a formal background in psychology. Pure Sport, Second Edition is essential reading for anyone with an active involvement or interest in sport, it will help students, coaches, teams, and sportsmen and women to sharpen their mental edge and so realise their true potential in sport and through sport.
Book Synopsis Their Greatest Victory by : David L. Porter
Download or read book Their Greatest Victory written by David L. Porter and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2013-08-19 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book profiles 24 athletes who overcame seemingly insurmountable medical odds to attain athletic success. Each profile describes the athlete's problem, the medical issues he or she faced, how success was achieved despite the setback, and the personal qualities that helped the athlete to prevail. Part I features 15 athletes who dealt with diseases and physical disabilities, including Babe Didrikson Zaharias (cancer), Ron Santo (diabetes), Gail Devers (Graves' disease), Alonzo Mourning (kidney disease), Wilma Rudolph (polio), Scott Hamilton (a pancreatic disorder in childhood) and Jimmy Abbott (born with one hand). Part II highlights nine athletes who dealt with near-fatal or life-changing accidents and injuries, including Bill Toomey, Three-Finger Brown, Greg LeMond, Lou Brissie and Tommy John.
Book Synopsis Leadership Matters-- by : Mike Myatt
Download or read book Leadership Matters-- written by Mike Myatt and published by Mike Myatt. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myatt, a top CEO coach, has filled the pages of this book with a definitive road map which incorporates everything that it takes to become a great CEO.
Author :Fellowship of Christian Athletes Publisher :Gospel Light Publications ISBN 13 :9780830755400 Total Pages :212 pages Book Rating :4.7/5 (554 download)
Book Synopsis The Greatest Coach Ever by : Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Download or read book The Greatest Coach Ever written by Fellowship of Christian Athletes and published by Gospel Light Publications. This book was released on 2010-07-26 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coach John Wooden's teams won 10 NCAA mens basketball championships at UCLA and Sporting News magazine named him the greatest coach of all time. Yet decades after he retired and now after his passing, his wisdom capsulized so clearly in his famous Pyramid of Success continues to guide new generations of athletes, coaches, and people of all walks of life. In The Greatest Coach Ever, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes features 40 tributes from athletes, coaches, and other influential leaders like Bobby Bowden, Tom Osborne, Sue Semrau, Tony Dungy, Mike Singletary, Tamika Catchings, Joe Girardi, Jim Tressel and David Robinson playing honor to Coach Wooden and reflecting on how his example has challenged and changed them. Their stories can challenge and change your life, too. Coach Wooden appreciated the tributes and the honor of being called the greatest coach ever, but felt uncomfortable with the title. He was eager to see that this book points to the one whom he calls the greatest coach ever. I am happy being remembered as a man of integrity. I like that, --John Wooden, May 21 2010.
Book Synopsis Stoking the Creative Fires by : Phil Cousineau
Download or read book Stoking the Creative Fires written by Phil Cousineau and published by Mango Media. This book was released on 2008-05-01 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The award-winning author and filmmaker shares 9 strategies for getting past creative burn-out and rekindling your imagination. Contrary to popular belief, creativity isn’t just about muses and mentors. It’s a process that requires focus, determination, and practice. Creative blocks are just a part of that process. In Stoking the Creative Fires, Phil Cousineau offers creative people of all disciplines the tools for getting past creative blocks and rekindling passion. Stoking the Creative Fires also shares a multitude of stories, ideas, and exercises that will inspire readers to live passionately and creatively, whether building a business, an art project, or a life. Drawn from historical and contemporary figures, artists, and from his own experience, Cousineau presents creative techniques, quotes, and handpicked images to help explore and define your creative discipline and vision.
Download or read book When Turtles Fly written by Nikki Stone and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2010-01-26 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Olympic skiing champion Nikki Stone shares her own inspirational story and those of Tommy Hilfiger, Steve Young, Lindsey Vonn, Lester Holt, and others . . . Did you know you have better odds at winning the lottery than an Olympic medal? To bring home one of those coveted medals—or achieve any great personal goal in life—you need a lot more than luck. You need a game plan. What if you could learn the secrets of success from an Olympian? A Nobel Prize winner? A Fortune 500 CEO? Along with anecdotes from her own dramatic journey, Olympic gold medalist Nikki Stone has compiled a treasure trove of compelling stories to illustrate each step on the path to success. She’s gathered humorous, heartwarming and hugely inspirational tales from some of today’s most brilliant business leaders, scientists, soldiers, inventors, philanthropists, musicians, athletes and entrepreneurs . . . a host of people whose very names epitomize achievement. “Even after my many successful years in business and politics, I was still able to gain a great deal of inspiration and helpful advice from Nikki Stone and her incredible contributors.” —Mitt Romney, business executive and former presidential candidate “These inspirational stories and lessons will challenge readers to overcome their personal obstacles to success and encourage them to achieve their potential.” —Dick Marriott, chairman Host Hotels and Resorts
Download or read book Flying Lessons written by Gregg Steinberg and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2007-07-29 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flying Lessons shows parents how to enhance their child's mental game using targeted activities, which were developed over 15 years of working with children. These exercises teach values such as setting and achieving goals, team building, fair play, and personal responsibility. This book equips kids with the same techniques being taught to adults by executive or life coaches. These are the skills and techniques parents want their children to learn in a fun, non-threatening and effective way. The lasting impact of the author's approach is that children respond like champions in every aspect of their day-and for the rest of their lives. Chapters include: Talk Yourself Into Greatness Direct Your Own Mental Movies Act Like a Star Carbon Copy Greatness Fill Your Mind with Moments of Gold Pen a Babe of a Nickname
Download or read book Wealth Strategies written by Todd Duncan and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2000-07-16 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all want to live life to the fullest, but how can we make our dreams become reality? In Wealth Strategies: 9 1/2 Steps to Achieving Physical, Financial, and Spiritual Abundance, author and motivational speaker Todd Duncan offers the way to achieve your dreams of personal fulfillment. In Wealth Strategies, Todd Duncan shares the secrets to balance and abundance in three primary areas of life: the physical, the financial, and the spiritual. Using Todd's proven techniques, practical suggestions, and good old-fashioned common sense, you'll discover abundance like you've never known it before. You will learn: How to avoid being hooked on fast foods How to develop exercise habits you can sustain The reason why dieting is the wrong (and counterproductive) way to think How to assess your net worth All about mutual funds How to avoid getting scammed How to take advantage of the new economy The deadly dangers of stress The power of purpose and friendship The laws of prayer, balance, faith, uniqueness, solitude, and wisdom Take control and begin living life to the fullest. Begin a life of wealth today with Wealth Strategies.
Book Synopsis The Greatest Coach Ever (The Heart of a Coach Series) by : Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Download or read book The Greatest Coach Ever (The Heart of a Coach Series) written by Fellowship of Christian Athletes and published by Revell. This book was released on 2010-07-26 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coach John Wooden's teams won 10 NCAA mens basketball championships at UCLA and Sporting News magazine named him the greatest coach of all time. Yet decades after he retired and now after his passing, his wisdom, capsulated so clearly in his famous Pyramid of Success, continues to guide new generations of athletes, coaches, and people of all walks of life. In The Greatest Coach Ever, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes features forty tributes from athletes, coaches, and other influential leaders like Bobby Bowden, Tom Osborne, Sue Semrau, Tony Dungy, Mike Singletary, Tamika Catchings, Joe Girardi, Jim Tressel, and David Robinson, paying honor to Coach Wooden and reflecting on how his example has challenged and changed them. Their stories can challenge and change your life, too. Coach Wooden appreciated the tributes and the honor of being called the greatest coach ever, but felt uncomfortable with the title. He was eager to see that this book points to the one whom he calls the greatest coach ever. "I am happy being remembered as a man of integrity. I like that"--John Wooden, May 21 2010
Book Synopsis Performance Excellence by : Michael L. Sachs
Download or read book Performance Excellence written by Michael L. Sachs and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-02-14 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Performance Excellence: Stories of Success from the Real World of Sport and Exercise Psychology provides concise and effective lessons on a variety of psychological skills and broader concepts within the domains of exercise, sport, and performance psychology. These skills and concepts include team cohesion, dynamics, and leadership; goal-setting, motivation, and adherence; exercise identity, athletic identity, transitions, and self-awareness; mental training; mindset; and facing and overcoming challenges such as anxiety, burnout, and rehabilitation. Each chapter includes a short educational piece that centers on the select concept and subsequent examples that highlight how the concept works in real life. At the end of each lesson a few takeaways are provided. Over 60 stories of real-world examples provide poignant and compelling lessons and make the material come alive. These stories show the reader in an accessible and engaging way how to apply the sport and exercise psychology concepts outside the classroom. Ultimately, Performance Excellence serves as a wonderful resource for students, as well as for sport and exercise practitioners.
Book Synopsis 8 Steps to Lasting Excellence by : Cameron C Taylor
Download or read book 8 Steps to Lasting Excellence written by Cameron C Taylor and published by Mount Lanai. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 8 Steps to Lasting Excellence is a full-color book filled with inspirational photos, quotes, and stories from many great achievers including Mahatma Gandhi, Helen Keller, Thomas Edison, Walt Disney, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and many others. This book will lead you to greater achievement, superior performance, and lasting excellence.
