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Being a young man is always difficult and navigating through high school is a unique experience for everyone. Especially for a young man with hopes of becoming a football star. All throughout my football days I was a star until I wasn’t. Playing football has been some of the best times I’ve had in high school and also the reason for some of the worse days I’ve had in high school. From scoring touchdowns to being benched. Having undefeated seasons to not so undefeated seasons. I detail the pleasures of having a high school sweetheart and juggling a forever changing home life.

If you're ready to thrive in sports and life, The Balanced Athlete will show you how to train smarter, think stronger, and live better—starting today.

In Beyond Toughness, Toni Bold introduces the game-changing approach top athletes use to transcend “mental toughness.” By cultivating flow state and leveraging powerful tools like somatic mindfulness, this guide empowers young athletes to unleash peak performance and find the zone that turns good into unstoppable.

“Tasty fare for readers inclined to hail the coming of soccer’s ‘Messi-ah.’” —Kirkus Reviews Channel the grit, resilience, and positivity of soccer icon Lionel Messi as you trace his journey to become one of the greatest soccer players of all time. Global superstar, FIFA Player of...

Remaining pure in body, mind, eyes, and heart could be the most difficult thing your kids will face in their preteens and teens—and into adulthood. Jim Burns, author of the Pure Foundations series, goes beyond the printed word with this unique audio resource, designed to open a dialog between parents and their kids about healthy sexuality.

Want to step up to the plate with real confidence, steady focus, and the mental toughness of a true competitor? It all begins in your mind. Whether you’re chasing bigger goals, trying to break out of a slump, or simply wanting to enjoy the game more, mastering your mindset can transform the way you play. Many young athletes have the talent and the drive—but their thoughts get in the way. Doubt, pressure, nerves, and comparison can chip away at your confidence long before the ball even reaches the plate.

"The Conscious Athlete" is not just a book; it's a transformative guide designed to ignite the inner fire of student-athletes and propel them towards unparalleled greatness. Jeffrey Edouard's inspiring journey from adversity to triumph serves as a beacon of hope and a roadmap for aspiring athletes, especially those navigating the critical transition from eighth grade to their freshman year of college. This book is a call to action for young athletes to embrace faith, discipline, and authenticity as the cornerstones of their success.

"Narrator Brad Sanders's baritone voice bestows deserved gravitas on this remarkable story...Hoops and history fans won't be the only ones appreciating this inspirational listen." — AudioFile Magazine Attucks! is the true story of the all-black high school basketball team that broke the color...

This program is read by the author and includes music written by Ernesto Villalobos, Alberto Villalobos, Luis Villalobos and Humberto Flores, and performed by the Villalobos Brothers. Educated meets Athlete A in this YA memoir about survival and strength by Elvira Gonzalez, a Mexican-American...

In 1943, while the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals were winning pennants and meeting in that year's World Series, one of the nation's strongest baseball teams practiced on a skinned-out college field in the heart of North Carolina. Ted Williams, Johnny Pesky, and Johnny Sain were among a cadre of fighter-pilot cadets who wore the Cloudbuster Nine baseball jersey at an elite Navy training school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

¿Tu joven atleta lucha por equilibrar la escuela y los deportes? ¿Se desmoronan bajo presión o les falta confianza para rendir al máximo? Este libro es la solución. Especialmente diseñada para estudiantes-atletas de 12 a 22 años. Repleta de herramientas y técnicas prácticas basadas en más de 300 referencias científicas. Diseñada para ayudar a los atletas a sobresalir tanto en los deportes como en lo académico. Dale a tu atleta la ventaja que necesita para triunfar.

During the depths of the Great Depression, Seabiscuit won against incredible odds and uplifted the hearts of Americans from the streets to the White House. Ralph Moody recounts the thrilling tale of the plucky horse who refused to quit, the down-on-his-luck jockey who didn't let horrendous accidents keep him out of the saddle, and the taciturn trainer who brought out the best in both.

Looking for a fun sport and constructive activity to teach your teens? Boxing is a great form of exercise to keep teens and young adults in shape.

Horia Tecău își trăiește pasiunea pentru sport, încercând mereu să își îndeplinească visurile. Crește, evoluează, pentru că asta își dorește cel mai mult, tratându-i totodată pe cei din jurul său cu mult respect. Succesul nu l-a schimbat, pentru că este conștient că nu succesul l-a făcut ceea ce este azi. Credința, efortul, educația pe care a primit-o în sport, precum și educația primită în familie reprezintă pilonii care l-au ajutat să se dezvolte într-un mod sănătos.

Tennis legend Billie Jean King profiles 11 of today’s pioneering athletes in women's sports in this inspiring nonfiction book based on exclusive interviews that will empower athletes and sports fans ages 12 and up. Billie Jean King made history in her 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match...

En Lugares asombrosos. Travesías insólitas y otras maneras extrañas de conocer el mundo podrás viajar -con Luisito como compañero y guía- a los lugares más recónditos de uno, dos y más continentes: a sitios abandonados que conservan la huella de un hecho inexplicable; espacios delineados por trazos y personajes místicos; habitáculos hechizados por almas que vagan entre dimensiones desconocidas; zonas marcadas por los errores de la historia y sus fantasmas, y pintorescas comisuras del orbe con el sello de una costumbre o un suceso perturbador.

In this YA memoir, pro surfer Maya Gabeira tells the awe-inspiring true story of her journey from unstoppable teenager to the Guinness World Record–holding legend she is today.

Master Your Mental Game Unlock the mental edge to elevate your game with Mental Fitness for Young Basketball Players. This guide to sports psychology is crafted specifically for aspiring basketball players looking to sharpen their focus, build resilience, and overcome the unique mental challenges faced on and off the court. From managing pre-game nerves to bouncing back after tough losses, this book empowers basketball players to develop the confidence and mindset needed to thrive in any situation.

*"Rivaling the nonfiction works of Steve Sheinkin and Daniel James Brown's The Boys in the Boat....Even readers who don't appreciate sports will find this story a page-turner." --School Library Connection (starred review) "An insightful, gripping account of basketball and bias." --Kirkus...

A resilient and adaptable mindset must be forged in a young athlete, to go with physical training. Now, this may be easier said than done, so that’s where this timely guide comes in to guide you through the process. It does so with the groundbreaking A.T.H.L.E.T.E. framework. This approach combines cutting-edge psychological strategies and physical training into a practical routine that anyone–athlete, parent, or coach–can benefit from.

The inspirational manual 350 Mental Models on Developing Mental Toughness: A Handbook for Young Athletes by Boris Mullayev gives young athletes the mental tools they need to excel in their sports and overcome difficulties with resiliency and determination.

Elite athletes regularly face fear, injury, packed schedules, exhaustion, distractions, and team discord. WORKING IN: The Elite Athlete's Guide to Working Out from the Inside provides an alternative to career-compromising supplements, steroids, and drugs. These yoga techniques, honed over millennia, enable athletes to sustain champion performance by using the most natural and cost-effective means. WORKING IN presents the true stories of six athletes and the yoga techniques that helped them overcome their problems.

Danny Jordan is one of two lucky winners of the US Basketball Writer's Association's contest for aspiring journalists. His prize? A trip to New Orleans and a coveted press pass for the Final Four. It's a basketball junkie's dream come true! But the games going on behind the scenes between the...

Pickle Juice: The Fluid Motion Factor for Pickleball is a fresh guide to playing better pickleball from the inside out. Written by longtime tennis and pickleball teacher Paul Stokstad with performance coach Steven Yellin, this book brings Yellin’s Fluid Motion Factor approach to pickleball.

Peloti tiene muchas inquietudes sobre cada país que jugará el Mundial. Pregunta, y pregunta tanto que intriga y pone nerviosos a los adultos. Peloti sospecha que esos países y sus fronteras son un invento y, a veces, mera casualidad. Hace cuestionamientos que develan la historia y las complejidades culturales y geopolíticas de las naciones que participarán en el terreno de juego.

Soccer gets in your head fast. One bad touch, one missed chance, one mistake that leads to a goal, one piece of trash talk, one wave of pressure from coaches, parents, teammates, friends, and your own expectations—and underneath it all, the question most teen guys do not say out loud: “Am I good enough?” Next Pass Devotions is a 60-day Christian devotional for soccer players ages 13–15 that helps boys build the mental game and faith foundation most athletes never get.

Baseball can mess with your head fast. One bad at-bat. A slump that won't end. A teammate running his mouth. A bad call. A tryout that feels like your whole future. And underneath all of it, the question most teen guys don't say out loud: "Am I good enough?"

Train like a Navy SEAL. Compete like a Champion. Become Unstoppable! As a former Navy SEAL officer and Division I wrestler, I'm often asked if young athletes can develop the same traits, habits, physical toughness and "Never Quit" mindset that define the Navy SEAL community.

The mental game is just as important as the physical one—and this audiobook helps teen athletes master both. Whether you're a student-athlete grinding through practice, a leader trying to inspire your team, or a competitor chasing greatness—Game On delivers the fuel you need to keep going, push harder, and rise higher.

Softball is loud. High school is louder. Diamond Devotions is a 60-day Christian softball devotional created for girls ages 16–18 who are navigating real pressure—on the field and in everyday life. From starting spots and slumps to team dynamics, school stress, relationships, and future decisions, this book speaks directly into the moments that shape confidence, identity, and character. This is not about being perfect. It is about becoming steady. Each day is designed to strengthen mindset, deepen faith, and build habits that carry beyond the diamond.

Lacrosse can sharpen a young man fast. It can also expose everything. The pressure. The pride. The anger. The insecurity. The temptation to fit in. The fear of falling behind. The quiet stress nobody sees when the game ends and real life starts again. For teen guys ages 16-18, lacrosse is never just lacrosse. It is school pressure, social pressure, girl drama, group chats, late-night temptation, coach criticism, comparison, expectations, identity, and the constant question of what kind of man they are becoming. That is exactly why Faceoff Devotional exists.

Baseball can make you feel on top of the world one day… and completely exposed the next. One bad hop. One strikeout with runners on. One blown call. One slump that won't leave. One mistake that turns into two because your mind won't let the last pitch go. And for guys 16–18, the pressure isn't only on the field. It's in the hallways. The group chats. The weekends. The late-night scrolling. The temptation to fit in, act tough, chase girls, hide stress, and pretend you're fine.

Friday night lights can build a young man—or break him. Because football at 16–18 is not just about the playbook, the depth chart, or the scoreboard. It is about pressure. Identity. Anger. Discipline. Confidence. Temptation. Brotherhood. School stress. Social media. Girls. Parties. Coaches. Parents. The future. And most teen guys are trying to carry all of that while acting like they are fine. Gridiron Devotions was created for that exact season of life.

An insightful memoir from a figure skating champion about her life as a bisexual professional athlete, perfect for readers of Fierce by Aly Raisman and Forward by Abby Wambach. Karina Manta has had a busy few years: Not only did she capture the hearts of many with her fan-favorite performance at...

Friday night lights are loud. Pressure is louder. Red Zone Devotions is a 60-day Christian devotional for football players ages 13–15 who want more than hype.

Basketball is loud. High school is louder. If you are a basketball girl ages 16–18, you already know the pressure hits from every direction. Minutes, roles, slumps, comparison, team drama, group chats, bad calls, trash talk, coaches, parents, grades, college decisions, and the constant noise of what everyone thinks. This devotional is built for that real life.

Jim Thorpe was one of the greatest athletes who ever lived. He played professional football, Major League b aseball, and won Olympic gold medals in track and field. He’ll forever be remembered by the sports community and by his Native American community, who consider him a hero on par with...