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BBC F1 presenter and Drive to Survive expert Jennie Gow covers the key concepts, drivers, teams, tech and rules in an easy, bitesize format. This book is packed with Jennie's unique insights, anecdotes and plenty of trivia. Whether you’re new F1 and keen to learn more or a veteran supporter looking to brush up on facts, there’s something for everyone in this entertaining guide to racing in the fast lane.

This book is written for football (soccer) players, coaches and clubs. It teaches you about team-spirit, mental patterns and habits, spatial-attention, focused-attention, intuitive play, the flow state, using audience euphoria, hidden success strategies, how to recover from injury more quickly, performance enhancement, advanced states of concentration, how and why to play for a higher purpose and so much more not taught in mainstream sports coaching. While focused on soccer, many principles also apply to other team sports.

Do you struggle to play your best doubles tennis? Do your usual singles tactics suddenly fail with a doubles partner? Even the most experienced players can be completely frustrated. The good news is there are some highly effective, simple to use tactics to truly transform and evolve your game. For competition or recreation, get the keys for real success on the doubles court.

Master the fast-paced tactics of modern rugby union to transform from a confused spectator into a highly confident fan. Perfect for your morning commute or game-day preparation, this energetic sports guide breaks down the complex rules of the pitch. You will feel the momentum of the scrum and...

CYCLING DRILLS & SKILLS is a complete, beginner-friendly training manual designed to help cyclists build strength, speed, endurance, and total bike control —without guesswork or complicated programs. Whether you’re new to cycling or looking to ride stronger and smarter, this book delivers step-by-step drills, real-world skills, and structured training plans that actually work. You’ll learn how to pedal efficiently, climb with confidence, descend safely, corner smoothly, manage fatigue, and ride in groups with control.

An exclusive look at England Rugby from a former player with a unique perspective. Nobody has spent as much time in the front line of rugby union's first's two dramatic decades of professionalism - as a player, coach and administrator (blazer) - as Rob Andrew, or taken as much flak; all this in...

An “excellent sports history” (Publishers Weekly) in the tradition of Michael Lewis’s Moneyball, award-winning historian S.C. Gwynne tells the incredible story of how two unknown coaches—Hal Mumme and Mike Leach—developed the Air Raid offense and revolutionized American football at...

Former NFL general manager and three-time Super Bowl winner Michael Lombardi reveals what makes football organizations tick at the championship level. From personnel to practice to game-day decisions that win titles, Lombardi shares what he learned working with coaching legends Bill Walsh of the...

For more than 20 years, author Martin Rooney has coached professional sport stars, Olympic champions, and business leaders to high levels of performance, analyzing thousands of real-life examples of what works and what doesn’t. Coming across like a simple parable, this engaging audiobook gives you an easy-to-use yet highly effective formula for becoming a better coach for your teams, in your business, and in your personal life. 

This book draws on the insights of professional tennis to create the ultimately profound CEO’s Guide to Tennis. For players who have been brushed aside in tennis due to their age and late start (aka the late bloomer), this guide discloses in full detail how to have modern tennis technique with Vincent Simone, the "Tennis Doctor" as your teacher.

BOXING DRILLS & SKILLS: A Complete Training Guide is a practical, step-by-step boxing manual designed for beginners, fitness boxers, and aspiring fighters who want real results. This comprehensive guide covers everything from boxing stance, footwork, and punching technique to combinations, conditioning, defense, strategy, and mental toughness. Inside, you’ll find proven boxing drills, heavy bag workouts, solo training routines, weekly training programs, and a structured 30-day boxing challenge to help you build skill, speed, power, and confidence—whether you train at home or in the gym.

How to get fit in your 50s: What really works and why you don’t need to train as hard as you think. In 7 X Your Strength Gains Even if You’re a Man, Woman or Clueless Beginner Over 50, you will discover: 7 main reasons why bodyweight training is just right fora you even if you are over 50, why the “no pain no gain” attitude might is the biggest lie in the fitness industry, the most common mistakes in strength training and how to avoid them, and much more!

New York Times bestselling sportswriter Michael Holley takes readers behind the scenes of the relationship that transformed the Patriots from a middling franchise to the envy of the NFL. No head coach-quarterback pair has been more successful in NFL history than Bill Belichick and Tom Brady of...

What separates athletes like LeBron James, Steph Curry, Ronaldo, Roger Federer, Caitlin Clark, and Shohei Ohtani from everyone else? Their unstoppable mindset. Does your athlete struggle with confidence, overthinking, anxiety, or bouncing back after mistakes? Do they shine in practice but tighten up in games?

The Pyramid Principle is based on the true and never before told story of Hall-of-Famer John Vallely. Filled with miraculous triumphs and hellacious heartbreaks, The Pyramid Principle masterfully depicts the impact of UCLA Coach John Wooden and his legendary “Pyramid of Success” he invested into all his players during his 29 year coaching career at UCLA. During Vallely’s daughter’s death from cancer and his own battle with cancer, Vallely would discover Coach Wooden’s true meaning of success.

"Not only is there more to life than basketball, there's a lot more to basketball than basketball." -- Phil Jackson One of the most successful coaches in NBA history, Chicago Bulls head coach Phil Jackson provides an inside look at the higher wisdom of teamwork with Sacred Hoops -- Jackson's...

Stop leaving your sports performances down to chance. Implement our 5 simple science-backed mental toughness strategies and start seeing improvements straight away. Expertly written with real-world advice and key psychological insights, The Mental Resilience Method for Young Athletes reveals 5 powerful science-based techniques that will propel your athletic performances into the realm of the champions.

For more than a decade, the Old Northamptonians 3rd XV fought, laughed, stumbled, and triumphed their way through the beating heart of Northampton rugby. What began as a scratch side on the brink of collapse became a team that defined a club — and a community. In this warm, honest, and often hilarious memoir, Stuart MacDonald charts the unlikely rise of the self-proclaimed best 3rd XV in the UK. From chaotic away days and lastminute callups to league titles, unforgettable characters, and the quiet heroism of simply turning up, this is grassroots rugby in all its messy, brilliant glory.

Football talk often feels like a foreign language, the rules might seem too complicated, and the game itself might seem overwhelming. There's good news! You can effortlessly switch from feeling lost to enjoying the game, talking tactics, and understanding every play. Welcome to a guide that breaks down the game of football in a fun, engaging, and above all, effective way, specifically crafted for women and beginners but accessible to all football novices.

Group and Team Coaching offers a new perspective on the ‘secret life of groups’, the subconscious and non-verbal processes through which people learn and communicate in groups and teams. Updated with new research and including a wealth of vignettes and case studies, it will be essential...