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The role of the strength and conditioning coach for a combat athlete is to perform a needs analysis in which both the fighter as an individual and the sport itself are assessed in order to develop a high-performance programme. This might include...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780999266731Author Iain HighfieldFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint Iain HighfieldPublisher Iain HighfieldWeight(grams) 345gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm...

Fully updated to contain Sir Ian McGeechan's reflections on the 2017 Lions tour to New Zealand. 2017 saw the latest contest between the British Lions and New Zealand - the ultimate rugby clash between the northern and southern hemisphere. Ian McGeechan...

If your New Year's resolution is to take up running, this book is the perfect place to start. ________Fitness expert Bob Glover has trained thousands of runners, and in The Runners Handbook he shares his knowledge and shows you how to devise a training...

If your New Year's resolution is to take up running, this book is the perfect place to start. ________Fitness expert Bob Glover has trained thousands of runners, and in The Runners Handbook he shares his knowledge and shows you how to devise a training...

The most effective coaches understand the fundamentals of sport psychology, which include interacting effectively with athletes, creating the optimal environment, assessing the psychological needs of their athletes, and providing them with the mental...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784529666Author Jayne StoreyFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Panoma PressPublisher Rethink PressWeight(grams) 397gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 4mm

Nutrition and Supplements in Cycling provides a blueprint for all the key nutritional aspects a cyclist should consider from health to macro- and micro-nutrients, and the finer details, such as sports supplements to improve competitive performance. As a...

Offering a complete introduction to sport development policy and practice, this book covers key theory, themes, issues, and debates in sport development, without assuming any prior knowledge on the part of the reader. It outlines the organisational...

Successful Coaching has helped more than a million coaches-aspiring, new, and seasoned coaches alike-develop and expand their knowledge of coaching to provide the best, most fulfilling sport experience for their athletes. In the revised fifth edition,...

While the popularity of golf is coming under increased pressure, it continues to hook millions of players. However, the complexity of the game and the extremely high level of precision required to hit the ball consistently well means that it is a game...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781628601183Author Phil WhiteFormat HardbackPage Count 464Imprint Victory Belt PublishingPublisher Victory Belt Publishing

The Washington Post sportswriter and New York Times bestselling author of the "fascinating" (The Wall Street Journal) The Real All Americans presents a love letter to the extraordinary coaches and athletes she has covered over the years and the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780473514075Author Team GolfwellFormat PaperbackPage Count 100Imprint Pacific Trust Holdings Nz Ltd.Publisher Pacific Trust Holdings Nz Ltd.Weight(grams)...

Catapult your training efficiency and get measurable results with metabolic training! Commonly known as met con, or metabolic conditioning, this form of training is often mistaken for any combination of high-intensity exercises. The truth is that...

The fully revised third edition of the popular Foundations of Sports Coaching textbook aims to provide a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the practical and theoretical principles that underpin the sports coaching process, from both a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781619617278Author Ben BergeronFormat HardbackPage Count 202Imprint Ben Bergeron, LLCPublisher Ben Bergeron, LLCWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm) 218mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648991717Author Launz BurchFormat PaperbackPage Count 166Imprint Cat PressPublisher Cat PressWeight(grams) 152g

At five out of the last six Olympic Games team GBR has been the top nation in sailing, a result of strong leadership from the Royal Yachting Association and very talented sailors and coaches. But Barry Pickthall, formerly the Yachting Correspondent of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780425196014Author Chris CarmichaelFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 387g

Cornwall has long been recognised as being one of the hotbeds of English rugby enjoying a level of interest and support even outstripping that of football. Ten years ago Penzance and Newlyn rebranded itself as the Cornish Pirates and now operates as the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781943650408Author Gwendolyn SistoFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Risto Sports LLCPublisher Risto Sports LLCWeight(grams) 358gDimensions(mm) 254mm *...

A golf instruction book written by Graham Hawkings, PGA Advanced Golf Coach with over thirty years of experience of teaching all standards of player, from the complete beginner to the elite competitor. The book takes you on a journey in which you will...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781473332829Author Louis RondelleFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Macha PressPublisher Macha PressWeight(grams) 445gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 20mm

In this book, over 40 of the world's leading practitioners working in elite soccer- over 6 continents-share advanced knowledge of the environment as well as a scientific understanding of the game and players. This book explores those traits at an...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781399903929Author Adam LambeFormat PaperbackPage Count 194Imprint Adam LambePublisher Adam Lambe

Merging the knowledge of equestrian sport with commercial business management, this innovative book teaches how to unlock the potential in equestrian athletes, enabling riders to become 'the best they can be'. Exploring such subjects as: self-awareness,...

While the old adage, "those who can't do, teach," is not entirely true, all too often "those who can do" cannot teach effectively. This book is unique in that it offers a holistic approach to teaching martial arts; incorporating...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906921088Author JanulFormat PaperbackPage Count 82Imprint Janul PublicationsPublisher Janul PublicationsWeight(grams) 77gDimensions(mm) 178mm * 127mm *...

The Science of Gymnastics provides the most comprehensive and accessible introduction available to the fundamental physiological, biomechanical and psychological principles underpinning performance in artistic gymnastics.The second edition introduces...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781733202510Author Brooklyn L RaneyFormat PaperbackPage Count 260Imprint Brooklyn Raney LLCPublisher Brooklyn Raney LLCWeight(grams) 304gDimensions(mm)...

Take the Warrior Challenge - let top trainer Martin Rooney get you into the best shape of your life. Packed with hundreds of little-known training secrets of the top international fighters in every discipline, this book is indispensable for athletes or...

For the first time, this book applies The Spectrum to sports coaching to become a Spectrum of Coaching Styles. The non-versus approach to pedagogy taken by The Spectrum places athletes or players at the centre of their learning and clearly defines who...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646117826Author Kyle HuntFormat PaperbackPage Count 198Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 476gDimensions(mm) 231mm * 188mm *...

A must-have introductory text of unrivalled coverage and depth focusing on events planning and management, the fourth edition of Events Management provides a complete A to Z of the principles and practices of planning, managing and staging events. The...

Mindfulness- and acceptance-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness Acceptance Commitment (MAC) are gaining momentum with sport psychology practitioners who work to support elite athletes. These acceptance-based,...

This book outlines an approach to teaching and learning in physical education that prioritises meaningful experiences for pupils, using case studies to illustrate how practitioners have implemented this approach across international contexts...

Buddha Can Improve Your Sports Performance and Life"No other person has had more influence on my thirty-six years of coaching than Jerry Lynch."-Missy Foote, Head women's lacrosse coach, Middlebury College#1 New Release in Coaching Hockey, Tennis, and...

An Updated, Interactive Guide to Take Your Running to the Next Level With 20 years of running and competing around the world under her belt, Krissy Moehl is a top female ultramarathon runner, respected by her peers and an inspiration to runners...

Ninja Fighting Techniques explains how to defend yourself against real-world threats using techniques perfected centuries ago by the great Ninja masters.Author Stephen K. Hayes is the world's leading expert on Ninjutsu techniques. In this book, he...