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In "Building a Culture of Chess Excellence," Reuben Salimu takes you on an extraordinary journey through the world of chess as both a game and a transformative life tool. As an International Chess Instructor and the Executive Director of the African Chess Lounge, Salimu marries his passion for chess with a dedication to community upliftment. This book is not just a memoir but a blueprint for anyone looking to make a meaningful impact through the game...
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Get the Summary of Marty Smith's Sideline CEO in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Sideline CEO" by Marty Smith is a comprehensive exploration of leadership principles as seen through the lens of championship coaches. The book delves into the importance of trust, communication, delegation, culture, crisis management, self-evaluation, and the necessity of evolution in leadership. Drawing from interviews with renowned...
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Get the Summary of Sam Walker's The Captain Class in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Captain Class" by Sam Walker is a deep dive into the dynamics of the world's most successful sports teams, focusing on the pivotal role of team captains. Walker's rigorous methodology identifies 16 Tier One teams across various sports, from the Collingwood Magpies to the New York Yankees and the Hungarian national soccer team....
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Get the Summary of Pete Carroll's Win Forever in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Pete Carroll's "Win Forever" chronicles his journey from a sports-loving youth in Marin County to a renowned football coach. Despite physical development challenges, Carroll's competitive spirit was nurtured by his family, particularly his supportive parents and older brother. Early coaching experiences and exposure to sports psychology,...
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Get the Summary of Mike Krzyzewski's Leading with the Heart in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Leading with the Heart" by Mike Krzyzewski is a reflection on the leadership principles that guided his tenure as Duke University's basketball coach. Krzyzewski's philosophy centers on character, teamwork, academic integrity, and personal growth. He emphasizes commitment, honesty, and collective responsibility, fostering...
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Get the Summary of Caitlin Murray's The National Team in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The National Team" chronicles the evolution of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, from its serendipitous formation in 1985 to its struggles and triumphs on the world stage. Advocates like Marty Mankamyer and Betty D'Anjolell pushed for the sport's recognition, leading to the team's first international appearance in Italy....
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"Like the Moneyball of college football, Three and Out blows the lid off one of the sports world's most perplexing mysteries."-Entertainment Weekly
Three and Out tells the story of how college football's most influential coach took over the nation's most successful program, only to produce three of the worst seasons in the histories of both Rich Rodriguez and the University of Michigan. Shortly after his controversial move from West Virginia, where...
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Get the Summary of James Wilson & Basketball's How to Be Better At Basketball in 21 days in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "How to Be Better At Basketball in 21 days" by James Wilson & Basketball is a comprehensive guide that focuses on both the mental and physical aspects of improving basketball skills. The book emphasizes the importance of a team's philosophy, which goes beyond winning games to include values...
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¿Qué es ser exitoso? ¿Cuáles son esas condiciones internas que hacen que algunos lo sean y otros no? ¿Qué papel juega el entorno en el éxito o el fracaso de las personas? ¿Por qué solo algunos pocos consiguen lo que la mayoría solo anhela?
Con un estilo simple y dinámico, el autor nos aproxima a las respuestas sobre estos interrogantes. Basándose en principios universales, y también en la fuerza de voluntad de quienes han logrado tocar...
10) The Perfect Drill - Crafting, Adapting, and Running Volleyball Drills and Games for High Performance
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Looking for better results from your volleyball drills and games? Struggling to find drills that challenge and excite your team? Want to have the right drill or game for any occasion? This book is for you! The Perfect Drill: Crafting, Adapting, and Running Volleyball Drills and Games for High Performance is the definitive guide for coaches who want to get the most out of their practice activities. Written by John Forman, author of the globally-respected...
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Do you love soccer and want to become a better player and a better leader? Do you want to learn how to improve your skills, communicate effectively, handle challenges, and inspire your teammates? Do you want to enjoy the game more and achieve your goals?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you. In this book, you will discover the secrets and strategies of successful soccer team leaders. You will learn how to:Master...
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Now with a new afterword, The Girls of Summer, by the award- winning New York Times sportswriter Jere Longman, takes a serious, compelling look at the women who won the 1999 World Cup and brings to life the skills and victories of the American team. Longman explores the issues this unprecedented achievement has raised: the importance of the players as role models; the significance of race and class; the sexualization of the team members; and the differences...
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The last time a Philadelphia professional sports team won a championship, Ronald Reagan was in the White House and Return of the Jedi was number one at the box office. No city with all four major sports has gone longer without one. The local NFL franchise, the Eagles, has not won a title since 1960, putting its devoted fans through decades of futility and heartbreak.
Peppered with riotous anecdotes about the grandstand brawlers and football lunatics...
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¿Qué es para ti acompañar? ¿En qué facetas de tu vida acompañas? ¿Solo en la personal, solo en la profesional...? ¿Qué necesitas para hacerlo mejor? ¿Te acompañas a ti mismo? Y a ti, ¿quién te acompaña? ¿Qué relación mantienes contigo, con el otro y con tus grupos?
Queremos que participes de forma activa en este viaje, en el que descubrirás que acompañar es la misión de toda persona, pero no solo a nivel profesional. Estamos hechos...
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In "Kickoff to Tomorrow: Predicting the Future Trends and Innovations in Football," readers are taken on a captivating journey into the future of the world's most beloved sport. Authored by leading experts in sports technology and innovation, this book is a comprehensive exploration of the groundbreaking advancements that are set to revolutionize football as we know it.The book begins by delving into the current landscape of football, providing a...
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El clásico de los emprendedores.
Solo en ocasiones especiales se presentan libros que de pronto cambian tu vida radicalmente; este es uno de ellos. Diario emprendedor es el punto de partida para aquellos que quieren alcanzar sus sueños y metas más grandes.
En esta edición revisada y actualizada encontrarás treinta capítulos con anécdotas y ejemplos de emprendedores que comenzaron sin nada y consiguieron todo. También disfrutarás de una Masterclass...
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El talento no puede nacer leyen-trucciones, con el balón en los pies yel libro abierto en la mano, sino quedebe desarrollarse con el ejercicioconstante. Sin embargo, algunas lec-ciones de fútbol pueden resultarmuy útiles para entender los delica-dos mecanismos que están en labase de cada recurso técnico y decada solución táctica; son como unprontuario del que extraer las indi-caciones que sirven para corregir loshábitos erróneos.
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* Numerosas fotos y dibujos le ayudarán a entender mejor los valiosos consejos que se proporcionan en el texto, a partir del conocimiento del pie y de las «herramientas de trabajo», como las botas, la indumentaria y el balón, para llegar a la coordinación de los movimientos, etc. * El delantero al que marque no tendrá escapatoria: conseguirá neutralizarlo recurriendo al tackle o jugando con anticipación, manteniendo siempre la posición correcta...
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Seth Godin is a marketing legend. He is the creator of Akimbo workshops which moves education forward. Also, he writes book - about 20 of them which are successful. And his most famous feat - writing daily blog posts, almost 7000+. It's an astounding feat. Seth Godin preaches what he do in practical. Over the years, he has shared many insights. And often you as a newbie or someone in your creator journey, want a concise and a flow in taking his insights....
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"Impactful Coaching: The Coach's Toolkit" is your definitive guide to the world of coaching. Across 25 exhaustive chapters, this book offers deep insights into multiple coaching models, leadership coaching, mindfulness-based approaches, narrative counseling, and much more. It is packed with practical tools, including dedicated worksheets for each coaching model to help you apply what you learn effectively. The book not only explores the theoretical...
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