The Rebounders

Author : Rick Newman
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 0345527836
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rebounders written by Rick Newman and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "U.S. News & World Report" journalist Newman examines the rise and fall--and rise again--of some of our most prolific and productive figures in order to demystify the anatomy of resilience.

Author : Amanda Ottaway
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 1496205871
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rebounders written by Amanda Ottaway and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2018-03 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike the stories of most visible Division I college athletes, Amanda Ottaway's story has more in common with those of the 80 percent of college athletes who are never seen on TV. The Rebounders follows the college career of an average NCAA Division I women's basketball player in the twenty-first century, beginning with the recruiting process when Ottaway is an eager, naive teenager and ending when she's a more contemplative twentysomething alumna. Ottaway's story, along with the journeys of her dynamic Wildcat teammates at Davidson College in North Carolina, covers in engaging detail the life of a mid-major athlete: recruitment, the preseason, body image and eating disorders, schoolwork, family relationships, practice, love life, team travel, game day, injuries, drug and alcohol use, coaching changes, and what comes after the very last game. In addition to the everyday issues of being a student athlete, The Rebounders also covers the objectification of female athletes, race, sexuality, and self-expression. Most college athletes, famous or not, play hard, get hurt, fail, and triumph together in a profound love of their sport and one another, and then their careers end and they figure out how to move on. From concussions and minor injuries to classrooms, parties, and relationships, Ottaway understands the experience of a Division I women's basketball player firsthand. The Rebounders is, at its core, a feminist coming-of-age story, an exploration of what it means to be a young woman who loves a sport and is on a course of self-discovery through that medium.

Author : Amanda Ottaway
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 1496233115
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rebounders written by Amanda Ottaway and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2022-10 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rebounders is an up-close look at the contemporary college athletic experience of women away from the limelight.

Author : Thomas J. Dygard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780140377026
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rebounder written by Thomas J. Dygard and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doug Fulton, coach of the Hamilton High Panthers, is certain that transfer student Chris Patton can lead the team to a championship, but a tragic accident has made Chris decide to never play basketball again.

Author : Rick Newman
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 0345527852
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rebounders written by Rick Newman and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let’s face it: Setbacks happen, and failure is always a possibility. But here’s the good news: Amazing success has been achieved by people who once fell flat on their faces. The secret lies in how we respond to life’s bumps and pot holes and unwelcome detours—from getting fired or losing a business to enduring a professional rejection or pursuing a passion that fails to pan out. Misfortune, it turns out, can be a springboard to success. In Rebounders, U.S. News & World Report journalist Rick Newman examines the rise and fall—and rise again—of some of our most prolific and productive figures in order to demystify the anatomy of resilience. He identifies nine key traits found in people who bounce back that can transform a setback into the first step toward great accomplishment. Newman turns many well-worn axioms on their head as he shows how virtually anybody can improve their resilience and get better at turning adversity into personal and professional achievement. • Setbacks can be a secret weapon: They often teach vital things you’ll never learn in school, on the job, or from others. • There are smart ways to fail: Once familiar with them, you’ll be more comfortable taking risks and less discouraged if they don’t pan out. • “Defensive pessimism” trumps optimism: Planning for what could go wrong is often the best way to ensure that it doesn’t. • Know when to quit: Walking away at the right time can free the resources you need to exploit better opportunities. • “Own the suck”: When faced with true hardship, taking command of the pain and sorrow—rather than letting it command you—lays the groundwork for ultimately rising above it. Each lesson is highlighted by candid and inspiring stories from notable people, including musician Lucinda Williams, tennis champ James Blake, inventor Thomas Edison, army veteran and double-amputee Tammy Duckworth, and Joe Torre, former manager of the New York Yankees. In this uncertain and unstable time, Rebounders lays out the new rules for success and equips you with the tools you need to get ahead and thrive.

Author : Thomas Frood
Publisher : FriesenPress
ISBN 13 : 152550388X
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Basketball Coach's Primer written by Thomas Frood and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2018-09-24 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Basketball Coach’s Primer is a resource of basketball ideas. It is written for coaches ready to review the principles and methods of the game before getting started with a new team, or for renewing coaches reviewing for the next season of basketball. Reviewing and renewing to gain greater understanding makes the game better for all the people of basketball. The basketball content or substance herein is not the authoritative “last” word but this study puts forward the important ideas for developing the players and the game at a fundamental level. This resource provides a synopsis of essentials, including a comprehensive outline of the basic maneuvers and processes for developing the skills and mobility of the players. A substantial quantity of relevant game-specific basketball applications are added to the mix of ideas for good measure. The Basketball Coach’s Primer also lays the basis for a more advanced game if needed.

Author : Robert O. Young
Publisher : Grand Central Life & Style
ISBN 13 : 0446551104
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The pH Miracle for Weight Loss written by Robert O. Young and published by Grand Central Life & Style. This book was released on 2008-11-15 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let's start with simple math. How many excess pounds do you need to shed to achieve your ideal, healthy weight-10, 30, 100? Whatever your answer, multiply it by two. You now have the Maximum number of days it will take you to reach your goal, if you follow... Despite what you may believe, weight loss is not about fat grams, cholesterol, carbs, or calories. It's all about acid. According to Dr. Robert Young, renowned microbiologist and nutritionist, reaching your ideal weight is simply a matter of maintaining the delicate pH balance of the blood. In this latest entry in the successful pH Miracle series, Dr. Young and his wife, chef Shelley Redford Young, offer a simple 7-step lifestyle program to balance your body chemistry, change your shape, and slim down to your ideal body weight-naturally and permanently. Best of all, you'll be able to eliminate unnecessary fat cells forever. From the science behind the plan to the dietary do's and don'ts (along with recipes), a detailed exercise plan, and dozens of dramatic real-life before-and-after photos, this program lays the groundwork for long-term success. Discover: * How drinking the right water can help you lose weight * Why you should ignore the fat phobes and keep plenty of healthy oils in your diet * Which common foods make your body more alkaline-and which ones make it more acidic * How exercise can actually make you fat-unless you do it the right way * The benefits of having your blood analyzed at the microscopic level * How you can build lean muscle and maintain healthy bones without loading up on proteins and dairy ... and much more!

Author : Albert Earl Carter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780725513962
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Miracles of Rebound Exercise written by Albert Earl Carter and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Lee Rose
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 149258164X
Total Pages : 437 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Winning Basketball Fundamentals written by Lee Rose and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2012-09-21 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lee Rose has been one of basketball’s most knowledgeable and respected coaches over the past 50 years at the high school, college, and professional levels. Winning Basketball Fundamentals presents his proven program for success, the same one he used in taking teams from two different colleges to the Final Four. From offense to defense to transition play and special situations, Rose covers every tactical facet of the game and adds his insights for improving execution in each. He presents popular offensive systems—the Triangle, LA, Flex, Dribble Drive, and Motion—as well as man-to-man and zone defensive schemes, with suggestions for when and how to deploy and adjust them. Rose also teaches all the essential individual skills required for performing those tactics proficiently and consistently, with special tips for executing when the game is on the line. Perimeter- and post-specific instruction and drills will help players build on their skills through practice. Coach Rose also shares his Performance Rating System—a tool he’s used time and again to develop some of the game’s top players. Rose explains not only how to identify strengths and weaknesses but also how to use that information to maximize the potential of individual players and the team. Flashy and fluke plays might be fun to watch, but you can’t build a successful season or career on them. Winning Basketball Fundamentals is the proven formula for developing the solid individual skills and team tactics you can count on game after game.

Author : Frank Rodgers
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1543427677
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ice Cream Shooter written by Frank Rodgers and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2022-02-07 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story deals with a seven-year-old kid—Ice Cream—who has a marvelous talent. He fantasized about becoming a professional basketball free throw shooter when he becomes older in life. When young Ice Cream attended first grade elementary school, he could not stay focused on his schoolwork because his mind was always on shooting free throws all the time. While in class, he decided to use some of his clean notebook paper and ball it up to a paper ball, and he started shooting it into the trash can that was near his desk. While class was going on, three of his classmates (Fats, Range, and Deep) who were sitting near him saw Ice Cream shooting the paper balls, and they were very amazed how young Ice Cream was making those shots in the trash can. Fats, Range, and Deep decided to follow Ice Cream and did the same thing—shooting paper balls in the same trash can. They all were shooting together in class, trying not to let their teacher, Mrs. Hoops, catch them shooting the paper balls. At the same time, there were four girls in the class—Good Pass, Block, Dunk, and Set Shot—who saw Ice Cream, Fats, Range, and Deep, and the four girls loved the way the boys were shooting the paper balls, making shot after shot in the trash can. As the years went by, all eight of them became close friends, and the four girls followed Ice Cream, Fats, Range, and Deep all the time, through good times and bad times, going to practices, shooting at events, and going to local basketball courts. They all attended the same high school and college together. When Ice Cream, Fats, Range, and Deep became older adults, their dream of becoming the top four professional free throw shooters to represent the United States Olympic Free Throw Shooting tournament team came true, and they advanced to the national championship title free throw shooting game to represent their country.