The Work Of Professional Football

Author : Martin Roderick
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134324901
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Work of Professional Football written by Martin Roderick and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-09-27 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A long-term study providing rare insights into the precarious career and ordinary working culture of professional footballers. Away from the celebrity-obsessed media gaze, the work of a professional footballer is rarely glamorous and for most players a career in football is insecure and short-lived. A former professional, Martin Roderick’s familiarity with the world of football is the foundation for this privileged research into a world that is typically closed to the public gaze and ignored by media reportage and academic research which prefers to focus on a small, unrepresentative group of elite players. Key themes explored within the text include: the culture of work in professional football the changing identity, orientation and expectations of players during their careers the fragile and uncertain nature of professional sport careers the performance and dramatic aspects of a career under public scrutiny the role of relationships with managers, owners, support staff and partners players' responses to the insecurities inherent in professional football such as injury, ageing, performance and transfer. The text deals with a wide range of issues of interest to sports students and academics, particularly those with a focus on the sociology of sport but also including sport development, sport management and coaching studies. The text will also be of interest to researchers in the fields of careers, industrial relations and the sociology of work.

Author : Martin Roderick
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113432491X
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Work of Professional Football written by Martin Roderick and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-09-27 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A long-term study providing rare insights into the precarious career and ordinary working culture of professional footballers. Away from the celebrity-obsessed media gaze, the work of a professional footballer is rarely glamorous and for most players a career in football is insecure and short-lived. A former professional, Martin Roderick’s familiarity with the world of football is the foundation for this privileged research into a world that is typically closed to the public gaze and ignored by media reportage and academic research which prefers to focus on a small, unrepresentative group of elite players. Key themes explored within the text include: the culture of work in professional football the changing identity, orientation and expectations of players during their careers the fragile and uncertain nature of professional sport careers the performance and dramatic aspects of a career under public scrutiny the role of relationships with managers, owners, support staff and partners players' responses to the insecurities inherent in professional football such as injury, ageing, performance and transfer. The text deals with a wide range of issues of interest to sports students and academics, particularly those with a focus on the sociology of sport but also including sport development, sport management and coaching studies. The text will also be of interest to researchers in the fields of careers, industrial relations and the sociology of work.

Author : Seamus Kelly
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1315518163
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Role of the Professional Football Manager written by Seamus Kelly and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-02-17 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considering the celebrity-like status of the professional football manager, surprisingly little is known about their role. This book provides an unprecedented insight into the chronically insecure and vulnerable world of the contemporary professional football manager. Drawing on original research, it explores the complex challenges and skills of the football manager in an increasingly cut-throat, ruthless and results-based industry. Written by a former professional footballer, the book examines how personal contact networks and the social mobility of different actors within the industry influence various elements of the manager's role. Beginning with an overview of literature on football management, its subsequent chapters each examine a key aspect of a manager’s work, such as: managerial recruitment and appointment; the role of previous playing experience and formal education; the assessment and recruitment of players; maintaining discipline and control; maintaining successful working relationships with players, coaches, agents, club directors and owners. Shedding light on the inner workings of the football industry, this book is fascinating reading for any serious football fan and an essential resource for any student or scholar researching football, sport management or sport business.

Author : Mark Nesti
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113528492X
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Psychology in Football written by Mark Nesti and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-06-17 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychology in Football is a detailed guide to delivering sport psychology in an elite team sport environment, from practical drills on the training field to shaping organisational behaviour at club level. The book is illustrated throughout with real-world case studies, drawing on research into sixteen professional clubs across five European countries, and concludes by suggesting how other elite team sports can learn from the experiences of professional football.

Author : David Finoli
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738536750
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Birthplace of Professional Football written by David Finoli and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated study of the history of professional football in Southwest Pennsylvania.

Author : Phil Barber
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN 13 : 9780789489012
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book NFL's Greatest written by Phil Barber and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2002 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with compelling photos of the most important teams, games, players and events as determined by the officials of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, this fascinating and in-depth book will enthrall sports fans.

Author : Richard Lee
Publisher : Bennion Kearny Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780957051126
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Graduation written by Richard Lee and published by Bennion Kearny Limited. This book was released on 2012 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2010/11 season will go down as a memorable one for Goalkeeper Richard Lee. After more than ten years at Watford FC, Richard signed for League One outfit Brentford FC, but soon found himself cast aside. Dropped after one game and behind three other goalkeepers before he would get another opportunity - Richard would take on his toughest challenge to date! Cup wins, penalty saves, hypnotherapy and injury would follow, but these things only tell a small part of the tale. Suffering from acute mental anxiety throughout his career pushed Richard into making a choice between fight or flight. Could he overcome his fears or take the easy road out and quit? Fortunately for Brentford fans, he chose to fight. Throughout this book, Richard shares his understanding of the mind and how to apply it for high-level performance. Filled with anecdotes, insights, humour and honesty - Graduation uncovers Richard's campaign to take back the number one spot, save a lot of penalties, and overcome new challenges. What we see is a transformation - beautifully encapsulated in this extraordinary season.

Author : Myron J. Smith
Publisher : Greenwood
ISBN 13 : 031328928X
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Professional Football written by Myron J. Smith and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1993-03-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource covers professional football writing in the US, with selective coverage of the variants of the sport as played in Canada and Australia. The bibliography contains some 15,000 entries from English-language sources published from the turn of the century through mid-1991. The work stresses published (non-newspaper) items of two pages or more; types of material include books, documents, dissertations and theses, team yearbooks and programs, and periodical articles. The author has also drawn heavily on the resources of the rapidly growing library maintained by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Materials are listed in four broad categories: Reference Works; General Works, History, and Special Studies; Professional Leagues, Teams, and Games; and Biography. The bibliography concludes with a thorough author/subject index.

Author : Alex Culvin
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1800710526
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Women’s Football in a Global, Professional Era written by Alex Culvin and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2023-03-09 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women’s Football in a Global, Professional Era is an important addition to discussions on sport as work for women, and an essential reference point for students, researchers and sports professionals interested in the debates around the professionalisation of women’s football internationally.

Author : Paul Zimmerman
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 495 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The New Thinking Man's Guide to Professional Football written by Paul Zimmerman and published by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC. This book was released on 2018-12-11 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During his nearly 30 years at Sports Illustrated, Paul Zimmerman—known to readers as “Dr. Z”—rose to fame as one of the top writers in football history. The follow up to Zimmerman’s 1971 classic The Thinking Man’s Guide to Pro Football, The New Thinking Man’s Guide to Pro Football builds on the timeless insights of his original work. Filled with personal anecdotes from Zimmerman’s years covering football, this book offers a fascinating insight into the sport that will appeal to any fan that wants a deeper understanding and appreciation for the game. More than a generation later, Zimmerman’s work is as applicable today as when the updated edition came out in the late 1980s. This widely-acclaimed guide covers: Positions Tactics Football scouting Broadcasting Minor leagues Time strategies Great players and top moments