Football For Teens

His time is short, but his will is mighty. Can a child with an incurable disease bring a gift of greatness to a struggling athlete? Maine. Billy Jacobs knows he’ll never see adulthood. Born with a terminal bone condition, the ten-year-old refuses to play it safe and explores the outdoors with a relentless zest for life. But when he falls from a tree and is paralyzed from the waist down, the youngster’s world shrinks down to a wheelchair and a broken family. Determined to turn the lowest point of his life into something positive, the courageous child embarks on a mental journey that ...

From the day Princeton played the first intercollegiate game in 1869, these major schools of the northeast - Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Pennsylvania, Princeton, and Yale - shaped football as we now know it. In this rich history, Bernstein shows that much of the culture that surrounds American football, both good and bad, has its roots in the Ivy League.

David Dawson went from being a middle school nerd to being a high school freshman, preoccupied with the concerns of any teenage boy. Then his uncle signed him up to play football. No one ever said life was easy. David is suddenly the wonder boy who is forced to step in and play when the team’s quarterback is injured. The whole community has its hopes and dreams riding on how he performs. If that pressure weren’t enough, he has to navigate his newfound popularity and girls. Thankfully, he has an older brother that’s willing to help him. That doesn’t mean he won’t make mistakes. ...

Two Teams. One Week. One Game It's almost game time; Creekridge versus Milton for the district championship, and the real action occurs off the football field. While opposing coaches resume a personal grudge match; players on both teams run fast and loose. To settle a debt, Creekridge Quarterback Dan Spencer gets involved in a risky endeavor with a team mate. In the Creekridge neighborhood, where clandestine lovers meet and parents fund drug deals, everyone wants more of the good life. Sixty miles away in Milton, it's a battle for survival as Milton Halfback Billy Ray Suggs struggles with ...

***A Young Adult Romance*** Rebecca well knew the pecking order. Poor, plain girls with obnoxiously strict fathers rested at the bottom of the high school social structure. It was the way of the universe and always would be. Of course, at the top of the pyramid stood Buck Benson. Star athlete, popular, and more handsome than a boy should be allowed to be. Master of all he surveyed. When Rebecca was offered a prestigious letter of recommendation for college to become Buck’s tutor, she grabbed it. It was her ticket out and an opportunity to learn how the other half lived. Her only problem. ...

In his first ever book, The IF in Life: How to Get Off Life’s Sidelines and Become Your Best Self, NFL running back and Dancing with the Stars champion Rashad Jennings shares his inspiring story and experiences, imparts practical advice, and encourages listeners to follow their dreams.

This plausible must-listen novel about the near future offers excitement on the football field and adventure in the tech lab, where Dude and his diverse group of team geniuses struggle with the true meaning of the game and the importance of thinking creatively in sports.

In Aaron Donald, you’ll learn how Aaron overcame tough beginnings in his youth and working-class neighborhood to become an even tougher college football star. Before he was a pro player, Aaron was beating up kids at the playground and throwing around equals on the Pitt University gridiron. Always a gifted athlete and focused student, Aaron knew early on that football would be his ticket out of a tough background, and you can read all about it in this must-have book. A rare combination of speed, strength, and athleticism has made Aaron Donald the dominant force of his generation. But ...

Elizabeth Rusch’s A Greater Goal chronicles how members of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team fought to receive fair treatment and equal pay despite the intense pushback they received from U.S. Soccer, the governing body of soccer in the United States. With a narrative that includes player profiles and vignettes framed from team member perspectives, A Greater Goal illuminates the work, support, and grit needed to be treated with equality in a world that often undervalues the contributions of women.

"The U17 Soccer Coaching Bible" is a vital tool for coaches dedicated to impacting the development of U17 soccer players. This comprehensive guide spans all facets of coaching, tailored specifically for the U17 age group, encompassing both male and female players. It is crafted to assist coaches in understanding the distinct characteristics and developmental stages of U17 athletes, integrating effective coaching philosophies and communication methods to maximize their impact. The book opens with an examination of the cognitive, physical, and emotional growth typical of U17 players. It ...

This book takes readers deep inside the life and times of one of the NFL's most exciting players, Justin Herbert, from his humble beginnings in Eugene, Oregon to his meteoric rise as a star quarterback for the Oregon Ducks. Drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2020, Justin Herbert wasted no time establishing himself as one of the most dominant quarterbacks in all of football. In his first season, he broke many rookie records, including most passing touchdowns and highest passer rating. He also earned multiple Player of the Week honors and broke several NFL records, becoming the youngest ...

In episode 2 of Confessions of a Football Player, Christian showed up at Coach James' house to win his spot back from Dillon, but got distracted by the sexy, muscular, and older neighbor with an agenda of his own. Synopsis: I'm Coach James’ favorite player, but it’s only because I can do things on and off the field that the other players can’t do. My name is Dillon, and I’m straight, but I occasionally fantasize about doing sinful things to my older, muscular, and chocolate-toned football coach, Coach James. One day, he asked me to pay a visit to his office to talk about the game we...

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.

Mack is hot, popular, and used to getting exactly what he wants … until he sets his sights on the new exchange student from New Zealand. He’s never been one for love at first sight, but this chick has him feeling things he never knew existed within him, and in spite of her feisty rejections, he’s determined to get to know her.

Marcus Rashford, MBE, is famous worldwide for his skills both on and off the pitch—but before he was a Manchester United and England footballer, and long before he started his inspiring campaign to end child food poverty, he was just an ordinary kid from Wythenshawe, South Manchester. Now the nation's favourite footballer wants to show YOU how to achieve your dreams, in this positive and inspiring guide for life.

Winners. Losers. Lovers. There’s only one more football game, and it’s time to go big or go home. A district championship is in reach for the Creekridge Wildcats, but no one is thinking about football. The Creekridge Quarterback, Dan Spencer, tries to forget the passion of a former lover when a new female in his life bestows her affection on him. Two weeks after his car mysteriously caught on fire; Creekridge Halfback, Wayne Myers, discovers his step-mother is willing to forget her knowledge of the incident if Wayne is willing to accept an unusual offer for her silence. Across the ...

In 2015, when Ohio State took on the University of Oregon in the first College Football Playoff championship game, millions of sports fans tuned in. But back in 1869, when Rutgers University and Princeton University played the first-ever college football game, no one predicted the national spectacle that a college football championship game would become.

Viola and Jack do not get along. Popular Jack Orsino is the worst Student Body President Viola Reyes has ever seen, and his lackadaisical attitude is just one more thing on Vi’s long list of things to be annoyed about. Her only escape? The online role-playing game Twelfth Knight – where she creates a masculine alter-ego in order to be taken seriously in the gaming world. When a football injury leads Jack to start playing Twelfth Knight too, their two worlds are set to collide.

The Preacher is ready to start a family, but as an 800-year-old vampire, there’s more to it than simply finding a willing mate, especially with the FBI on his tail. Mountain View, Colorado, seems like the perfect spot to raise a new brood. Once his spies are in place and local law enforcement has been compromised, Preacher is ready to hunt for the perfect disciples. A seer, a seductress, and a coven of young witches offer the best chance of success. He gathers the teens to his lair with promises of power and immortality and teaches his new children the Blood Gospel. When the final lesson ...

Sixteen-year-old Jeremiah Thomas, all-star football player and MVP, had helped lead the Parkview Pacers to their first state title in twenty-one years. Now a new season of football is about to start, and his training has made him the strongest guy at Parkview. Jeremiah's life revolves around faith, family, and football. He's handsome, strong, witty, a captain of the football team, and owner of a state championship ring.