Young Athletes

In a sport where size and definition command admiration too often the internal cost goes unseen until it is too late. Dying for Perfection exposes the true toll of modern bodybuilding’s most extreme protocols. Drawing on verified autopsy reports, clinical research, and firsthand case studies—from Rich Piana to Andreas Münzer—this book reveals the predictable mechanisms by which hearts overgrow, livers fail, kidneys collapse, and electrolytes betray. You will learn to: • Recognize the warning signs of cardiac hypertrophy before collapse • Understand how supraphysiologic hormones ...

AN AMAZON #1 BEST-SELLER Deeply heart-touching. -Inked Pages An achingly heartfelt portrait of family and young love, The Dream is perfect for fans of YA romance. Most people call her Delilah. But he called her Daisy. He was seventeen and a guest in her family’s home the summer she turned fifteen. They weren’t supposed to fall in love. But Everton knew two things early on. One: He knew that she was a rule he was most likely going to break. And two: He knew that if anyone discovered their secret, he would be forced to leave. That day came in early August. And it came without warning—or...

Are you a young athlete looking to compete with the best? How about a seasoned professional wanting to stay at the top of their game? One of the toughest aspects of being an athlete is consistency; not just performing well at one event, but being the best every time you enter a competition. No matter how hard you train or tweak your diet, you might feel like you’ve hit a plateau. You might not be making any more progress at all. You aren’t alone!

The inspirational manual 350 Mental Models on Developing Mental Toughness: A Handbook for Young Athletes by Boris Mullayev gives young athletes the mental tools they need to excel in their sports and overcome difficulties with resiliency and determination.

Book 2 of The Suburban Chronicles In the heavily white suburban neighborhood of Rollingwood, Texas, Karen Jensen has had quite an amazing experience with one of the new black neighbors that have moved next door. She does her best to keep her secret from her friends. Her closest friend is Melissa Pessoa, a 40 year old housewife who also has an 18 year old daughter. She's an avid Crossfit enthusiast that's helped Karen get in shape too. Melissa's daughter, Cathy, recently broke up with her boyfriend and has been using fake profiles to find possible dates through a smartphone app. She and her ...

Can a hardcore gamer survive a real-world crisis? Seventeen-year-old Alex Brooks is obsessed with becoming an e-athlete. What teen wouldn’t want to make a million dollars playing video games professionally? Especially if you’ve got a real shot at it like Alex. His mom, a television producer in Hollywood, casts her son in a reality show about young gaming hopefuls seeking fame and fortune. This gives him great exposure in the industry. On top of that, His dad owns an up-and-coming tech business that is about to launch a revolutionary product. Life couldn’t be better - or could it?

Hi! My name is Lucas Anderson, and moving to Pinewood was a big change for me—not the good kind either. Everything seemed to be going wrong…until I discovered baseball. The game brought new challenges, but I wasn’t alone. Dad, a former Navy SEAL, taught me to be brave and keep trying no matter what. And Mom (a genius) was always there, teaching me tricks to level up.

Are you a parent, coach, or grandparent concerned about the stress, setbacks, and self-doubt that come with competitive sports? Do you want to help your athlete build resilience, confidence, and mental toughness, but aren't sure where to start? This book is your complete guide to nurturing a winning mindset in young athletes. Through real-life baseball stories and proven strategies, it empowers them to face challenges on and off the field with strength and determination.

Dr. Jennifer Etnier offers a system of positive coaching that can be applied to any sport, and explains that good coaching requires working with young athletes at their developmental level and providing feedback designed to keep children engaged and having fun. Etnier gives easy-to-understand guidance on important aspects of successful coaching-including information on the development of children's motor skills, communication with a young athlete's parents, and nurturing a growth-oriented mindset-making this a critical resource for youth coaches of all experience levels.

Coach Mason changed my life, and it’s time to show him exactly how much I appreciate it. Tessa: I used to be a klutz. I was the unpopular outcast with frizzy brown hair who was always picked last for softball. But Coach Mason was behind me every step of the way. He made me feel good. Wanted. Cherished. And now, I’m giving him something precious in return. Mason: Tessa’s been off limits for so long. She’s the proverbial high school tease with pouty pink lips and a sweet smile. But now, my ex-student is no longer a little girl. Tessa’s a curvy college co-ed, back in town to visit ...

How does an undrafted free agent and two-sport college walk-on end up in a Chicago White Sox uniform? With a college football career derailed by mononucleosis and a college baseball career shattered by rotator cuff surgery, Brian Kent's narrative will motivate any athlete. Follow the journey from high school to college(s); from the dojo to the independent leagues; and from personal training to a White Sox contract.

Theo Mackey remembers only one thing for certain about the fire that destroyed his home: He lit the match. Sure, it was an accident. But the blaze killed his mom and set his dad on a path to self-destruction. Everything else about that fateful night is full of gaping holes in Theo’s mind, for good reason. Maybe it’s better that way. As captain of the Ellis Hollow Diving Team, with straight A's and solid friends, he's only one semester away from securing a scholarship and leaving his past behind.

Ser mentalmente fuerte en el mundo actual es todo un logro. Como adolescente que se enfrenta a la presión escolar, la presión social, la presión familiar y, además, la presión deportiva, tienes que esforzarte por mantener una mente sana junto con un cuerpo sano. La ansiedad por el rendimiento es real, y también lo son las distracciones, así como el peso de las expectativas de los demás.

"Legendary Wisdom: 25 Tips from Pros for Young Athletes" is a compelling and transformative guide that distills the collective wisdom of sporting legends, including the likes of Steph Curry, Megan Rapinoe, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, Maya Moore, Derek Jeter, and many more, into actionable advice for the next generation. In this book, young athletes will uncover invaluable insights and life lessons from iconic figures who have mastered the art of sportsmanship, resilience, and excellence.

Das fesselnde Buch erklärt Eltern und Trainern furchtlos, kompetent und verständlich, wie das Gehirn und die Psyche von Sportlern funktioniert. Anhand konkreter Beispiele analysiert der Autor die Auswirkungen von Feedback auf Denken, Wahrnehmung, Aufmerksamkeit und sogar die Qualität der Koordination eines Spielers. Eltern sind sich oft nicht bewusst, wie ihr Einfluss das neuronale Netz ihres Kindes prägt. Das Buch führt Sie in die Tiefen der Neurowissenschaften und der Sportpsychologie ein und vermittelt Ihnen Wissen und Fähigkeiten, um ein besserer Trainer für Ihr Kind zu sein.

Ici Moses et Troy Horne. Vos guides en matière de force mentale ! Si vous lisez ceci, c’est peut-être que vous avez un athlète qui lutte contre le stress pendant les matchs ou qui est anxieux au sujet de ses performances sportives. C'est la raison pour laquelle cette version a été principalement écrite par Moses. Au moment de la rédaction de ce livre, Moses Horne est un athlète prometteur de 15 ans qui peut parler directement des triomphes et des luttes qu'il doit traverser pour devenir fort mentalement. C'est le seul livre que je connaisse qui ait été écrit par un jeune athlète.

You know the basics: Athletes strive to live up to the mounting expectations and pressures of a game situation—competition brings an exciting dimension to sports—a reason to both set new limits, and strengthen comradery. But it can also be overwhelming without a proactive mindset. It definitely takes more than a little physical training to function at your best. Mindset Awareness is your friendly all-encompassing guide to achieving lasting mind-body balance!

The hunky baseball player has his eye on her, but she knows better than to trust an athlete! Agnes always promised herself to avoid athletes at all costs. The daughter of a hockey player as famous for his philandering ways as his skill on the ice, she learned the hard way that men can’t be trusted. So when she meets a hot younger man who happens to be a Triple A team pitcher, she’s ready to run the other way. Nolan loves three things: baseball, his mama, and the PR executive who’s working with him to bring more publicity to his baseball team. Sure, she’s a little older than him, a ...

High school senior Michael “Tootie” Mayberry has a dream of becoming a professional football player - but he faces one obstacle, college. Over 480,000 student-athletes like Michael “Tootie” Mayberry want to play professionally, but less than 3.5% will. They train hard, planting and watering the mental seed that tells them they will reach the pinnacle of their sport. In the process, they often pick the easiest major available, and after graduation, they pay for it.

Welcome to the exhilarating journey of self-discovery and athletic excellence that is "Next Level Athlete: Unleash Your Athletic Greatness." In this book, we embark on an inspiring odyssey through the core principles that define not just exceptional athletes, but exceptional individuals. Whether you're a seasoned athlete striving for greatness or someone just starting out on the path to athletic achievement, this book is your compass to navigate the twists and turns of your athletic journey.