Playing in the Zone
Playing in the Zone

Author: Andrew Cooper

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 1998-04-20

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13:

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Our ancestors believed that sports were a gift of the gods--that they were potent rituals, which, if performed correctly, would placate unseen powers, honor departed heroes, or improve the harvests.This book explores this inner dimension of sports, drawing from mythology, the history of religion, observations on popular culture, and a wonderful array of anecdotes about the world's most accomplished athletes.

Sports Zone
Sports Zone

Author: Sarah L. Schuette

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2012-07

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1429687126

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"Simple text invites the reader to find items hidden in sports-themed photographs"--Provided by publisher.

Finding Your Zone
Finding Your Zone

Author: Michael Lardon

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-06-03

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780399534270

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The first research-based program to offer concise, clear ways to realize your best performance. As a therapist, physician, and mental coach, Dr. Michael Lardon has dedicated his career to helping athletes understand and better achieve peak performance. In Finding Your Zone, he shares with readers what he's discovered about reaching the state in which thoughts and actions are occurring in complete synchronicity, and how this state is accessible to all, not just the few. In ten key lessons illustrated by personal anecdotes from his clients' Lardon teaches readers how to access the zone not only in sports but in all aspects of their lives, by understanding how to: - Transform desire into will - Channel emotions to victory - Trust instincts and keep it simple - Conquer fear through acceptance - Perform under pressure

In The Zone
In The Zone

Author: Clyde Brolin

Publisher: Bonnier Publishing Ltd.

Published: 2017-04-20

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 1911274562

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Discover the untapped power of the human mind How do champions like Lewis Hamilton, Novak Djokovic and Usain Bolt suppress their fear of failure and find the belief to win? How did Michael Phelps and Jessica Ennis-Hill visualise their own future? What exactly is 'The Zone'? And how do you get there? Drawing on over one hundred exclusive interviews with the world's elite stars of sports ranging from boxing to rugby union, Formula One to the Paralympics, Clyde Brolin sets out to discover the secrets of true success and show how they can be used by all of us in our own lives, whoever we are. 'PEOPLE LOOK AT CHAMPIONS AND THINK THEY'RE A DIFFERENT BREED, BUT WE ALL UNDERESTIMATE WHAT WE'RE CAPABLE OF' CHRIS HOY 'THE MAGIC LIVES INSIDE EVERY ONE OF US - DESPITE OUR ENVIRONMENT, OUR STRUGGLES AND OUR DOUBTS' CATHY FREEMAN

End Zone Thunder
End Zone Thunder

Author: Scott Ciencin

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2010-07

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13: 1434220109

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Jonas Lightning Fine is flashy, while Hank Thunder Wilde exudes power. Will Thunder and Lightning rip the Cyclones apart, or will the two wide recievers come together to create the perfect offensive storm?

Muay Thai
Muay Thai

Author: Garrison Wells

Publisher: Lerner Publications

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0761389245

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Did you know that Muay Thai started out as military training for Thailand's warriors? Hundreds of years ago, they used it for hand-to-hand combat. In modern times, Muay Thai is still powerful, challenging, and a great way to exercise. Enter the Martial Arts Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to Muay Thai. You'll discover: • What some of the top Muay Thai kicks and strikes are, including the roundhouse kick and the flying knee. • What ram muay is and how it honors the sport's traditions. • What the main local, national, and international competitions are. • What role Muay Thai has in mixed martial arts competitions worldwide. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!

In the Zone
In the Zone

Author: J. Mitchell Perry

Publisher: JM Perry Learning Technolog

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9780809231959

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Like a runner hitting a stride or an athlete on a winning streak, there are times when everything falls into place. This compelling book reveals how the nation's most effective coaches, athletes, and teams use mental techniques to reach an optimal performance level and how these techniques can be translated in the business environment. Photos & illustrations.

The Coaching Zone
The Coaching Zone

Author: John Yeager

Publisher: Yeager Leadership

Published: 2021-03-15

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9781736374702

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With over 50 years of combined coaching experience, John Yeager and Jon Cunha pull out all the stops in this book to guide coaches through increasing self-awareness, empowering their athletes, and evolving culture to maximize team success and satisfaction. The Coaching Zone is loaded with concepts, exercises, self-evaluation tools, and stories, combined with insights from over 50 coaches to help expand coaching wisdom and expertise.

Tractor Pulling
Tractor Pulling

Author: Paul Hoblin

Publisher: Lerner Publications

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1467724556

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Did you know that tractor-pulling vehicles can have as many as six engines in one tractor? These engines come from vehicles such as jets, speedboats, and tanks! The tractors need as much power as they can get to drag huge amounts of weight down the track. In fact, tractor pulling is considered the world's most powerful motor sport. Enter the Dirt and Destruction Sports Zone to learn about the history, mechanics, technology, and the famous drivers connected to tractor-pulling competitions. You'll learn: • Who decided one engine just wasn't enough for his tractor. • How a blind tractor puller can compete and win. • Which rules have made tractor pulling safer. • How you can try tractor pulling. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!

Brazilian Jiujitsu
Brazilian Jiujitsu

Author: Garrison Wells

Publisher: Lerner Publications

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0761384561

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An overview of Brazilian jiujitsu focuses on the martial art's history, culture, equipment, techniques, and competitive nature.