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She Was Once a Runner    by Anon ymous
Price: $2.99 USD. 25840 words. Language: English. Published on April 26, 2012. Nonfiction » Psychology » Mental health.

(4.00 from 1 review)
“She Was Once a Runner” gives an honest account of a female long distance runner on a Division I college scholarship and the resultant pressure cooker in which she lives. The memoir explores the physical and psychological effects of the Female Athlete Triad on a nineteen year old girl struggling to find her identity amidst a toxic team environment and discouraging parents.
Running Technique    by Brian Martin
Price: $9.99 USD. 63990 words. Language: English. Published on April 29, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Sports training.

(5.00 from 7 reviews)
A practical guide for distance runners to learn and train for the fundamentals of good running technique. Recognize problems with running form that cause injury, or frustrate achievement of your goals. A complete framework of coordination training, mental cues and a training philosophy to improve running technique. Foreword by Philo Saunders PhD, Senior Physiologist, Australian Institute of Sport.
63 Defense: A Winning Youth Defense    by Jack Gregory
Price: $25.00 USD. 46410 words. Language: English. Published on April 20, 2009. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Football & rugby.

(5.00 from 6 reviews)
The 63 Defense using both read and stack pressure concepts made famous by the 33 Stack Defense. It blends these concepts along with the zone coverage, Tampa cover 2 concepts, and aggressive 34 outside linebacker techniques to give you an aggressive defense that is fundamentally sound yet very simple to install. Coach Gregory goes into great detail about installation, practice, and adjustments.
The Tradition of Cheating at the Sport of Kings    by Glenn Thompson
Price: $7.99 USD. 19490 words. Language: English. Published on November 1, 2011. Nonfiction » Politics and Current Affairs » Legal systems.

1 star(4.93 from 15 reviews)
Most race horses, despite strict regulations prohibiting it, are given illegal drugs on race day. Glenn Thompson, a race horse trainer with over 30 years of experience, reveals the darkest secrets behind the scenes of the Sport of Kings. By shining a light on these secrets, he hopes to change the pattern and return decency and honor to horse racing.
Waiting for the Fall: A Decade of Dreams, Drama and West Virginia University Football    by Mike Casazza
Price: $9.99 USD. 100870 words. Language: English. Published by Zone Read  on March 12, 2012. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Football & rugby.

When native son and head coach Rich Rodriguez led the West Virginia Mountaineers to an unexpected Sugar Bowl victory at the end of the 2005 season, behind a youthful roster that included electrifying freshmen Patrick White and Steve Slaton, West Virginia fans figured the best was yet to come. Instead, the seasons that followed served up endless, stomach-churning drama.
Youth Double Wing: A Winning Youth Offense    by Jack Gregory
Price: $20.00 USD. 52300 words. Language: English. Published on April 9, 2009. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Football & rugby.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
This book covers how to implement it, coach it, and utilize it with a variety of youth football teams. The system as been field tested for over ten years by not only the author but from coaches around the country who sing its praise. The system is simple, efficient, and effective while teaching the core fundamentals.
Pitch and Putt – a Sport in Ruin    by Eero Tarik
Price: $2.99 USD. 11260 words. Language: English. Published on May 3, 2012. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Golf.

Pitch and Putt - I know, you have never heard of it, is a short form of golf. And it is a sport that is in ruin, especially at the international level where a fatal split has caused the creation of two rival controlling bodies. But the problems go much deeper than that. Is there a solution? I believe there is, but it is a radical and courageous path to take to get to the reward.
Hit Down Dammit! (The Key to Golf)    by Clive Scarff
Price: $9.02 USD. 16960 words. Language: English. Published on April 12, 2012. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Golf.

Most golfers have difficulty with the concept of hitting down at the ball to make it fly. Surprisingly, a great many players do not even know you need to hit down to get the ball up. Hit Down Dammit! concisely explains the concept - & the technique - of hitting down at the ball for proper trajectory, increased backspin, much improved distance, proper divot taking, and consistent shot-making.
Red Mittens & Red Ink: The Vancouver Olympics    by Bob Mackin
Price: $8.99 USD. 84370 words. Language: English. Published on February 12, 2012. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Olympics.

The Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics were the Games of the Great Recession. A $6 billion-plus party that inspired a nation. But at what cost? This is more than a story of the thrill of victory and agony of defeat. It's about fear and greed, unity and division, celebration and anguish. It is red mittens and red ink.
Texas High School Football: 15 Amazing Moments    by The Dallas Morning News 
Price: $0.99 USD. 8580 words. Language: English. Published on April 11, 2012. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Football & rugby.

Texas high school football is full of amazing plays and dramatic moments that come at a pivotal point in athlete's lives. Dallas Morning News columnist Matt Wixon recounts clutch performances in big games and life-changing inspiration in ordinary games.