An ideal resource for coaches who seek to take their special teams play to a higher level. Included are offensive and defensive kicking strategies, place kicking techniques, holding techniques, punting techniques, scouting techniques, and special teams drills. Kicking game rules for high school, college, and NFL are also included. Contains over 100 diagrams and illustrations. 2005, 174 pages.
Price: 18.95
Covers key topics in defensive line coaching in these contributions from the Coach of the Year Clinics Manuals. Includes Butch Davis on developing defensive linemen, Mike Dubose on defensive gap concepts, Greg Mattison on techniques and stunts; and other defensive line specialists. 2005, 217 pages.
Price: 19.95
Each volume in the Coaching by the Experts series features articles on a specific topic from past editions of the renowned Coach of the Year Clinics Manuals. The experts on the offensive line in this edition include: George Belu, Jerry Hanlon, Danny Hope, Bill Legg, Dave Magazu, Steve Marshall, Greg Meyer, Joe Moore, Guy Morriss, Chris Scelfo, Art Valero, and many others. 2005, 225 pages.
Price: 19.95
Offers a detailed discussion of the mechanics and skills involved in all aspects of placekicking. Written in a clear, concise manner, the book is an invaluable resource for every coach who wants to teach his athletes how to consistently and accurate kick for distance. Topics covered include: Proper form and mechanics, straight-on and soccer-style placekicking, adjustments, leg flexibility and strength, the placekicking team, kickoffs, the mental side of kicking, equipment, and more. 2005, 100 pages.
Price: 17.95
The Coach of the Year Clinics were initiated by renowned football coaches Duffy Daugherty and Bud Wilkinson in the 1950s. These football clinics � widely considered the best coaching clinics in the country � have grown so popular that the number of individual Coach of the Year Clinics has increased to 19 annually. This manual provides a 'coach-friendly' collection of some of the best lectures selected from the 2005 series of the Coach of the Year Clinics, and features presentations made by several of America's most outstanding coaches, including: Mickey Andrews, John Banaszak, Bobby Bowden, Jeff Bower, Jeff Brohm, Mike Cassity, Tom Craft, Joe Daniels, Bill Doba, Kevin Elko, Pat Flaherty, Dennis Franchione, Brian George, Larry Kehres, Dirk Koetter, Mike Leach, Jay Locey, Mark Mangino, Mick McCall, Urban Meyer, Shane Montgomery, Steve Ortmayer, Joe Palcic, Charlie Partridge, Gary Patterson, Jeff Pierce, Paul Rhoads, Brian Rock, Rich Rodriguez, Jim Schulte, Bob Stoops, Sal Sunseri, Jeff T
Price: 24.95
Featuring presentations made by several of America's premier high school football coaches, including Greg Bailie, John Bowers, Tim Carlson, Joe Casamento, Kerry Coombs, George Crace, Todd Dodge, Paul Farrah, Jeff Ferguson, Josh Floyd, Bill Gierke, Mike Glaser, Bryan Haggerty, Philip Haywood, Robin Hill, Rick Jones, Eric Knight, Kevin Locastro, Dave Logan, Jim MacDougall, Steve Mask, Jim McQuaide, Joe Medina, Jeff Metheny, Eric Redmond, Darwin Rost, Jim Roth, Bruce Scifres, Kevin Siple, Steve Specht, Chuck Wagner, Joe White, Charlie Winslette, Ricky Woods, Kevin Wright, and Rob Zimmerman. 2005, 264 pages.
Price: 24.95
101 Sports Nutrition Tips is an excellent resource that helps athletes determine what, when, and how much to eat to optimize performance. With years of experience as a three-sport athlete and instructor, author Susan Kundrat combines knowledge and practical experience into this valuable collections of tips. Twelve chapters cover topics such as high-energy eating, fluids and hydration, healthy weight gain and loss, nutrition on the move, and sample meal plans. 2004, 146 minutes.
Price: 17.95
ACE's Guide to Pilates Mat Training explores how the six traditional Pilates principles - concentration, control, physical centering, flowing movement, precision, and breathing - set this fitness modality apart and make it so effective. Warm-up and core stabilization exercises are presented with detailed information on appropriate techniques and modifications for various populations and fitness and experience levels. Produced in cooperation with the American Council on Exercise. 2005, 55 minutes.
Price: 47.45
Fitness Professional's Guide to Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Human Movement is a revolution in the field of human movement. Comprehensive and meticulous, this groundbreaking text is ideal for college courses and a must for any fitness professional. For each muscle in the body, the book includes a detailed illustration that uses color to highlight the muscle. Along with the illustrations, you'll find a brief description of each muscle as well as information on its joint crossings, associated body actions, blood supply, controlling nerves, and insertion and origin. 2003, 256 pages.
Price: 56.95
The most effective and efficient method for adding muscle and gaining strength, period. Noted strength researcher and author Wayne Westcott and physical therapy assistant Tracy D'Arpino offer up a concise and easy-to-accomplish method of building strength and muscle fast�in as little as half an hour per session. This fascinating book covers breakdown training, assisted training, pre-exhaustion training, extending the exercise repetition � slow training, combined training programs, combined exercise protocol, using the right repetition range, as well as recommendations for best results. 2003, 92 pages.
Price: 17.95
Provides guidelines and criteria so that the kickboxing exercise modality can be practiced both safely and effectively. Four subject areas includes an introduction to kickboxing fitness (growth, benefits, workout types and styles), exercise science (safe participation, aerobic stimulus, kinesiology, dynamic stretching), teaching a kickboxing workout (equipment, attire, environment, music, modifications, class introduction/health screening, cueing, intensity monitoring), and programming (components, techniques, proper progression, injury prevention, high-risk and contraindicated movements). Also includes sample workouts, a glossary, and suggested reading. Contains more than 60 clear photographs. Produced in cooperation with the American Council on Exercise. 2004, 73 pages.
Price: 14.95
A brutally honest, real-world look at how to become successful in the fitness industry, told by one of the most renowned veterans of the business. Thomas Plummer explains the ins and outs of the business in detail, using real-life examples, providing illustrations, and adding just a touch of humor. Plummer lets you learn from his successes and failures as he provides you with the tools you need to compete and succeed in fiercely competitive markets against any competition, while still maintaining your integrity. Covers conceptualizing the business, the financial foundation, member service, profit centers, staffing, marketing, sales, and so much more. A massive 336 pages in 8' by 11' format. 1999, 336 pages.
Price: 37.95
Explains the proper technique for 30 different exercises, along with the benefits and risks associated with each. Modifications are provided for various special populations, and sample workouts are included to help fitness professionals create balanced, safe routines. Exercise science is also covered as it applies to this fitness modality. Produced in cooperation with the American Council on Exercise. 2004, 91 pages.
Price: 14.95
A well-written and easy-to-use resource for incorporating stability balls into exercise programs. Begins with a brief history and explanation of the benefits of stability ball use, then offers expert advice on development of training programs for the general population, as well as special populations, including: pregnant women; children; older adults; overweight and obese individuals; exercisers with diabetes, hypertension, or coronary heart disease; and post-rehab patients. Includes information on proper techniques and progression, injury prevention, contraindicated exercises, flexibility, and much, much more. Contains over 100 photographs and illustrations. Produced in cooperation with the American Council on Exercise. 2002, 80 minutes.
Price: 14.95
As the industry continues to expand, evolve, and redefine itself, yoga is increasingly recognized as a viable component of fitness. The intent of this book is to educate and give guidance to fitness professionals who wish to teach yoga. Topics covered include: Introduction to fitness yoga, teaching a yoga class (equipment, environment, music, personal limitations, modifications, and exercise leadership), basic asana repertoire (standing poses, balancing posture, seated poses, prone poses, supine poses, inverted pose, sun salutation, and power yoga), breath awareness, programming (frequency of practice, components, safety rules, injury prevention, contraindications/high-risk poses, intensity monitoring and controversial poses), and yoga teacher standards and certifications. Produced in cooperation with the American Council on Exercise. 2005, 57 pages.
Price: 14.95
Peak Conditioning Training for Softball is a road map for how to get into optimum softball shape. It presents a comprehensive and easy-to-understand blueprint that players and coaches can follow on a year-round basis. The book provides step-by-step instructions for improving on-the-field performance by developing the key fitness components for softball. Topics include nutrition; conditioning basics; warm-up, cool-down, and flexibility; strength training exercises; balance training; plyometric drills; speed, quickness, and agility exercises; and more. 2005, 190 pages.
Price: 19.95
Coach Bennett's best selling book Pitching from the Ground Up returns in an improved 2nd edition. This comprehensive book covers virtually every aspect of pitching, including: the pitching delivery, stretch position, a system of teaching pitching mechanics, pitching drills, dry-run pitching, developing pitches, velocity, and control. Also addresses care and conditioning of the arm, physical conditioning for the pitcher, teaching tools, closed-eyes training drills, and much more. 2006, 232 pages.
Price: 19.95
Noted authors, coaches, and consultants Tom House, Gary Heil, and Steve Johnson present this update on objective medical, exercise, and coaching pitching research, and also provide current information on skills and drills for coaches, players, and parents. The book contains four sections: pitching biomechanics; building skills with drills; pitching goals, strategies, and tactics for competition; and functional fitness, mental/emotional management, nutrition, and arm care for health and performance. Each chapter describes in detail learning points and teaching applications of help improve the health and performance of pitchers from Little League to the Major Leagues. Large format and features over 250 clear pictures and images. Produced in cooperation with the National Pitching Association. 2006, 178 pages.
Price: 19.95
