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Coaching: Coaching Strategies: The Top 100 Best Ways To Be A Great Coach

Do you feel overwhelmed by the many demands of coaching? Do you wish you knew exactly what to do in order to help your team succeed? Whether you want to (1) improve your coaching skills, (2) build a great team, or (3) have a positive impact on your players, this audio book will get you there. Does your coaching fall short of inspirational? I wrote this book to help coaches know exactly what they can do to help their players win on a more consistent basis. There is nothing more enjoyable than playing on a winning team that is coached by someone who is well respected. You will learn how to inspire and lead your team by doing things the pros do in order to dominate. You can grow your reputation and your influence when you are a proven and successful leader! Turn skilled individual players into a powerful team. Discover practical and proven strategies to help you see beyond the complex mix of personalities that make up your team so that you can build them into a powerful, smoothly functioning unit. Learn how to recruit the best players for your team. Knowing how to recruit properly will give you a massive advantage. This audio book will help you focus in on key traits you want to look for in a potential member of your team. Build a team you can be proud of. Learn the coaching strategies that can help your team perform like champions. You only live once, so make the most of it! Being an integral part of a highly successful, happy, and highly motivated team is one of the great joys in life. Be a winning coach! Get your team ready to compete: Buy It Now!

Ace McCloud, Ace Mccloud (Author), Joshua Mackey (Narrator)

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Rapture: Fifteen Teams, Four Countries, One NBA Championship, and How to Find a Way to Win -- Damn

Nick Nurse distills the wisdom, insight, and experiences that helped him lead the Toronto Raptors to the NBA championship in his first year as head coach. Foreword by Phil Jackson.NBA fans had low expectations for rookie coach Nick Nurse and his Toronto Raptors. But what those naysayers didn't realize was that Nurse had spent the past thirty years proving himself at every level of the game, from youth programs and college ball to the NBA D League and Britain's struggling pro circuit. While few coaches have taken such a circuitous path to pro basketball's promised land, the journey-which began at Kuemper Catholic high school in Carroll, Iowa-forged a coach who proved to be as unshakable as he is personable. On the road, he is known to bring his guitar and keyboard for late-night jazz and blues sessions. In the locker room, he's steadfast and even-keeled regardless of the score. On the court, he pulls out old-school tactics with astounding success. A rookie in name but a veteran in attitude, Nurse is seemingly above the chaos of the game and, with only two seasons on his résumé, has already established himself as one of the NBA's most admired head coaches. Now, in this revealing new book-equal parts personal memoir, leadership manifesto, and philosophical meditation-Nurse tells his own story. Given unprecedented access inside the Raptors' locker room, readers get an intimate study of not only the team culture he has built, but also of a rookie coach's unique dynamic with the star players-such as Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry, and Pascal Siakam-who helped trailblaze the 2019 championship run. As much for readers of Ray Dalio as for fans of John Wooden and Pat Summitt, Rapture promises to be a necessary read for anyone looking to forge their own path to success.

Nick Nurse (Author), Cameron Scoggins (Narrator)

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Our Last Season: A Writer, a Fan, a Friendship

The moving story of a bond between sportswriter and fan that was forged in a shared love of basketball and grew over several decades into an extraordinary friendship 'This is a story about friendship, sports, aging, and ultimately time itself--the things it strips away and the things it cannot touch. I loved it.'--Wright Thompson, author of The Cost of These Dreams Harvey Araton is one of New York's--and the nation's--best-known sports journalists, having covered thousands of Knicks games over the course of a long and distinguished career. But the person at the heart of Our Last Season, Michelle Musler, is largely anonymous--except, that is, to the players, coaches, and writers who have passed through Madison Square Garden, where she held season tickets behind the Knicks bench for 45 years. In that time, as she juggled a successful career as a corporate executive and single parenthood of five children, she missed only a handful of home games. The Garden was her second home--and the place where an extraordinary friendship between fan and sportswriter was forged. That relationship soon grew into something much bigger than basketball, with Michelle serving as a cherished mentor and friend to Harvey as he weathered life's inevitable storms: illness, aging, and professional challenges and transitions. During the 2017-18 NBA season, as Michelle faces serious illness that prevents her from attending more than a few Knicks games, Harvey finally has the chance to give back to Michelle everything she has given him: reminders of all she's accomplished, the blessings she's enjoyed, and the devoted friend she has been to him. Chock-full of anecdotes from behind the scenes and cameos from Knicks legends--from Frazier, King, and Ewing to Riley, Van Gundy, and many more--the story of Harvey and Michelle's nearly four decades of friendship is a delight for basketball fans. But at its core, Our Last Season is a book for all of us, offering a poignant and inspiring message about how to live with passion, commitment, and optimism.

Harvey Araton (Author), Fred Berman (Narrator)

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The Cap: How Larry Fleisher and David Stern Built the Modern NBA

Today the salary cap is an NBA institution, something fans take for granted as part of the fabric of the league or an obstacle to their favorite team’s chances to win a championship. In the early 1980s, however, a salary cap was not only novel but nonexistent. The Cap tells the fascinating, behind-the-scenes story of the deal between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association that created the salary cap in 1983, the first in all of sports, against the backdrop of a looming players’ strike on one side and threatened economic collapse on the other. Joshua Mendelsohn illustrates how the salary cap was more than just professional basketball’s economic foundation—it was a grand bargain, a compromise meant to end the chaos that had gripped the sport since the early 1960s. The NBA had spent decades in a vulnerable position financially and legally, unique in professional sports. It entered the 1980s badly battered, something no one knew better than a few legendary NBA figures: Larry Fleisher, general counsel and negotiator for the National Basketball Players Association; Larry O’Brien, the commissioner; and David Stern, who led negotiations for the NBA and would be named the commissioner a few months after the salary cap deal was reached. The Cap explores in detail not only the high-stakes negotiations in the early 1980s but all the twists and turns through the decades that led the parties to reach a salary cap compromise. It is a compelling story that involves notable players, colorful owners, visionary league and union officials, and a sport trying to solidify a bright future despite a turbulent past and present. This is a story missing from the landscape of basketball history.

Joshua Mendelsohn (Author), Stephen Bowlby (Narrator)

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The Truth About Overseas Basketball Exposure Camps: How To Effortlessly Choose The RIGHT Exposure Ca

Attention all Professional Basketball Players who want to 1) know which camps are worth it versus which camps are scams and wastes of time, 2) get exposure to the team managers and owners who can offer you a contract -- and the agents who have connections to them, and 3) take a HUGE step towards signing a professional basketball contract ASAP... If you're looking to succeed with overseas basketball then this brand new book by Overseas Basketball expert Dre Baldwin, reveals how every professional basketball player can understand how to choose the RIGHT exposure camp for YOU that will give you the highest return on investment and give you your best chance to be seen by the people who will help advance your career.In fact, here's just a sample of you'll discover in the pages of this insightful new book: 'The Truth About Overseas Exposure Camps'(An Interview with Overseas Basketball Expert, Dre Baldwin)* The #1 RULE Pro basketball players need to follow for overseas exposure camp success* The most important RULE for how to choose the right pro basketball exposure camps -- and what mistakes to avoid (no matter what your current level of achievement)* The cardinal overseas exposure camps RULE Pro basketball players need to follow when it comes to leveraging exposure camps to further your basketball career* The biggest rule Dre Baldwin ever broke as a Pro basketball player when it came to overseas exposure camps (and how YOU can learn from that experience) ... and much, MUCH More! And, as a special bonus, we'll also reveal the events that Dre would go to if he were getting started today! Most of what you need is instruction and encouragement from someone who has 'been there and done that!' Get this book NOW and claim the overseas basketball success you deserve!So go ahead, click the order button right now and you're on your way to overseas basketball success!Act now! Buy now! Your satisfaction is guaranteed.

Dre Baldwin (Author), Dre Baldwin (Narrator)

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In These Girls, Hope Is a Muscle: A True Story of Hoop Dreams and One Very Special Team

“Beautifully written . . . A celebration of girls and athletics.” The national bestselling sports classic from a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist (USA Today). Expanded and updated with a new epilogue, Madeleine Blais’ book tells the story of a season in the life of the Amherst Lady Hurricanes, a girls’ high school basketball team from the Western Massachusetts college town. The Hurricanes were a talented team with a near-perfect record, but for five straight years, when it came to the crunch of the playoffs, they somehow lacked the desire to go all the way. Now, led by senior guards Jen Pariseau, a three-point specialist, and Jamila Wideman, an All-American phenom, this was the year to prove themselves. It was a season to test their passion for the sport and their loyalty to each other, and a chance to discover who they really were. As an off-season of summer jobs and basketball camps turns to fall, as students arrive and the games begin, Blais charts the ups and downs of the team and paints a portrait of the wider Amherst community, which comes to revel in the athletic exploits of their girls. Finally, a women’s team was getting the attention they deserve. And the Hurricanes were richly deserving; these teenage girls are fierce and funny, smart and ambitious, and they are the heart of this gripping book. “Extraordinary.” —The Baltimore Sun “A picture of a changing period in American sports history, when a town rallied around its female athletes in a way that had previously been reserved for males.” —Publishers Weekly

Madeleine Blais (Author), Christina Traister (Narrator)

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Overseas Basketball Secrets: Know The Basics Of Overseas Basketball & Understand The Business Of The

This book helps Basketball Players (also fans and friends & family of players) just like you who want to learn EXACTLY how Overseas Basketball works. You will know how everything goes in the Overseas world, have a grasp of all the fundamentals, and understand why overseas basketball may NOT be for everyone -- all so you can be really clear on whether you want to get into this world or not. This book lays out all the basics of the Overseas Basketball game so you can start your pro basketball career fully informed and do what 99.9% of athletes never do: Get paid to play. In fact, here's just a sample of what you'll discover: * The FIRST steps all beginner Pro Basketball Players need to take with Overseas Basketball * Critical steps that beginner Pro Basketball Players often overlook (and how it kills their careers) * Specific beginner steps everyone needs to know about Overseas Basketball when getting started * The perfect mindset for a beginner Pro Basketball Players that virtually guarantees their success * Precise Overseas Basketball basic tools and resources that beginner Pro Basketball Players can't live without, including websites that you can use immediately * Where beginner Pro basketball players are wasting a lot of time in their Overseas Basketball careers (and what to do about it). * How to overcome the biggest challenges for beginners in Overseas Basketball right now * Where to spot the big opportunities in Overseas Basketball basics that many beginner, or even experienced Pro Basketball Players might be missing * Why it's easier for a beginner Pro Basketball Player starting out today with Overseas Basketball basics than it was when Dre Baldwin got started ... and much, MUCH More! And, as a special bonus, we'll also reveal the exact steps an NCAA D3 walk-on player took to create a 9-year pro basketball career!

Dre Baldwin (Author), Dre Baldwin (Narrator)

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Basketball Agents: Decoded: The DEFINITIVE Guide To Having A Well-Connected Basketball Agent Working

Attention all Overseas Basketball Players who want to learn why basketball agents exist and what an agent can do for your career that you can't do for yourself.Do you want to understand what a basketball agent looks for in the players they represent? Or even how to position yourself as the player that a basketball agent wants to sign and represent? If you're looking for a basketball agent, then this brand new book by Overseas Basketball expert Dre Baldwin reveals how every Overseas Basketball player can understand exactly how agents operate AND how to have one working for you, ASAP. In fact, here's just a sample of what you'll discover in the pages of this insightful new book, 'Basketball Agents: DECODED': - How The World Of Basketball Agents Is Different Now Than When Dre Got Started (And Why That Spells GREAT News For You) - How Every Professional Basketball Player Can Get Started Fast With A Basketball Agent (And How Long It Typically Takes To See Results With An Agent) - When Is The Best Time To Get Started With An Agent, And The Inside Scoop On Any Special Tools & Information You Will Need - What Kind Of Results Professional Basketball Players Can Expect If They Do Things Right With Your Agent - Specific Questions Professional Basketball Players Should Ask About A Basketball Agent If You Want To Succeed - Where Dre Sees Professional Basketball Players Wasting A Lot Of Time In Regards To Basketball Agent - Who The Big-Player Agents Are In The Basketball World That Everyone should Pay Attention To ... and much, MUCH More! And, as a special bonus, we'll also reveal a secret 'Agent Hustle' you can use if you ever find yourself in lingo after a playing job ends! Never before have you had such a unique opportunity to have this PROVEN overseas basketball expert take you by the hand and explain not only basketball agents, but exactly how agents operate and how to have one working for you!

Dre Baldwin (Author), Dre Baldwin (Narrator)

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Buffalo, Home of the Braves

BUFFALO, HOME OF THE BRAVES chronicles the rise and fall of the National Basketball Association franchise in Western New York that existed from 1970-1978. The team roster included such key players and personalities as Bob McAdoo, Dr. Jack Ramsay, Randy Smith, Paul Snyder, Jack Marin, Gar Heard, John Shumate and Ernie DiGregorio. The Braves made history with their up-tempo style of play and had three rookies of the year. This award-winning book highlights each of those memorable seasons, including the playoffs. With a foreword by Van Miller (read by broadcaster Pete Weber), this is a must-listen for basketball fans everywhere. 'Over the years, I can reflect on the experience of living in Western New York with a single phrase: 'You can leave Buffalo, but Buffalo never leaves you.' The same can be said of the Buffalo Braves.' -- Rick Azar, longtime Buffalo sportscaster 'If you are old enough to remember the Braves, you will love this book for its clear-eyed, unsentimental rendering of the heartbreak and the history. If you are too young to remember, you need this book for an essential understanding of how the Braves' bizarre departure fits into a continuum with Wide Right, No Goal and the terrible specter of 'Toronto.'' -- Erik Brady, The Buffalo Courier-Express, 1976-1982

Chris Wendel, Tim Wendel (Author), Pete Weber, Tim Wendel (Narrator)

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Stephen Curry

They called him: 'the greatest all-around shooter'. Do you want to learn more about the life of Stephen Curry while being inspired? One of today’s most sought-after NBA superstars was once a young boy who was perceived as weak. Despite this negative impression, he has managed to rise from his simple life in North Carolina into becoming one of the sharpest shooters in the history of the NBA. Stephen Curry’s journey to become one of the NBA’s legends has been tough and rocky. He might be the son of an NBA veteran, yet his journey towards his dreams was not smooth. He also had his fair share of rejections and doubts - both from his own self and others. However, years of diligent practice helped him perfect his dazzling and surprising moves on the court. It allowed him to step up and lead his team, the Golden State Warriors, to numerous wins. This audiobook will allow you to take a peek into Stephen Curry’s personal life. Get to know the superstar better. Beyond the basketball accolades, the baby-faced assassin is a loving husband and father. He also has his own stories of fear, trials, and touching moments. With this book you'll learn: - Who is Stephen Curry - His childhood years - His teenage years - How he made the dream come true - His married life - The off-the-court issues he supports - His philosophies and beliefs - How he went beyond the limelight Scroll to the top of the page and buy this audiobook today and be inspired now!

Patrick Thompson (Author), Stephen R. Carter (Narrator)

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Gaming the Game: The Story Behind the NBA Betting Scandal and the Gambler Who Made It Happen

In June 2007, the FBI informed the NBA that one of its referees, Tim Donaghy, was the subject of a probe into illegal gambling. Within months, the public knew the broad outlines of a scheme involving Donaghy betting on games he officiated with a coconspirator, longtime Donaghy acquaintance and professional gambler Jimmy 'Baba' Battista. They were joined in the scandal by a mutual childhood friend, Tommy Martino. By November 2008, each man had pleaded guilty to charges relating to the conspiracy, and was in federal prison. Author Sean Patrick Griffin, PhD, a former Philadelphia police officer turned university professor and bestselling author, conducted dozens of interviews and obtained betting records, referee statistics, court documents, and unique access to witness statements and confidential law enforcement files. Years of research are presented in Gaming the Game, which looks inside the FBI's investigation and beyond to provide the definitive account of the scandal. Jimmy Battista's remarkable decades-long bookmaking and betting career is examined, including and especially his role as architect of the widely publicized scandal. Battista, who-unlike his coconspirators-never spoke with federal authorities, reveals for the first time the intricate details of the scheme, most of which only he knows.

Sean Patrick Griffin (Author), Joe Barrett (Narrator)

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Not a Game: The Incredible Rise and Unthinkable Fall of Allen Iverson

Through extensive research and interviews with those closest to Iverson, acclaimed Washington Post sportswriter Kent Babb gets behind the familiar, sanitized, and heroic version of the hard-changing, hard-partying athlete who played every game as if it were his last. Former NBA superstar Allen Iverson was once one of America's most famous athletes: a trendsetter who transcended race, celebrity, and pop culture, and emerged from a troubled past to become one of the most successful and highly compensated athletes in the world. Now, his life and career come vividly to light in this "searingly honest" (Baxter Holmes) biography. Babb brings to life a private, loyal, and often generous Allen Iverson who rarely made the headlines, revealing the back story behind some of Iverson's most memorable moments, such as his infamous 'Practice' rant, delving even deeper to discover where Iverson's demons lurked. He drank too much, stayed out too late, spent more money than most people could spend in a dozen lifetimes-blowing more than $150 million of his NBA earnings alone. His then wife Tawanna, seen often as the mild-mannered woman who tamed the bad boy, tried to keep her husband and family on the rails. But, as so many others learned on basketball courts, she was no match for the force of nature that was Iverson.

Kent Babb (Author), Michael Butler Murray (Narrator)

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