Sport and Outdoor

More than 160 million American adults participated in outdoor activities or adventure sports in 2005, according to the Outdoor Industry Foundation. While biking, trail running, and hiking remain the most popular, other activities like snowshoeing and mountaineering surge in popularity each year. Outdoor sport enthusiasts show incredible dedication to their endeavors, and The Outdoor Athlete is the ideal training manual to help them hike longer, paddle farther, ski faster, and climb higher. The Outdoor Athlete is the most comprehensive training guide available, with 65 exercises, dozens of locales, and 17 programs covering the following activities: Hiking Trekking Backpacking Alpine mountaineering Scrambling Rock climbing Ice climbing Mixed climbing Trail running Mountain biking Kayaking Canoeing Rafting Cross-country skiing Snowshoeing Randonee skiing Telemark skiing The Outdoor Athlete provides enthusiasts with the training guidelines, sport-specific programs, and instruction on exercises so they can prepare for, and excel at, their outdoor pursuits. Authors Courtenay and Doug Schurman use their extensive outdoor and training expertise to cover a full range of special instruction, from activity-specific environmental factors to nutritional considerations. With their expertise and the experience Human Kinetics brings as the leader in training and conditioning publications for both general athletics and specific sports, this book will be the resource for outdoor athletes.

Sport Stretch is the first book of its kind to combine scientific facts about stretching with practical tips you can use to improve your performance and reduce your chances of injury in practice and in competition. Written by an expert in stretching, this easy-to-follow guide contains illustrated instructions for complete stretching routines. Whether you enjoy baseball, bicycling, dance, golf, hockey, soccer, tennis, wrestling, or one of more than a dozen other sports, you'll find a routine to match your interests and abilities. The routines - one for each of 26 specific sports and recreational activities - include the 12 best stretches for that activity. And each routine can be accomplished in 20 minutes or less!An entire section of this comprehensive guide is devoted to illustrations of specific stretches - 311 in all! Whether you're a casual weekend athlete or a serious competitor, you're sure to find the perfect stretching routine.

More than 160 million American adults participated in outdoor activities or adventure sports in 2005, according to the Outdoor Industry Foundation. While biking, trail running, and hiking remain the most popular, other activities like snowshoeing and mountaineering surge in popularity each year. Outdoor sport enthusiasts show incredible dedication to their endeavors, and The Outdoor Athlete is the ideal training manual to help them hike longer, paddle farther, ski faster, and climb higher. The Outdoor Athlete is the most comprehensive training guide available, with 65 exercises, dozens of locales, and 17 programs covering the following activities: Hiking Trekking Backpacking Alpine mountaineering Scrambling Rock climbing Ice climbing Mixed climbing Trail running Mountain biking Kayaking Canoeing Rafting Cross-country skiing Snowshoeing Randonee skiing Telemark skiing The Outdoor Athlete provides enthusiasts with the training guidelines, sport-specific programs, and instruction on exercises so they can prepare for, and excel at, their outdoor pursuits. Authors Courtenay and Doug Schurman use their extensive outdoor and training expertise to cover a full range of special instruction, from activity-specific environmental factors to nutritional considerations. With their expertise and the experience Human Kinetics brings as the leader in training and conditioning publications for both general athletics and specific sports, this book will be the resource for outdoor athletes.

Increase strength to dribble through traffic. Pack more power into shots on goal. Improve quickness and agility to find open passing lanes and evade opponents. Complete Conditioning for Soccer shows you how to achieve all of these performance goals and more. Soccer players are faster and stronger than ever before. In this special book and DVD package, renowned soccer strength and conditioning coach Greg Gatz provides a comprehensive training approach that builds players' physical abilities as well as the soccer-specific skills required for dribbling, tackling, passing, heading, shooting, and goalkeeping. Complete with assessment tests for determining a players' fitness status and specific programs that improve balance, quickness, agility, speed, and strength, this book will help you dominate your position. The DVD puts the training into action by demonstrating key tests, exercises, and drills from the book.With nutritional guidelines as well as seasonal workouts, Complete Conditioning for Soccer provides a multidimensional training approach that will show you how to get the most from your time in the gym and on the pitch.

Increase your acceleration, maximum speed, and endurance! Speed for Sports Performance provides the tools to build a program for your specific needs, sports, and goals.Through a series of self-assessments, you will identify areas of improvement and establish a baseline for training regimens. Then, improve such key areas as reaction time, technique, stride, mobility, and first-step explosiveness with variable, resisted, and assisted speed training exercises. And if recovering from injury, alternative training methods are included to aid in rehabilitation and help prevent future injuries.Sample training programs may also be customized to a sport's seasonal workout schedule and position demands. Best of all, these four-season programs and workouts may also be printed from the DVD, so you can take instruction directly to the field, court, or gym. Developed by speed training expert John Cissik, the Speed for Sports Performance DVD will help improve your performance like no other resource available. Human Kinetics DVDs are coded for universal playback and can be played in all regions of the world.

The ball handler who fakes and then drives past a defender for an easy score. A pass rusher who leaves a would-be blocker in his wake on the way to sacking the quarterback. A setter who manages to maneuver both body and ball in the blink of an eye to make the perfect pass for the kill and match-winning point. These are all reasons agility and quickness are such prized physical attributes in modern sport. Efforts to become markedly quicker or more agile, however, aren’t always successful. Genetic limitations, technical deficiencies, and inferior training activities are among the major obstacles. Developing Agility and Quickness helps athletes blow past those barriers thanks to the top sport conditioning authority in the world, the National Strength and Conditioning Association. NSCA hand-picked its top experts to present the best training advice, drills, and programs for optimizing athletes’ linear and lateral movements. Make Developing Agility and Quickness a key part of your conditioning program, and get a step ahead of the competition.

Bring your strongest effort to the field, court, or mat. Strength for Sports Performance provides the tools to build a program for your needs, your sport, and your goals.Through a series of self-assessments, you will identify areas of improvement and establish a baseline for your training regimen. Then, incorporate functional strength exercises designed for the movement patterns, muscle contractions, and energy demands of a variety of sports. In addition, learn to include nonstandard equipment exercises, using items such as chains and tires, to complement your standard program with variable and dynamic resistance training. Sample training programs may also be customized to your sport's seasonal workout schedule and position demands. Best of all, these programs and workouts may be printed from the DVD, so you can take instruction directly into the gym. Developed by Allen Hedrick, the head strength and conditioning coach at the United States Air Force Academy, the Strength for Sports Performance DVD will help you maximize training time for peak performance in competition.Human Kinetics DVDs are coded for universal playback and can be played in all regions of the world.

Souled Out? That's the question author Shaun Powell poses and ultimately answers with regard to the nature of blacks' participation in American sports. Neither blacks nor whites—athletes, coaches, administrators, owners, media, parents, and yes, even fans—are without blame for race still being an issue in the athletic arena. And Powell, perhaps like you, is fed up with the excuses. Souled Out? boldly addresses the following dilemmas and more:-Do today's black athletes and coaches have the purpose to follow the leads of pioneers like Jackie Robinson, Althea Gibson, Robert Johnson, or Tony Dungy?-Is Muhammad Ali's great legacy being misused to justify the behavior of today's prima donnas and their preconceived, self-centered celebrations? -Why, with tremendous models like Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Venus and Serena Williams, and Candace Parker, is black female participation not more encouraged across a wide array of sports? -Are portrayals of professional black athletes, centered on gaining luxury possessions and material wealth rather than giving back to the community, ensuring that a me-first mind-set carries over to the next generation of athletes? -Will more blacks break through the glass ceiling in coaching and sports management positions to achieve strong decision-making roles?-Can negative attitudes about race, held by segments inside and outside the black community, be overcome so that faster and enduring progress can be made in the future? Powell's answers will surprise, anger, please, and—most of all—challenge you.

Seventeen of the game???s top collegiate coaches have teamed up with the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) to bring you the game???s most comprehensive assortment of practice activities. The Baseball Drill Book features 198 drills proven to improve individual and team performance. Former Fresno State coach Bob Bennett, Ripon College???s Gordie Gillespie, Lewis-Clark State???s Ed Cheff, Wichita State???s Gene Stephenson, and South Carolina???s Ray Tanner are among the greats who present their best practice drills and insights for improving these skills: Conditioning and warm-up Throwing and catching Base running and sliding Hitting and bunting Pitching Fielding Offensive and defensive tactics Each drill follows a concise format. First, the primary skill or tactic to be enhanced is identified, and then procedure and setup details are provided. Illustrations for proper technique are also included, followed by coaching insight to help you sharpen players??? understanding

by Bill Ramseyer Winning Football begins with preparation and planning. The game's best players, coaches, and teams step onto the gridiron confident in their ability and their strategy for shutting down the opposing team. With this comprehensive guide, you too can be confident knowing that you're prepared for every practice, game, and situation. In Winning Football, renowned coach Bill Ramseyer shares the expertise and insights that have guided his teams and players to success at every level of the sport. With instruction for every key technique and tactic, as well as accompanying drills and special tips for executing them when the game is on the line, you'll find all the tools you need to develop the skills, discipline, and consistency for winning football week after week. Winning Football covers both sides of the ball, special teams play, player development, and game planning. You'll learn how and when to use offensive formations such as the shotgun, single back, power I, and empty back as well as dominating defensive sets such as the 4-3, 3-4, nickel, and dime. From assembling your staff to assigning player positions, this book provides you with the information, drills, and plays that will help you transform your team into a championship contender. Before you take to the sidelines, let Winning Football give you the tools you need to bring home the wins! 208 pages. 2011.

Increase strength to dribble through traffic. Pack more power into shots on goal. Improve quickness and agility to find open passing lanes and evade opponents. Complete Conditioning for Soccer shows you how to achieve all of these performance goals and more. Soccer players are faster and stronger than ever before. In this special book and DVD package, renowned soccer strength and conditioning coach Greg Gatz provides a comprehensive training approach that builds players' physical abilities as well as the soccer-specific skills required for dribbling, tackling, passing, heading, shooting, and goalkeeping. Complete with assessment tests for determining a players' fitness status and specific programs that improve balance, quickness, agility, speed, and strength, this book will help you dominate your position. The DVD puts the training into action by demonstrating key tests, exercises, and drills from the book.With nutritional guidelines as well as seasonal workouts, Complete Conditioning for Soccer provides a multidimensional training approach that will show you how to get the most from your time in the gym and on the pitch.

From more powerful strokes to quicker turns, propel yourself to improved times with Complete Conditioning for Swimming. This multidimensional training program uses fitness assessments to tailor strength, endurance, and flexibility exercises to each swimmer's individual needs. Dave Salo, coach of Olympic medalists Lenny Krayzelburg, Aaron Peirsol, Amanda Beard, and Jason Lezak, and Scott A. Riewald, performance specialist for the U.S. Olympic Committee, have teamed up to create a comprehensive program that provides you with the following tools to improve your times:-Exercises and drills for each stroke-Event-based workouts and programs -Dryland training -Tapering for peak performance-Year-round conditioning plans-Nutrition before, during, and after swim meetsIn addition, the 80-minute DVD takes you to the pool and into the gym to demonstrate the drills and exercises used by the sport's elite. Complete Conditioning for Swimming is simply the best guide to preparing your body for competitive success.

Go behind the scenes with your insider’s access to the high-pressure, high-stakes business of professional sport. In Beyond the Scoreboard, Rick Horrow, sport business analyst for Fox Sports, Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg Businessweek, and the BBC and host of PBS Nightly Business Report’s “Beyond the $coreboard, ” and Horrow Sports Ventures’ vice president Karla Swatek take you to the boardrooms, negotiating tables, and executive suites of sport’s most influential powerbrokers. Beyond the Scoreboard tackles sport’s hot-button topics head on. You’ll see • how sponsors measure return on investment with sport organizations; • how pro teams negotiate with governments to make a stadium deal; • the effect of the sport facility building boom on teams’ bottom lines; • how sport agents try to maximize the value of their in-demand clients; and • the effect on teams and fans of revolutionary changes in modern ticket selling. Whether you are one of the millions of people who play fantasy sports or you just want to know more about how your favorite teams determine their strategies, you’ll learn how the experts make deals happen. And with engaging sidebars and exclusive interviews from the most powerful figures in sport, including Roger Goodell, David Stern, Brian France, and Gary Bettman, you’ll gain expert analysis from people who have played leadership roles in some of the most intense negotiations and lucrative business deals in sport history. There’s nobody better equipped to explain what it takes to be a success in sport marketing, sponsorships, facility financing, or generating media coverage than Rick Horrow, the Sports Professor. In Beyond the Scoreboard, Horrow and Swatek provide you with an all-access pass to the multibillion-dollar world of professional sport.

Let America's leading authority on plyometrics help you tap into explosive power training with Jumping Into Plyometrics. You'll learn not only how to improve vertical and linear jumping abilities, but also how to increase upperbody strength.Author Donald Chu shows you how to improve quickness, speed, and jumping ability while gaining greater coordination, body control, and balance through the use of plyometric training. In addition, to explaining basic muscle physiology, how plyometrics works, and how to design the ideal plyometric training program for your sport. Dr. Chu shares 90 fully illustrated exercised from the seven categories of plyometrics exercises. But more important, he reveals five of the most effective exercises for 19 specific sports, as well as the equipment needed, the starting position, and the action sequence of the exercise. Jumping Into Plyometrics is the most complete ever written on plyometrics.

Bring your strongest effort to the field, court, or mat. Strength for Sports Performance provides the tools to build a program for your needs, your sport, and your goals. Through a series of self-assessments, you will identify areas of improvement and establish a baseline for your training regimen. Then, incorporate functional strength exercises designed for the movement patterns, muscle contractions, and energy demands of a variety of sports. In addition, learn to include nonstandard equipment exercises, using items such as chains and tires, to complement your standard program with variable and dynamic resistance training. Sample training programs may also be customized to your sport's seasonal workout schedule and position demands. Best of all, these programs and workouts may be printed from the DVD, so you can take instruction directly into the gym. Developed by Allen Hedrick, the head strength and conditioning coach at the United States Air Force Academy, the Strength for Sports Performance DVD will help you maximize training time for peak performance in competition. Human Kinetics DVDs are coded for universal playback and can be played in all regions of the world.

Designed for both male and female players, this book helps athletes develop the strength to set screens and convert three-point plays, the speed to run the court and get into position, the balance to change direction on a drive, the quickness to get loose balls and blow by a defender for easy baskets, and the explosive jumping power to block shots and grab rebounds. Chip Sigmon, athletic trainer for The Epicenter for Sports Performance Facility, a division of OrthoCarolina Medical Group, and former head strength and conditioning coach for the Charlotte Hornets and the Charlotte Sting, provides everything that coaches and players need to get that competitive edge and keep it year-round as they learn to -develop fitness in the off-season, -improve speed and power in the preseason, -maintain a high level of conditioning through the regular season, and-perform at peak abilities in postseason competition.52-Week Basketball Training presents daily workouts for optimal training throughout the year so that players can withstand the rigors of the sport. Thorough explanations and detailed illustrations provide clear instruction on how to perform each of the 192 drills and exercises. By following Sigmon's year-round training program, players will become stronger, more dominant, and more confident on the court.

With this book you will further your understanding of officiating mechanics and ensure you are in the right time to make the right call. Based on officiating mechanics devised and endorsed by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), this book is hte definitive guide for new and experienced high school referees. Included are guidelines for what's expected of you as a soccer official, officiating procedures and responsibilities, and pre- and post-game duties. Officiating mechanics for dual, diagonal and double-dual (three-whistle) systems are supported by over 100 photos and illustrations of positioning, field movement and signals.

Strengthen, lengthen, and sculpt your muscles with the full range of Pilates exercises. In Pilates, world-renowned Pilates expert Rael Isacowitz shows you the same repertoire that he has used to train 10 Olympians, including U.S. figure skater Sasha Cohen and diver Wendy Williams, as well as an elite group of professional instructors who work with celebrities and athletes around the world. Starting with the foundation for all the exercises, Pilates presents an in-depth treatment of mat work, including photo illustrations and detailed breathing instruction to help you perform the movements correctly. A unique set of challenging exercise sequences allows the movements to flow in one continuous motion.Following mat work, where most books stop entirely, Pilates just gets going. The same depth of instruction and photo illustrations are applied to the full range of Pilates apparatus: - Reformer- Cadillac - Step and ladder barrels- Magic circle- Wunda chair - Ped-a-pul- Arm chair The complete repertoire includes a customized grouping of exercises in blocks that progress from the fundamental level through the intermediate and advanced levels to challenge you at all stages of Pilates development.With 210 exercises in all, Pilates is the most comprehensive guide available on the Pilates method. A contemporary approach to the work of Joseph Pilates, this is the one book you need in order to improve posture, muscle tone, core strength, and flexibility.

Sport fans, clamoring for insider access, are becoming savvier and more connected to the inner workings of the industry. Harrow and coauthor Swatek take a look behind the scenes of professional sports, an industry that newspapers devote an increasing amount of column space to every year.

About the ProductTennis is indeed a true lifetime sportjust ask any tennis player over 50 However as you get older you may need to adjust your stroke technique and strategy to stay on top of your gameTennis Past 50 is the only book to address mature players specific needs with proven strategies that adjust stroke technique positioning injuries and equipment Tennis Past 50 shows you how to modify your stroke to gain more power without sacrificing controlplay smarter with adjustments to position on the court and style of playimprove your doubles and mixed doubles gamechoose the right equipment for your style of play ability and fitness leveleat right for better performance on the court andavoid injury and improve your conditioning for better performanceTennis Past 50 shares the winning insights and tips that the authors have learned from decades of coaching and playing Tony Trabert was ranked No 1 in the world in the 1950s and is a popular TV commentator and Ron Witchey is a wellknown biomechanist with a specialization in aging and tennis Trabert and Witchey teach how to play smarter so you can be successful without trying to run down every ball learn how to use spin and adapt traditional shots to your advantage and handle different playing styles of your opponentsTennis Past 50 will provide winning instruction that will have you playing better than ever This book will improve the game of any mature playermale or female competitive or recreational About the Author Now a 50plus player himself Tony Trabert has been playing tennis since he was six years old He was the topranked player in the world in 1953 and 1955 and was just named president of the International Tennis Hall of Fame Trabert won three of four grand slams missing only the Australian

Power your way to dominance on the field, court, or mat. Power for Sports Performance provides the tools to build a program for your needs, your sport, and your goals.Through a series of self-assessments, you will identify areas of improvement and establish a baseline for your training regimen. Then, discover the exercises that are best for enhancing power in sport-specific movements, starting with base-building exercises for developing basic strength and postural control, and advancing to a complex power program that combines resistance training and plyometrics. Best of all, these programs and workouts may also be printed from the DVD, so you can take instruction directly onto the practice field or into the gym. With its progressive format and unique combination of exercises, the Power for Sports Performance DVD will help you power your way to excellence.Human Kinetics DVDs are coded for universal playback and can be played in all regions of the world.

Learn the dynamic exercise techniquesthat most closely represent themovements and loads that will berequired of your body on the court, field, course, track, or mat or in thewater. After you complete a simpleself-evaluation, a special science-basedstretching matrix enables you to tailora program specifically for your body, your sport, your position, or your event.

From more powerful strokes to quicker turns, propel yourself to improved times with Complete Conditioning for Swimming. This multidimensional training program uses fitness assessments to tailor strength, endurance, and flexibility exercises to each swimmer's individual needs. Dave Salo, coach of Olympic medalists Lenny Krayzelburg, Aaron Peirsol, Amanda Beard, and Jason Lezak, and Scott A. Riewald, performance specialist for the U.S. Olympic Committee, have teamed up to create a comprehensive program that provides you with the following tools to improve your times:-Exercises and drills for each stroke-Event-based workouts and programs -Dryland training -Tapering for peak performance-Year-round conditioning plans-Nutrition before, during, and after swim meetsIn addition, the 80-minute DVD takes you to the pool and into the gym to demonstrate the drills and exercises used by the sport's elite. Complete Conditioning for Swimming is simply the best guide to preparing your body for competitive success.

Study the teachings of 17 of the greatest collegiate coaches in the game with Human Kinetics': The Baseball Drill Book. This book is the ultimate guide to playing the game. Contributed to by coaches like Bob Bennett, Ed Cheff, Gordie Gillespie, Gene Stephenson, Ray Tanner and a dozen more! 'The Baseball Drill Book' shows players just what they need to do to be their best while maintaining a sense of fun and accomplishment with every new lesson. This instructional book clearly explains proper baseball fundamentals and activities such as: conditioning, warm-up, throwing, catching, base running, sliding, hitting, bunting, pitching, fielding and much more. Additional chapters explain how to incorporate drills in practice sessions and simulate game situations. Human Kinetics': The Baseball Drill Book provides the essential links between initial skill learning, mastery and winning performance on the diamond. Paperback, 320 pages.

Three-time Olympian and 18-time National Masters cycling champion John Howard's Mastering Cycling is a targeted and comprehensive guide for any serious cyclist or triathlete. • Specific workout plans and technique instruction for endurance and racing. • Training guidelines for road races, time trials and triathlons. • Advice on nutrition, gear selection and motivation. • Paperback. • 200 pages.

Every martial artist knows the importance of strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, speed, and agility. Each aspect affects the performance of the fundamental skills involved in all forms of martial arts. Improving these fitness components requires a wide range of specific exercises, which have never been compiled into one easy-to-use resource—until now.Complete Conditioning for Martial Arts is the most comprehensive resource for preparing the body to excel in karate, taekwondo, judo, aikido, jujitsu, kempo, and other martial arts forms. Loaded with exercises designed specifically to improve the execution of martial arts techniques, this book provides the aspiring artist with a wealth of workout prescriptions. Inside you will find exercises for- optimal flexibility, - joint stabilization, - strengthening the torso or “Power Zone, ”- power development, and- aerobic and anaerobic training.Written by certified strength and conditioning specialist and black belt holder Sean Cochran, this book combines his expertise in both disciplines into one outstanding and widely applicable resource. You will find 80 cross-specific training exercises that are designed specifically to improve technique and execution by targeting muscle groups most involved in key maneuvers. Develop the fundamental fitness and art-specific conditioning needed to master your discipline. With Complete Conditioning for Martial Arts, you'll always be in peak form.

The benefits of strength training for youth are clearly documented. Yet teachers, fitness instructors, and youth coaches are often not sure how to proceed, and they end up watering down adult versions of strength-training programs. That is definitely not the way to go. But authors Avery Faigenbaum and Wayne Westcott, with their 50 years of combined experience in teaching youth strength-training classes and coaching, can tell you the way to go—and back it with the most current research on instructional techniques and program design for youth. Long recognized as leading authorities on strength training, Faigenbaum and Westcott guide you in designing efficient, enjoyable, and productive programs for kids of varying abilities in elementary school (ages 7 to 10), middle school (11 to 14), and high school (15 to 18). You will focus first on broad-based, balanced muscle development, and then move into comprehensive, sport-specific strength-training programs. In addition, Youth Strength Training will teach you- productive protocols for warming up and cooling down;- procedures for enhancing joint flexibility;- innovative ways to incorporate resistance exercises into physical education classes, sport practice sessions, and exercise facilities; and- proper exercise technique for 111 resistance exercises using weight stack machines, free weights, medicine balls, elastic bands, and body-weight resistance.Much has changed since the authors first wrote a book on strength training for youth, and those changes—including information in the areas of nutrition, hydration, and recovery to maximize the effects of strength training and minimize the risks of overtraining—are incorporated in this book. Additional changes, based on the authors' studies, are reflected in workout frequency, exercise repetitions, related training components, and other factors that affect program design and conditioning results. All programs were fashioned with the latest NASPE standards in mind. Faigenbaum and Westcott have included new information on periodization and long-term planning, perceived exertion scale for youth, overtraining and undertraining, dynamic warm-ups and static stretches, new exercises, effective instruction of youth, and plyometrics. Through strength training, kids as young as 7 can safely develop a strong musculoskeletal system that can help them improve their health and fitness and also withstand the rigors of sport participation. Youth Strength Training is the definitive source to guide you in designing and overseeing the programs of the kids you work with, whether you're in a school, fitness center, or home setting. If you want to see high rates of strength development and spark a lifelong interest in strength-building activities, rely on Youth Strength Training.

developed by the American Volleyball Coaches Association Master volleyball's key techniques and elevate performance in all facets of the sport. Volleyball Skills & Drills teaches the fundamentals and contains the proper progressions to help players master and apply those skills on the court when it counts. Featuring 90 of the sport's best drills, this guide will maximize both the rate and quality of learning to help players and coaches get the most out of each practice session. This book includes an introduction by Taras Liskevych and chapters from 10 of the game's top coaches on the topics they know best: Paul Arrington: Practicing Sean Byron: Setting Don Hardin: Blocking Jim McLaughlin: Attacking Marilyn Nolen: Receiving Serves Penn State assistants with Russ Rose: Playing Defense Tom Peterson: Serving Joan Powell: Digging Joe Sagula: Playing Offense Stephanie Schleuder: Transitioning Volleyball Skills & Drills is both the perfect in-season coaching manual and a superb off-season player development manual. It's like attending the best volleyball clinic available on each important aspect of individual and team performance! 197 pages. 2006.

Winning performances require good technique, proper conditioning, and a strong competitive spirit. However, the ability to generate explosive, powerful efforts on demand clearly separates elite athletes from the rest of the pack. Generating exceptional athletic power is only possible through a complete power-training program designed specifically with you and your sport in mind. In Power for Sport and Fitness, your host Renaldo Nehemiah presents a complex training program for developing power that will help you design workouts to develop, enhance, and harness the strength and speed you need to excel in your sport. Nehemiah-a world class athlete-exemplifies power in sport. A former world record holder in the 110-meter high hurdles, he dominated the sport from 1978 to 1982. Because of his powerful athleticism and versatility, he was able to trade in his track spikes for cleats when he joined the San Francisco 49ers in 1982. In 1984, Nehemiah shared in the 49ers' victory as Super Bowl Champions. This complete power-training system was designed by Human Kinetics based on numerous authoritative books and consultants.In the video, you'll learn how to:- utilize resistance training exercises to improve power through strength development;- develop explosive power through 24 plyometric exercises, including barrier jumps, medicine ball throws, and depth jumps; and- incorporate sprint training into your program to develop the speed necessary for maximum power.Correct positioning for each exercise is clearly explained to promote strength gains while reducing the risk of injury. Tips on combining exercises to build complex sport-specific training programs are also given. Featured sports include volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, football, rugby, soccer, hockey, and figure skating.

Power your way to dominance on the field, court, or mat. Power for Sports Performance provides the tools to build a program for your needs, your sport, and your goals. Through a series of self-assessments, you will identify areas of improvement and establish a baseline for your training regimen. Then, discover the exercises that are best for enhancing power in sport-specific movements, starting with base-building exercises for developing basic strength and postural control, and advancing to a complex power program that combines resistance training and plyometrics. Best of all, these programs and workouts may also be printed from the DVD, so you can take instruction directly onto the practice field or into the gym. With its progressive format and unique combination of exercises, the Power for Sports Performance DVD will help you power your way to excellence. Human Kinetics DVDs are coded for universal playback and can be played in all regions of the world.