Sportbiographien

Shaolin und die Kunst des Kung-Fu.Erschienen auf der Frankfurter Buchmesse 2015.Es handelt sich hierbei um eine Biografie und Ratgeber.Herausgebracht vom Fighter-Verlag Deutschland.

Dwyane Wade, the eight-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion for the Miami Heat and winner of a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, has miraculously defied the odds throughout his incredible career. But off the court Dwyane has sought his most cherished goal: being a good dad to his sons, Zaire and Zion. Dwyane begins his story in March 2011 with the news that after a long, bitter custody battle, he has been awarded sole custody of his sons. A Father First chronicles the lessons Dwyane has learned as a single dad as well as past events that shaped his dreams, prayers, and promises.Though divorced, Dwyane's parents showed him that the unconditional love between parents and children is a powerful guiding force. A revealing, personal story of one of America's top athletes, A Father First is also a call to action—from a man who had to fight to be in his children's lives—that will show mothers and fathers how to step up and be parents themselves.

Stat Daddy takes you on a whimsical sports journey from the late '70s through present-day social media coverage, linking old-school two-a-day football coaches with today's highly skilled prep athletes who would have run circles around star players forty years ago. Follow along in the oft-amusing and nostalgia-laced anecdotes from yesteryear. Stat Daddy covers it all, too--sports, movies, and music.

In his own words, the heavyweight champion of the world pulls no punches as he chronicles the battles he faced in and out of the ring in this fascinating memoir edited by Nobel Prize-winning novelist, Toni Morrison. Growing up in the South, surrounded by racial bigotry and discrimination, Ali fought not just for a living, but also for respect and rewards far more precious than money or glory. He was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the BBC. Ali redefined what it meant to be an athlete by giving hope to millions around the world and inspiring us all to fight for what is important to us. This is a multifaceted portrait of Muhammad Ali only he could render: sports legend; unapologetic anti-war advocate; outrageous showman and gracious goodwill ambassador; fighter, lover, poet, and provocateur; an irresistible force to be reckoned with. Who better to tell the tale than the man who went the distance living it?

One man's odyssey into the brutal hive of the National Football LeagueAs an unsigned free agent who rose through the practice squad to the starting lineup of the Denver Broncos, Nate Jackson took the path of thousands of unknowns before him to carve out a professional football career twice as long as the average player. Through his story recounted here—from scouting combines to preseason cuts to byzantine film studies to glorious touchdown catches—even knowledgeable football fans will glean a new, starkly humanized understanding of the NFL's workweek. Fast-paced, lyrical, dirty, and hilariously unvarnished, Slow Getting Up is an unforgettable look at the real lives of America's best athletes putting their bodies and minds through hell.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Veteran sports journalist George Vecsey finally gives this twenty-time All-Star and St. Louis Cardinals icon the biographical treatment he deserves. Stan Musial is the definitive portrait of one of the game's best-loved but most unappreciated legends-told through the remembrances of those who played beside, worked with, and covered "Stan the Man" over the course of his nearly seventy years in the national spotlight. Away from the diamond, Musial proved a savvy businessman and a model of humility and graciousness toward his many fans in St. Louis and around the world. From Keith Hernandez's boyhood memories of Musial leaving tickets for him when the Cardinals were in San Francisco to the little-known story of Musial's friendship with novelist James Michener, Vecsey weaves an intimate oral history around one of the great gentlemen of baseball's Greatest Generation.

Most youth in middle and high school don't have a clue about their futures. Yet, Milwaukee native Cheryl Orcholski Mohr dreamed of trying out for the Olympics while everyone else watched their favorite Saturday morning cartoons. Through hard work, goal setting and vowing to make the best of her talent, she shaped the scaffolding of intent and passion around her mission; to become the best. Cheryl would influence basketball history in Wisconsin first, then later for the Lady Razorbacks of Arkansas during her college years. Just when she thought her basketball career was over, she took a giant leap into the professional arena with the Columbus Minks, an unexpected third act in an unfolding sports saga that would last a lifetime."Inner Rhythm; The Inside Story of Wisconsin's Longest Running Boys and Girls AAU Basketball Program follows Cheryl Orcholski Mohr back to her childhood on the school playgrounds of Milwaukee. The pages offer a never-before-told personal look at the founder's ambition and exceptional basketball career. Cheryl ability to break out of traditional roles for girls foreshadowed her future. Her wherewithal to compete with and face her male counterparts allowed this frontrunner to endure and rise above the challenges of being a female athlete, coach and business owner. Her faith has played a major role in everything she touched.Higher Level Camps, or HLC, is one of the most established, revered and successful Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) program in Wisconsin. The organization, celebrating twenty-five years and better, is thriving because of the importance placed on the pillars of character and commitment demanded by its founder. The club preaches how to become a better human being as well as a contributing member of society, a virtue often forgotten today on the court, in the classroom or at the family dining room table.The book includes personal stories from players, their families and coaches, all celebrating the existence of such a successful program in Wisconsin. HLC maintains their stronghold due to the fact that Cheryl Mohr is an unstoppable whirling dervish of ideas with method behind her madness. This is the journey of an outstanding passionate and talented athlete who wielded her intelligence and intuition to become a remarkably successful female entrepreneur.

Steve Darby was raised on old school values in the shadow of the Kop.He bathed in an outside tub, stood on a milk crate on terraces at Anfield and Goodison Park, and went on to spend five decades in football remaining true to himself - and the players he coached. From Bahrain to Tasmania and many points in between, Steve wanted football to be fund for his players and for his players to use football to learn more about life. Along the way, he taught himself Arabic and Malay, dine with sultans and kings, picked up a few medals, upset a few football and actual politicians, and became one of the most successful and effective foreign football coaches in South East Asia.

The Matildas are now one of the most beloved national teams in Australia. But who were the women and men who helped build and develop the women's game locally?Greg Downes profiles 18 people - some well-known in the football fraternity, others not so well-known - who have made contributions, big and small, to help make the women's game what it is today. 'Dedicated Lives' is a living history to be treasured.Based on his PhD dissertation, Greg has talked with, and interviewed, the individuals at length about what brought them into football and, importantly, what has kept them in it. At a time when women's football is riding as high as it has ever been, and with Australia sharing co-hosting responsibilities for the 2023 Women's World Cup, 'Dedicated Lives' is a must-read for anyone interested in football history, women's football, or women's sport fighting and winning against the odds generally.

"e;My Life in Fishing is a poignant reminder of what true legends are made of."e; - Andy Mill, Olympian, five-time Gold Cup Champion, and author of A Passion for TarponStu Apte is one of the most recognized and storied figures in saltwater fishing - in all of fishing - and a larger-than-life legend in the sport. He has held, or still holds, over six dozen IGFA world records for various species, gear, line, and tippet. In My Life in Fishing, as only the most accomplished captain and guide can, he shares his tips and insights gleaned from this lifelong pursuit for any and every species, including especially giant tarpon. These are his favorite personal stories, about world records, and winds, and tides, and patterns, and flies, but also about the remarkable people who have fished their way through his life. There are stories and glimpses that you won't find in other history books - an amusing episode with Harry and Bess Truman on board Stu's skiff, an impromptu side-of-the-road meeting with baseball hall-of-famer Ted Williams that led to a forty-year friendship, and an afternoon of drinking Cuban mojitos aboard Pilar with Earnest Hemingway that includes Hemingway's own mojito recipe. My Life in Fishing is more than a collection of engaging stories and fly fishing pointers; it is a glimpse of the development and evolution of the sport, and of saltwater fly fishing at its highest level, through the eyes and anecdotes of the only man who can tell the stories. My Life in Fishing is a seminal work to be treasured by everyone who shares his passion for the sport and the stories that surround it. "e;I don't believe anyone has equaled his achievements as a tarpon fisherman: he caught world-record fish, he guided others to world records, and he established the ways it would always be done. Others have caught bigger tarpon in the years since, strictly as anglers, guided by others who found the fish. Apte mastered all parts of the puzzle, from exploration and boatsmanship to the moment of landing. That stands alone."e; - Thomas McGuane, author of The Longest Silence, from the Foreword "e;Witty, instructive, and engaging, this master of rod and reel is an angler's angler, and My Life in Fishing is the equivalent of a day in the flats on a school of permit."e; - Tom Brokaw, former NBC Nightly News anchor and managing editor, host of Buccaneers & Bones"e;If stories of angling challenges send your pulse into overdrive as they do mine, My Life in Fishing is a must read!"e; - Sandy Moret, Founder, Florida Keys Fly Fishing School and Florida Keys Outfitters

The book from the author's perspective is about someone who came to golf late. He has a conflicted look back in time when he began playing golf, knowing now he did not see the whole picture but only that he wanted to play golf. No consideration of what playing golf would entail. He knows very well a clear-headed and well-thought-out approach to start playing golf probably would have stymied or created mental crutches rather than playing golf. He would have discovered reasons not to play. He obviously did not think of the "e;driver first"e; approach-to start with the driver and find out what to expect going forward. The bulk of the book is not about golf. It is about being an adult when he decided to start playing golf. Some of what happened on and off the golf course. It is not about the fine points of a good golf game.

KYRIE IRVINGOver the past decade, Kyrie Irving has become one of the most well-known names in the NBA and is now widely regarded as one of the best point guards in the league. However, he is not only well known for his basketball prowess, but also his outspoken attitude and sometimes controversial interviews.In this book, we will cover everything there is to know about Kyrie Irving as a basketball player, and also as a man, looking deep into his NBA, College, and High School basketball careers, as well as his life outside of basketball!Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn About Inside...Kyrie's Early LifeHigh School CareerCollege CareerNBA Career To DateBecoming A ChampionKyrie's Life Outside Of BasketballWhat's Next For Kyrie IrvingMuch, Much More!

Life's tragic moments can definitely leave an enormous impact on someone's life, and giving up seems to be the best choice, but even the worst of times can be a stepping-stone toward something great. It's a matter of how you face your trials and apply it to whatever you do best in life and keep working on it. When you face your trials positively, blessings will surely come. It's not a matter of when, but it's the attitude itself that creates a bundle of joy around you. Being patient, determined, and willing are the keys to getting there, but life is also worthless without the power of faith. Believing in something bigger than yourself is your biggest ally in life, and it makes all the difference every single day, and don't ever be discouraged during the early disappointments, because it's part of the long process that'll eventually become your biggest success in life. Everything is based on comparison, and every demand from your trials can always be turned as your work ethic later on. It's the inspiration that was gained from the fight that'll motivate you to get better and better with whatever your passion is in life. Always be inspired in every trial you face, for these are stepping-stones for a higher purpose.

Roxy is a five-year-old girl. She is full of energy and enjoys the outdoors, but she has no one to play with her. Roxy comes up with an idea to get involved in sports to meet new friends. Her mother was against the idea but decided to give it a try. She imagined Roxy would be injured by someone on the opposite team. Roxy avoided being injured and prove to be a great team player. In fact, she was well rounded in a variety of sports. Her mother enjoys cheering for Roxy because she can vision Roxy as she competes for a gold medal in the Olympics.

When Cramton Bowl was completed in 1922, no one had any idea of the unique place it would occupy in sports history. It was originally conceived as a multi-purpose facility that would focus on baseball and served as the spring training home for the Philadelphia A's for two seasons, with many professional teams stopping in for exhibition games, including a rematch of the 1926 World Series between the Yankees and the Cardinals in 1927. As the largest established stadium in the state during those early years, Alabama and Auburn played more than 70 football games in the facility, treating fans to the likes of Paul "e;Bear"e; Bryant and Don Hudson. It was home to the first HBCU Classic, the Turkey Day Classic between Alabama State and Tuskegee, and the site of the first night football game in the South (as well as the first night college football game and the second pro baseball game under the lights in the South). For more than 60 years it was home to the Blue-Gray All Star Football Classic where stars such as Y.A. Tittle, Len Dawson, Fran Tarkenton, Howie Long and Jerry Rice roamed the sidelines of Cramton Bowl, but there were plenty of other activities in the stadium during that time, including 'Lucky' Teter's traveling daredevil show in 1934, the Negro League World Series, games involving the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and Billy Graham's Greater Montgomery Crusade in 1965.

Bursting upon the National Hockey League scene in the fall of 1966 amid enormous hype and expectations, Robert Gordon "e;Bobby"e; Orr would go on to exceed all predictions of greatness. Displaying All-Star level ability from the start, it was his talent as a play maker and scorer that utterly revolutionized the game of hockey. At the same time, Orr helped revive a tired, long-suffering Boston Bruins team, leading them to their first Stanley Cup in twenty-nine years at the age of twenty-two. Orr and company would drink from the Cup again two years later as he continued to cement his legacy with MVP Awards and Norris Trophies. The unforgettable sight of him rushing the puck up ice with blond hair flying was a thing of sheer athletic beauty. But Orr's fragile knees plagued him throughout his career, ultimately forcing him to retire before the age of thirty. But in his ten years with the Bruins, the remarkable body of work and the greatness he achieved prompt many hockey historians to regard him as the all-around greatest, most skillful player in history. Number 4: Bobby Orr! is the most ambitious in-depth look at Orr and the Bruins' greatest decade.

When Claire reflects on her life now in the opening chapter, she mentions that her right leg is in a brace. Readers are left wondering what happened. Why is she grateful to be able to walk only a few steps? The answer is gradually revealed over the course of the memoir as Claire writes about her equestrian life and the years following its sudden end on September 13, 1997. While she chronicles her past, her story weaves into and out of the now.Although Claire feels that she will never completely let go of the successesor of the crushing disappointmentsthat accentuated her time in the equestrian world, this memoir is about so much more. Its about being driven to pursue a goal. Its about life-changing loss. Its about arduous recovery. Its about a life evolving into something completely unexpected.A compelling story of determination, resilience, and persistence in the face of tremendous loss, this memoir is bound to be inspiring, particularly for the many individuals who are forced to confront life-altering challenges.

Life Athletes come in all shapes and sizes, ages, and abilities. Your body should be there for you when you need it, and it can be the center of a more graceful and relaxed life. Learn how a philosophy and practice that works for an Olympic athlete can prepare you for challenges we face across life's spectrum.

Ric Charlesworth, world champion coach and best selling author of The Coach and Staying at the Top, has long been an ardent fan of Shakespeares plays and poetry. Over the course of a career that has seen Ric as a medical graduate, Olympic sportsman, first class cricketer, politician and champion coach, he has seen many of his own thoughts and observations on coaching and people management mirrored by Shakespeares insight into human nature and motivation. In Shakespeare the Coach, Ric combines forces with Shakespeare to produce a blueprint for every manager, coach, team leader or anyone motivated to achieve, that will allow them to fully harness their potential.

Der Nr. 1-Bestseller aus NorwegenSki-Ikone Aksel Lund Svindal, fünffacher Weltmeister, zweimaliger Olympia- und Gesamtweltcupsieger, gewährt Einblicke in seine außergewöhnliche Karriere. Eine Geschichte katastrophaler Stürze und Verletzungen und ebenso spektakulärer Comebacks. Und das anschauliche Exempel einer großen Leidenschaft und eiserner Prinzipien, mit denen Svindal sich immer wieder an die alpine Spitze zurückkämpfte, die Konkurrenten beeindruckte und seine vielen Fans verzauberte.'Aksel Lund Svindal ist der Vorzeige-Gentleman des Skirennsports!' Felix Neureuther

It's All About the Buzz: Understanding Terrace Culture is a collection of authentic stories and memories of football fans from across the UK and reflections on growing up in the 80s and 90s. From the music to fashion, epic football wins to after-match brawls, the recollections paint a varied and accurate view of life at the time. The voices are unapologetic but at the same time define and defend views that may be questioned today.The description of levels of rivalries between other fans and groups and political tensions of that era hit home how hardcore support was for your chosen team and the levels you would go to rise above the rest.This is a time capsule of lost tales, stories that, until now, haven't been shared with the masses. It's a fascinating snapshot of the past that is sure to be recognised by anyone who came of age at the time.