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The Greatest Coach Ever: Timeless Wisdom and Insights of John Wooden (The Heart of a Coach Series)

By: N/A

Price: $4.50

Publisher: Regal: July 2010

Seller ID: 79730

ISBN: 0830755403

Condition: Used - Very Good

Coach John Wooden's teams won 10 NCAA mens basketball championships at UCLA and "Sporting News" magazine named him the greatest coach of all time. Yet decades after he retired and now after his passing, his wisdom capsulized so clearly in his famous "Pyramid of Success "continues to guide new generations of athletes, coaches, and people of all walks of life. In "The Greatest Coach Ever, "the Fellowship of Christian Athletes features 40 tributes from athletes, coaches, and other influential leaders like Bobby Bowden, Tom Osborne, Sue Semrau, Tony Dungy, Mike Singletary, Tamika Catchings, Joe Gi...
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God and Starbucks: An NBA Superstar's Journey Through Addiction and Recovery

By: Baker, Vin, Layden, Joe

Price: $15.99

Publisher: Amistad: June 2018

Seller ID: 322053

ISBN: 0062496824

Condition: New

Miracle in Shreveport: A Memoir of Baseball, Fatherhood, and the Stadium that Launched a Dream

By: Benham, David, Benham, Jason

Price: $7.50

Publisher: Thomas Nelson: March 2018

Seller ID: 344344

ISBN: 0785215980

Condition: Used - Very Good

Mentored by the King: Arnold Palmer's Success Lessons for Golf, Business, and Life

By: Brad Brewer

Price: $8.50

Publisher: Zondervan: February 2011

Seller ID: 10824

ISBN: 0310326613

Condition: Used - Very Good

'Arnold Palmer helped me become a better man, a more devoted husband, loving father, effective coach, and successful business executive.' Most people think of Arnold Palmer as the King of Golf. But for more than a quarter century, Brad Brewer has known and observed Palmer in the roles of employer, business partner, teacher, competitor, father, grandfather, philanthropist, and global celebrity. Above all, Arnold Palmer is Brad's friend and mentor, a man whose character both on and off the links has taught Brad how to be a winner in life at large as well as at golf. Now Brad passes on the wisdom...
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Finally Free

By: Brett, Vick Michael/ Dungy Tony (FRW)/ Chandler Charles/ Honeycutt

Price: $24.99

Publisher: Emi Cmg Distribution: June 2013

Seller ID: 323671

ISBN: 1617950696

Condition: New

One of the most talented and polarizing athletes of our generation, Michael Vick's stunning story has captured news headlines across the nation. From his poverty-stricken youth, to his success on the field in high school and college, to his rise to NFL stardom and his fall from grace, Finally Free shows how a gifted athlete's life spiraled out of control under the glare of money and fame, aided by his own poor choices. In his own words, Vick details his regrets, his search for forgiveness, the moments of unlikely grace--and the brokenness that brought his redemption on the way to a surprising,...
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The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

By: Brown, Daniel James

Price: $8.50

Publisher: Viking: January 2013

Seller ID: 334239

ISBN: 067002581X

Condition: Used - Very Good

For readers of Laura Hillenbrand's "Seabiscuit" and "Unbroken," the dramatic story of the American rowing team that stunned the world at Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics""Daniel James Brown's robust book tells the story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. The sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the boys defeated elite rivals first from eastern and British universities and finally the German crew rowing for Adolf Hitler in the O...
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First and Goal to Go: What Football Taught Me About Never Giving Up

By: Byrne

Price: $12.99

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers: August 2015

Seller ID: 279058

ISBN: 0736961895

Condition: New

Catch a Star: Shining through Adversity to Become a Champion

By: Catchings

Price: $17.99

Publisher: Revell: March 2016

Seller ID: 280403

ISBN: 0800723686

Condition: New

Run to Glory: The Story of Eric Liddell

By: Caughey

Price: $9.99

Publisher: Barbour Books: May 2017

Seller ID: 306943

ISBN: 1683224574

Condition: New

Sidelined: Overcoming Odds through Unity, Passion, and Perseverance

By: Chuck Pagano, Bruce A. Tollner

Price: $9.50

Publisher: Zondervan: June 2014

Seller ID: 11082

ISBN: 0310341035

Condition: Used - Very Good

***Growing Up Colt: A Father, a Son, a Life in Football

By: Colt McCoy, Brad McCoy, Mike Yorkey

Price: $14.97

Publisher: Barbour Books: July-2011

Seller ID: 320412

ISBN: 1616266597

Condition: New

You watched him vie for the Heisman and national championship, and earn a third-round NFL draft spot. Now meet Colt McCoy up-close and personal "Growing Up Colt"--"A Father, a Son, a Life in Football "is a unique biography by both the Cleveland Browns quarterback and his father, Brad, a highly-respected football coach in his native Texas. Get a behind-the-scenes view of the formative events of Colt's football experience and the foundational principles of his family and faith life. "Growing Up Colt "promises an inspiring read for football fans of all ages--and don't miss the exciting full-colo...
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The Real Win: A Man's Quest for Authentic Success

By: Colt McCoy, Matt Carter

Price: $9.50

Publisher: Multnomah Books:

Seller ID: 147811

ISBN: 1601424825

Condition: Used - Very Good

"I can't speak highly enough about the way this book addresses manhood in our culture. Biblically challenging and radically applicable, it honestly addresses the deepest longings and fears a man faces." --Matt Chandler Prepare for a paradigm-shifting view of biblical manhood. Every man wants to succeed. But for so many, life seems to get in the way. We all have friends--good men, followers of Christ even--who start out well but before long, they're failing at relationships, bending ethical standards, or drivingthemselves so hard at work they're losing the hearts of their wife an...
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Comeback

By: Dave Dravecky, Tim Stafford

Price: $2.50

Publisher: Harpercollins (Mm): June-1991

Seller ID: 2669

ISBN: 0061040487

Condition: Used - Very Good

Comeback

By: Dave Dravecky, Tim Stafford

Price: $5.50

Publisher: Zondervan: March-1990

Seller ID: 11920

ISBN: 0310528801

Condition: Used - Very Good

Every Man Has His Price: The True Story of Wrestling's Million-Dollar Man

By: Dibiase

Price: $4.50

Publisher: Multnomah Books: August 1997

Seller ID: 133806

ISBN: 1576731758

Condition: Used - Very Good

There is no better-known villain in professional wrestling than Ted DiBiase. But in real life, the Million Dollar Man is not the arrogant, evil character he appears to be on television. Quite the opposite. Ted DiBiase is a kind; caring man who deeply loves his wife and three sons, a man who shares is faith in large group meetings-especially with teens-and who has a deep, genuine walk with Christ. Every Man Has His Price tells the story of Ted's life, from his humble beginnings in a broken home to his days on the pro wrestling circuit, to his dramatic conversion to Christianity a few years ago....
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Grace, Gold, and Glory: My Leap of Faith

By: Douglas, Gabrielle, Burford, Michelle

Price: $6.50

Publisher: Zonderkidz: December 2012

Seller ID: 321514

ISBN: 0310740614

Condition: Used - Very Good

In the 2012 London Olympics, US gymnast Gabrielle Douglas stole hearts and flew high as the All-Around Gold Medal winner, as well as acting as a critical member of the US gold-medal-winning women gymnastics team. In this personal autobiography, Gabrielle tells her story of faith, perseverance, and determination, demonstrating you can reach your dreams if you let yourself soar.
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Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life

By: Dungy

Price: $6.50

Publisher: Tyndale: July 2007

Seller ID: 120078

ISBN: 1414318014

Condition: Used - Very Good

2008 Retailer's Choice Award winner Tony Dungy's words and example have intrigued millions of people, particularly following his victory in Super Bowl XLI, the first for an African American coach. How is it possible for a coach--especially a football coach--to win the respect of his players and lead them to the Super Bowl without the screaming histrionics, the profanities, the demand that the sport come before anything else? How is it possible for anyone to be successful without compromising faith and family? In this inspiring and reflective memoir, Coach Dungy tells the story of a life lived ...
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Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life

By: Dungy

Price: $5.50

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers: May 2008

Seller ID: 120079

ISBN: 1414318022

Condition: Used - Very Good

2008 Retailer's Choice Award winner Tony Dungy's words and example have intrigued millions of people, particularly following his victory in Super Bowl XLI, the first for an African American coach. How is it possible for a coach--especially a football coach--to win the respect of his players and lead them to the Super Bowl without the screaming histrionics, the profanities, and the demand that the sport come before anything else? How is it possible for anyone to be successful without compromising faith and family? In this inspiring and reflective memoir, now updated with a new chapter, Coach Du...
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Racing to the Finish: My Story

By: Earnhardt Jr., Dale

Price: $26.99

Publisher: Thomas Nelson: October 2018

Seller ID: 325416

ISBN: 0785221603

Condition: New

Making the Call: Living with Your Decisions

By: Easley, Lance, Thoene, Brock

Price: $7.47

Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.: August 2013

Seller ID: 302269

ISBN: 1624167535

Condition: New

What if your life hinged on a decision you had to make in a split second? That's the compelling story of NFL referee Lance Easley. As a "replacement referee" during 2012's referee lockout, Easley thought he'd earned his dream job--until he made a disputed call during a Monday night game viewed by more than 16 million people. Suddenly, Easley found himself the target of scorn, hatred, even death threats. Thankfully, his solid Christian faith helped see him through the controversy. In "Making the Call: Living with Your Decisions, " Easley--along with bestselling cowriter Brock Thoene--explain...
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Category: Sports Biographies