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  The Goals That Changed Australia...

  David Weidner

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  When young fans think of football, names like Messi, Ronaldo, Bellingham, Salah, Haaland, and Mbappé often come to mind. But there's an incredible story right here in our own backyard.  
  The Goals That Changed Australia by David Weiner isn’t a tale of fantasy, conjured up in imagination or played out on a PlayStation screen. This real-life adventure shares the incredible journey of Australia’s national teams, blending the stories of our Matildas and the Socceroos and their biggest stars into one compelling narrative. 
  Designed for readers from upper primary to teenage years – and maybe even their parents, it offers a fresh and engaging perspective on our football heritage. 
  With moments like Cortnee Vine’s and John Aloisi’s iconic penalties as its cornerstone, the book takes young fans on an exhilarating ride through the highs and lows of Australian football from 2006 to 2023, culminating in the home FIFA Women's World Cup that stopped a nation. It’s a celebration of our unique identity on the world stage—not just as a men’s or women’s team, but as a united football family. 
  This is Australian football's story, told for the first time in a way that young fans can connect with—a tale of resilience, pride, and the love of the game that runs deep in our veins, that aims to inspire the next generation to cheer for the green and gold with the same enthusiasm as they do for the world's biggest stars. 
  Suitable for readers from upper primary school. 

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  Old School Grit - Times May...

  Darrin Donnelly

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  Psychologists tell us that the secret to a successful and happy life, more than anything else, is something called GRIT. Defined as the willpower to persevere with passion and a sense of purpose, research shows that grit is what matters most in whether a person succeeds or fails. 
   
   
   
  In this inspirational fable, Bob Flanagan represents the voice of old school grit. A legendary college basketball coach who thinks like John Wooden and talks like Mike Ditka, Flanagan is entering the final days of his coaching career. While his team tries to advance through the NCAA postseason tournament, Flanagan uses his last days as a coach to write his grandchildren letters revealing the rules for a successful and happy life. The rules of grit. 
   
   
   
  Though Coach Flanagan's letters are intended for his grandchildren, they might as well be for America in general. This is a man who lives by the old school code of faith, family, courage, and character; and he believes too many people have gone soft these days. They give up on their dreams too easily. They whine, complain, and pass the blame. They spend all their time and energy trying to avoid challenges instead of bucking up and powering through them. Flanagan's letters are a rallying cry for toughening up and building grit. His fifteen rules provide a clear path to success in any endeavor.

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  Nothing Ruins Youth Sports Like...

  John Anthony

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  "When people get used to preferential treatment, equal treatment seems like discrimination." - Thomas Sowell. This is a must-read, cautionary tale for any parents with kids in youth sports or any adult considering coaching children. We have a coaching crisis in this country. Because of the parents with unrealistic assessments of how much more important their kids are to their teams or just how good (or not) their children are, coaches are putting their personal and professional reputations on the line when they coach a team for these parents: And the risks are starting to outweigh the rewards. Nothing ruins youth sports like adults is the unfortunately very true and accurate story of Coach Carlos, a once-in-a-lifetime, well-loved, and wildly successful high school girl's basketball coach in the Pacific Northwest who's reputation was unfairly destroyed by an obsessed parent who couldn't stand the rules being applied to his daughter and an inept school district who didn't have the backbone to make him stop. Written by a parent who documented everything over the three years Carlos coached the high school team, this book captures every available detail of all the lies and misinformation used by one parent as he ensnared another parent and used six sophomore girls to ultimately achieve his goal of getting rid of the coach who cut his daughter.

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  Behind the Dragon - Playing...

  Ross Harries

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  Shortlisted for the Telegraph Sports Book Awards 2020—Rugby Book of the Year. A complete history of the Welsh rugby union team, as told by the players.   Based on a combination of painstaking research into the early years of the Wales team to interviews with a vast array of Test match players and coaches from the Second World War to the present day, Ross Harries delves to the very heart of what it means to play for Wales, painting a unique and utterly compelling picture of the game in the only words that can truly do so: the players’ own.  Behind the Dragon lifts the lid on what it is to pull on the famous red shirt—the trials and tribulations behind the scenes, the glory, the drama and the honour on the field, and the heart-warming tales of friendship and humour off it.   Absorbing and illuminating, this is the ultimate history of Welsh rugby—told, definitively, by the men who have been there and done it.  “A tremendous book. What an array of fantastic characters and insights . . . both laugh out loud and poignant.” —Tom English, BBC Sport  “An epic story by the men who created legends in the Welsh jersey.” —Stephen Jones, The Sunday Times  “Punchy, revelatory, irresistible.” —Alan Pearey, Rugby World  “Ross Harries has written a history book like no other.” —Peter Jackson, The Rugby Paper

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  Run with Purpose: Simplified...

  Luca Fenwick

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  Run with Purpose: Simplified Strategies for Peak Performance 
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  Are you ready to advance your career and enhance your knowledge to successfully navigate the challenges of running and peak performance?   
  Searching for a thorough guide that covers everything you need to unlock your potential and transform your running journey?   
  Your quest ends here!   
  This comprehensive guide is your ultimate resource for deepening your understanding, honing your skills, and engaging in practical exercises. With this knowledge, you’ll be fully prepared for success.   
  Updated for 2024-2025 Running Strategies.   
  Key features of this enhanced guide: 
  - In-depth insights into peak performance strategies for 2024-2025   
  - Thorough explanations aimed at unlocking your true potential   
  - Effective techniques for preparation and performance enhancement   
  Our guide stands out with its exhaustive coverage, which is crucial for achieving your goals. Concepts are explored in depth rather than just briefly touched upon.   
  Crafted with an organized structure and straightforward language, our guide ensures smooth transitions between topics. Say farewell to complicated jargon and embrace clear, concise, and accurate content.   
  So, why delay? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and embark on your journey to unlock your potential and transform your running experience today!   
  Unlock your potential; transform your running journey today!

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  Swimming Success - Training and...

  Zane Ryder

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  Competitive swimming is a sport that demands physical endurance, technical precision, and mental resilience. It is one of the most popular aquatic sports worldwide, with events ranging from short sprints to grueling long-distance races. Swimmers compete individually or as part of a relay team, striving to achieve the fastest times in their respective events. Unlike recreational swimming, competitive swimming requires structured training, strategic race execution, and a deep understanding of technique.  
    
  The history of competitive swimming dates back to ancient civilizations, but it was not until the 19th century that it became an organized sport. The first major swimming competitions took place in England, leading to the formation of governing bodies such as FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation), which now oversees international swimming events, including the Olympics and World Championships. The sport has since evolved with advancements in training methods, swimwear technology, and a greater emphasis on biomechanics.  
    
  Success in competitive swimming depends on mastering the four primary strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each stroke has unique technical demands and is used in different race formats. Freestyle is the fastest and most commonly raced stroke, while backstroke is the only event swum on the back. Breaststroke requires precise timing and powerful movements, and butterfly is known for its demanding strength and coordination. In addition to individual strokes, swimmers compete in medley events that combine all four. 

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