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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - SWISH! Lessons for On and Off the Court of Life is more than a book about basketball. It's a playbook for becoming your best self-on the court, at work, in relationships, and in life.Basketball teaches lessons that reach far beyond the final buzzer. It teaches us to master the fundamentals, trust our teammates, stay focused under pressure, adapt when the game changes, and keep driving toward the goal-even when the lane seems blocked.Drawing on more than six decades of combined experience in ministry, psychology, coaching, athletics, leadership, and personal development, Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr. and Diana McNab blend the wisdom of sports psychology, spirituality, neuroscience, and the stories of remarkable athletes to explore what it takes to perform-and live-at your highest level.Through twelve engaging chapters, SWISH! challenges readers to: - Discover what they truly love and visualize the life they want- Know their position by understanding identity, strengths, and purpose- Master the fundamentals through disciplined, intentional practice- Slow the game down and remain calm under pressure- Find confidence, presence, and flow- Fuel the body and mind for peak performance- Keep their eyes on the rim by setting meaningful goals- Drive the lane with courage when obstacles appear- Make the extra pass by embracing teamwork, trust, and community- Pivot when life demands change- Take a timeout for rest, reflection, and renewal- Think beyond the final buzzer and consider the legacy they will leaveWritten for athletes, coaches, parents, leaders, and anyone determined to grow, SWISH! reminds us that winning is about far more than the scoreboard.The greatest victories happen when we learn to bring our whole selves to the game.Faith. Focus. Integrity. Purpose.Play well. Live well. Lead well.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - GOAL! Lessons for On and Off the Pitch of LifeWhat if the lessons that make a great soccer player could also help you build a great life GOAL! is more than a book about soccer. It is a practical and inspiring guide to developing the mindset, habits, resilience, and sense of purpose needed to perform at your best-on the pitch and beyond it.Drawing on more than six decades of combined experience in ministry, teaching, coaching, sports psychology, and personal development, Rev. John Crestwell and Diana McNab explore what athletes can teach us about becoming our best selves.Through memorable stories, practical exercises, sports psychology, timeless wisdom, and lessons from some of the world's most remarkable athletes and teams, GOAL! explores how to: - Discover what you truly love and visualize where you want to go- Develop confidence and a strong sense of identity- Master the fundamentals through purposeful practice- Stay calm and focused under pressure- Find flow by learning when to push-and when to let the game come to you- Fuel and care for your body- Set meaningful goals and pursue them with purpose- Overcome obstacles with courage and resilience- Build stronger teams through trust and cooperation- Adapt when life doesn't go according to plan- Rest, recover, and protect your well-being- Create a legacy that extends far beyond the gameFrom the discipline of mastering your first touch to the patience of keeping possession, from recovering after a mistake to having the courage to take the shot, soccer offers a powerful metaphor for life.Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, student, leader, or simply someone determined to grow, GOAL! will challenge you to train more than your body.Train your body.Strengthen your mind.Transform your life.The final score isn't the only thing that matters.Who will you become along the way. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - TOUCHDOWN! Lessons for On and Off the Gridiron of Life is an inspiring, action-driven guide for athletes, coaches, parents, and anyone striving to perform at their best-in sports and in life.Drawing from decades of combined experience in athletics, psychology, ministry, coaching, and human performance, Rev. John Crestwell and sports psychologist Diana McNab use the language and lessons of football to explore what it takes to become your best self.Football teaches us that talent alone is never enough. Success requires preparation, discipline, confidence, resilience, teamwork, adaptability, and the courage to keep moving forward when life knocks you down.Through powerful stories, practical wisdom, sports psychology, and timeless principles, TOUCHDOWN! explores the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions of peak performance. Each chapter takes a familiar lesson from the gridiron and applies it to the larger game of life-from mastering the fundamentals and doing your job to overcoming adversity, trusting your teammates, recovering from setbacks, and discovering the purpose behind your pursuit.But TOUCHDOWN! is about more than winning football games.It's about learning how to prepare for the opportunities life gives you, how to respond when the play doesn't go according to plan, and how to become the kind of person others can depend on when the game is on the line.Whether you're an athlete chasing your next level, a coach developing young people, a parent encouraging a dream, or simply someone determined to live with greater courage and purpose, TOUCHDOWN! challenges you to step onto the field of your life ready to give your best.Know yourself. Master the fundamentals. Do your job. Trust your team. Get back up. Keep moving the chains. And when your moment comes-take it to the end zone.The game is bigger than football.It's your life. Play it well. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - GAME ON! - Lessons for Sports and LifeWhat if sports could teach you how to succeed at far more than sports GAME ON! is more than a performance book. It is a guide to becoming your best-in competition and in life.Drawing on decades of experience in athletics, coaching, performance psychology, education, and leadership, Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr. and Diana McNab explore the lessons hidden inside the games we play.Through stories from legendary athletes, personal experiences, practical performance tools, and hands-on reflection exercises, GAME ON! shows athletes how to develop the mind, body, character, and purpose needed to thrive.Across twelve powerful lessons, readers will learn how to: - Love the Game - rediscover passion, joy, and purpose- Know Yourself - build identity and self-awareness beyond the scoreboard- Master the Basics - develop discipline through consistent practice- Breathe - manage pressure, emotions, and anxiety- Find Your Zone - build confidence, focus, and flow- Recharge - understand the importance of nutrition, hydration, sleep, and recovery- Set Your Sights - use vision, visualization, and meaningful goals- Next Play - respond to failure, adversity, disappointment, and loss- Make Others Better - build trust, teamwork, and community- Adjust - adapt when the game-or life-doesn't go according to plan- Play for Something Bigger - develop leadership, character, and service- Finish Strong - practice gratitude, embrace transition, and understand what truly lastsAlong the way, readers encounter lessons inspired by athletes including Serena and Venus Williams, Simone Biles, Mia Hamm, Tatyana McFadden, Tony Hawk, Wayne Gretzky, Lindsey Vonn, Jackie Robinson, Jim Thorpe, Tiger Woods, Roger Federer, and others.But ultimately, this book is not about famous athletes.It is about you.Every chapter concludes with a practical Personal Reflection designed to turn ideas into action-making GAME ON! useful for athletes, coaches, parents, teams, educators, and anyone pursuing excellence.Because one day the final whistle will blow.The scoreboard will go dark.The uniform will come off.And what remains is the person the journey helped create.The game is our classroom.Life is what we are training for.GAME ON. …