Sports Videos

[close] International coaching workshop speaker, high performance tennis coach and author Frank Giampaolo speaks at the Australian Open International Coaches convention. Part 1 of 5.

[close] MUCKERS is inspired by the incredible true story of a hardscrabble 1950 football team in a northern Arizona mining town. The real Muckers played on a rock field and overcame seemingly impossible obstacles from racial tensions, to the closing of the mine from which the town drew its lifeblood. Former ESPN sportscaster Sandra Neil Wallace discovered the story about the smallest squad in Arizona in a box of old letters. Kirkus calls MUCKERS "a richly textured portrayal of a small town coping with the economic, political, and racial realities of post-World War II America." Book trailer by Phil McCarty. Soundtrack by Ian Fitzgerald.

[close] This chat was recorded live on October 22, 2013. We discuss Gladwell's newest book David and Goliath, as well as his previous work, his methods as a researcher and writer, and his thoughts on education, sports, and more.

[close] Mitch Albom is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many books, including Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven. In this chat, we discuss his new novel The First Phone Call from Heaven, as well as his life as a writer and where he finds inspiration for his books.

[close] Baraka Books recently (2013) released "Parkour, l'art du déplacement: Strength, Dignity, Community" (also available in French from éditions du Septentrion under the title "L'Art du déplacement : Force, dignité, partage"). It is not a book on the techniques of parkour, but on its philosophy. A suggestion box on health, movement, our relation with each other and with the street furniture -- an innovative, must-read for any urban biped. Visit Vincent's website www.vincentthibault.com , review his books on GoodReads, or follow him on Facebook to be sure not to miss any release: www.facebook.com/vincentthibaultdotcom

[close] Years of fight halls and newsrooms have East Coast sportswriter, Nick Moretti, looking for a change. When a sloppy hustle goes bad, and Nick takes a bullet in the shoulder, it’s time to go west. Hired by Pinnacle Pictures to write a boxing movie about troubled heavyweight champ Jericho ‘Rattlesnake’ McNeal, Nick joins forces with sexy public relations gal, Dillian Dawson, for a cross-country tour from Hollywood to Sin City through the steamy Delta... Will Nick become another Front Page Palooka? Available exclusively at Amazon.

[close] A difficult year filled with loss and heartache leaves Allison Scott withdrawn and emotionally disconnected. When she is finally ready to move forward with her life, she embarks on a getaway vacation to Miami, determined to find healing from the painful memories in her past. Damien Wales also has a tragic past that has left him a cold and distant person. However, the moment he sees Allison, he’s inexplicably drawn to her, and he is a man who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. A sunset stroll brings the two together. Allison feels an undeniable attraction to Damien, but she’s hesitant to get close to anyone. Damien will do everything he can to keep Allison in his life, but his overprotective and domineering demeanor might just push her away. When Damien’s dark past begins to collide with his present, Allison’s life is put in danger. Damien must keep her safe, but some things are just out of his control. Trust Me is the first book in the Trust Series.

[close] Max sacrifices everything to find an answer to Chloe's illness. But is it enough to save their relationship -- and save her? Max is excited when Chloe, a girl that works for the same gym he does, agrees to go on a date with him. He is disturbed, though, when she becomes violently ill after he kisses her. Max can't shake how he feels about her. He sacrifices his job and does everything he can to find an answer to her illness. But is it enough to save their relationship -- and save her? Chloe can't believe Max Thomas, the hottest guy at Roadie's Gym, wants to go out with her. When their date is a disaster, she thinks she'll never see him again. She is stunned when he reappears in her life and tries to find the answer behind whatever has made her sick since she was a child. However, will he stick around or abandon her like her father did? Can she trust him enough to let him into her heart?

[close] Check out The New Pulp Awards 2014 trailer for 'FRONT PAGE PALOOKA' and if you're so inclined, I'd appreciate the vote. The book is nominated for BEST NOVELLA | BEST NEW WRITER and BEST NEW CHARACTER (Nick Moretti)

[close] He's noticed by everyone... Griffin Chandler. He's captain of our college's basketball team. I swear to God I've already seen him in a Nike ad, and he's one of the top picks when he goes pro following our spring graduation. His life is on display for the world. Both his accomplishments and demons there for judgment. I'm a girl who likes to play roller derby from, of all places, Wisconsin. My own demons better concealed. And one day... He notices me. Found by You is a new adult contemporary romance.

[close] The book trailer for Charles B. Kastner's The 1929 Bunion Derby.

[close] Engaged and happily in love, Allison Scott and Damien Wales are looking forward to joining their lives together as one. Coming from a mournful year after losing her parents, Allison is ready to heal and move on to the next chapter with the love of her life. But Damien’s past continues to threaten their future. A man once obsessed with Damien’s sister is now after his one and only love, Allison. The woman who came before Allison is determined to captivate Damien’s heart. And Damien’s best friend is somehow playing a part in it all. One is a murderer, and Damien and Allison discover they can trust no one but each other. When Damien’s history endangers Allison’s life, their relationship is pushed to its limits, and they must determine if their love can overcome any obstacle or if circumstances will force them apart. Love Me is the second book in the Trust Series.

[close] Promo for 69 Shades of Green

[close] David Epstein's TED talk, March 2014, drawn from his best-selling book, The Sports Gene.

[close] A humor-laced thrill ride that will make your head spin . . . Read reviews and more: http://www.tomswyers.com/saving-babe-... Order: http://www.amazon.com/Saving-Babe-Rut...

[close] “From now on, [the kids] were going to have to play really hard just to stay in the game. And that is a really hard lesson, but sports teaches it. . . . All the lessons are in losing. All the lessons,” says children’s author of sports fiction Fred Bowen. In this video, Bowen discusses the incredibly rich culture of sports, his purpose in writing sports stories, and getting kids interested in reading.

[close] This video explains more about No Limits, a revolutionary program designed to empower you to tap into your true potential while removing the pressure, fear, and limiting beliefs keeping most people from even scratching the surface of what they can achieve. We work with student athletes, as well as professional athletes, coaches, and parents, to create better performance, both on and off the field. *Join our free newsletter and get a free 30-minute audio recording where Coach Mike explains the mind-body connection - get it now at www.NoLimitsMentalEdge.com!

[close] Jordan started playing golf later in life, then hit a plateau. Coach Mike taught him how to overcome fear and anxiety to create a better mental state, and as a result, the best golf performance of his life.

[close] Find out how Madi overcame her nerves and fears to improve her performance as a competitive horse rider. Coach Mike tells her parents that confidence is Madi's own inside job. No Limits is a revolutionary program designed to empower you to tap into your true potential while removing the pressure, fear, and limiting beliefs keeping most people from even scratching the surface of what they can achieve. We work with student athletes, as well as professional athletes, coaches, and parents, to create better performance, both on and off the field. *Join our free list and get a free 30-minute audio recording where Coach Mike explains the mind-body connection - get it now at www.NoLimitsMentalEdge.com!

[close] They were unladylike rebels, three young women abandoning rolling pins for baseball bats to join the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. They changed history and that changed them. After the league folds in 1954 Nola, Fran, and Evie meet by chance on a popcorn-scented summer day where it all began…Wrigley Field, Chicago. They team up once again to fight for a pivotal cause these dames can only win by uniting as one. Inside these ball players lies a fierce beauty, an unconventional destiny beyond the kitchen. Foregoing the American dream of sparkling cars and pastel suburbia, together they face up to the reality of nuclear drills and civil rights. Their story is uncovered nearly forty years later when Jacks Demonte discovers a trail of clues tucked away in a vintage handbag. The extraordinary lives of these women intersect with Demonte’s as she falls deeper into a heroic past.

[close] A 3-minute look at "The Game before the Money."

[close] This is a book trailer for, Perfectly Ernest, a New Adult contemporary novel. Available Labor Day, 2014.

[close] A brief timeline of the history of the Mayan Ball League. Read more at http://hastheapocalypsehappenedyet.com/

[close] Besides her family, Lacey Robinson’s only other love is baseball. She’s on top of the world when Arizona State University approaches her to discuss a scholarship. To play for a college boys’ team is beyond what she has ever dreamed. Her fastball is impeccable, her slider equally as good, and her curveball annihilates anyone who dares to step in the batter’s box. But fate has its own way of throwing curveballs. When she looses her mother and sister to a home invasion, baseball and her dreams die with them. Tragedy has a way of seeping deep into her psyche, causing nightmares, panic attacks and blackouts. Diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, her psychiatrist recommends a change of scenery and picking up the things that she loved to do, and for Lacey that is baseball. After a move clear across the country, only two things matter to Lacey—overcome her PTSD and make Kensington High’s baseball team. But trying out for the team comes with complications—the captain, Aaron Seever, doesn’t want

[close] Check out "Tom Candiotti: A Life of Knuckleballs" today! amzn.to/1w4M2ym http://alifeofknuckleballs.com/book/