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Muhammad Ali, the black boxer who was called "the greatest" by many, had a humble childhood in Louisville, but through perseverance went on to win, lose, and regain the title of the Heavyweight Champion of the World. ... Read more

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The football career of the famous running back at Syracuse University and through nine seasons, from 1957 to 1965, with the Cleveland Browns. ... Read more

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A behind-the-scenes tour of a dozen ways to earn a living in the world of sports and recreation, including practical tips to help explore such a career. ... Read more

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Latinos at Work: Career Role Models for Young Adults is a valuable vocational reference series and a must for all schools and libraries serving Hispanic youth. Each book begins with a description of many careers along with the education, talent, and experience necessary, salary ranges, and outlooks from a Latino perspective. Careers in Sports details careers in sports both on and off the field. Such careers as baseball player, umpire, boxer, coach, manager, jockey, athletic trainer, manufacturer's rep, PR director, sports attorney, and sportswriter are detailed. Part 2 presents profiles of success: interviews with successful Hispanics in many different careers with advice for young people who might want to pursue that career. Part 2 provides personal stories of such successful Latinos as Colorado Rockies owner, Linda Alvarado, softball player, Lisa Fernandez, football coach, Tom Flores, baseball player, Alex Gonzalez, and water polo player, Brenda Villa. "Inspired" is an understatement of what you'll feel when reading these very personal portraits. Part 3 is a complete resource section filled with further reading of books, magazines, names and addresses of organizations to contact, and web addresses. Each highly usable volume contains a master index to all the careers listed in all volumes along with a master index to the people profiled in all volumes. ... Read more

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This book is written for student athletes . . . PositiveTransitions for Student Athletes will help student athletes succeed incollege and make a successful transition to the world beyondcollege. Darin Meeker, a former student athlete himself, ChristopherStankovich, and Todd Kays have over 25 years of experience workingwith student athletes. Meeker and Stankovich developed aground-breaking program called the "Positive Transitions Program" atThe Ohio State University, designed to meet the special needs ofstudent athletes as they face the transitions that retirement bringsand ready themselves for careers. With the concrete information andstep-by-step exercises in this book, readers will:
--develop lifeskills that will help them do better academically, socially,athletically, and professionally; these skills include effectivecommunication, decision making, and goal setting.
--identify theskills they have developed as athletes that will be valuable toemployers and learn how to match those skills to a job description andarticulate them in a resume or during an interview.
--learn from thereal life stories and experiences of other student athletes who facedtransitions from high school to college or from college and sport tocareer.
--put technology to work in the personal assessment andcareer planning and job search processes, including exploringcareer-related web sites, using email for networking, and creating anelectronic resume. ... Read more

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Careers in Sports Medicine
Barbara Moe's book on careers in sports medicine contains various important information on the different professions in the sports medicine and health fields.The book also tells the amount of schooling a person might need and what classes they may need to take during and after college. Information is given on the different proffessions and what their work involves along with details into a typical workday they might experience. It gives the reader a good look into the career and what the job takes. This book is an easy-reader with the reading level ranging from an 8.5-12. For the person interested in pursuing a career in sports medicine this is a very helpful book. ... Read more

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A biography of Hank Aaron, one of the best baseball players of all time. ... Read more

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Provides details of all the career options available in the sporting world. Illustrated by real-life case studies, the book outlines the qualifications needed and how best to get started. ... Read more

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Discusses sports medicine, the kinds of jobs available in that field, from trainers and physical therapists to medical paraprofessionals, and the training required for such positions. ... Read more

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A fresh way to look at a career in sports for the student with a passion for athletics and an aptitude for engineering.

Over 20 sports engineering career profiles that highlight new opportunities

Inspirational, real-life engineering success stories

Explanations of how engineering innovations can play a major role in athletic success and broaden your horizons

A "Getting Started" chapter that tells how you can ease the transition from student to successful engineer

Employer Web sites and contat information for every sport and a large recommended-reading section that connects you to sports engineering

Learn how to turn the love of sports into a lucrative engineering career.

Consider this book a gateway. It is designed to open your mind to the wonders of engineering. You will see, first hand, the hundreds of things that you can do with an engineering degree and an interest in sports. You will discover opportunities you hadn't thought about, and you may even begin to look at engineering in a new way. Be prepared to get excited and to learn that engineering can give you a new and different way of seeing the world.

Written for middle school, high school and pre-engineering college students, this book compiles resources, information, and stories of engineers who work passionately in the sports industry to design new and improved products for athletes and spectators, alike. Ranging from the design and construction of stadiums and courses to the design and manufacture of skateboarding, golf, swimming, and skiing equipment, as well as shoe design and much more, you will understand what you need to know to work in this industry and find a satisfying and rewarding job as a sports engineer.

This book presents possibilities you never expected. You will see what types of engineers create your favorite sports equipment and find out how to identify companies that will hire you as an engineer. From the software engineers who design scoreboards to the materials engineers who work on new helmets to the mechanical engineers who create new "extreme sports" products, the sports industry has a place for almost every type of engineer. You will learn what it takes to design sporting goods and get advice from engineers about how to succeed as a sports engineer. A strong motivation for writing this book is to help you see that engineering can be fun. It's fun being on the cutting edge of technology, and it's exciting to try to make the world a better place in which to live in.

If you have ever played a team sport, you understand that teamwork is integral to the success of the team. Each player brings different strengths to the team, without which the team can't function as efficiently. Engineering design works in the same way. Each member of the team contributes, according to his or her individual strengths, and, as a result, the learning produces an excellent product.

A vital component of engineering success, especially in the sports engineering industry, is excellent communication skills. As explained by Jennifer Ocif, a performance footwear engineer at Reebok International Ltd., "Communication is a life skill that constantly needs attention and improvement. Unfortunately, it is not specifically taught in engineering classes, but you can learn it by doing it anywhere. You just have to work at it, because, no matter how smart you are, if you can't communicate with the people you work with, your ideas will never go anywhere."

Because the sports industry is so large, I can't cover every sport in this book. Some sports may be left out entirely and some descriptions may leave you craving more information. If you find yourself in the craving-more-information category, use that energy to your benefit. Contact the manufacturers listed to inquire about summer work or co-op opportunities. Tour facilities and begin talking to engineers for tips on getting through school and for gathering information about what they do now. Take apart your favorite piece of equipment to figure out how it works. Then, you'll truly begin to think and work like a sports engineer. Don't be afraid to fail a few times, either.

Thomas Edison was one of the most prolific inventors of all time. What made Edison so great was that he believed that every failure brought him closer to success. As a result of a lifetime of work and tens of thousands of failures, he held over 1,000 patents for his successful inventions. Failure is a rite of passage to success.

Some of the most amazing inventions and technologies on the market today exist because one engineer had an idea. Look back at old pictures of the bicycle. People wanted it to go faster, they wanted it to go down mountains and wanted it to be more comfortable. The difference is engineering. Year after year, engineers returned to the drawing board and made the bicycle better. What will bicycles look like in another 10 years? It's up to you and your imagination to make the world a better place-a place that is safer, more fun, and enjoyable for everyone.

If you want an exciting and diverse career, an engineering degree can blow open the doors of opportunity.
So lace up your running shoes and let's get going…. ... Read more

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Excellent resource!
I read this book for a research project I was doing at school. This gave excellent insight into the sports engineering industry. I had no idea how many opportunities there are in sports for engineers. The list of Web sites in the "Getting Started" chapter was very helpful and provided me with many outlets in the industry. I would definately reccomend this book to any student wanting to explor a sports or engineering career. ... Read more

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When an individual wants to find employment in the sports world, he or she finds that job hunting can be highly specialized. This book shows resumes and cover letters used by people such as a high school coach, tennis professional, golf professional, teaching pros in all sports, and many others. College graduates with degrees in Physical Education also are included, and many of them found their way into teaching positions. If you want to work in sports marketing but have no experience, you will find helpful examples of resumes and cover letters which were used by real people to launch their careers with major sports teams. Those who have worked in the sports industry and want to transition out of the field will also find helpful examples of resumes and cover letters.Whether you are a teaching professional, player, marketing professional, or other sports industry professional, you will find useful examples of resumes and cover letters in this book. ... Read more

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Terrible
This book is terrible for the American Market! It has one chapter designated for American sports. The rest is soccor, Rugby, ect. It is from a UK persepective. DO NOT BUY!!!! ... Read more