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Title: Coaching athletes with a disability: case studies into coaches' efficacy beliefs and expectations. (Special Populations).
Author: Jamie E. Robbins
Publication: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 2003
Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
Volume: 74Issue: 1Page: A-79(1)

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Title: THE ROAD TO CHICAGO!
Author: Michael Frogley
Publication: Palaestra (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 22, 1999
Publisher: Challenge Publications Limited
Volume: 15Issue: 2Page: 20

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This digital document is an article from Palaestra, published by Challenge Publications Limited on January 1, 1998. The length of the article is 884 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Reggie Colton.
Publication: Palaestra (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 1998
Publisher: Challenge Publications Limited
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A motorcycle accident, bone cancer, a speeding truck crashing into a boy on a stolen bicycle--tragic, life-changing events turn the worlds of three young men upside down. Three very different personalities have only one thing in common--their passion for basketball.

Meet Kiyohiko Togawa, a hard-edged, no nonsense wheelchair basketball athlete with a Spartan work ethic and a keen sense of competition. Long before he ever picked up a ball, Kiyohiko was just a skinny little kid in middle school barely beginning to discover his potential to become a track star... until a vicious bout with cancer cut off his track career far too soon.

A motorcycle accident, bone cancer, a speeding truck crashing into a boy on a stolen bicycle--tragic, life-changing events turn the worlds of three young men upside down. Three very different personalities have only one thing in common--their passion for basketball.Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn't pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of people struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining rich character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of mega-hit masterpieces Slam Dunk and Vagabond, brings the medium of manga to a completely new level of storytelling. ... Read more

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A motorcycle accident, bone cancer, a speeding truck crashing into a boy on a stolen bicycle--tragic, life-changing events turn the worlds of three young men upside down. Three very different personalities have only one thing in common--their passion for basketball.

Hisanobu Takahashi thought the world was his for the taking. Natural athletic ability, effortless academic prowess and popularity with the girls gave him a sense of entitlement that knew no bounds. But a devastating traffic accident robs Hisanobu of everything. In constant pain, Hisanobu is completely overwhelmed dealing with the reality of his paraplegia and his excruciating physical rehabilitation.

A motorcycle accident, bone cancer, a speeding truck crashing into a boy on a stolen bicycle--tragic, life-changing events turn the worlds of three young men upside down. Three very different personalities have only one thing in common--their passion for basketball.Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn't pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of people struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining rich character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of mega-hit masterpieces Slam Dunk and Vagabond, brings the medium of manga to a completely new level of storytelling. ... Read more

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R to L (Japanese Style)

A motorcycle accident, bone cancer, a speeding truck crashing into a boy on a stolen bicycle--tragic, life-changing events turn the worlds of three young men upside down. Three very different personalities have only one thing in common--their passion for basketball. Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn't pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of people struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining rich character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of mega-hit masterpieces Slam Dunk and Vagabond, brings the medium of manga to a completely new level of storytelling.

Kiyoharu Togawa is selected to compete for a coveted spot on Japan's National Wheelchair Basketball Team. But with the prospects of this upcoming challenge weighing heavy on his mind, he reflects upon the demons of his past--his battle with cancer and rehabilitation as well as his bitter conflicts with his father. Togawa's passion for his sport is just about the only thing in life that can give him the strength to pull through. ... Read more

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Real is Real
This series is beautifully drawn and written. Watching the three young protagonists fall and then slowly rise above their handicaps and shortcomings is very satisfying. I find myself studying each panel of Inoue's art and appreciating the amount of thought and empathy put into his work. I started with Vagabond and went in search of his other works, which led me to Slam Dunk and, especially Real.
I read the series on line, but felt I needed to have the books so I could read it over and over. ... Read more

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R to L (Japanese Style). Tomomi Nomiya is a young tough whose life goes horribly awry after he gets in an accident and causes a young woman to lose the use of her legs. After months of tormented soul searching, he sets his mind to face the two greatest fears of his life, getting back on the road to get his driver's license and visiting the girl whose life he has irreparably damaged.Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn't pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of three young men struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining unparalleled character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of mega-hit masterpieces, Slam Dunk and Vagabond, brings the medium of manga to a completely new level of storytelling.Drama, tragedy and fast breaks...on wheels. Life goes on... Get Real. ... Read more

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Seth thinks he life has come to an end when a spinal injury confines him to a wheelchair. The 12-year-old athlete who loves basketball believes he will never play again. Then he discovers wheelchair basketball and learns to adjust to his new life and even to help others. ... Read more

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Wheel Wizards
I didn't look forward to reading this book, because I thought it was going to be just another sports fiction.I couldn't have been more wrong.Seth Pender, 12, is angry and depressed at spending the rest of his life in a wheelchair after a car accident that took away his normal life and his athletic ability.His family, friends, and therapist can't find the key to break through his abusive, withdrawn behavior. But then one day, Seth sees a boy playing wheelchair basketball.After initially making snide comments about it not being "real" basketball, Seth goes to a game with his friend and sister.He is totally impressed with the strength, agility, and spirit of the players.Seth works out to build his upper body, and joins a team.Not all is smooth.He almost quits because of a tough coach, but he finally understands that independence, and peak performance are why the coach is pushing him.Though the plot sometimes seems too perfect, I can see the same sensitivity, misunderstanding, and moodiness happening in many middle schoolers.The interactions of Seth and his therapist will enlighten readers as to the reasons for some of their own problems.Interesting details about special sports wheelchairs are included.The best thing is that readers can't help but gain a new understanding and respect for an incredible sport.I certainly did.

A STORY OF A CRIPPLED BOY AND AMAZING WHEELCHAIR ATHLETES
This story hits you in the face at the beginning with a boy who has lost the use of his legs in an accident.Seth is angry at everybody for hishorrible loss until his sister persuades him to go watch a wheelchairbasketball game.Seth is enthralled, and convinced that finally he can bean athlete again.But his journey in wheelchair basketball isn't an easyone.Matt Christopher chronicles the hard work and struggles that athletesface in training and the incredible possibility that Seth may just be ableto feel like a winner again.Bravo! Matt Christopher - AWESOME! ... Read more

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Drama, tragedy and fast breaks...on wheels. Life goes on... Get Real.Real men, real basketball, real manga.R to L (Japanese Style). Takahashi has an awkward reunion with his father, who has been absent from his life for the past eight years. As father and son struggle with the difficulties of Takahashi's adjustment to life in a wheelchair, they must also come face to face with how much damage was done to Takahashi as a young boy facing the reality of growing up in a broken home. A motorcycle accident, bone cancer, a speeding truck crashing into a boy on a stolen bicycle--tragic, life-changing events turn the worlds of three young men upside down. Three very different personalities have only one thing in common--their passion for basketball. Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn't pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of people struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining rich character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of mega-hit masterpieces Slam Dunk and Vagabond, brings the medium of manga to a completely new level of storytelling. ... Read more

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A motorcycle accident, bone cancer, a speeding truck crashing into a boy on a stolen bicycle--tragic, life-changing events turn the worlds of three young men upside down. Three very different personalities have only one thing in common--their passion for basketball.

Meet Tomomi Nomiya, a young tough whose passion for basketball is at the core of his very being. When he gets into a motorcycle accident rendering a girl paralyzed for life, his world is turned on its head. Tomomi quits his team, drops out of school, and struggles to find some kind of resolution to his oppressive feelings of guilt.

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Real is Real
This series is beautifully drawn and written. Watching the three young protagonists fall and then slowly rise above their handicaps and shortcomings is very satisfying. I find myself studying each panel of Inoue's art and appreciating the amount of thought and empathy put into his work. I started with Vagabond and went in search of his other works, which led me to Slam Dunk and, especially Real.
I read the series on line, but felt I needed to have the books so I could read it over and over. ... Read more

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R to L (Japanese Style). Drama, tragedy and fast breaks...on wheels. Life goes on... Get Real.Real men, real basketball, real manga.While Togawa and the Tigers are finally gelling and coming together as a team, Nomiya finds himself still without a job and without any real direction in life. His true path continues to elude him until an unlikely source gives him new perspective on it all. Meanwhile, Takahashi struggles with acceptance and rehabilitation, but he hasn't given up on himself just yet. ... Read more

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Real, Vol.8
I can only say good things about this manga. The story is about courage, and not being defined by a disability. It is a great character driven story, but an exciting sports story as well. It's made me cheer and cry at the same time. This manga is for everyone. ... Read more

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Drama, tragedy and fast breaks...on wheels. Life goes on... Get Real. Real men, real basketball, real manga.

Reads R to L (Japanese Style). With the Tokyo regionals coming up, Kiyoharu Togawa is at a crossroads. Should he stay with the Tigers just when they are starting to come together as a team, or should he go to the Dreams, where the level of play is so intense it will surely boost his already formidable playing skills? A motorcycle accident, bone cancer, a speeding truck crashing into a boy on a stolen bicycle--tragic, life-changing events turn the worlds of three young men upside down. Three very different personalities have only one thing in common--their passion for basketball. Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn't pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of people struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining rich character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of mega-hit masterpieces Slam Dunk and Vagabond, brings the medium of manga to a completely new level of storytelling. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Palaestra, published by Challenge Publications Limited on January 1, 2000. The length of the article is 841 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: America's Zone Basketball Qualifier.
Author: Brian Thompson
Publication: Palaestra (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2000
Publisher: Challenge Publications Limited
Volume: 16Issue: 1Page: 48

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This digital document is an article from Wind Speaker, published by Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA) on May 1, 2004. The length of the article is 960 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Richard Peter.(Windspeaker Confidential)(interview with wheelchair athlete)(Cowichan First Native)(Interview)
Publication: Wind Speaker (Newsletter)
Date: May 1, 2004
Publisher: Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA)
Volume: 22Issue: 2Page: 20(1)

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DISCOVER HOW ATHLETES OVER 50 LEAD EXTRAORDINARY LIVES!

What does it take to continue to participate in athletic activities and sustained exercise later in life? How does it differ from managing these activities when you are in your 20’s or 30’s? Do you wonder if, or when, you have to give up your physical activities? You will be intrigued and inspired by the answers to these questions from
Don McGrath’s book about 50 interviews of athletic people over 50 years old. True stories from his spectacular interviewees will inspire you like no others. Many of McGrath’s subjects never imagined that they would be role models for exercise and good health. Still, by applying a common set of characteristics, they have broken remarkable mental and physical barriers to succeed. Peek into the lives of Linda Quirk who ran seven marathons on seven continents at age 55, and in 2010 plans to run across four of the world’s largest deserts; Sandy Scott, 69, who broke a vertebrae at age 65 and four years later won a state cycling 20k championship; or 75-year-old veteran tap dance Gene GeBauer. With U.S. health concerns at the forefront, the athlete’s way of life helps us to understand how to take responsibility for our well being. Lessons learned from these interviews can help us avoid doctors’ offices, stave off diseases, and have more joy and contentment. In his final summary, McGrath examines the behaviors and attitudes necessary for all of us to have health and satisfaction through an active life. If you want to know the secrets of those who are still going strong in athletic activities in their later years, then this is the book for you. ... Read more

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Live to move, move to live!
Over the years, many of us have been struck by the powerful imagery of "Getting Old is Not for Sissies."This cover photo stands as an enduring icon for what's possible. At the time this photo was taken, John Turner was 67 years old. As a practicing psychiatrist, he spoke a refreshing philosophy: "I think physicians have a responsibility to sell health at least as much as they sell pills." (He made this statement in the early 1980s, before the medical industry dove headlong into techno-pharmaceutical fixes for every human affliction.) Who wouldn't want this man as a teacher, fitness instructor or physician?
In this same spirit, I've recently discovered a powerful new book called Fifty Athletes Over Fifty. Author Don McGrath has interviewed a series of rare individuals, athletes who are still in the game, still living a highly physical life well into what some people call "old age." The individual stories are fascinating, but it's the core idea that really carries the quest. For McGrath and his lifetime athletes, it's all about developing the right relationship with the body, the process and the sport. In short, it's about falling in love with movement.
McGrath sums up his findings in a simple paradigm: Love it - dream it - live it - powered by feelings of joy, fun, sensation and accomplishment. It's a powerful formula, one that has been obvious to young, independent athletes for a long time. Surfers, skateboarders, rockclimbers and free runners have built entire lifestyles, sub-cultures and movement disciplines around quality life experience. For them, no extrinsic motivation is required. It's the experience and the dream that pulls them into active, committed participation.
Sadly, this auto-telic approach has been largely eclipsed by linear thinkers who seek to reduce human health to spreadsheet-ready numbers and formulas, as if emotion and spirit had nothing to do with physical engagement. On the contrary, emotion, spirit and aesthetics exert a powerful pull that lasts a lifetime. If you fall in love with your practice, your art or your discipline, the technicalities are just a sideshow.

Frank Forencich
author of Change Your Body, Change the World

Reading At The Beach: Reviews
Think you're to old to have an active life after 50? Think again! The 50 athletes in this book will show you just how untrue that is. This book is full of helpful information, inspiration and hope to those that are starting to have trouble with their bodies working the way they want, and even to those who are past that point. The best thing you can do to prolong or prevent the aging process is to be active. It is never to late to get fit. The athletes in this book are truly amazing and will give you the motivation you need to get off that couch, put that bag of chips down and MOVE.

You can do anything no matter what your age
Do you make excuses not to workout?Are you over weight?Has your doctor advised you to exercise?Is it too late?!Not by a long shot!!As author Don McGrath leads us through 50 interviews with 50 athletes over 50 we realize that it's never too late.Most importantly anyone can excel in sports regardless of age, gender, handicap or circumstances.These stories will inspire you to get off the couch and get moving.If you are currently exercising you will find yourself asking "Am I doing enough?"All of these athletes are competitive in their own ways.From 50-year-old former pro triathlete Gale Bernhardt who has turned her sights to mountain biking to "The Ultimate Over 50-Athlete -- Banana" George Blair, the 94-year-old water skier, you will see that anything is possible.

McGrath first leads us through his Performance-to-Lifestyle Transition Phases and the keys behind it.Dream it, Live it and Love it.From there he explains the Four Joys and how they help the older athlete stay focused and motivated to not only stay active but to stay competitive in their chosen sport.He wraps things up with the last two chapters focusing on the studies and statistics of older athletes--the physiology and psychology of the athlete over 50 and what happens as we age.

All of the interviews were interesting and moving in their own way.You will read about track athletes, swimmers, rock climbers--the list goes on and on.Gene GeBauer, a dancer, seemed full of life and not planning to stop dancing anytime soon.He is 75 and just recently had a tap jam session with one of the world's best, Jason Samuel Smith, and held his own.Then you have of course "Banana" George Blair he 94 year old skier who did he start skiing until he was 46.Since the he has become a phenomenon in the skiing world."Banana" George not only skies, he took up wakeboarding at 70, snowboarding at 75, race car driving at 81, skydiving at 82, surfing at 83, and he rode a bull at 85.This man can do anything he puts his mind to!!My favorite though is 53-year-old Terry Peterson from Redondo Beach, CA who in his late forties had gained weight and had high cholesterol and needed to exercise.None of the normal stuff seemed to inspire him--such as swimming, biking or running.He fond his passion at [...]. Terry is now a sponsored and competitive rider with Mountain Unicycling (MUni).You can see more of Terry and what he does at his site [...]. Checkout the videos! They are amazing.

This book was fun and inspiring no matter where you are in life, whether it's 8-years-old or 80, I encourage you to pick it up at your local book store.Who knows, maybe you will be in the revised edition.

50 Athletes Over 50

"50 Athletes over 50 Teach Us to Live a Strong, Healthy Life" by Don McGrath, PhD is a great book. It has a wonderful format that quickly introduces readers to what it takes to be an older athlete mentally, physically, and emotionally. Then, it dives right into the excitement with the 50 athletes over 50. There are copious interviews that are written in a question-and-answer layout. Photos of the athletes are included, too, some of which are whimsically amusing. At the end of chapters, there are even questions for the reader to answer with spaces to write in. These questions serve as stepping stones for the reader to get more active and rekindle their inner athletic passions. What makes this book so great is that the 50 athletes are not all famous and well-known. Chances are the readers may have not even heard of one. Still, this makes the book more riveting as readers discover new stories that could be about them some day. Most of the athletes in this book do not do group sports, but the athletic endeavors will impress nonetheless. Athletes of all ages will enjoy this book.

Inspiring Joy
As I face turning forty, I've wondered what I can do to maintain health, wellness, and productivity.Apparently so has Dr. Don McGrath.He matches his curiosity with his research skills and outdoorsmanship to investigate how athletes maintain their edge past half a century.Most important, McGrath and his subjects don't just focus on how to remain competitive; they explain how to live a fit, meaningful life.

Like many coaches, McGrath admits he stared with a vision of fitness based on what spry young athletes need.But as he researched, he learned that the model coaches use on young competitors doesn't work in surmounting the challenges of age.He offers a new model, called "Dream It, Live It, Love It," though it is much more sophisticated than that.It requires making joy as others around you grow glum and sedentary.

McGrath interviews cyclists, runners, swimmers, martial artists, bodybuilders, triathletes, climbers, a mountain unicyclist, a Paralympian, and a tap dancer.Ages range from fifty to ninety-five.The trait they all share in common is a simple pleasure, not in winning, but in remaining able to compete.Though the interviews are short, none longer than four pages, their enthusiasm is infectious.

More important, these athletes give us hope.Looking at their trim figures, great skin, and radiant smiles, I say that, if turning fifty looks like this, nobody should ever mind the march of time.Our society assumes that aging means getting fat, tired, and joyless, but these athletes prove that such a reaction is our choice, not an inevitable consequence.We have the power to age with grace and strength.

I finished this book feeling inspired to reclaim the joy I once knew in simple running and cycling.Just because I'm unlikely to set any world records is no reason not to care about my health, or to find pleasure in keeping myself fit and healthy.This book inspires me to care about myself and take control of my health, which I think is the author's intent. ... Read more