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A great new way to getall kids excited about math!

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Customer Reviews (6)

I LOVE Fantasy Football & Mathematics!
I teach 5th grade gifted and talented students in an enrichment pull out class. I have 3 groups and I see each group 1 full day per week. We started Fantasy Football at the beginning of the school year. It's now Week 13 and my students are still enthusiastic and engaged. We started off slowly with the integer equation and we're now using the default equation - adding, multiplying, subtracting and reducing fractions with ease.

A neighboring school is also using Fantasy Football & Mathematics, so we started a "friendly" competition. Each week we post our high scores on our web pages and the school with the highest score wins. A local sporting goods store donated a football helmet and we put helmet stickers on for each win. When the season ends, the school with the most wins will get to dump a water cooler on their teacher. The kids are psyched about this and right now it's too close to call! :)

I would recommend FF&M to any teacher who is looking for a way to motivate his/her students to use and extend their math skills. Your kids will beg to play and their level of engagement lasts for the entire season. The points equations range from easy to extremely challenging, so it is appropriate for grades 5 - 12. It makes an excellent enrichment program and you can choose how much time you want to devote to it each week. Dan Flockhart has a website that you can use to easily check your scores and there is even an online competition that includes celebrities, students and teachers. When football season is over,you can play Fantasy Basketball or start Fantasy Baseball in the spring. It's a highly motivating program that will have even your mathphobes asking "Are we playing Fantasy Football today?"

Want to Engage Students Mathematically?
This is the first year that I have been using Fantasy Sports Math.I teach remedial math (below Algebra I) for 9th graders at a large suburban public high school.I teach on a block schedule...100 minutes per class every other day, and I have my students create their own Fantasy Teams, which they calculate points for once per week.It's an extremely effective "filler" activity that have students primarily on-task as they busily sort through, calculate, and post their player's stats...all whilelearning how to convert equivalent fractions, turn improper fractions into mixed numbers, etc.It's exciting to "talk smack" with the students as I have my own team and see students do the same as they compete with their other classmates.For this reason, I give it four and a half stars (if Amazon had that option).FSM's user-friendliness took a huge step forward this year as the author funds a website that actually gives you the weekly stats of each player...so no more looking at cumbersome newspaper box scores (yikes!).Also, with the purchase of the book, the author gives you a Player Value ranking that allows students to create their own team given a $40 million salary cap.The author also made me aware that students' calculation can be verified quickly online.Overall, definitely a recommended book to buy.Keep up the great job, Mr. Flockhart!

Awesome math activities to motivate students
This book is awesome!I teach 6th grade math, and my students had a great time playing fantasy football!Dan's book was easy to adapt to my class.Even if you do not know much about football, you can do this, and your students will thank you for it.I also bought the basketball book, and we have already drafted our teams and fantasy basketball starts after the Christmas break.I plan to make this an even bigger part of my curriculum next year!

Want to get students excited about math.......
I've been using fantasy Football with Mathematics for 2 years now with a 7th grade all girl math class.I work in the inner city and trying to make math come alive for students can get draining.Fantasy Football not only got my class focused, on task, interested in a male-oriented sport but got the highest math scores of all of my 5 classes.I knew nothing about Football before this.I stumbled along for a bit trying to understand the terminology - but I got the hang of it thanks to the my math class who helped ME understand.The class worked in pairs - getting data, the calculating fractions and creating stacked graphs as well as circle graphs.....even through in an algebraic expression......all this done with huge smiles on the girls faces.The season is coming to an end and the girls are asking about Fantasy Basketball now - Oh no - I don't know basketball either....but it will be fun again to learn something new.

Get students excited about math
I have been using Fantasy Football in my classes this fall. Students that are good in math, but not so much socially are working peacefully with students that are good with sports, but not so much mathematically. All are more excited about math than they once were.
I knew nothing about football going in, but this book makes Fantasy Football easy. I still don't know much about football, but I do know that a touchdown is worth .25 and a PAT is worth .042. (At least in the scoring system I used) You can tailor the scoring system and worksheets to your students' needs. Even though I don't know football and really am not terribly interested in it, this program has been easy to implement and I think very worthwhile. ... Read more

Book Description
You've signed up for a Fantasy Sports league.Now what do you do?Fantasy sports is an activity played by 15-20 million players annually so you are not alone!From football to game shows, there is a fantasy sports game for everyone.Whether you are a new player or an experienced one, your goal is the same - to enjoy the experience.

Fantasy sports leagues started before the Internet, played by the hard-core fans and done so primarily on paper.The Internet has allowed the growth and proliferation of fantasy sports to happen very quickly.Whether you want to play football, basketball, baseball, or soccer;want to race with the NASCAR® crowd or follow the drama of the Survivor TV show, there is a fantasy sports league for you!

The Savvy Guide to Fantasy Sports will help you understand the different types and styles of leagues regardless of the sport.From the simplest fantasy football league to the most complex baseball league, author and Yahoo!® Sports Columnist Mike Harmon will help you to understand the league styles and fully enjoy your experience.

Harmon also provides valuable insight into running your own fantasy league - with you as the Commissioner!He covers rules, styles and considerations, all intended to help you run a fun and enjoyable fantasy sports game.

Sports covered include football, baseball, soccer, hockey, baseketball, auto racing, cricket, TV shows and more. ... Read more

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expert instruction on all kinds of fantasy sports
Fantasy sports is an area of online game-playing that is booming, like the other video games it is related to have in recent years. Harmon--a staff writer at Yahoo Sports doing columns covering many of the fantasy sports--does a manual for play which is comprehensive and in-depth, but also well-focused and reader-friendly. Each of the major sports fantasy games such as football, baseball, and auto racing as well as lesser-played sports of cricket, soccer, and also reality TV shows (similar to the sports) are dealt with in individual chapters. These chapters include many short sections so readers can learn about improving skills in the particular, complex, multifaceted games one step at a time, as if "having a good friend by your side." A chapter "Ask the Experts" includes tips from others experienced players and recognized names in the field. In Harmon's enthusiasm, readers recognize a shared keen interest; and his knowledge will help players at any stage develop greater prowess.

All You Want to Know About Fantasy Sports
Your chances of ever being able to manage a team in the NFL are pretty slim. And it seems that that the only way you'll manage Allan Border, Steve Waugh or Ricky Ponting on the world champion Australian team in in your fantasy world.

Well, why not, this is a fantasy even your wife won't mind.

From nowhere a very few years back, fantasy games now have something like 20 million participants. I first found them in football, but now they are in just about any sport you can name and some activities (reality TV shows).

Mike Harmon was one of the first sports writers to pick up on fantasy games. At the time he was working for Yahoo and was able to participate in the very beginnings of the game.

In this book he describes the different types and styles of leagues so you will know which league fits the way you want to play.

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Book Description

Talking Trash, Trading Studs, and Drafting Sleepers -- an Insider's Guide to the World's Greatest Obsession

U.S. businesses lose $200 million in productivity each football season because employees are managing their fantasy squads instead of working.

In Why Fantasy Football Matters (And Our Lives Do Not), two grizzled veterans revel in the addiction that is fantasy football. From pre-draft hijinx to post-draft trash talk, from tumultuous trades to the perils of free agency, it celebrates the eccentric personalities, absurd rituals, and hilarious superstitions of one of the most fanatical fantasy leagues on earth.

With humor, insight, and a dash of advice, Why Fantasy Football Matters celebrates the thirty-two million Americans who prefer managing their fantasy squads to relaxing with loved ones. And it gives girlfriends, coworkers, and sports purists all the proof they need to accept that this is an obsession that really matters.

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Customer Reviews (14)

Laugh out loud funny
"Why Fantasy Football Matters (and our lives do not)" by Erik Barmack and Max Handelman

One word sums up this book best.

Captivating.

I picked up "Why Fantasy Football Matters (and our lives do not)" and finished it within two days. It was hard to put down because every new chapter takes the reader along the next adventure of a leagues FF season. If you play fantasy football you will enjoy reading this in-depth look at a typical fantasy football league by Barmack and Handelman.

I loved the references to movies and other cultural icons like Bill O' Reilly, Seinfeld, Wile E Coyote, Cool Hand Luke, the Muppets and even DR Seuss. Sure some of the lists were for issues that are not of particular importance to me; however, for the most part, they were an enjoyable look back into some iconic moments from my past.

I especially enjoyed Chapter 20 "Rage Against The Experts E-Mail". It has an excellent diatribe about "expert advice and analysis" and the sometimes stupid questions (and answers) FF columnists get and give. I think every fantasy fooballer has had these thoughts on one occasion or another. It was good to see them in print!!!

As far as criticism, do not expect too much fantasy football wisdom from this book. Just sit back, read it and enjoy the ride. It does have an occasional morsel of knowledge, but if you are into fantasy football these "tips" and "strategies" will be well known by you now.
Another albeit small criticism is that "Why Fantasy Football Matters" was published in 2006, so some of the references to the fantasy football season may seem a bit old to new readers. But this does not distract from the obvious humor in these references.

All-in-all, this is an entertaining book that examines the stereotypical thoughts and actions of a 12 man fantasy football league from pre-season through their post season blues. I guarantee something in the book will remind you of your league and make you laugh out loud. Along similar lines if you enjoy this book you will also love "Committed, Confessions of a Fantasy Football Junkie." by Mark St. Amant which I have also reviewed (and others have mentioned in previous reviews). It too is a humorous look at a fantasy football league's season and the World Championship of Fantasy Football (WCOFF).

Sam Hendricks, Author of "Fantasy Football Guidebook" and "Fantasy Football Almanac"

Eagerly anticipated, ultimately disappointed
Having recently read the superb "Committed, Confessions of a Fantasy Football Junkie." by Mark St. Amant, I bought "Why Fantasy Football Matters" in the hope that it would be just as good. Unfortunately, I was somewhat disappointed and it did not compare favourably with St. Amant's book. Too many ham-fisted tangents into irrelevant and distracting lists, not enough substance.

An exciting look into a fantasy league season
Fantasy football is about having fun and humiliating your friends and colleagues at the same time. This book captures that mentality perfectly.

There have been other books where the history of fantasy sports are explored, journeys are made to interview fantasy luminaries, etc. Not here. This is the story of a fantasy football season from start to finish. The participants are all regular joes, and they do what most fantasy owners do. There is talk about the psychology of drafting, trade offers, in-season trash talking, and many other things that make fantasy sports worth playing. I felt like they were telling the story of my league.

Barmack and Handelman do a great job of writing. The book never becomes mundane or boring. The writing is witty, and the different aspects of the fantasy season are presented in all of their glory. Each owner has a distinct personality. Even though they are each labeled as a specific fantasy sports archetype, the authors do a good job of keeping them relatable and human instead of becoming caricatures.

My only complaint is the many Top 10 lists in this book. They often don't even relate to the content. It feels like filler inserted to make sure this book achieved a respectable page count. That's a minor quibble. The reader can easily avoid these.

This is a great book for fantasy sports lovers and those who tolerate them.

Painfully acurate
This book really makes you take a step back and examine your addiction to Fantasy Football.It is a must read for wives that just don't get the importance.

Why Fantasy Football matters.....
Hilarious!!I actually bought this book as a kind of a joke for my husband who lives for his Fantasy League during football season..... But as I was sitting around one day, I started to read it and found it totally entertaining, a great read for the Fantasy Football players and their football widow wives as well. ... Read more

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Fantasy Sports For Dummies Is A Smart Read -- Especially For Newbies
Fantasy Sports For Dummies is an excellent resource for all fantasy sports gamers, but especially newcomers. Author Matthew Jablonski covers ground in clear, understandable terms. A great companion for any fantasy GM.

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Book Description

"Flockhart's books make math fun again. Teachers, students, and parents will love this program."
—Jeffrey R. Thomas, founder and CEO, SportsBuff.com;president, Fantasy Sports Trade Association

This workbook is designed to be used in conjunction with Fantasy Basketball and Mathematics: A Resource Guide for Teachers and Parents. The games and activities in Fantasy Basketball and Mathematics were created to get you excited about learning and practicing math, even if you are not a big sports fan.

Here's how it works. You will create a Fantasy Basketball team by picking real-life players, following your players' statistics, and calculating your teams' total points using one of the equations your teacher provides. In addition to the basic Fantasy Basketball game, your workbook contains worksheets for extra practice on 46 different math concepts.

So join the winning math team with Fantasy Basketball and Mathematics!

Also available in the Fantasy Sports and Mathematics series:

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Book Description

A great new way to getall kids excited about math!

Fantasy Basketball and Mathematics | Fantasy Football and Mathematics | Fantasy Soccer and Mathematics ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Best math motivation tool
As a math teacher, I was able to keep my students motivated and interested in my math lessons much more easier with this set of fantasy math sport workbooks without falling behind schedule. My students success in math with the use of these workbooks and the additional support from the websites insipired me to start an after school program based on Fantasy Sport. I would recomend these workbooks to any teachers or parents who want to improve their students or childs' math skills.

Motivate students in math!!
I recently bought this book and I can't wait to get started with my students!We just finished drafting our basketball teams, and we will start competition after Christmas break.We are finishing up fantasy football season right now, and my students loved it.Dan's fantasy sports are easy to implement, even if you are not familiar with sports. ... Read more

Book Description
"Flockhart's books make math fun again. Teachers, students, and parents will love this program."
—Jeffrey R. Thomas, founder and CEO, SportsBuff.com;president, Fantasy Sports Trade Association

This workbook is designed to be used in conjunction with Fantasy Baseball and Mathematics: A Resource Guide for Teachers and Parents. The games and activities in Fantasy Baseball and Mathematics were created to get you excited about learning and practicing math, even if you are not a big sports fan.

Here's how it works. You will create a Fantasy Baseball team by picking real-life players, and then follow your players' statistics and calculate your teams' total points using one of the equations your teacher provides. In addition to the basic Fantasy Baseball game, your workbook contains reproducible worksheets for extra practice on 46 different math concepts.

So join the winning math team with Fantasy Baseball and Mathematics!

Also available in the Fantasy Sports and Mathematics series:

• Fantasy Basketball and Mathematics
• Fantasy Football and Mathematics
• Fantasy Soccer and Mathematics

Book Description
Packed with expert advice and timely tips

The fun and easy way to guide your team to glory in fantasy football

Fantasy football can be an addictive hobby. But if you've never played before, how do you start? Have no fear! This friendly guide explains the game to you from start to finish — from scouting and drafting your players to building your coaching skills to planning your strategy. And who knows, perhaps even to tasting victory in your league championship!

• Understand the basics of the game

• Pick the league right for you

• Assemble your dream team in the draft

• Develop your in-season management skills

• Know which quick fixes work and what common mistakes to avoid

Customer Reviews (4)

Your first choice!
If you are thinking about playing fantasy football or even if you played a little last year and want to improve those basic skills, get this book! It is a great introduction to fantasy football. It covers everything to get you started including where to play online and look online for information on players. Many of the tips are exactly what you need to draft, manage and improve your team for a winning season.

After reading Fantasy Football for Dummies, it is obvious that Martin Signore has played the game for many years and his love of the hobby shines through.Once again, the winning "dummies" format makes it easy. I am amazed at how much information he provides. Martin even discusses Auction leagues which many of todays FF books ignore. He hits all the right techniques and even includes some advanced draft strategies.

I usually find the "part of tens" pages in a dummies book tedious, but Martin has provided a great Top 10 list of mistakes to avoid and perhaps even more importantly ten fixes to make to your team after draft day. The draft is not the end but instead should be the starting point for a championship team. You should constantly try to improve your team through trades and/or the waiver wire. A great manager can always look back and point out a significant improvement during the season.

This is definitely the book of choice for anyone who wants an introduction to the greatest hobby of all time, Fantasy Football.

Sam Hendricks, author of "Fantasy Football Guidebook: Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football" and "Fantasy Football Almanac"

GET this book.....!
The author REALLY knows his stuff as oppossed to some of the other writers of "for dummies" books! He truly has a love for the subject and it shows!

Highly recommended!


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Amazingly helpful
I have always been curious about just what is fantasy football, and have passed up a few opportunities to join in because I lacked the confidence to join a league. Martin Signore spells out all of the ins the outs the dos and the don'ts in a very easy and understandable way. I can't wait for the season to start and hone in my newfound skills!

I'm no dummy...
and neither are you. Don't waste your first season playing fantasy football by not being prepared. FFFD was designed to help new players avoid the pifalls that all of us hardened vets made back in the day...

FFFD explains how the game works, how to get started and even where to play online! There are also plenty of detailed, proven methods for drafting a great fantasy team and managing your team during the football season.

Is this a shameless plug? Of course it is, but I think the book is unique and I wish I had read it before I started playing...

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Amazon.com
Kid-friendly themes and eye-catching colors fill the pages of this charming book aimed at intermediate to experienced quilters. What sports-minded child could resist the Home Run, Touchdown, Race Day, or Dreams of Gold(gymnastics) quilts? Animal lovers will delight in the parading elephants, carousel horse, polar bear, and mischievous kittens eyeing the goldfish bowl. And fairy-tale fans are sure to adore the magnificent castle design. Each project features excellent directions, thorough colored templates, a good color photo of the finished quilt, and helpful tips on fabric selection. The opening section provides an overview of all the necessary techniques, including an easy approach to appliqué (though, as the introduction warns, the projects are geared toward a more advanced skill level). Quilters seeking truly unique designs to thrill a child will find an abundance here, and, in the words of the authors, their creations may become "cherished quilts for the child inside every adult." --Amy Handy Book Description
Playfulness and practicality are combined in this book's fun-filled designs meant especially for the special young people on every quilter's gift list.Eleven delightful designs for quilts, pillows, and wallhangings are based on animal, fantasy, sports, transportation, or other themes that appeal to kids, some with unique hands-on play features and textured surfaces. Complete instructions using popular quilting techniques include rotary cutting, strip piecing, machine appliqu, and photo transfer. ... Read more

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A great new way to get all kids excited about math!

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A Wonderful, Effective Addition to My Math Curriculum
As a middle school educator, I'm always searching for ideas to better engage my students in the learning process.An aide at my school told me about a news piece she saw on EPSN showing how teachers were using fantasy sports to help students learn math concepts.Once I saw the piece, I was really intrigued.I ordered the entire set of Dan Flockhart's books immediately.In the past, I have made impulse buys on something that seems really interesting, and I have eventually regretted it.This was not the case with these books.From the first time I opened them and began reading, I was immediately impressed.These books are written in a way that I think anyone could implement this in their classroom, regardless of background knowledge of sports in general, or fantasy sports in particular.Also, if you're worried that this program is just superficial material, it addresses many NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) standards, all of which are similar to the Ohio state math standards that I am required to teach.

On top of that, the support from the author through his website has been outstanding.Any questions I have asked, whether in the forums on the site, or through personal messages and email, have been answered in a thorough and timely manner.He has even personally put me in touch with another teacher who implemented his program in a class with a similar demographic makeup to mine (All girls!And, yes, they are LOVING it!).The exchanges with that teacher have been invaluable.Dan Flockhart is really supporting his product in a very personal way.

I have begun my first fantasy baseball season, and, already, the results have been wonderful!My students are engaged in a way I haven't seen all year.I give this book my strongest endorsement.
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Book Description
How to Play, Enjoy and Win your Fantasy Football League Every Year!A handy, concise and informative source book. Expertly organized and full of hard facts, helpful tips and valuable strategies. This guidebook is for the novice or the expert who wants to learn more about how to play and win fantasy football. It is your single source for every strategy, tip, rule or league variation available. It is the best book of its kind.Includes:- The history and administration of Fantasy Football- Types of leagues, scoring systems and drafts- How to rank players- Draft day tips, theories and advanced strategies - Roster Management skills (trades, add/drops, start/bench decisions)- Auction, Keeper and IDP leagues- Interview with Lenny Pappano (co-founder World Championship of FantasyFootball and draftsharks.com)- Psychology of Fantasy Football- Injuries- And much more! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Outstanding!
Fantasy Football Guidebook is a great book.I have participated in fantasy football for several years.This year, however, my wife decided she wanted to learn the "game" and draft her own team.She bought the Fantasy Football Guidebook to help her learn the game.Eventually, she was spouting strategy and making decisions based on issues I'd never considered.So I decided to read the book, too.Wow!Not only did I learn a great deal more about the game itself, but I have continued to use it as a reference throughout the season.This book is the only source you need, whether you're a rookie or a veteran.Many thanks to Sam Hendricks and his team of professionals.His style is smooth and light, and the added humor is refreshing.

The first book of its kind!
This is the first book to explore every possible fantasy football topic. I know that sounds ambitious but that is exactly what this book does!!!!

Four hundred pages of theories, strategies, tips and rules to make you a better player and a better commissioner or owner. This book has it all.

Chapters on:
-Scoring systems
-Ranking players
-Advanced Draft theories (VBD, AVT etc)
-Start/bench strategy
-Free agency upgrades
-Auction tips
-Auction strategies
-WCOFF, NFFC and AFFL
-Rule variations
-Commissioner tips
-IDP Leagues
-Keeper/Dynasty Leagues
and much more. It has something for every level of player.

This book has been described as a "thinking mans fantasy football book". I take that as a huge compliment. That is exactly what I set out to do. I wanted a comprehensive book that went beyond the basics of fantasy football. A few years ago, I searched for a reference book to explain everything about fantasy football and when I could not find such a book, I decided to write it. Over two years later and you have a hardback or paperback, 400-page reference book to refer to year after year, authored by an individual with a .725 regular season winning percentage at the prestigious World Championship of Fantasy Football (WCOFF).

Am I biased? You bet I am. I wrote this book. But over 500 other people have bought it in the past 6 months so I wanted to invite you to check out the "Search inside feature" on this web page or ask a friend about it or go to a bookstore and leaf through it and make up your own mind.

I promise, you will not be disappointed.

Awesome Book!
This book is excellent!I am new to fantasy football and I usually purchase a few books on any new subject, but not in this case.It is the only book I've needed to feel comfortable on all aspects of the game.Every phase is covered in great detail, and I was very prepared for the draft - more prepared than some of the old timers in our league.Now that the season has started I refer to it constantly and I'm doing great.It also covers advanced topics so I know I'll be using this book for many seasons to come - I highly recommend this book to anyone who is serious about learning and winning in fantasy football!

Fantasy Football Strategies
This comprehensive guide to playing fantasy football is about mastering the game by following the strategies and rule variations in this book.The author writes this resourceful reference book for all fantasy football fans who desire to succeed at the game.It discusses leagues, scoring systems, draft theories, auction tips and much more.It has all the information you'll ever need to play the game.This book is user friendly and easy to understand.What better way to enjoy the game of football on a higher level. The author is an expert at the game.A Must Read!

A must have book for fantasy football fans
This book is the answer to fantasy football fans questions. It contains valuable information about strategies andtactics. ... Read more

Book Description

"Flockhart's books make math fun again. Teachers, students, and parents will love this program."
—Jeffrey R. Thomas, founder and CEO, SportsBuff.com;president, Fantasy Sports Trade Association

This workbook is designed to be used in conjunction with Fantasy Football and Mathematics: A Resource Guide for Parents and Teachers. The games and activities in Fantasy Football and Mathematics were created to get you excited about learning and practicing math, even if you are not a big sports fan.

Here's how it works. You will create a Fantasy Football team by picking real-life players, following your players' statistics, and calculating your team's total points using one of the equations your teacher provides. In addition to the basic Fantasy Football game, your workbook contains worksheets for extra practice on 46 different math concepts.

So join the winning math team with Fantasy Football and Mathematics!

Also available in the Fantasy Sports and Mathematics series:

Fantasy Basketball and Mathematics | Fantasy Football and Mathematics | Fantasy Soccer and Mathematics ... Read more

Book Description
For one man, football is more than just a fantasy...

As seen on ESPN's Cold Pizza

Fantasy football -- one of America's most popular, and profitable, virtual pastimes -- became a way of life for sports humorist and author Mark St. Amant. Utterly fed up with never having won his league championship, St. Amant abandoned a successful advertising career to make fantasy football his full-time job, embarking on a sprawling reconnaissance mission to discover what really makes this game, and its 20 million players, tick. Committed is the result of St. Amant's ranting, relentless, and strategic pursuit of his own obsession.

In this wickedly funny and deeply informative work, St. Amant offers readers an all-access sideline pass to his wild, unprecedented fantasy football season, and to the hobby itself. From its humble beginnings in a New York hotel in 1962 to a multibillion-dollar business today, from local and online leagues to high-stakes, cutthroat Las Vegas competitions, St. Amant lays bare the facts, figures, and fanaticism of fantasy football in all its multidimensional glory.

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Customer Reviews (54)

A MUST have book for any Fantasy Footballer !!!
Mark St. Amant is the Bill Cosby of Fantasy Football. He captivates you with his passion for the game and then makes you wet your pants with his spot on humor about this addictive hobby we all love so much. He is part story teller, part Bill Bryson sarcastic explorer and part average fantasy football owner. This book is a must for anyone even remotely interested in fantasy football. It will explain to our loved ones why they are widowed to FF for 6 months of the year and help them to understand why we wake up screaming "Throw T.O the ball!!!"
It is a funny, poignant, heart-felt and realistic look into the world of Fantasy Football from someone who has been there and done that. His most recent success in the World Championship of Fantasy Football (WCOFF) in 2007 is just one more reason why this is a book that should be on every Fantasy Footballers book shelf.
Fantasy Football Guidebook

Entertaining but....
I liked this book but at times it dwelled to much on the authors own FF team from 2004.The stories about the FFL's he visited was interesting and there was some good technical information here and there, all with a humorous twist.

You know how it is when someone insists on telling you about their Fantasy Football team?What if it was their Fantasy Team from three years ago?That's where this book gets a bit cumbersome for me but if you are interested in what it's like to be insane about Fantasy Football this is a good read.

Big Dissapointment
I received this as an XMas gift and can't get through it.The book feels forced and manufactured.There are points that are relatable but are painfully obvious, if you are a fantasy football player you are better off reading your league message board.Everyone can relate to the overzealous owner in their league, most overzealous owners don't try to write a book.

Pay Bill Simmons His Money
Great concept, I found the book to be pretty uninspired and choppy.The author definitely was influenced by ESPNs Sports Guy Bill Simmons, reads like a less skilled Simmons rant.I wish I could agree with the other reviews.

I Hate Joe Horn
When you read this book, and as a fantasy football fan you must read this book, you will understand my title.
Lets give the author credit for having the stones to do what he did to write this book. I loved reading it and found to many examples of how my life was on display in this book.
I always measure a book by asking myself was I happy I bought this or do I wish I had gotten this from the library. I am happy I bought this.

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Book Description
Between 20 and 30 million people play fantasy football each year. Now, Fantasy Football: The Next Level goes beyond stats and projections to teach readers a proven approach to drafting and managing a team that succeeds - in any league. Dorey's wealth oftips, tools and techniques - based on two decades of fantasy football expertise - will help experienced players and newcomers alike win their championships every season.Learn how to:Understand the true value of each position to your team's success using LAG analysis Get a handle on your league's scoring system and use it to your advantageKeep your focus and your discipline on draft day using the Advanced Draft TrackerIgnore the hype surrounding last year's superstar--and build your team with players who will produce this season. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

fantasy football
very well written. YOu will have to make excel files for your players so be prepared.

Brillant !!! A must have book that explains and teaches how to be better
I have followed David Dorey at The Huddle for many years now. His insight and advice have always impressed me as down to earth and on the money, yet his words were never preachy. He always seems to explain concepts as if he were your friend beside you at the draft, not the jerk Champion who knows everything and tells you so. It is with this same refreshing style that Dorey presents all of the best of his many years of wisdom.

This book really could be titled the 'Best of David Dorey'. And that is precisely why you should pick up a copy, because it is the best from one of the best in the business. He explains how to draft for a team not just individual stars. Perhaps more important is his analysis of what to look for when creating your own projections and rankings. But personally I think his LAG analysis is the most effective way to really see what effect your leagues individual scoring system has on your draft.

One last point that must be mentioned. Not only does 'Fantasy Football: The Next level' give tons of great advice, but it also explains why these concepts are valid and................illustrates this with the numbers to prove it. This is truly a great book and one you need to own if you want to win at Fantasy Football consistently.

A great resource
I have played fantasy football since 1989, and this book taught me things I didn't know, reminded me of things I once knew but had forgot, and sharpened my focus heading into my redraft leagues' 2007 drafts. Buy it.

Hudde up now...and read how to become a winner
This book is a fantastic guide on how to play fantasy football and actually win! Author David Dorey is co-founder and co-owner of www.thehuddle.com. He has been following Fantasy Football for 20 years and is very knowledgeable about it.

In this book you will learn how to:

* Do mock drafts
* Build a winning team
* Make a cheat sheet of players to use for your draft
* Research your players
* Base your picks on this year, not last year, by calculating a player's value

This is the ultimate book for any Fantasy Football fan. I read it at the perfect time because after reading it I drafted my team for this season. I had notes about each player and was aware of which players were injured, what players were having contract disputes, and which players had a new head coach or coaching staff that could affect a player's playing time.

While fellow drafters laughed at my choices of players, I am very satisfied with my team as none of my players are injured or sitting on the sidelines, they're all starters. After passing on Clinton Portis, injured, Larry Johnson, holding out on a contract, I instead chose running back Thomas Jones who is healthy and will be starting.

This book is very informative, the information is easy to use and understand, and the graphs and charts were very helpful. I credit this book with making the draft a success for me this year and will suggest it to all my friends.

Armchair Interviews says: Fantasy football fans who want to win, better read this book.

Most useful book you will find on how to field a winner!
I have to say, as a 9 year veteran of fantasy football, I found Fantasy Football: The Next Level, to be by far the most purely useful book on the subject I have ever read. Coming from a practical "teach a man to fish" standpoint, the book provides any FF owner, from novice to know-it-all, with a number of great tools to improve their game. I found the info on the importance and best practices for creating your own projections to be extremely helpful, something I am implementing this season. All is delivered in David's winning, humorous style, which makes for a delightful read. If you have any interest in Fantasy Football, this book is a must-read. Pick it up.
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The Winner's Guide in Fantasy Baseball is the most comprehensive guide on the market to one of America's favorite hobbies. Where are the best websites to find fantasy baseball information? Which pre-season publications are worth your dollar? What should you look for in evaluating major and minor-league players? How do you value players for your league and adjust for draft inflation? How should you react when your league's draft isn't going your way? The Winner's Guide to Fantasy Baseball not only tackles these issues, but walks you through the "how's" and "why's" of each so that owners learn to think for themselves. If winning a league title is your ultimate goal, this book will help get you there. ... Read more

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Best Guide to Fantasy Baseball
With this book you will no longer depend on the "experts" to guide your draft or auction strategy.This book does not give you values but rather teaches you how to calculate your own values.Mr. Lee gives you step by step instructions on how to "price" your players based on your league salary cap and statistical categories.The best part is that you don't have to be a mathematical wizard or computer genius to do it.

This book also contains solid advice on trading strategies as well as other magazine and web site publications related to fantasy baseball.

I would recommend this book for both veteran and rookie fantasy baseball players.This book will definitely improve your game. ... Read more

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Fantasy Football has quickly become a multi-billion dollar industry!Finally, for the millions of fantasy footballers who play for fun and/or money, here is a serious, comprehensive guide that teaches fantasy football from its basic terminology and fundamentals to the advanced strategies and systems needed to win consistently. In Drafting To Win: The Ultimate Guide To Fantasy Football, author Robert Zarzycki finally reveals how he uses his unmatched psychological, mathematical, and football knowledge to draft players and make a long-term profit in one of today's fastest growing hobbies. Learn How To: Select a leagueRank PlayersProject StatisticsApply static and dynamic value-based draftingStrategize for every single roundHandle being "on the clock"Significantly increase your overall chances of winning Book Quotes: "Robert''s indisputable record of success in high-stakes competition makes DRAFTING TO WIN a must-read for all serious Fantasy players." - Bob Harris, TFL Report "Robert''s accomplishments in the World Championship of Fantasy Football are unparalleled. His back-to-back finishes in the top three demonstrate his cunning understanding of how to win." -- Roger Craig, three-time Super Bowl Champion, San Francisco 49ers ... Read more

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My first book on Fantasy Football...and it is a Winner
This is the first book on Fantasy Football and I am proud to include it in my fantasy football library. Sure, there may have been one or two before, but in my opinion, Rob Zarzycki's Drafting to Win: The Ultimate Guide to Fantasy Football is the first definitive book on fantasy football. Drafting to Win (DTW) goes beyond the basics and explains the "how" and "why" behind draft theory. For many readers it will be their first exposure to Value Based Drafting (VBD) and baselines. The introduction to these concepts is worth the price of this book ten times over. This book has the best explanation of Value Based Drafting that I have ever seen and as an added bonus; it explains how to apply VBD to your draft in a dynamic manner (i.e. reacting to other owners draft actions/needs). I find myself re-reading it ever year before the FF season starts. It is that good!

The chapter on ranking players is really an inside look at the strategies of a "top ranked fantasy football player" since Rob finished second in 2002 and third in 2003 at the World Championship of Fantasy Football (WCOFF). However, DTW also discusses fantasy football's history and the basics in detail, but the heart of this book is the extensive draft preparation knowledge and the demonstration of his techniques in how to draft a winning team based on your own rankings of players. Yes, there is math involved; but the good news is that it starts slowly and builds as the techniques become more advanced. I found myself using most of the techniques, but sidestepping some that are quite advanced mathematically.

If there is a downside to the great ranking system/draft advice he illustrates, it is that Rob does not provide as much of his wisdom into start/bench decisions or waiver wire pick-ups as many readers will have liked. Similarly, he does not discuss Auction drafts much but he hints at a future book devoted exclusively to that much-deserved subject. I am eagerly awaiting that book.

I highly recommend this as your first book in an ever-expanding fantasy football library.

Sam Hendricks, author of Fantasy Football Guidebook: Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football

Drafting to Win:The Ultimate Guide to Fantasy Football
I generally play poker, last year was my first season participating in fantasy football.I read this book Drafting to win and took down first place.If you have any sort of mathematical background I highly recommend this book.Better yet if you are a competitive person who likes to win then get the book.If you like to loose don't get the book.

DTW- A must read for fantasy football diehards and beginners
If you're reading this review, then the book is a perfect fit for you.You are either a diehard or FF novice.Regardless of what category you fall into, Mr. Zarzycki's approach caters to both.Much of the fantasy football content out there is stale, generic and downright useless.Zarzycki offers a nice simplistic tutorial for beginners (which experienced players will want to skip) but then quickly moves into elements of drafting techniques that can take you to the next level and help you to compete with even the most experienced fantasy players.I've played fantasy sports for nearly 20 years with much success and still found Zarzycki's info to be helpful in my preparation this year.The math is made simple in the form presented.In this ever evolving industry, we always need cutting edge content to take us to the next level and Zarzycki does just that.

Zarzycki's Drafting To Win = THE Fantasy Football Bible
I'm a poker player as well and Zarzycki's Drafting To Win (DTW) book reminds me of Doyle Brunson's Super System in that it gives you a complete understanding of what it takes to win consistently, only DTW teaches fantasy football instead of poker.I consider DTW to be the Fantasy Football Bible the same way poker players revere Doyle Brunson's Super System book as the Poker Bible.Whether you want to learn about beginner aspects such as how to find a league and choosing the league suited best for you or expert techniques such as how to rank players, project statistics and Zarzycki's bread and butter -- how to draft players -- Zarzycki covers it all.What I respect most is that the author himself has applied the methods in DTW to his own fantasy football play and has won thousands of dollars on all levels of fantasy football, from local leagues to the World Championship of Fantasy Football (WCOFF) in Las Vegas.DTW has taken my game to the next level and I can't wait to start benefiting monetarily at the end of each and every season.Reading "Rashaan Salaam" review might scare some people into thinking that the math is difficult.I'm not an engineer by any means and found the math to be laid out in a very simple manner, pretty-easily absorbed.If I can understand this stuff, anybody can.I find Zarzycki's drafting strategies amazing.I wish I would've originated the concepts found in DTW...oh well, at least now I can benefit from them.This book is a must for ALL levels.

Pefect for all level of Fantasy Football Players
This is an excellent book and perfect for all levels of Fantasy Football players.I have been playing Fantasy Football for 12 years and thought I knew all there was to know.I bought the book out of curiousity because of the author's fantasy football success -wondering if he knew something I didn't.Well he did!Even experienced fantasy football players will get something out of this book.Interesting, well-written and great information! ... Read more

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"Flockhart's books make math fun again. Teachers, students, and parents will love this program."
—Jeffrey R. Thomas, founder and CEO, SportsBuff.com;president, Fantasy Sports Trade Association

This workbook is designed to be used in conjunction with Fantasy Soccer and Mathematics: A Resource Guide for Teachers and Parents. The games and activities in Fantasy Soccer and Mathematics were created to get you excited about learning and practicing math, even if you are not a big sports fan.

Here's how it works. You will create a Fantasy Soccer team by picking real-life players, following your players' statistics, and calculating your teams' total points using one of the equations your teacher provides. In addition to the basic Fantasy Soccer game, your workbook contains worksheets for extra practice on 46 different math concepts.

So join the winning math team with Fantasy Soccer and Mathematics!

Also available in the Fantasy Sports and Mathematics series:

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This digital document is an article from Parks & Recreation, published by National Recreation and Park Association on February 1, 2004. The length of the article is 2776 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.

Citation Details
Title: Winners or losers: participants in fantasy games redefine leisure sports.
Author: Joseph P. Flood
Publication: Parks & Recreation (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2004
Publisher: National Recreation and Park Association
Volume: 39Issue: 2Page: 74(5)

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Customer Reviews (5)

A must read for all.
The book is an excellent tool that allows all to enter and enjoy the wonderful world of Fantasy Baseball!!!!!

A superb book for the novice and seasoned pro alike
This book covers all the beginner aspects of the fantasy sports game. It offers the necessary steps to beginning your own league and if your a seasoned veteran helpful hints to get the winning edge. I can attest to theGeorge Griefs and the Jermane Allensworths from my own experiences.

A Sports Fans Dream
This a book which enables a group of people to have fun following a sport. It teaches you what to look for and how to prepare yourself. It is a book that will help not only the so-so sport fans but also the very hard coresport fans. The one thing that I would have added to it would have beenChapter 23 How to go from 9th place in your league to 1st in the last fiveweeks of the season, but then again that's me. If you have a group offriends who like sports and don't know how to set up a league this is agreat book to buy.

the book was fantastic,its the way the game should be played
it allows for the whole family to come to the table as one and play the game the way it should be played. the team of gus and jim is outstanding!!!!!! i can't wait for the next version!!!!!

Great Book !!!!!!
A must for anyone who is interested in learning about this subject ... Read more

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A great new way to get all kids excited about math!

Fantasy sports are a hit worldwide, and now teachers and parents can take advantage of this phenomenon to give students a reason to look forward to doing math. The games and activities in Fantasy Soccer and Mathematics will get kids excited about learning and practicing math, even if they're not big sports fans. With this fun-filled educational resource, you can teach one math concept or many, and plan lessons that can last for a week or a whole season.

Here's how it works. Students create fantasy teams by picking real-life professional soccer players, and then follow their players' statistics and calculate their teams' total points using algebraic or nonalgebraic methods specifically designed to complement the math skills they're learning. The instructions are easy to follow and the dynamic hands-on games address all learning styles and abilities. The book includes more than 100 scoring systems that give you the flexibility to customize the content according to your students' skill levels.

In addition to the basic Fantasy Soccer game, the book contains easy-to-use lesson plans, reproducible worksheets for extra practice on 46 different math concepts, graphing activities, quizzes, a pre- and post- test, and an answer key. More than just a fun way to learn math, the book's activities also support the NCTM Math Standards.

"'This is the greatest assignment ever!' Hearing that from one of my students was more than enough to know that I had a great way to get them to enjoy learning mathematics. Thanks for putting this great program together. We LOVE IT!"
-Jeff Thompson, math teacher, Walt Morey Middle School, Troutdale, Oregon

"I have used Fantasy Sports and Mathematics for the past two years in my preservice math education classes. It is an outstanding curricular example of making learning meaningful and connected."
-Tim Van Soelen, education instructor,Dordt College ... Read more