Our review of : Playmakers

Thinner Leaner Stronger is a book about how to build the perfect female body. It was written by Michael Matthews, who is an experienced fitness writer and athlete. The book offers a simple science-based approach to muscle gain, fat loss, and overall health for women. For who is this book for ? This book is [...]

Coach K is the inside story of Mike Krzyzewski’s legendary rise to college basketball coaching immortality. From his early days as an unappreciated assistant at Army to his current status as one of the most respected and successful coaches in sports history, Coach K chronicles it all. O’Connor offers readers a rare glimpse into what [...]

Relentless is a sports book written by Tim S. Grover, who is the personal trainer of some of the world’s best athletes, including Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. The main idea behind Grover’s philosophy is that in order to be successful in any field, you must be relentless in your pursuit of greatness. In other [...]

The Inner Game of Tennis is a classic guide to the mental side of peak performance. Written by W. Timothy Gallwey, the book aims to help readers improve their tennis game using simple yet effective techniques derived from psychology and Zen philosophy. For who is this book for ? The Inner Game of Tennis is [...]

In 1897, a group of explorers set out to chart the most remote reaches of the Antarctic continent. Their ship, the Belgica, was battered by punishing weather and beset by ice floes for months on end. Finally succumbing to these conditions, it became lodged in pack ice 100 miles from land. For nine wintery weeks—the [...]

In the Shadow of the Mountain is a powerful memoir about one woman’s courage in the face of physical adversity. Silvia Vasquez-Lavado was born with a debilitating leg condition that kept her from ever participating in sports or outdoor activities. But at age forty, she decided to finally do something about it, and attempted to [...]

Undisputed Truth is a memoir by Mike Tyson, the former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. The book tells Tyson’s life story in his own words, from his tough childhood to his tumultuous years as one of the most famous and controversial athletes in history. Along the way, Tyson candidly discusses his battles with addiction, [...]

Tom Brady, legendary quarterback and winner of five Super Bowls, shares his approach to sustained peak performance in this New York Times bestseller. The TB12 Method is based on the 12 fundamentals of physical fitness that Brady has relied on since he was a young athlete. It took him from college football obscurity to the [...]

This book is a compilation of teachings from martial artist and actor Bruce Lee. It covers a variety of topics such as health, fitness, philosophy, self-defense and more. The main message that Lee tries to impart is for people to be like water; adaptable and fluid in order to overcome any obstacle. For who is [...]

In Open, Andre Agassi tells the unflinchingly honest story of his life on and off the tennis court. He opens up about his difficult childhood, his complex relationship with his father, and how he overcame personal obstacles to achieve extraordinary success in professional tennis.Agassi also talks about the great people who have influenced him – [...]

In Eleven Rings, Phil Jackson – head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, and one of the most successful coaches in professional basketball history – reveals his revolutionary approach to coaching that has transformed players’ lives and led teams to multiple championships. Drawing on experiences from more than thirty years of coaching [...]

Barbarian Days is a surfing memoir by William Finnegan. The book tells the story of Finnegan’s lifelong passion for surfing and his adventures in some of the world’s most treacherous waves. Along with recounting his own experiences, Finnegan offers insights into the history and culture of surfing, and highlights the challenges faced by surfers today [...]