Traditional training can be perceived by athletes as a monotonous chore to be endured rather than enjoyed. 101 Conditioning Games and Drills for Athletes presents 101 skill-based and competitive games designed to help coaches motivate and challenge their athletes while maintaining training intensity, building teamwork, and increasing participant enjoyment. Each game or drill is thoroughly explained, and includes materials needed (if any), the approximate playing area, coaching notes, as well as hints on how to vary the activities.

This Getting Focused Staying Focus Mental Training Book helps to learn how to use your mind to your advantage rather than to its disadvantage; learn why you must "earn" the mental game through "practice" like any other skill! Written by Alan Jaeger, this book serves as the theme behind all of the Jaeger Sports' training programs. As a teacher and practitioner of the Far Eastern Arts, he is able to offer an alternate approach to sports that transcends traditional psychological methods. Alan's personal training includes the study and practice of Yoga, Tai Chi, Aikido and Zen. His Psychological training was completed at California State University at Northridge. His post-graduate studies include a certificate from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, for cultural studies. Alan has worked as a team trainer and consultant for several collegiate and amateur programs, including the University of San Francisco, California Lutheran University, and The Chatham A's of the Prestigious Cape Cod League.

A comprehensive collection of sport-specific interval runs that can help coaches of any sport take advantage of the innumerable benefits of sound interval training. Includes all target and recovery time calculations, along with a progressive plan and weekly training options. Offers an introduction to interval training, and covers administering pre-established interval training workouts, altering/designing new workouts, progressive training, and features the comprehensive interval workout catalog (including 528 pre-established interval workouts). Also includes interval venue diagrams and descriptions, percentage speed charts, recovery time charts, sample workout recording forms, and more. Large format with hundreds of clear, easy-to-read and apply charts.

Take the field and play ball! Softball Fundamentals will have you pitching, fielding, hitting, and baserunning like an experienced player in no time at all. Learn to execute each of the game’s key skills properly through the concise instruction and accompanying photos presented for each technique. More than 48 game like drills will speed your skill learning and improve your performance. You’ll also learn how to apply your newfound skills in game situations and gain an understanding of offensive and defensive tactics to get an edge over your opponents.