Author : David Curtis Preston
Publisher : Heinemann-Raintree Library
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 36,77 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781403453679
Champions aren't born that way - they're made through hard work. Each inspirational and enlightening book in this series features close-up case studies of world-class athletes as it presents the training, techniques, and skills necessary to be a champion in each sport.
Author : Linda Bailey
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 41,91 MB
Release : 2003-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781550748819
A young athlete overcomes setbacks and finds her own way to shine.
Author : John Misha Petkevich
Publisher : Sports Illustrated
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 30,58 MB
Release : 1988-11-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1461664403
As a sport, an art, a fitness activity, nothing quite beats figure skating for excitement, grace, beauty, or fun. Now former U.S. Champion figure skater John Misha Petkevich shows how you can find your full potential as a figure skater no matter what your age or ability. The lavishly illustrated volume includes: Detailed instructional-photo sequences What to look for in skates, clothing, rinks, and instruction Getting started 6 basic turns that every figure skater should know 15 spins that you can master The keys to preforming 19 clasic figure skating jumps and splits
Author : Jason D. Vescovi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 30,40 MB
Release : 2018-04-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1315387727
The Science of Figure Skating is the first book to provide an evidence-based and comprehensive reference for the scientific underpinnings of this complex Olympic sport, where early specialization presents unique challenges for coaches and athletes alike. Drawing on cutting-edge research and featuring contributions from leading academics and practitioners, the book covers key topics of health, training and high performance in figure skating, including: Physiological demands Nutrition and hydration Training methods Psychology and mental performance Novel issues relating to performance such as travel and jet lag Technological innovation Effectively and succinctly applying theory to practice, The Science of Figure Skating is a valuable resource on integrating sport science concepts into training and performance. It is essential reading for any applied sport science student or researcher with an interest in winter sports, and coaches, sport science officers, nutritionists or clinicians involved in figure skating.
Author : Michael Sandler
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 26,26 MB
Release : 2006-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1597162523
Looks at the life and accomplishments of the world-renowned figure skater.
Author : Ellyn Kestnbaum
Publisher : Wesleyan University Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 18,88 MB
Release : 2003-05-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780819566423
The first in-depth, critical look at figure skating.
Author : Beverly Ann Menke
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 15,31 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0810885344
At the 1984 Olympics, American Scott Hamilton skated into the history books when he claimed a gold medal in Sarajevo. Beside him the entire time was his coach, Don Laws. A member of the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame and a U.S. Junior Champion, Laws is one of the most respected and admired ice skating coaches in the world. In addition to Hamilton, Don was the coach of champions Michael Weiss and Patrick Chan. This authorized biography tells the story of Law's exemplary life and chronicles his singular dedication to figure skating. Don Laws: The Life of an Olympic Figure Skating Coach recounts Don's youth, from his childhood in Washington, D.C. to his Junior Men's Figure Skating Championship to his triumphs as a coach on the international stage. Featuring personal interviews with many of his former pupils, this humorous and enlightening biography captures Don's dedication to the sport and to his students. In addition, this book goes behind the scenes of the controversial new judging system--for which Laws was one of only four coaches worldwide to take part in its creation--as well as touches upon the break between Don Laws and his star pupil, Patrick Chan. Including exclusive interviews with Scott Hamilton, Michael Weiss, premier Russian coach Tamara Moskvina, former International Skating Union member Sonia Bianchetti, and current ISU President Ottavio Cinquanta, this book is a one-of-a-kind look at a man who never broke from his beliefs and ideals and never wavered in his love for the sport. A chapter devoted to skating techniques laid out by Laws will be a helpful tool for figure skating coaches; but for the figure skater, and for any fan of the sport, it will be the stories, interviews, photographs, and history that make this book entertaining and inspiring.
Author : Roche, David
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 13,30 MB
Release : 2018-11-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1492567647
Is your daily run starting to drag you down? Has running become a chore rather than the delight it once was? Then The Happy Runner is the answer for you. Authors David and Megan Roche believe that you can’t reach your running potential without consistency and joyful daily adventures that lead to long-term health and happiness. Guided by their personal experiences and coaching expertise, they point out the mental and emotional factors that will help you learn exactly how to become a happy runner and achieve your personal best.
Author : Louise Vacca Dawe
Publisher :
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 43,32 MB
Release : 2019-02-27
Category :
ISBN : 9781798213322
A new technical book which teaches you about figures from a technical, historical and philosophical perspective. Also includes, foreword by World Class Canadian skater Elvis Stojko, and skate sharpening advice from Olympic Canadian speed skater Patrick Kelly.
Author : Nikki Nichols
Publisher : Clerisy Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 38,28 MB
Release : 2008-11-25
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 157860334X
On February 15, 1961, all 18 members of the U.S. World Figure Skating Team were killed in a plane crash, along with 16 coaches, officials, and family members. Frozen in Time takes readers inside the lives of the young skaters who died in the crash, revealing their friendships, romances, rivalries, sacrifices, and triumphs. The dramatic focus lingers on two families of powerful women: the Owens and the Westerfelds. Maribel Owen, the most famous woman in figure skating at the time, relentlessly drives her two young daughters—pairs champion Mara and the spectacular Laurence, who graced the cover of Sports Illustrated on the day she died. Myra Westerfeld, meanwhile, loses her marriage while guiding her daughters Sherri and Steffi to the pinnacle of the sport. Along with the bittersweet personal stories, author Nikki Nichols recounts the U.S. skating program’s lengthy struggle to rebuild after this devastating accident.
