Author: Mike Lupica
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481410032
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
-It's basketball season for the home team but Gus must wrestle with prejudice when he's the only one bothered by Cassie joining the boys' team and his teammate Steve makes fun of Gus's Dominican heritage---
Point Guard
Author: Mike Lupica
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481410032
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
-It's basketball season for the home team but Gus must wrestle with prejudice when he's the only one bothered by Cassie joining the boys' team and his teammate Steve makes fun of Gus's Dominican heritage---
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481410032
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
-It's basketball season for the home team but Gus must wrestle with prejudice when he's the only one bothered by Cassie joining the boys' team and his teammate Steve makes fun of Gus's Dominican heritage---
The Point Guard Approach
Author: Jeremy Laynor
Publisher: Olympia Publishers
ISBN: 9781788309776
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Jeremy Laynor challenges the reader to find the 'soft spots' in their day and find time to pursue their own personal goal. For him, amongst many others, it was to write this book. A brilliant, straight forward read focusing on the analogy of sport, in this case basketball, and how to succeed in business. Even if you know nothing about basketball (you soon will!). In this personal journey, Laynor cleverly highlights the parallels between becoming a successful businessman to that of playing in a team sport. Not only did he find sports provided an outlet for him to express himself physically, but it also taught him about working with others - whether he was competing with them or against them. He attributes the Point Guard's assessment of a game with their vision of the court, leadership qualities and characteristics to excelling in a challenging leadership role in business. As he says, "Make it a point to know where you want to be and challenge yourself to get there!"
Publisher: Olympia Publishers
ISBN: 9781788309776
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Jeremy Laynor challenges the reader to find the 'soft spots' in their day and find time to pursue their own personal goal. For him, amongst many others, it was to write this book. A brilliant, straight forward read focusing on the analogy of sport, in this case basketball, and how to succeed in business. Even if you know nothing about basketball (you soon will!). In this personal journey, Laynor cleverly highlights the parallels between becoming a successful businessman to that of playing in a team sport. Not only did he find sports provided an outlet for him to express himself physically, but it also taught him about working with others - whether he was competing with them or against them. He attributes the Point Guard's assessment of a game with their vision of the court, leadership qualities and characteristics to excelling in a challenging leadership role in business. As he says, "Make it a point to know where you want to be and challenge yourself to get there!"
Point Guard
Author: Jason Glaser
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1433939746
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Learn about the position of point guard in basketball as well as teaching proper point guard techniques and learning about basketball's great point guards.
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1433939746
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Learn about the position of point guard in basketball as well as teaching proper point guard techniques and learning about basketball's great point guards.
What Does a Shooting Guard Do?
Author: Paul Challen
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1508150524
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Most basketball teams use two guards: a point guard and a shooting guard. A shooting guard has many responsibilities on the basketball court. They’re known for their ability to shoot the ball as well as their defensive skills. Readers learn about these and other skills and strategies essential to a shooting guard’s game as they explore this important position on the basketball court. Exciting, full-color photographs of shooting guards keep readers entertained as they learn through detailed text and helpful fact boxes. Readers will even learn the secrets behind some of the most creative shots basketball players can take!
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1508150524
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Most basketball teams use two guards: a point guard and a shooting guard. A shooting guard has many responsibilities on the basketball court. They’re known for their ability to shoot the ball as well as their defensive skills. Readers learn about these and other skills and strategies essential to a shooting guard’s game as they explore this important position on the basketball court. Exciting, full-color photographs of shooting guards keep readers entertained as they learn through detailed text and helpful fact boxes. Readers will even learn the secrets behind some of the most creative shots basketball players can take!
Qaddafi's Point Guard
Author: Alex Owumi
Publisher: Rodale
ISBN: 1609615166
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
A Nigerian native who emigrated to the United States at age 11, Alex Owumi’s exploits on the basketball court led him to a successful career as a small college player. Undrafted by the NBA, Owumi pursued his pro basketball dream overseas, eventually signing with Al-Nasr of Libya, a state-run athletic club privately funded by the family of then-Libyan president Muammar Qaddafi. Owumi's tenure with Al-Nasr was interrupted by the Libyan uprising and resulting civil war. Imprisoned in his Benghazi apartment for more than 2 weeks with no food, phone, Internet, or hope, Owumi wondered whether he would make it out of Libya alive. Despite his weakened condition and the dangers lurking in the city, he was able to escape Benghazi and flee the country. Smuggled to a refugee camp in Egypt, he was, much to his surprise, contacted by an Egyptian team seeking his services. And so, in a bizarre, storybook ending, Owumi finished the year by helping lead the team to an unlikely league championship, earning league MVP honors in the process. Qaddafi's Point Guard is a book about hope and longing, conflict (cultural, political, and military), and ultimately, triumph—to overcome obstacles and survive against the most desperate odds.
Publisher: Rodale
ISBN: 1609615166
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
A Nigerian native who emigrated to the United States at age 11, Alex Owumi’s exploits on the basketball court led him to a successful career as a small college player. Undrafted by the NBA, Owumi pursued his pro basketball dream overseas, eventually signing with Al-Nasr of Libya, a state-run athletic club privately funded by the family of then-Libyan president Muammar Qaddafi. Owumi's tenure with Al-Nasr was interrupted by the Libyan uprising and resulting civil war. Imprisoned in his Benghazi apartment for more than 2 weeks with no food, phone, Internet, or hope, Owumi wondered whether he would make it out of Libya alive. Despite his weakened condition and the dangers lurking in the city, he was able to escape Benghazi and flee the country. Smuggled to a refugee camp in Egypt, he was, much to his surprise, contacted by an Egyptian team seeking his services. And so, in a bizarre, storybook ending, Owumi finished the year by helping lead the team to an unlikely league championship, earning league MVP honors in the process. Qaddafi's Point Guard is a book about hope and longing, conflict (cultural, political, and military), and ultimately, triumph—to overcome obstacles and survive against the most desperate odds.
Heaven's Point Guard
Author: Ken Cruiser Gentrup
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692391105
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
HEAVEN'S POINT GUARD is the story of sixteen-year-old Kirk Gentrup, popular student, star basketball player, and all around great athlete, who was tragically struck by lightning while on the baseball field in 1995. Written from the perspective of Ken "Cruiser" Gentrup, Kirk's father, the story includes many accounts, recollections, and messages from those who knew and were impacted by Kirk's example in the sport he loved and in his community. HEAVEN'S POINT GUARD is both a memoir of Ken's attempts to cope with the loss of his son and a testimony to Kirk's enduring legacy in his school and the community.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692391105
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
HEAVEN'S POINT GUARD is the story of sixteen-year-old Kirk Gentrup, popular student, star basketball player, and all around great athlete, who was tragically struck by lightning while on the baseball field in 1995. Written from the perspective of Ken "Cruiser" Gentrup, Kirk's father, the story includes many accounts, recollections, and messages from those who knew and were impacted by Kirk's example in the sport he loved and in his community. HEAVEN'S POINT GUARD is both a memoir of Ken's attempts to cope with the loss of his son and a testimony to Kirk's enduring legacy in his school and the community.
From Point Guard to Prophet
Author: Sophia Ruffin
Publisher: Life to Legacy, LLC
ISBN: 9781939654762
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
In her powerful debut book From Point Guard to Prophet, Prophetess Sophia Ruffin takes you behind the scene of women's basketball, exposing the shocking connection between women's sports and homosexuality. This no holds barred account unveils the hidden agenda to ensnare innocent girls who want to play sports but are instead exposed to alternative lifestyles. Delving deep into her past experiences, Sophia reveals how childhood trauma opened the door to perversion and set the stage for same-sex attraction later in life. This book will also enlighten you as to how sexual identity crisis are often rooted in rejection and abandonment by a parental figure early in life. From Point Guard to Prophet tackles head-on the hot button issues surrounding being gay, that are often mishandled and misunderstood by the church and gay community. You will also be inspired by Sophia's powerful testimony about how being passed over during a semi-pro tryout, changed her life forever. Though the kingdom of darkness was out to destroy Sophia, the gates of hell could not prevail against God's mighty plan for her life. Sophia's story will shed light on God's grace and deliverance while dispelling the myths surrounding the gay lifestyle. Be forewarned! Whether it's playing basketball in grade school, high school, college or in the WNBA, learn how the wicked enticements there to allure unsuspecting girls, is not a game. Let this inspiring book be a beacon of light for those desiring to escape the clutches of homosexuality and become free in Christ to fulfill their God-given destiny.
Publisher: Life to Legacy, LLC
ISBN: 9781939654762
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
In her powerful debut book From Point Guard to Prophet, Prophetess Sophia Ruffin takes you behind the scene of women's basketball, exposing the shocking connection between women's sports and homosexuality. This no holds barred account unveils the hidden agenda to ensnare innocent girls who want to play sports but are instead exposed to alternative lifestyles. Delving deep into her past experiences, Sophia reveals how childhood trauma opened the door to perversion and set the stage for same-sex attraction later in life. This book will also enlighten you as to how sexual identity crisis are often rooted in rejection and abandonment by a parental figure early in life. From Point Guard to Prophet tackles head-on the hot button issues surrounding being gay, that are often mishandled and misunderstood by the church and gay community. You will also be inspired by Sophia's powerful testimony about how being passed over during a semi-pro tryout, changed her life forever. Though the kingdom of darkness was out to destroy Sophia, the gates of hell could not prevail against God's mighty plan for her life. Sophia's story will shed light on God's grace and deliverance while dispelling the myths surrounding the gay lifestyle. Be forewarned! Whether it's playing basketball in grade school, high school, college or in the WNBA, learn how the wicked enticements there to allure unsuspecting girls, is not a game. Let this inspiring book be a beacon of light for those desiring to escape the clutches of homosexuality and become free in Christ to fulfill their God-given destiny.
Make Every Shot Count
Author: Bruce Rosenfeld
Publisher: Wheatmark, Inc.
ISBN: 1604946512
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
From New Jersey's rough and competitive world of playground basket-ball to the unforgiving, sleep-deprived reality of surgical training, Bruce Rosenfeld offers a gripping account of how a young boy with an overwhelming passion for basketball repeatedly utilizes lessons learned on the court to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges. Often hilarious and at times heart wrenching, this captivating and honest narrative leaves the reader mesmerized by a unique perspective on two very different worlds and how they ultimately fused to shape a life and a successful career in medicine. A book for the underdog, the author's lessons of teamwork, discipline and never-ending practice is motivating and inspiring and effortlessly demonstrates the importance of believing in your own potential while trusting your instincts to do what is right. About the Author Dr. Bruce Rosenfeld has been the chief of urology at the Fallon Clinic in Worcester, Massachusetts, and an assistant professor of urology at the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine. Currently he is in private practice in Tucson, Arizona, where he enjoys caring for patients and never forgets his basketball roots. Endorsement ...what youth sports are supposed to be about. This book strengthens my faith in that ideal. --Steve Kerr, five-time NBA Champion, Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs
Publisher: Wheatmark, Inc.
ISBN: 1604946512
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
From New Jersey's rough and competitive world of playground basket-ball to the unforgiving, sleep-deprived reality of surgical training, Bruce Rosenfeld offers a gripping account of how a young boy with an overwhelming passion for basketball repeatedly utilizes lessons learned on the court to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges. Often hilarious and at times heart wrenching, this captivating and honest narrative leaves the reader mesmerized by a unique perspective on two very different worlds and how they ultimately fused to shape a life and a successful career in medicine. A book for the underdog, the author's lessons of teamwork, discipline and never-ending practice is motivating and inspiring and effortlessly demonstrates the importance of believing in your own potential while trusting your instincts to do what is right. About the Author Dr. Bruce Rosenfeld has been the chief of urology at the Fallon Clinic in Worcester, Massachusetts, and an assistant professor of urology at the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine. Currently he is in private practice in Tucson, Arizona, where he enjoys caring for patients and never forgets his basketball roots. Endorsement ...what youth sports are supposed to be about. This book strengthens my faith in that ideal. --Steve Kerr, five-time NBA Champion, Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs
Stuff Good Players Should Know
Author: Dick DeVenzio
Publisher: BookPros, LLC
ISBN: 9781933538518
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
STUFF Good Players Should Know may very well be the best book ever written for basketball players. It is conversational and easy to understand, yet filled with subtle insights into the game of basketball. STUFF is page after page of creative concepts, common sense, and special tips that can not be found anywhere else. ? How do you guard a stronger player? ? How do you set up a game-winning steal? ? How do you ?strip? a rebound? ? How do you score with a strong-handed dribble while going to the weak side? ? How do you practice shooting for maximum game effectiveness? ? How do you recognize defensive changes? STUFF is like having a coach right beside you, in your room, discussing the fine points of the games. How do you think in the minutes of the game? How do you react to mistakes? What is your attitude about fouls? Eating? Superstitions? Injuries? All this and more makes STUFF a book that players will find indispensable. Basketball fans will enjoy it, but players won't do
Publisher: BookPros, LLC
ISBN: 9781933538518
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
STUFF Good Players Should Know may very well be the best book ever written for basketball players. It is conversational and easy to understand, yet filled with subtle insights into the game of basketball. STUFF is page after page of creative concepts, common sense, and special tips that can not be found anywhere else. ? How do you guard a stronger player? ? How do you set up a game-winning steal? ? How do you ?strip? a rebound? ? How do you score with a strong-handed dribble while going to the weak side? ? How do you practice shooting for maximum game effectiveness? ? How do you recognize defensive changes? STUFF is like having a coach right beside you, in your room, discussing the fine points of the games. How do you think in the minutes of the game? How do you react to mistakes? What is your attitude about fouls? Eating? Superstitions? Injuries? All this and more makes STUFF a book that players will find indispensable. Basketball fans will enjoy it, but players won't do
The Basketball Handbook
Author: Lee H. Rose
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
ISBN: 9780736049061
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
Supported by sample drills, this handbook provides technical and tactical instruction for each phase of the game. 36 photos.
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
ISBN: 9780736049061
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
Supported by sample drills, this handbook provides technical and tactical instruction for each phase of the game. 36 photos.