FALL 2016

MEYER

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THE SPORTS PUBLISHER

FALL 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS ADVENTURE SPORTS

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NSCAA – THE BEST OF SOCCER JOURNAL

THE BEST OF TRIATHLON TRIATHLON

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ADVENTURE SPORTS

ADVENTURE SPORTS

CHASING THE

NOVEMBER 2016

ELEMENTS Liv Williams lives a life of extremes. She meets some of the most innovative and courageous professional

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athletes to get to know the personalities behind the

$ 14.95 US/$ 22.95 AUS

sports and discover what inspires them.

£ 9.95 UK/¤ 13.95

With a background of writing about adventure sports, she talks to unique athletes who live for their sports and who let the extremes of nature entice them to keep moving forward and overcome their limitations. Using nature and her love of the great outdoors as a backdrop, Liv weaves her passion for action sports and nature's elements into a narrative about the determination

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and undeniable spirit of people who push their limits.

$ 19.95 US/$ 29.95 AUS

With in-depth interviews from the world of BMX,

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Surfing, Snowboarding, and Skating, this book is a veritable feast of photography and personalities.

Liv Williams, a Welsh filmmaker in natural disaster and conflict zones, lives a life of extremes. Driven to unearth the motivations behind those who strive to push physical boundaries, with experience in endurance and adventure sports from a young age, having been junior Welsh triathlon champion twice, and with an undergraduate degree in French and Italian, an M.A. in television and film production, and having worked at the BBC in London, Liv pursued a life in the international disaster relief sector and travels around the world filming and writing. Welsh but currently living in Cornwall in the UK, she surfs, trail runs, and climbs.

Marketing Activities ++ Liv will promote her book on her social media platforms:

++ www.iLivExtreme.com ++ iLivExtreme ++ @iLivExtreme ++ She will offer national, international magazines and websites articles about writing the book and her drive to search out those who live adventurous lives.

c. 200 p., in color c. 200 photos + illus. hardcover, 10” x 10” ISBN: 978-1-78255-091-4

c. $ 49.95 US/$ 73.95 AUS £ 34.95 UK/F 46.95

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FITNESS & STRENGTH TRAINING

FITNESS & STRENGTH TRAINING

“Functional fitness is the best workout for your everyday life.”

JANUARY 2017

If you’re a personal trainer and looking for new ideas for your next training session, look no further. Lamar Lowery has developed his own training programs that he has used in decades working with top managers, injured athletes, and back patients. Functional Fitness provides intense workouts to reach maximum results. Detailed descriptions and photos make this an easy-to-understand guide for any personal trainer. In Lamar’s personal training sessions, he uses his

expertise

in

endurance,

coordination,

and

biomechanics to receive the best result. Lamar uses the

FUNCTIONAL

FITNESS

most up-to-date equipment, e.g., suspension trainers, Dual Grip Med Balls, and kettlebells, and the classics such as barbells and dumbbells. After making his functional fitness a part of your training regime, you will help your clients add exercise into their busy lifestyle, reach their fitness goals, and improve body, mind, and soul.

Lamar Lowery was born in New York City, received sports scholarships for multiple colleges, and graduated as a Mental Health Specialist. In the late 80s, he was transferred

c. 250 p., in color

to an U.S. Army base in Germany and worked as Army Physical Fitness Master. After he

c. 480 photos + illus.

left the Army, he stayed in Germany and built his own fitness academy.

paperback, 6 1/2” x 9 1/4” ISBN: 978-1-78255-094-5

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RUNNING

RUNNING

AMERICA'S BEST TRAILS

FEBRUARY 2017 COMPLETELY REVISED 2ND EDITION

Running isn’t only good for your body; it can be good for your soul as well. Especially if you’re running in beautiful places. Jeff Galloway, author of the bestselling running book in North America, and his son Brennan present some of their favorite places to run or walk in the United States. This list includes places in almost all of the 50 states,

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divided geographically from West to East. Each route has

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directions to the trail head and special instructions to

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enjoy the area. Beautiful pictures of the scenery and historical facts of the area or trail round out each listing. While most of the routes are places to run anytime, America’s Best Trails also includes running events, such as the Big Sur International and the Big Wild Life Run. To prepare you for your runs, Jeff Galloway includes tips on training for trail running, dealing with elevation,

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running uphill and downhill, terrain issues, and

$ 18.95 US/$ 32.00 AUS

endurance. Time-tested suggestions for choosing

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footwear, clothing, drinks, and energy snacks are also provided.

America’s Best Trails is part travel book and part inspiration—a must-have for every runner and walker!

Olympian

Jeff Galloway has run for over 50 years and still runs a marathon about every

month. He's coached over a million runners to their goals through his retreats (in several of these locations), clinics at events, individual consultations, running schools, and books.

2nd revised edition c. 200 p., in color c. 120 photos + illus.

Brennan Galloway was a track and cross country athlete at Colorado College, has produced two documentaries, and continues to run almost every day, finding new and interesting trails wherever he goes.

paperback, 6 1/2” x 9 1/4” ISBN: 978-1-78255-096-9

c. $ 19.95 US/$ 30.95 AUS £ 13.95 UK/F 18.95

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SOCCER

SOCCER

SOCCER: FUNCTIONAL CORE TRAINING

HOW TO TRAIN WORLD CHAMPIONS

NOVEMBER 2016

DECEMBER 2016 Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Bastian

More than one billion people around the world watched as

Schweinsteiger, some of the world’s best soccer players,

Mario Götze scored the winning goal in the 2014 World Cup

are incredibly fit, fast, lean, and strong. Achieving this level

final against Argentina. Soccer fans and experts alike

of athleticism requires a rigorous soccer fitness training.

admired the German national team for their combination

In Soccer: Functional Core Training, the authors present numerous drills for this training. Based on latest findings in sports science and on the authors’ long-term coaching

of individual qualities and teamwork, leading to some of the most creative soccer being played during the tournament.

experience, they present an extensive practical guide to

The roots for the team’s success can be found in the youth

help you improve your team’s performance.

development in German soccer clubs. Most professional

The exercises can be used for amateurs and professional players, youth and adults alike. Your players can learn how to score the most exciting and acrobatic goals, how to tackle without fouling, and how to avoid injuries. The drills in the book create typical match situations to help your team prepare for the game and stay motivated. Many of the fitness exercises require no further material and rely only on bodyweight, thus targeting many different muscles at once. This makes the book easy to use on the pitch and the ideal guide to creating a professional soccer training environment.

soccer clubs in Germany have their own youth academy where the next Bundesliga stars are formed. Of the 2014 squad, only Miroslav Klose was not trained in one. In this book, the system of the German soccer youth development is explained with particular emphasis on the different paths that young players can take on the road to success. World Champions Marco Reus, Manuel Neuer, and Shkodran Mustafi as well as rising stars Sebastian Rode and Maximilian Arnold present their individual stories and some of the exercises that improve their strengths and remove their weaknesses.

Harry Dost has been fitness coach at FC Twente

Stephan Schmidt

Enschede since 1983. He worked with numerous

youth academy of FC Schalke 04. During his playing

soccer coaches, including Korbach and Rijvers, and coached the women’s team of FC Twente.

Peter Hyballa is a soccer coach certified by the German Football Association (DFB). He also holds the UEFA Pro Licence. He was manager of Alemannia Aachen and Sturm Graz and is currently training the U19 team of Bayer Leverkusen.

Hans-Dieter te Poel

is a soccer coach

certified by the German Football Association (DFB) and holds the UEFA Pro Licence. He has worked as a trainer in competitive soccer for many years.

c. 400 p., in color c. 400 photos + illus., paperback, 6 1/2” x 9 1/4” ISBN: 978-1-78255-090-7

c. $ 34.95 US/$ 51.95 AUS £ 23.95 UK/F 32.95

currently works in the

career, he played for Hertha BSC, Preußen Münster, Babelsberg 03, and Tennis Borussia. He was head coach in the second Bundesliga at SC Paderborn and

c. 120 photos + illus., paperback, 6 1/2” x 9 1/4”

Energie Cottbus.

Tim Stegmann

c. 150 p., in color

holds the German Football

Association (DFB) A-License and has been working in the youth academy of VfL Wolfsburg since finishing university. Currently, he is coach and assistant manager of the youth academy.

ISBN: 978-1-78255-093-8

c. $ 19.95 US/$ 30.95 AUS £ 13.95 UK/F 18.95

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SOCCER

SOCCER

SOCCER: THE 6-WEEK PLAN

STREET SOCCER: THE COACHES’ GUIDE SEPTEMBER 2016

NOVEMBER 2016 Street soccer is exciting, creative, and fun. But even the

Soccer coaches need to train passing, dribbling, shooting,

most creative players need a good coach to realize their

tactics, and much more. But they often have a hard time

potential. This guide to street soccer coaching, written by

finding the best exercises to create a good team. Toto

the founder of the International Street Soccer Association

Schmugge, a former professional soccer player from

(ISSA), is an informative, practical, and easy-to-use

Germany, has created the perfect 6-week plan to help

handbook for coaches of all levels.

coaches of any skill and experience level to give their team

The best way to nurture creativity is to have an optimal learning environment. The ISSA has spent decades developing the best and most efficient coaching methods

a competitive edge and gain confidence as a coach. This plan is especially adjusted to help during pre-season training.

to create such an environment and shape better players

These practical training programs were created by

and teams. In the book, these methods and strategies

professional soccer players and coaches and can be

are detailed for every street soccer coach, whether

applied to any team. Regardless of the age or talent of

they’re coaching a grassroots team or a professional club.

the players, with these exercises, they will learn

Street Soccer: The Coaches’ Guide contains 50 games— small sided and 1-v-1—that coaches can try out with their

techniques and tactics and improve their strength, speed, endurance, and agility.

players in order to become more successful and still have

The exercises are described in detail and very easy to

fun. This book is informative, easy-to-use, and enjoyable.

follow. Illustrations for every exercise provide the coach

It will help everyone become a great street soccer coach

with visual aids to explain the drill. With Toto’s guide, any

and learn a creative, efficient, and dynamic way to coach

team will become more successful.

the beautiful game.

Darren Laver is one of the most unique and

Thorsten (Toto) Schmugge

creative coaches in the world. He is the founder of the

professional soccer player from Germany. When he was

International Street Soccer Association (ISSA) and the street soccer concept, and is a globally recognized expert coach and exhibition performer.

c. 260 p., in color c. 100 photos + illus.,

His performances and exhibitions have allowed

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coaches, teachers, and those involved in the biggest

ISBN: 978-1-78255-087-7

sport in the world to seek more creative, efficient, and dynamic ways to coach this beautiful game. Laver has brought together some of the most influential, creative concepts in the game from all over the world to develop skillful players.

c. $ 24.95 US/$ 37.95 AUS £ 17.95 UK/F 22.95

is a former

19, he was signed with a professional soccer club in Germany. After many accomplishments, including playing

c. 250 p., in color

149 games in the second German league, Toto moved to

c. 200 photos + illus.,

Texas with his wife and daughter. Since arriving in the

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United States, he has worked for some of the leaders in the North Texas Soccer scene as part of their coaching staff as well as their technical director.

ISBN: 978-1-78255-092-1

c. $ 16.95 US/$ 26.95 AUS £ 11.95 UK/F 15.95

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NSCAA – THE BEST OF SOCCER JOURNAL

THE BEST IN SOCCER

NSCAA – THE BEST OF SOCCER JOURNAL

THE BEST IN SOCCER

ISBN: 978-1-78255-049-5

ISBN: 978-1-78255-081-5

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THE BEST IN FITNESS

THE BEST IN TRIATHLON

THE BEST IN FITNESS

THE BEST IN TRIATHLON

ISBN: 978-1-78255-069-3

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TRIATHLON

TRIATHLON

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FOR TRIATHLETES

TRIATHLON: STARTING OUT

OCTOBER 2016

JANUARY 2017 Every triathlete wants to be leaner, faster, and more

Triathlon is more than the sum of its parts. You can swim,

successful. But for most athletes, training is not enough. You

cycle, and run but you need more to become a triathlete. If

need to focus on nutrition as well as training volume to lose

you want to prepare for your first triathlon, this easy-to-

the weight that’s been stopping you so far.

understand introduction to the sport is what you need. Roch

Weight Management for Triathletes provides practical information and tools that help frustrated triathletes of all levels on the quest to improve their body composition for

Frey and Paul Huddle, two of the most respected names in multisport coaching, cover all the bases to get you to the starting line and help you finish your first race.

performance and aesthetics. This book is aimed at triathletes

The book contains information on everything from weight

competing on every level and distance from sprint to

training to flexibility up to nutrition. It also contains detailed

Olympic to long distance.

workout schedules for the sprint and Olympic distances to

Well researched and insightful, this book offers easy-to-

guide you through your training period.

follow strategies for various diets, describes the

Triathlon: Starting Out is an easy-to-use training book that

importance of low body fat, and shows how to use body

will help you visualize the race and make it to the finish line.

fat data in order to implement a weight control program

With Roch and Paul at your side, anyone can do a triathlon!

for the long haul. In this book, you will find the motivation and encouragement to lose weight. And with a leaner and fitter body, you will quickly perform better in races.

Ingrid Loos Miller

is a USAT Certified

Coach, Sport Nutrition Consultant, and triathlete. A Team Trainer for the Weight Watchers® Momentum Challenge, she has helped athletes and non-

2nd revised edition c. 200 p., in color

athletes alike achieve their weight loss goals by

c. 80 photos + illus.,

showing them how to reduce the calorie impact of

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the foods they enjoy. She teaches the motivational and focusing strategies needed to achieve goals and provides tools and daily practices that make permanent weight management a reality.

ISBN: 978-1-78255-089-1

c. $ 19.95 US/$ 30.95 AUS £ 13.95 UK/F 18.95

During his twelve-year career as a professional triathlete,

Paul Huddle

finished over twenty long-distance

events and well over 300 triathlons. As a partner in Multisports.com, Huddle is involved in production, administration, and instruction at triathlon camps and clinics all over the world.

3rd edition c. 160 p., in color c. 100 photos + illus., paperback, 6 1/2” x 9 1/4”

Roch

ISBN: 978-1-78255-095-2

years. After winning the Canadian Long Course National

c. $ 17.95 US/$ 27.95 AUS £ 12.95 UK/F 16.95

A former professional triathlete from Canada,

Frey has been involved with triathlon for over twenty Championships in 1993, he turned to full-time coaching and combined forces with Paul Huddle, Paula NewbyFraser, and John Duke to create Multisports.com.

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AMPUTEE CYCLING

AMPUTEE CYCLING

STUMPS AND CRANKS

SEPTEMBER 2016

Many amputees want to know how it feels to be able to cycle. Some even want to be professional amputee cyclists. The disability market offers many options for amputee cycling, but how do you get started? How do you take those exciting first steps on your way to a higher level of mobility and independence? 978-1-78255-033-4

The texts in this collection are written by some of the best-

$ 19.95 US/$ 32.95 AUS

known amputee cyclists in the world, including Margaret Biggs,

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Rajesh Durbal, Mark Inglis, and Keira Roche. Their achievements are nothing short of remarkable—whether cycling around a velodrome at the Paralympics or around the world raising funds for charity. This guide offers great advice from experts and ordinary cyclists alike on all matters of amputee cycling. The book includes tips not only on the vast arrangement of two wheelers, but also tricycles, recumbents, handbikes, tandems, unicycles, electric bikes, and more specialized cycling forms designed for the disability market. Explore the world of cycling and enjoy an exciting choice of mobility. You will soon be forming your very own cycling dreams!

Sonia Sanghani, UK, will tell you quite frankly that she has been a rather boring noncyclist amputee for over 10 years. As a fairly enthusiastic beginner, she decided she

c. 350 p., in color

wanted to read a book about amputees who cycle. Sometimes, if you want

c. 150 photos + illus.

something you have to go out and get it and that is exactly what she did. A lot of emails, phone calls, and typing later, here is the result: a

paperback, 6 1/2” x 9 1/4”

cycling book for amputees. It is a compilation of cycling

ISBN: 978-1-78255-088-4

experiences from around 50 amputees of all backgrounds at various stages of their cycling ability.

c. $ 34.95 US/$ 51.95 AUS £ 23.95 UK/F 32.95

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