Teen guide to sports

Baseball requires speed, strength, dexterity, skill, endurance, and much more. Excelling in Baseball examines how players can set goals, practice in the off-season, improve nutrition, and find coaching that will help them develop. With information from professional players, young players can learn how to improve and make the team.

Soccer is the most popular sport in the entire world and it is gaining ground in the United States. In Excelling in Soccer, readers will learn about preparation, drills, and the physical and mental demands of the game. With a look at nutrition, workouts, and advice from players past and present, Excelling in Soccer will help players at any level.

From frozen ponds to packed arenas, many people love to play and watch hockey. Excelling in Hockey examines improving the individual game and what that means physically and mentally for a player. Readers will understand what it takes to get to the next level with information and advice from professional trainers and players to help guide them along the way.

Going long for the pass or kicking the game-winning field goal takes a lot of work on and off the field. Excelling in Football examines how players can set goals, practice drills, improve nutrition, excel at tryouts, and strive to take their game to the next level. Advice from coaches and NFL players helps readers understand how to improve in both the physical and mental aspects of the game.

Basketball is one of today's hottest sports. Excelling in Basketball discusses setting goals, shooting drills, how to prepare for tryouts, the recruiting process, and much more. Readers will understand how to sharpen skills and prepare the body during the off-season and hone teamwork and their mindset during the grind of the long season.