Books
Books are a source of information and inspiration for student-athletes seeking new ways to improve their performance. Instructional books help athletes learn sport-specific skills and strategies; proper methods for improving strength, speed and power; and other aspects, such as mental training, injury rehabilitation and team building. Both fiction and non-fiction books, whether in print or electronic form, offer inspiring stories about the best athletes, teams and events in the history of sports. Find books that interest you and that will help you improve your athletic performance.

Beast Factory
Many athletes go into the weight room without a training plan. They perform a few common exercises—ones they see others doing—and hope to gain strength, size and speed. Unfortunately, they...
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Born to Run
By: Buffy Naillon
With winter break just around the corner, you’ll have time to catch up on the movies, music and books you missed throughout the year. We recommend a book that has...
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Talent vs. Practice: Training and the 10,000 Hour Rule
By: Nicholas Welch
The 10,000-hour rule, popularized by the 2008 Malcolm Gladwell book Outliers, is simple: nearly anyone can be an expert at anything with at least 10,000 hours of deliberate practice. Trying...
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STACK’s Inspiration Reading List: What Drives Elite Athletes to Overcome Adversity and Win Championships?
Competition is in all young athletes' blood. They want to win and they'll do whatever it takes. Unfortunately, many fail to achieve success, which leads to negative emotions, which in turn makes future wins more difficult. In Tour de...
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Mental toughness is essential for any athlete aspiring to perform at a higher level. You need it to stay focused during practices and games, as well as outside of sports. STACK...
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By: Sarah
As an athlete, you know that getting to the next level requires year-round dedication and commitment. But constantly pushing your body and mind can leave you feeling a little beat. You’re...
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Every athlete faces adversity. Having the will and determination to battle through it is what separates champions from everyone else. Want some motivation and inspiration to fight back from your own...
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