Playing pro football

Playing pro football

Paul Bowker, 1954-

Book - 2015

Playing professional football is a dream for many--but it's also a high-pressure, grueling job. If you're the pro player on the field, millions of people are scrutinizing your every play, expecting you to make your blocks, outsmart your every play, expecting you to make your blocks, outsmart your opponents, move the ball to your end zone, and score. To play at 100 percent on Sundays, you are constantly preparing for the next game--practicing, lifting weights, going to meetings, or watching video. Throughout the year, you must also maintain your fitness through proper workouts, rest, and nutrition. Playing in the pros is an incredible challenge. But for those who suit up on Sundays, the journey is totally worth it. This book, which... was reviewed by six-year National Football League (NFL) veteran Michael Lehan, offers an authentic look at what life is like as a pro football player.

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Subjects
Football > Juvenile literature.
Professional sports > Juvenile literature.
Published
Minneapolis : Lerner Publications Company 2015.
Language
English
Main Author
Paul Bowker, 1954- (-)
Physical Description
64 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 62-63) and index.
ISBN
9781467738446
  • Chapter 1. Family to Quarterbacks
  • Chapter 2. NFL Skills and Strength
  • Chapter 3. Life in the NFL
  • Chapter 4. The Need for Fitness and Nutrition
  • Chapter 5. Concussions and Football Injures
  • Chapter 6. Leaders on the Field
  • Train Like a Pro
  • Football Gear Diagram
  • Glossary
  • For More Information
  • Source Notes
  • Index
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 4-7-Top-notch writing, colorful photos and sidebars, fact boxes, and diagrams combine to make this series a standout. Many readers dream of athletic stardom: these books offer an overview of the less glamorous side: what players must do to reach the professional level of sports, athletes' daily routines, and how they avoid injuries. With their busy schedules of games and travel, pro-basketball players frequently take naps to catch up on much-needed rest, while football players need more than just sleep to recover from the toll exacted by game day, which one former linebacker likened to being "in several car crashes." Sleep, diet, and a year-round fitness regimen are essential for players. Descriptions of training exercises are also included, such as the "crossover lunge" practiced by many hockey players and Gold Grove second baseman Brandon Phillips' fielding exercises. A great series that sheds light on the reality of life in professional sports. (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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