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Quiet Strength
by Tony Dungy
Credits: Audio CD
Tony Dungy's words and example have intrigued millions of people, particularly following his victory in Super Bowl XLI, the first for an African American coach.
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What It Takes to Be Number One
by Vince Lombardi
Credits: Audio CD
Leadership continues to be one of the most written-about and most trained-for qualities in business today. And no figure so fully embodies the leadership qualities managers hope to cultivate in their professional and personal lives as the late Vince Lombardi, the greatest NFL coach of all time.
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The Blind Side
by Michael Lewis
Credits: Audio Download
When we first meet the young man at the center of this extraordinary and moving story, he is one of 13 children by a mother addicted to crack; he does not know his real name, his father, his birthday, or any of the things a child might learn in school.
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Wins, Losses and Lessons
by Lou Holtz
Credits: Audio CD
A legendary football coach, motivational speaker, and bestselling author now tells the inspirational story of his life.
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A Woman's Guide to Football
by Paula Duffy
Credits: Audio Download
Hail Mary, Sports Widows! Get off the bench and into the game with a relationship kick off that will lead you straight into the end zone.
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When Pride Still Mattered
by David Maraniss
Credits: Audio Download | Audio CD
When Pride Still Mattered is the quintessential story of the American family: how Vince Lombardi, the son of an immigrant Italian butcher, rose to the top...
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The Big Show
by Keith Olbermann
Credits: Audio Download
From World Sports Headquarters in historic Bristol, Connecticut, comes the audiobook that's more colorful than Dennis Rodman's hair.
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The Junction Boys
by Jim Dent
Credits: Audio Download
The legendary Paul “Bear” Bryant is recognized nationwide as one of the greatest coaches ever.
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The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game
by Michael Lewis
Credits: Audio Download
In football, as in life, the value we place on people changes with the rules of the games they play.
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Never Give Up: My Stroke, My Recovery, & My Return to the NFL
by Tedy Bruschi
Credits: Audio Download
As a linebacker for the New England Patriots, who had just won their third Super Bowl in four years, Tedy Bruschi was no stranger to pain or to overcoming a challenge. But even 11 years in the NFL had not prepared him for what happened at four o'clock in the morning on February 16, 2005.
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It's Only a Game
by Terry Bradshaw
Credits: Audio Download
This is the absolutely guaranteed 100% mostly true story of the man who gained sports immortality as the first quarterback to win four Super Bowls -- and who became America's most popular sports broadcaster.
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The Real All Americans
by Sally Jenkins
Credits: Audio Download
The bestselling author of "It's Not About the Bike" revives a forgotten piece of history of one Native American college football team that changed our nation forever.
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Breaking Free
by Herschel Walker
Credits: Audio Download
In Breaking Free, Herschel tells his story -- from the joys and hardships of childhood to his explosive impact on college football to his remarkable professional career.
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The Education of a Coach
by David Halberstam
Credits: Audio Cassette
Bill Belichick’s 31 years in the NFL have been marked by amazing success -- first with the Giants, then with Cleveland, and most recently, his three out of the last four Super Bowl wins with the New England Patriots…
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Hurricane Season
by Neal Thompson
Credits: Audio Download | Audio CD | MP3 CD
There's always a point in the season when you're faced with a challenge and you see what you're capable of. And you grow up. ---J. T. Curtis, head coach, John Curtis Christian School Patriots
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The Express: The Ernie Davis Story
by Robert C. Gallagher
Credits: Audio Download | Audio CD
An enduring story of a true scholar-athlete, The Express is a touching, impeccably researched, deeply personal portrait of Ernie Davis and a vivid look at sport in America at the dawn of the civil rights era.
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The All-Pro Diet
by Tony Gonzalez
Credits: Audio Download
NFL player and legendary "Nice Guy" Tony Gonzalez reveals the secrets of his success on and off the field, and how his new diet, workout, and lifestyle have kept him at the top of his game after a decade in the NFL.
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The One Year Uncommon Life Daily Challenge
by Tony Dungy
Credits: Audio CD
This year, strengthen the core of your life and faith like never before. Beloved Super Bowl-winning coach Tony Dungy is known for his truly uncommon character - as a coach, a dad, and a mentor....
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The Winning Spirit
by Joe Montana
Credits: Audio Download
Widely considered the best NFL quarterback of all time, Joe Montana personifies performance excellence and personal integrity both on and off the field....
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Boys Will Be Boys: The Glory Days and Party Nights of the Dallas Cowboys Dynasty
by Jeff Pearlman
Credits: Audio CD | MP3 CD
They were America's Team - the high-priced, high-glamour, high-flying Dallas Cowboys of the 1990s, who won three Super Bowls and made as many headlines off the field as on it. Led by Emmitt Smith, the charismatic Deion "Prime Time" Sanders, and Hall of Famers Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin, the Cowboys rank among the greatest of all NFL dynasties.
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The Score Takes Care of Itself: My Philosophy of Leadership
by Bill Walsh
Credits: Audio Download | Audio CD | MP3 CD
Bill Walsh was perhaps the most influential and successful coach in NFL history, transforming the San Francisco 49ers from the worst franchise in sports to a dynasty that won five Super Bowls. He is acclaimed not only for his strategic brilliance but also for his advanced approach to leadership.
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Mike and Mike's Rules for Sports and Life
by Mike Golic
Credits: Audio CD
ESPN's star comedic duo - Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg - bring their radio and TV sports shtick to the listener in this hilarious audio book: their definitive list of rules to live by.
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Football Champ
by Tim Green
Credits: Audio CD
When Troy White proved his remarkable "football genius" to the Atlanta Falcons, they brought him on board as a team consultant. Now, thanks to Troy's ability to predict winning plays, the Falcons are pulling in victories.
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I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness, to 'The Blind Side', and Beyond
by Michael Oher
Credits: Audio CD
The football star made famous in the hit film The Blind Side reflects on how far he has come from the circumstances of his youth....
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A Few Seconds of Panic
by Stefan Fatsis
Credits: Audio CD
In Word Freak, Stefan Fatsis infiltrated the insular world of competitive Scrabble players, ultimately achieving expert status (comparable to a grandmaster ranking in chess). Now he infiltrates a strikingly different subculture: pro football.
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