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A basketball all-star / by Ingram, Scott.(CARDINAL)389446;
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.A worldwide sport -- Basketball beginnings -- The growth of the NBA -- Changes in the rules -- Basketball basics -- Coaching -- Nutrition for athletes -- Running -- Flexibility -- Basketball fitness : strength -- Injuries and recovery -- Skills : dribbling -- Skills : passing -- Skills : shooting -- On offense -- Transition -- Getting position -- Game day -- Olympic dreams -- Being a champion -- Records.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: National Basketball Association; Basketball players; Basketball;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Bounce back / by Khan, Hena,author.(CARDINAL)354717; Comport, Sally Wern,illustrator.(CARDINAL)347996;
When an injury sidelines new captain Zayd, he must find another way to be a leader for his basketball team.Ages 7-10.680LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Sports fiction.; Novels.; Pakistani Americans; Families; Leadership; Middle schools; Schools;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 13
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Man in the middle / by Amaechi, John,1970-(CARDINAL)552254; Bull, Chris,1963-(CARDINAL)637126;
Chronicles the author's journey from awkward, overweight English lad to NBA star while overcoming endless obstacles, including his father's abandonment, a life-threatening injury, and the protection of a secret that could end his career--his homosexuality.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Amaechi, John, 1970-; National Basketball Association.; Basketball players; Gay athletes; Motivation (Psychology); Success.; Gay athletes.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 4
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Stokes : the brief career of the NBA's first Black superstar / by Chapman, Ty,author.(CARDINAL)876552; Coy, John,1958-author.(CARDINAL)653617; Ollivierre, Lonnie,illustrator.(CARDINAL)856972;
Includes bibliographical references."Maurice Stokes was 6'7" and could play offense and defense like no one else his size in the NBA in 1958. After experiencing a career-ending injury during a game, other players rallied to support Stokes"--Ages 7-11 years.Grades 2-3.
Subjects: Biographies.; Stokes, Maurice; African American basketball players; Forwards (Basketball); Centers (Basketball); Saint Francis University (Loretto, Pa.); Rochester Royals (Basketball team); Cincinnati Royals (Basketball team); Basketball Hall of Famers; National Basketball Association; Brain;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 10
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Coaching basketball for dummies / by Bach, Greg.(CARDINAL)550860; National Alliance for Youth Sports.(CARDINAL)671191;
Introduction -- PART I: GETTING STARTED COACHING YOUTH BASKETBALL: Teaching basketball to children -- Preparing for a successful season -- Covering the basketball basics -- Getting to know the parents -- PART II: BUILDING YOUR BASKETBALL COACHING SKILLS: Evaluating your team -- Running a great practice -- Game day -- Refining your coaching strategies -- PART III: WORKING WITH BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE PLAYERS: Teaching the offensive fundamentals -- Teaching the defensive fundamentals -- Fundamentals drills for beginners -- Coaching offense 101 -- Coaching defense 101 -- Taking your drills to the next level -- PART IV: MOVING ON TO ADVANCED BASKETBALL STRATEGIES: Coaching offense 201 -- Coaching defense 201 -- Zoning in on advanced drills -- PART V: SHOOTING FOR THE EXTRA POINTS: Keeping your kids healthy and injury free -- Challenges every coach faces -- Coaching a travel team -- PART VI: THE PARTS OF TENS: Ten (or so) things to say to your team before the game -- Ten ways to stay realistic when coaching for children.
Subjects: Basketball for children;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Backboard fever / by Bee, Clair,1896-1983.(CARDINAL)652126; Farley, Cynthia Bee,1952-(CARDINAL)651670; Farley, Randall K.,1952-(CARDINAL)651671;
When an injury prevents him from joining the college basketball team, Chip keeps busy serving as an emergency replacement coach for the high school and participating in an important basket shooting tournament.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Fiction.; Basketball stories.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Meet Sabrina Ionescu / by Goldstein, Margaret J.,author.(CARDINAL)343752;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction: draft day -- Team spirit -- Grade A -- Queen of the triple doubles -- Life and liberty -- Career stats."Sabrina Ionescu was an all-time great college basketball player. In the WNBA, she overcame a serious ankle injury to become a star with the New York Liberty. See why fans are so excited about Ionescu"--Ages 7-11Grades 4-6840L
Subjects: Biographies.; Ionescu, Sabrina, 1997-; New York Liberty (Basketball team); Women basketball players; Guards (Basketball);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Slam dunk. [manga] by Inoue, Takehiko.(CARDINAL)686139; DeConnick, Kelly Sue.(CARDINAL)351243; Gaubatz, James.(CARDINAL)562858; Yamazaki, Joe.(CARDINAL)559006;
MARCIVE 04/01/10"The fists continue to fly as Hanamichi and Ryota refuse to back down from their full-court rumble with a group of angry thugs. Luckily the fight comes to an abrupt halt when Kogure--one of the more sensible members of the Shohoku squad-begins reminiscing about one the combatants. He may be a punk now, but a little while ago, Hisashi Mitsui was a star player with almost limitless potential. Though a nasty injury cut his ambitions short, is Mitsui truly ready to give up on basketball forever?"--p.[4] of cover.Rated T for teen.
Subjects: Comics (Graphic works); Fiction.; Graphic novels.; Basketball players; Basketball stories; Basketball teams; Basketball; Comic books, strips, etc.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Sports injuries sourcebook : basic consumer health information about sprains and strains, fractures, growth plate injuries, overtraining injuries, and injuries to the head, face, shoulders, elbows, hands, spinal column, knees, ankles, and feet ... / by Judd, Sandra J.(CARDINAL)464621;
Includes bibliographical references and index.pt. I. Sports and health -- 1. Sports and exercise sometimes lead to injury -- 2. Sports and the young child : risks and benefits -- 3. Questions and answers about sports nutrition -- 4. Sprains and strains -- 5. Fractures -- 6. Growth plate injuries -- 7. Overtraining injuries -- section 7.1. Overuse injuries : an overview -- section 7.2. Stress fractures -- 8. Heat injuries -- section 8.1. Heat stress and athletic participation -- section 8.2. Hydration and hyponatremia -- 9. Sudden cardiac arrest in athletes -- 10. Sports-related skin disorders -- 11. Sports injuries and arthritis -- 12. Exercise-induced disorders -- section 12.1. Exercise-induced urticaria (hives) -- section 12.2. Exercise-induced asthma -- 13. Female athlete triad -- 14. Performance-enhancing substances -- section 14.1. Steroids -- section 14.2. Sports supplements --pt. II. Sports injury prevention -- 15. Childhood sports injuries and their prevention -- 16. Pre-participation sports physicals -- 17. Emergency preparedness helps prevent serious injury -- section 17.1. Developing an emergency action plan -- section 17.2. First aid for sports injuries -- 18. Protective equipment -- section 18.1. Wear a helmet to reduce sports-related head injuries -- section 18.2. Selecting athletic shoes -- section 18.3. Uses and abuses of orthotics -- section 18.4. Sports eye protection -- section 18.5. Mouth guards -- 19. Preventing injuries in contact sports -- section 19.1. Football safety -- section 19.2. How to fit football equipment -- section 19.3. Preventing injuries in ice hockey -- section 19.4. Fitting hockey equipment -- 20. Team sports safety -- section 20.1. Baseball and softball safety -- section 20.2. Breakaway bases and the prevention of baseball and softball injuries -- section 20.3. Basketball safety -- section 20.4. Tips for preventing soccer injuries -- 21. Tips to improve cheerleading safety -- 22. Biking and running injury prevention -- section 22.1. Preventing bicycling injuries -- section 22.2. Preventing running injuries -- 23. Preventing golf injuries -- 24. Preventing tennis injuries -- 25. Water sports safety -- 26. Winter sport safety -- section 26.1. Preventing Alpine skiing and sledding injuries -- section 26.2. Properly fitting ski boots -- section 26.3. Preventing snowboarding injuries -- section 26.4. Preventing ice skating injuries -- section 26.5. Don't let winter chill your training --pt. III. Head injuries and facial injuries -- 27. Head injuries -- section 27.1. Sports-related head injuries -- section 27.2. Concussion -- 28. Facial sports injuries -- 29. Injuries to the eyes, ears, and teeth -- section 29.1. Eye injuries in sports -- section 29.2. Cauliflower ear -- section 29.3. Dental injuries --pt. IV. Shoulder and upper arm injuries -- 30. Injuries to the shoulder -- section 30.1. Questions and answers about shoulder problems -- section 30.2. Rotator cuff tears -- section 30.3. Shoulder impingement -- section 30.4. Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) -- section 30.5. Shoulder separation -- section 30.6. Shoulder dislocation -- section 30.7. Shoulder sprain -- section 30.8. Shoulder instability -- 31. Collarbone injuries -- section 31.1. Broken collarbone -- section 31.2. New techniques in the treatment of broken collarbones -- section 31.3. Rehabilitation of the broken collarbone -- 32. Injuries to the biceps -- section 32.1. Rupture of the biceps tendon -- section 32.2. Biceps tendonitis --pt. IX. Diagnostic techniques, treatment methods, and rehabilitation -- 62. Diagnosing sports injuries -- section 62.1. Orthopaedic imaging techniques -- section 62.2. Magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound -- section 62.3. Arthroscopy -- 63. Commonly prescribed medications for sports injuries -- 64. Corticosteroid and nerve-blocking injections -- 65. Specialized surgical treatment techniques -- section 65.1. Arthroscopic surgery -- section 65.2. Cartilage transfer -- section 65.3. Meniscal repair -- section 65.4. Thermal surgery -- section 65.5. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy -- 66. Functional exercise in rehabilitation of injured athletes -- 67. Return to play --pt. V. Injuries to the elbows, wrists, and hands -- 33. Taking care of your hand, wrist, and elbow -- 34. Elbow injuries -- section 34.1. Throwing injuries in the elbow -- section 34.2. Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) -- section 34.3. Botulinum toxin as a treatment for tennis elbow -- section 34.4. Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) -- section 34.5. Elbow fractures -- section 34.6. Elbow fracture rehabilitation -- section 34.7. Elbow (olecranon) bursitis -- section 34.8. Dislocated elbow -- section 34.9. Ulnar nerve entrapment -- 35. Arm and wrist injuries -- section 35.1. Forearm fractures -- section 35.2. Wrist fractures -- section 35.3. Scaphoid fractures -- section 35.4. Wrist sprains -- 36. Injuries to the bones of the hand -- section 36.1. Hand fractures -- section 36.2. Boxer's fracture -- 37. Injuries to the fingers and thumb -- section 37.1. Extensor tendon injuries : mallet finger and boutonnière deformity -- section 37.2. Flexor tendon injuries (Jersey finger) -- section 37.3. Finger sprains -- section 37.4. Thumb sprains (skier's thumb) --pt. VI. Injuries to the back and spine -- 38. Back injuries -- section 38.1. Lower back pain in athletes -- section 38.2. Lumbar strain (weight lifter's back) -- 39. Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis -- 40. Prehospital care of the spine-injured athlete -- 41. Injuries to the neck and cervical spine -- section 41.1. Neck injuries -- section 41.2. Cervical spine fractures -- 42. Injuries to the spine (backbone) -- section 42.1. Spinal cord injuries -- section 42.2. Tailbone injuries -- 43. Nerve injuries : stingers and neurapraxia --pt. VII. Injuries to the trunk, groin, upper legs, and knees -- 44. Spleen injuries in athletes -- 45. Rib injuries -- 46. Groin pulls -- 47. Testicular injuries -- 48. Injuries to the hips -- section 48.1. Hip bursitis -- section 48.2. Hip flexor strains -- section 48.3. Quadriceps contusions and hip pointers -- 49. Injuries affecting the upper leg -- section 49.1. Compartment syndrome -- section 49.2. Hamstring strain -- section 49.3. Femur fracture -- section 49.4. Quadriceps tendon rupture -- 50. Questions and answers about knee problems -- 51. Osgood-Schlatter disease : a common cause of knee pain in children -- 52. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and other knee ligament injuries -- section 52.1. Knee ligament injuries -- section 52.2. The injured ACL -- section 52.3. ACL injuries in skeletally immature athletes -- section 52.4. Knee injuries and the female athlete -- 53. Injuries to the patella and the patellar tendon -- section 53.1. Patellar tendon ruptures -- section 53.2. Patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee) -- section 53.3. Dislocated patella -- 54. Knee cartilage injuries -- section 54.1. Chondromalacia patella (runner's knee) -- section 54.2. Meniscal injuries -- section 54.3. Osteochondritis dissecans -- 55. Bursitis of the knee -- 56. Iliotibial band syndrome --pt. VIII. Injuries to the lower legs, ankles, and feet -- 57. Shin splints -- 58. Achilles tendon injuries : tendonitis and tears -- 59. Injuries to the ankles -- section 59.1. Ankle sprain -- section 59.2. Ankle fracture -- section 59.3. Osteochondritis dissecans-talus -- 60. Foot conditions -- section 60.1. Plantar fasciitis -- section 60.2. Sever disease -- section 60.3. Sesamoiditis -- 61. Toe injuries -- section 61.1. Turf toe -- section 61.2. Toe sprains -- section 61.3. Toe and forefoot fractures --pt. X. Additional help and information -- 68. Glossary of terms related to sports injuries -- 69. Sports injuries resource list."Provides basic consumer health information about the causes of sports injuries, their prevention, and treatment options. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Sports injuries.; Sports medicine.; Wounds and injuries.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The mamba mentality : how I play / by Bryant, Kobe,1978-2020,author.(CARDINAL)653132; Gasol, Pau,1980-writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)783255; Jackson, Phil,writer of introduction.(CARDINAL)392238; Bernstein, Andrew D.,photographer,writer of afterword.(CARDINAL)529551;
Foreword / Pau Gasol -- Introduction / Phil Jackson -- Process -- Craft -- Facts & figures -- Chronology -- Afterword / Andrew D. Bernstein.In the wake of his retirement from professional basketball, Kobe "The Black Mamba" Bryant shares his vast knowledge and understanding of the game. Citing an obligation to teach young players, hardcore fans, and devoted students of the game how to play it "the right way," The Mamba Mentality takes us inside the mind of one of the most analytical and creative basketball players ever. Bryant reveals his famously detailed approach and the steps he took to prepare mentally and physically to not just succeed at the game, but to excel. Readers learn how Bryant studied an opponent, how he channeled his passion for the game, how he played through injuries. They also get granular detail as he breaks down specific plays and match-ups from throughout his career.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Sports writing.; Bryant, Kobe, 1978-2020.; Los Angeles Lakers (Basketball team); African American basketball players; Basketball players; Basketball; Basketball;
Available copies: 44 / Total copies: 54
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