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Some of the NFL’s greatest quarterbacks in recent memory have had remarkable simple names, like Ben, Tom, and Joe. Every now and then, one comes along with a moniker that’s a bit more difficult to handle, like Tuanigamanuolepola “Tua” Tagovailoa. Fresh from starting with the national football powerhouse, the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2017 and 2018 seasons, it remains to be seen if Tua can comfortably join the best-ever Miami Dolphins quarterbacks, like Bob and Dan, in the record books.

In a side room of a gym at a college basketball showcase, there was a player seeming to play well beyond his level. As he scored at ease and passed to set his teammates up for easy buckets it became clear he was a cut above the rest of the players on the court. The only problem, there wasn’t anyone there watching. Luckily, one coach had wandered from the main gym to get something to eat and had found his way into the gym. What he saw would change his, and his teams, future. Ja Morant chronicles the rise of Ja Morant from his time on the AAU circuit to one of the brightest young stars in ...

Few people know what it’s like to have the immense pressure of high expectations. Even fewer of them know how to live up to those expectations. Trevor Lawrence has been living up to expectations his whole life. From his time as a Freshman starter in high school, all the way to trying to lead Clemson to a repeat National Championship, Trevor Lawrence understands what pressure is and how to respond to it. We take you on the path Trevor took to become the highest quarterback prospect in a generation and show you how he deals with this pressure.

He’s too small, he’s too cocky, he doesn’t have the arm strength, he’s just a system quarterback. Baker Mayfield has heard every doubt from the sports world on why he wouldn’t be successful. Through it all he has continued to do what he does best, win. There are multiple sides to the Baker Mayfield story. There are the on field exploits and swagger of a kid who looks like he’s playing back yard football, there’s the trash talking team mate who has won over team after team as he has lead them to greatness, and there’s the small kid from Texas who no one ever thought would be ...

From the second he entered a basketball gym at seven years old, people knew Luka Doncic was going to be special. He was so dominant in his age group that he was moved up multiple age groups just so people would have a chance to compete with him. The Wonderboy of the Euroleague has been taking the NBA by storm and leaving a wake of stunned critics in his path. For the first time, hear the complete story about Luka Doncic's rise to the NBA. From early days shooting at halftimes of his dad's games to becoming the NBA's most promising star, you'll get the full story.

As Mac Jones looked around the stadium as the confetti fell down and his teammates celebrated a dominant National Championship performance it would have been easy for him to think he had made it. In reality, Mac has been building for the ultimate challenge in football, to be an NFL starting Quarterback his whole life. Coming from an athletic family it was always clear Mac had the potential to be good, but only his drive and insatiable work ethic would determine how far he would go. In Mac Jones, we follow the path of one of the top young quarterbacks in the NFL. From his trials and ...

Dalvin Cook is the inspiring story of an inner-city kid from Miami who rose to become one of college football’s most feared running backs and then made himself into a first-round draft pick. A look at the inspiring story of Dalvin Cook's path to the NFL, and an honest examination of the obstacles he overcame to reach his dreams: from his troubled youth to the struggles of college ball at Florida State University, on to his top ten draft selection by the Minnesota Vikings in 2017. This book tells Dalvin Cook’s story and the path he took to become one of the best Running Backs in the NFL.

He’s too short, he’d be better off just playing baseball, there’s no way he can do this at the next level. Throughout Kyler Murray’s life, the talk has always been there. He’s great at this level, but when he moves up he will get exposed. Yet at each level he just keeps winning. Widely considered one of the best High School Football Players in a state where High School Football means more than anywhere else, Kyler Murray has become something more than a football player. This isn’t just because in high school he was also considered one of the best baseball prospects in the ...

Many of us know what it is like to be doubted. To have people think you aren’t quite capable of doing the job you were brought in to do, but few have shattered those expectations quite like James Harden. Underrated and overlooked throughout his career, people have always doubted Harden’s ability to become an elite player in the NBA. He has never let any of that stop his work ethic and tenacity, and in doing so, he has put himself as one of the world’s top players. In James Harden, you will learn the behind-the-scenes story of an athlete who overcame obstacles to reach his dreams.

As the Golden State Warriors came to the podium James Wiseman finally allowed himself to realize that he had finally made it, his dream had finally come true; he had made it to the NBA. It's easy to see a player like James Wiseman and all of the physical gifts and abilities, and think life has been easy for him. In reality, James has to battle through countless setbacks. But through it all, he has kept his head held high and kept working towards his goal and dream of making it to the NBA. Be inspired by James Wiseman's path to the NBA in this fast-paced biography!

As he sat in the library studying during the beautiful summer days on the Clemson campus, while the rest of the campus was either at home or enjoying the day, Deshaun knew that he was destined to become something special. This wasn't the first time, or the last time, Deshaun used his work ethic to lead himself on a path to success. Learn the story of how one of the most explosive Quarterbacks in NFL history overcame adversity and injuries to put himself on a path to the Hall of Fame.

From a childhood in Compton, sharpened by the pain of seeing friends die too soon, to finding his way to the Raptors, this is the inspiring tale of how DeMar DeRozan became the player he is today. DeMar's journey through basketball is a lesson in how hard work and dedication can lead to success—on and off the court. Through hard work, focus, and dedication, DeMar DeRozan has become one of the best players in the NBA. This biography tells his story, from college to the pros, from his early years in Compton to becoming a star with the Toronto Raptors to the dramatic ending of his time in ...

As the lights came down as the last note of the national anthem rung out, Jared Goff had to take a second to realize just where he was. Even as a child dreaming of becoming a starting quarterback in the NFL, he didn’t expect to find himself as the starting quarterback in the Super Bowl, but here he was. This dream would push him to put in countless hours in the weight room and on the field. He would overcome obstacles and setbacks to achieve his dream. Through it all he stayed persistent and kept his eye on his dream, to become the best Quarterback in the NFL. In Jared Goff we will take ...

It's easy to see an NBA All-Star and to think their life has been one big cakewalk filled with fame and fortune. But when you dive deeper into Jimmy Butler's history you can see all the adversity and hardship he has overcome. In Jimmy Butler, we follow the unlikely superstar's path from sleeping on friends' couches to becoming one of the NBA's most dominant players.

Some stories need to be told. The story of Jordan Poole is one such story. It’s a story about a boy who has overcome extraordinary odds in his pursuit of his dream. Even before college, Jordan Poole was already living the dream of so many young basketball players all over the world: playing in front of millions while representing your country on the biggest stage in sports. Jordan Poole is the inspiring story of how an unlikely point guard rose to an unlikely place in college basketball history. After making a game-winning shot in his first game with Michigan, Jordan Poole became a ...

Zach Wilson grew up in a small town dreaming of playing college football, but with no physical gifts or professional training, Zach had no shot at achieving his goal. This memoir tracks his journey over three years: from the JV to the varsity squad, from starting QB on a last-place team to playoff contender as a starter. This inspirational sports biography follows his path as he emerges as one of the nation’s Top Quarterbacks

"Adversity introduces a man to himself" is a quote that is often used to help motivate people through hard times. Donovan Mitchell has been through enough adversity that he truly understands himself. Through countless struggles and injuries, Donovan Mitchell is a basketball star who was written off by most of the "experts." Whether it was because he was too short or couldn't shoot well enough, it always seemed like there was a reason for people to doubt him. He didn't let these factors discourage him though. Instead of caving to the pressure, he used it to help turn himself into one of the ...

No one would have assumed the little kid play in the streets and parks of St. Louis would become one of the top Running Backs in the NFL. From his time in St. Louis dominating the high school sports scene in both football and track to playing football for some of the most storied programs in all of football, Ezekiel Elliott tells the story of how Ezekiel Elliott overcame the odds and adversity to emerge as one of the NFL’s most explosive running backs.

The definition of a man isn't how many times he gets knocked down, it's how many times he can get back up. No one knows this better than Ben Simmons. After dealing persevering through challenge after challenge Ben had finally reached his dream, to play in the NBA. Unfortunately, this dream was postponed due to a major injury. Ben didn't let this change his focus on becoming one of the NBA's fastest rising stars. In Ben Simmons you will learn the story of how Ben beat the odds to make it to the NBA despite starting a world away.

From high school football sensation to Georgia's starting quarterback, Justin Fields is a story of adversity that turned into success. His life story, packed with faith and grit, is a testament to humility and hard work and proves that anything is possible with perseverance. Fields have all the tools to be a franchise quarterback for years to come-the arm, the smarts, the poise, and the mindset. In this book, you will read about everything from his tragic childhood that molded him into a man of faith to the quarterback gurus he has been connected with since he was a teenager--which is when ...