Please join me for a fun series. My mission, and I’ve chosen to accept it, is to write a post based on each letter of the alphabet. The English major inside of me is very excited about this project…and my inner nerd is even more fired up! Keep checking back as I tackle the intangibles of sport…from A to Z.

I’m a book nerd…I love ‘em! So much so that I put a summer reading list together every year to make sure that I get my reading fix in. These are books that have helped me over the years and I’m sure you’ll find them helpful as well. I hope this article makes it easier for you to get your learn on!

Here are five books that I return to time and time again…and they never let me down.

Gender and Competition: How Men and Women Approach Work and Play Differently by Kathy DeBoer

I, like many female former athletes of my age, only played for male coaches. So when I decided that I wanted to be a coach, I did it the only way I knew how…like a man. The result? Utter disaster. Sound familiar? Or are you a male coach who wonders why your female team isn’t “aggressive” enough? I bet you’ll love this book because there are lots of good stories and tips in there. Read the rest of this entry »