A Chance to Win: A Complete Guide to Physical Training for Football [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Mike Gentry (Author) "Before we get into specific approaches to strength and conditioning for football players, let's talk about some things that many successful coaches already know to..." (more)
Key Phrases: Static Stretch Routine, Post-Strength Workout, Partner Stretch (more...)

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"Coach Gentry is an innovator; his programs are cutting edge in their scientific basis..." -- Johnny Parker, Head Strength Coach, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2003 Super Bowl Champs<br /><br />"Mike Gentry is truly one of the best strength coaches in America." --Al Johnson, Head Strength Coach Ohio State Univ. 2003 NCAA Champs

Product Description
These days, college football is as much about strength and conditioning as it is about having outstanding athletes on your team. If you have both, your team will likely be successful. Athletes and coaches alike are looking for building overall power and stamina, while helping develop self-discipline and realize athletic potential. A Chance to Win: A Complete Guide to Physical Training for Football is the complete guide to strength/power training, plyometrics, functional conditioning and flexibility training.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582619557
• ISBN-13: 978-1582619552
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #357,458 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great training, April 7, 2004

By	Orlando Boffill "oboffill" (Miami, FL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: A Chance to Win: A Complete Guide to Physical Training for Football (Paperback)

I have bought several 'bodybuilding' books from Amazon over the past 6 months, expecting a full body transformation. What happened was that I ran into a lot of thoeries on working out which often contradicted one another (HIT vs. Periodization) and it occured to me that I hadn't found what I was looking for.

I then concentrated on athletic performance as my goal instead of just 'looks' that the sport of bodybuilding strives for. What sport out there is more demanding than football?? NONE! I play for a flag football team and I want to get bigger, faster, and stronger. Luckily, I found "A Chance to Win" with my favorite player on the cover, Mike Vick. The selling point for me was that the workouts on Gentry and Tony are PROVEN time and time again by the quality of football players at V.Tech. This book really covers EVERYTHING you need to know about training your body to become a true athlete like diet, supplements, drills for speed and quickness, and a year long training routine. Excellent book which I'll be using it for a long time.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Written, November 18, 2007

By	N. Bender "Coach" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Probably the most well written and thought out book on Strength and Conditioning out there. The authors have succesfully written a book for the layman to apply to themselves or their football program. A perfect book for anyone who does not already have their CSCS, or just wants to help their program or child succed. Not a lot of complicated jargon and theories, rather material that can be applied strait away. Well done.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great guide to get into game shape..., June 10, 2005

By	Jennifer A. Davis "jad101" (Gaithersburg, MD USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book for my son, who is aiming to be a Hokie in a few more years. The information is clear and precise, with great pictures and illustrations. My only disappointment is that the book does not have a hard cover as described; it has a soft cover which can easily be bent and torn with the use I expect it to get.