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Pina, Andrew.

Summary: Playing pro soccer is a lifetime in the making for many players. Some leave high school to play in pro development leagues. Others start playing seriously even younger! As one of the most popular youth sports in the United States, soccer and its career possibilities interest many readers. Full-color photographs of real soccer pros enhance this introduction to the worldwide phenomenon of pro...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens 2015

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Nagelhout, Ryan.

Summary: Countless young football players dream of breaking into the NFL and scoring the winning touchdown of the Super Bowl. Those on their way to the pros and those who just want to know more about athletes' journeys will appreciate an insider's look at the training and perseverance needed to make it big. Youth, high school, and college teams, the NFL Draft, and women's football are some of the topics...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2015

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Shea, Therese.

Summary: The odds of becoming an NBA or WNBA player are daunting, but this appealing, behind-the-scenes look at the path to pro basketball might help young athletes beat the odds. Readers will learn about the youth and development leagues that can help them hone their skills. They'll find out who to contact to get into the right college and what they can do now to prepare themselves for their future...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2015

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.323 SHE

Miller, Dean.

Summary: The fast-paced world of professional auto racing is fun and fiercely competitive. Those at the top worked long and hard to get there, perfecting their turns, tuning their cars just right, and finding lucrative sponsorships so they can enter the best races. Readers find out how many pro auto racers start out on the track through detailed main content and additional informative sidebars....

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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2015

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.7 MIL

Nagelhout, Ryan.

Summary: Many professional athletes begin their journey as children. Hockey players are no different. Wayne Gretzky learned to skate when he was 2½ years old! However, hard work and practice are what allow those with talent to make it to the next level. Readers are introduced to the common paths to becoming a pro hockey player, from youth leagues all the way to the NHL. Each chapter focuses on one step...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2015

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.96 NAG

Pina, Andrew.

Summary: Baseball players can make their careers look effortless. They lob balls into the stands and sprint around the bases easily. But behind these actions are years and years of practice honing the skills that got them into the major leagues. This high-interest volume is an insider's guide of the path to the big leagues, from Little League to the MLB. Easy-to-follow drills and essential pro tips will...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Pub 2015

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