Originally self-published as The Sport of Learning in 1995, this book focuses on African American male student athletes, especially those recruited to play football and basketball. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
It includes colorful anecdotes and candid advice, including contributions from Magic Johnson, Jimmy Jackson, and Kenny Smith.
Your Brain Is a Muscle Too offers guidance and heightens awareness in areas such as academics, interpersonal relations, money matters, time management, and the social transition from high school to college.
While this book is invaluable for all students, it is the first book that addresses the specific concerns of African -Americans in a college setting. Insightful tips range from how to adapt to the intensity of the college environment to how to most effectively study for exams and how to avoid the pressures of drugs and alcohol. Taking readers through all the steps toward success for student athletes - from obtaining athletic scholarships to finding the right sports agent - Your Brain Is a Muscle Too should be mandatory reading for every student athlete. It includes colorful anecdotes and candid advice, including contributions from Magic Johnson, Jimmy Jackson, and Kenny Smith.Written by two former college athletes, Your Brain Is a Muscle Too is an essential guide to success in the classroom and on the play field for any student athlete. Written by two former college athletes, Your Brain Is a Muscle Too is an essential guide to success in the classroom and on the play field for any student athlete.
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