Defender
Group D: Serbia
Serbia isn’t the most popular team entering the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but, just as they did in the qualifiers, this team should soar into the knockout round.Country: SerbiaTeam: Beli [...]
Defend Your Mouth
In STACK’s discussions with pro athletes about training gear, one item is frequently left out of the conversation—although a majority of pro athletes use it every day. It’s not cleats, [...]
Group F: Slovakia
Slovakia’s national team has made steady progress in recent years, capped by qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, their first major international tournament since the 1993 [...]
Group G: Cote d'Ivoire
If any team from Africa has a shot at claiming the Cup, Les Elephants is that squad. Country: Côte d’Ivoire Team: Les Elephants Colors: Orange, green and white Formation: 4-4-2 [...]
Art of the Dime with LeBron James
While many NBA superstars are defined by a single great ability[scoring, shooting, driving or defending], classifying LeBron James in such simple terms is impossible. Although he averaged 28.4 ppg during [...]
Read and React: The Art of a Beautiful Game
The Art of a Beautiful Game This isn’t just another book on pro ballers or a sports how-to. The Art of a Beautiful Game is about the way professional athletes [...]
Defending the Net With Michigan State Hockey
If the red light behind your net is flashing as frequently as the Blue Light at Kmart, you’re not getting the job done. Michigan State senior netminder Jeff Lerg takes [...]
Columbus Crew’s Defensive Speed Work
Soccer is more than just fancy footwork, exciting goals and a good-looking Englishman. Games are won or lost in the defensive battles. Columbus Crew S+C coach Steve Tashjian says, “We [...]
Utah Jazz Shooting Drill
Spotting the hardwood player who has the courage to demand the ball in clutch situations—then sink the game-winner with ease and composure—is easy to do. Though it’s difficult to teach [...]
Surf Training with Frankie Hejduk
For Columbus Crew captain Frankie Hejduk, cross training isn’t done on the field or in the weight room. He prefers to hit the beach. Growing up in a small town [...]
