This volume brings together valuable and innovative research in several areas of sports, including coaching, collegiate sports, sports careers, sport psychology, and sports media and professionalism. Written by a variety of distinguished researchers and scholars, as well as accomplished coaches and athletes from around the world, this book informs sports theory and sports practice. It provides readers with historical perspectives and contemporary analyses of sports management and participation, as well as unique insights into several sports through national and international case studies. The volume offers concepts and data that have applications in such disciplines as business and management, career development, communications, cultural studies, exercise science, kinesiology, law and governance, marketing and branding, media, medicine and physiology, mental health and psychology, sociology, and technology. It will inform readers as they draw insights to develop best practices in a variety of sports.

Part One: Describes the structure and culture of an Italian-American family during the depression years. The market crash of 1929 triggered the depression that lasted approximately four years. The conditons during this period are reflected by what the author and his family experienced during this period. Part Two: U.S. Army, 10th Mountain Division Describes Camp Hale which was constructed in 1942 as the location for the formation and training of the United States 10th Mountain Division. The Division was established to specialize in winter and mountainous warfare during World War II. We trained in the Colorado Rockies and fought in the Apennine Mountains of Itally. The author, a member of the 10th Mountain Medical Battalion arrived at Camp Hale September 1943. He relates his training and experiences during his time in the service.