Holiday book sales start now! 📚
Good morning.
The holidays are fast approaching and online distributors are running major online sales already!
CG Sports Publishing was started with the goal of creating an author-centered publishing experience. Our process allows authors to stay involved in all aspects of their book with the focus on authors retaining the rights to all aspects of their book.
Today, the CG Sports Publishing team is proud to have published 20+ different books, many of them on sale today.
Want a signed copy of a book? Many of our authors have personal websites and we have linked them all on our website.
Do you or someone you know have a story to tell? Reach out to us today - we would love to connect with you!
Enjoy your Wednesday,
Taylor and the CG Sports team
The above list is just a sampling of the books that we have published. Our full list is published on our website: www.cgsportspublishing.com. All books are sold online at major retailers, such as Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Other news this week:
Phoebe Bacon posted a second-place finish in the women’s 200 backstroke in a dual meet between Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Haylie McCleney co-hosted USA Softball’s National Softball Hall of Fame banquet this past weekend.
Read the latest updates from Jack Dahlgren in the October installment of his newsletter!
P.S. Nervous about missing upcoming news from CG Sports? Follow us on Instagram (@cgsportsco), Facebook (CG Sports Management), and, of course, our weekly newsletter.
Abbas Karimi
Recently, Abbas Karimi was inducted into the Broward County Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024, alongside six other sports legends. The event was hosted by the Broward Education Foundation at the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort.
Katie Grimes
Katie Grimes tore up the Singapore stop of the 2024 World Cup series, posting top finishes in the women’s 400 free (3:57.61), 800 free (8:14.36), and 400 individual medley (4:24.19).
Watch Grimes throw down her gold medal races in Singapore, courtesy of NBC:
McKenzie Coan
US Paralympic Swimming interviewed McKenzie Coan after Paris 2024, her fourth Paralympic Games. McKenzie has accomplished a lot as a 4x Paralympian, but the lead-up to Paris was fraught with medical issues and setbacks. Despite those difficulties, McKenzie persevered and experienced the Paralympic Games in Paris with a new level of gratitude.
8 Reasons NCAA coaches need to build their brand
It’s brand building season! This is the time of year where many coaches are doing exciting things within their teams and are starting to see results from their athletes. But wouldn’t it be nice if as you were seeing results you were building your brand along the way? Your brand is how you are perceived in the market. What’s great is that your brand is 100% within your control!
Building a professional brand is crucial for NCAA coaches. Here are 8 reasons why:
Recruitment and Player Attraction:
A strong professional brand can make a coach more appealing to potential recruits and their families. Players are more likely to commit to a program led by a coach with a positive and well-established reputation.
Program Visibility and Credibility:
A coach's personal brand contributes to the overall visibility and credibility of the program. A respected and recognizable coach can attract attention and interest in the team, both from the media and potential sponsors.
Alumni and Donor Relations:
A well-defined brand can strengthen relationships with alumni and donors. Alumni who are proud of their coach's accomplishments may be more inclined to support the program financially, which can contribute to the overall success and growth of the athletic department.
Career Advancement:
A strong personal brand can open up opportunities for career advancement. Whether within the NCAA or transitioning to other coaching positions, a well-established brand can make a coach more appealing to athletic directors and hiring committees.
Read the remaining four reasons online and please contact us if you want help building your brand!
Author Dave Kiley showed up and sold out at the Queen City Classic Wheelchair Basketball Tournament this past weekend! The monster tournament featured 41 teams and a lot of interest in Dave’s book, Wheel Head: The Wheel Print of Dave Kiley.
Read Dave’s full recap, and see more photos, of the event online.
Sponsor Spotlight: IcyHot
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Seeking some inspiration? IcyHot boasts an entire squad of world-class athletes and fitness pros, who demonstrate what it means to rise from pain and embrace greatness (including CG Sports’s Lilly King).
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Catch up with Champions Mojo
If you're a fan of podcasts and haven't checked out Champion's Mojo, consider this your perfect opportunity to begin! The Champion's Mojo podcast features hosts Maria Parker and Kelly Palace, two world-record setting Masters athletes, interviewing champions, coaches, and experts in what helps them excel in sports and in life.
Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.
Craving more from the Champion's Mojo team? Grab your copy of Kelly Palace's Take Your Mark, LEAD! and Maria Parker's Do Tough on Amazon!
