TY  - BOOK
AU  - Doob,Christopher Bates
TI  - The anatomy of competition in sports: the struggle for success in major U.S. professional leagues 
SN  - 9781442250604
AV  - GV583 .D66 2015
U1  - 796.04/4 23
PY  - 2015///]
CY  - Lanham
PB  - ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD
KW  - Professional sports
KW  - United States
KW  - Athletes
KW  - Psychology
KW  - Competition (Psychology)
KW  - Success
KW  - fast
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-282) and index; Pro athletes' uncommon careers -- MLB: Separation anxiety -- NFL: A collision cocktail spiked with size, strengh, speed, and skill -- NBA & WNBA: Trees in blossom -- NHL: Intricacy on ice -- MLS: New kid on the global pitch -- Atypical pros and their competitive reality -- Life after game days: a wrenching experience?
ER  -