Catalog Search Results
Language
English
Description
Tells the inspirational true story of Kurt Warner, who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback. The film centers on Warner's unique story and years of challenges and setbacks that could have derailed his aspirations to become an NFL player, but just when his dreams seemed all but out of reach, it is only with the support of his wife, Brenda and the encouragement of his family,...
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Based on the 1913 U.S. Open golf championship-at which two equally sympathetic young men, both of whom grew up economically and socially disadvantaged, go club to club in one of the most exciting and dramatic athletic events of the 20th century.
Publisher
Excel Entertainment Group
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Rick and Lars are best friends and rugby teammates who become rivals when Rick's free-spirited lifestyle lands him in juvenile detention. Once there, a concerned counselor and a championship rugby coach recruit Rick for a new team--and a new direction.
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2015
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
Description
It's time for "The Great Wolf Games," when all the alphas in the packs set aside their differences for some friendly competition. When an unexpected accident puts many of our pack's star alpha wolves out of commission, a new team is assembled that includes forest friends not in the pack. Can Coach Humphrey lead his ragtag group of "underdogs" to victory?
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
c2004
Edition
DVD format.
Language
English
Description
Takes place in Odessa, a socially and racially divided and economically troubled oil town in the western part of Texas, where high school football is the thing that brings all the people together. Follows Coach Gary Gaines and the Permian High School Panthers through the 1988 season as they work hard to extend Permian's winning record. Shows the players struggling with typical adolescent issues and the lack of future opportunities in their town as...
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2005, c2004
Edition
Widescreen format.
Language
English
Description
Frankie is a former boxing manager, who initially refuses to train Maggie due to her gender and age. With her talent and his coaching the spirited young fighter rises through the ranks of women's boxing, the pair form a touching bond in the process.
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
In the spirit of The Blind Side comes this inspiring true story of family, faith, and football. Jon Abbate is a rising football star at Wake Forest University. Lives are suddenly shattered when the family's youngest son, Luke, is killed in a tragic accident. Inspired by Luke's memory, Jon courageously leads the Wake Forest team to a series of last-minute victories - leading to a thrilling climax.
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Vince Papale is a down-on-his-luck substitute teacher in Philadelphia who, at the age of 30, is out of work, abandoned by his wife, and biding time as a part-time bartender when he decides to answer an open call for tryouts on the Philadelphia Eagles NFL football team in 1976. Going with his gut instinct, new coach Dick Vermeil rewards Papale's diligent efforts with a place on the team.
Publisher
GT Media
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Coach Clay Driscoll is a small town basketball coach who seems to have everything going against him. A team he doesn't want. A town that doesn't support girl's sports and small town politics that threaten to undermine any chance he has of winning. But his pride and his "girls" refuse to let him quit. Both the young women and their hard-headed coach fight for equality and a share of the dream, taking on the town prejudice and their own self-doubt....
10) Greater
Publisher
Well Go USA
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
[DVD]
Language
English
Description
Greater follows the true story of Brandon Burlsworth, the greatest walk-on in the history of college football. Brandon dreams of playing for the Arkansas Razorbacks but is told he isn't good enough to play Division 1.The awkward kid who once was an embarrassment to his teammates and annoyance to his coaches ends up becoming an All-American player and the 63rd pick in the 1999 NFL Draft.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Gus Lobel has been one of the best scouts in baseball for decades, but, despite his efforts to hide it, age is starting to catch up with him. Nevertheless, Gus-who can tell a pitch just by the crack of the bat-refuses to be benched for what may be the final innings of his career. The one person who might be able to help is also the one person Gus would never ask: his daughter, Mickie, an associate at a high-powered Atlanta law firm.
13) Blink of an eye
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2019?]
Language
English
Description
A documentary feature film chronicling the auto racing career of Michael Waltrip and his friendship with Dale Earnhardt, leading up to the Daytona 500 race at the beginning of the 2001 season.
14) Underdogs
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Jake is a shy but talented foosball player. His passion for the game is rivaled only by his love for free spirited Laura. With her encouragement, he beats the town bully, Ace, in a foosball game. But everything changes when Ace becomes the world's best soccer player and returns years later to turn their village into a new sports stadium.
15) Invictus
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2010
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
Description
Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's underdog rugby team as they make an unlikely run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match.
16) Over the limit
Series
Publisher
Film Movement
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
Russian
Description
Elite rhythmic gymnast Margarita Mamun is soon to retire, but has one final goal set out for her: winning Olympic gold. This documentary "looks at the grueling Russian system for training athletes and the intense physical and mental labor put into a sport that thrives on its beautiful aesthetics"--Container.
17) Undefeated
Author
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
Description
Follows a high school football team from inner-city Memphis, Tennessee, and the coach who hopes to turn the team around.
18) Unbroken
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Olympian and war hero Louis Zamperini survived in a raft for 47 days after a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, only to be caught by the Japanese Navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp.
19) Believe
Publisher
Distributed by Excel Entertainment Group
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
Description
The funny and touching tale of the legendary Sir Matt Busby's transition from Manchester United football manager to eleven-year-old boys' soccer team wrangler.
20) The game plan
Series
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Edition
[Widescreen].
Language
English
Description
Superstar quarterback Joe Kingman has an ego bigger than a football field. Joe is getting ready for a run at the big championship game when the eight-year-old daughter he never knew existed shows up at his not-so-family-friendly bachelor pad. As the big game gets closer, he begins to realize the most meaningful win he can achieve is the heart of the one little fan who counts the most.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request