Alanna has worked as a CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) in psychiatric hospitals with children, adolescents, and adults. She has also spent time working with youth-at-risk, as a church youth group leader, ropes course facilitator, camp counselor, and coach. Alanna has a degree in Therapeutic Recreation and is the author of the popular books "104 Activities That Build", "Team-Building Activities for Every Group", "More Team-Building Activities for Every Group" and "The wRECking Yard of games and activities". Alanna invented the fun team-building board game call "Team Up" and has created many of the unique games found in her therapeutic activity and team-building books. These books led to her success as a speaker, leading "TAG" (Therapeutic Activities and Games) Workshops around the country.

Recently Alanna added a new book to her collection titled "Fun Soccer Drills that Teach Soccer Skills to 5, 6, and 7 year olds". Alanna Jones is an experienced youth soccer coach who holds a National USSF D coaching license. She has a degree in Recreation and is the author of four popular books filled with group games for youth. Alanna combines her knowledge of soccer with her knowledge of interactive games to create a book filled with fun soccer drills for kids. Alanna is currently the Girls Junior Varsity soccer coach for the local high school where she lives. She also coaches at various soccer day camps for young children during the summer.

This popular book makes teaching and learning by playing games a simple and fun experience for everyone. Games can be used to encourage people to modify their behavior, increase interaction with others, start discussions, address issues and build relationships. This book contains 104 games and activities that address the topics of teamwork, self-esteem, communication, coping skills, anger management, and self-discovery. If you have a small group, large group or even one-on-one sessions there is something useful in 104 Activities That Build for you. Games that can be used in any setting with minimal resources and on any budget! It's more than pen/pencil worksheets; it's interactive and fun.