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How to Succeed in the Game of Life: 34 Interviews with the World's Greatest Coaches

by Christian Klemash

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What would legendary Boston Celtics coach and 16-time NBA champion Red Auerbach say is the most critical quality for a person to be successful? Would his advice differ from 10-time NCAA championship coach John Wooden's? What would each say to a young person just starting out in pursuit of their dreams? What is the best advice they were ever given?

It took author Christian Klemash more than two years of research, persistence, and original interviews, but now he's ready to pass on the best advice you'll ever get. Only the rare individual has had the opportunity to pick the brain of just one legendary sports coachlet alone thirty-four of the best sports coaches of all time. Klemash gives sports fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn valuable life lessons from the most famous, intelligent, and victorious coaches ever. The legends span the sports world, from gold medal-winning gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi and three-time college football championship coach Tom Osborne to four-time World Series-winning baseball manager Joe Torre and hall-of-fame boxing trainer Angelo Dundee.

These coaches know how to teach top athletes about character and winning, how to manage pressure at crunch time, and how to bring out the best in their players when it matters most. How to Succeed in the Game of Life shares their insights into sports, life, and the most vital keys to sustain success.Featuring Exclusive Interviews with:

Red Auerbach, 16-time NBA World Champion

Bobby Bowden, College Football's All-Time Winningest Coach, 2-time National Champion

Scotty Bowman, 9-time Stanley Cup Champion

Bill Cowher, Super Bowl Champion

Tony Dungy, Super Bowl Champion

Dan Gable, 15-time NCCA Champion

April Heinrichs, Gold Medal Winning Coach of the U.S. Womens Soccer Team

Bela Karolyi, The Worlds Greatest Gymnastics Coach

Bill Parcells, 2-time Super Bowl Champion

Emanuel Steward, Boxing Trainer of 30 World Champions

Joe Torre, 4-time World Series Champion

Bill Walsh, 3-time Super Bowl Champion

Lenny Wilkens, NBAs All-Time Winningest Coach, NBA Champion

John Wooden, 10-time NCAA Champion

And More!

 

Synopsis:

Author Christian Klemash gives sports fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn valuable life lessons from 34 of the most famous, intelligent, and victorious coaches ever, including Bela Karolyi, Joe Torre, John Wooden, and 31 others.

Synopsis:

What would Super Bowl Champ Tony Dungy say is the most critical quality for a person to be successful? Would his advice differ from 4-time World Series winner Joe Torre's? What would each say to a young person just starting out in pursuit of their dreams? What is the best advice they were ever given?

Now you can find out! Author Christian Klemash has written How to Succeed in the Game of Life: 34 Interviews with the World's Greatest Coaches. It took the author more than three years of research, persistence, and original interviews, but now he's ready to pass on the best advice you'll ever get. Klemash gives fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn valuable life lessons from the most famous, intelligent, and victorious coaches ever. The legends span the sports world, from 16-time NBA Champion Red Auerbach, to 10-time NCAA Champion John Wooden, to nine-time Stanley Cup winner Scotty Bowman.

These coaches know how to teach top athletes about character and winning, how to manage pressure at crunch time, and how to bring out the best in their players when it matters most. How to Succeed in the Game of Life shares their insights into sports, life, and the most vital keys to sustain success.

About the Author

In addition to being a lifelong avid sports fan, Christian Klemash is an actor who has appeared in major motion pictures such as Only the Strong and American Me as well as television shows like NYPD Blue. He has penned several screenplays and has written and directed a national public service announcement for Partnership for a Drug Free America. Christian lives in New Jersey with his wife, Jennifer, and two children.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780740760655
Subtitle:
34 Interviews with the World's Greatest Coaches
Publisher:
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Author:
Klemash, Christian
Subject:
Non-Classifiable
Subject:
Success
Subject:
Philosophy
Subject:
Personal Growth - Success
Subject:
Coaching - General
Subject:
Coaching (Athletics) -- Philosophy.
Copyright:
Publication Date:
September 2006
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
9 x 6 in 19.6 oz
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Product details 288 pages Andrews McMeel Publishing - English 9780740760655 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , Author Christian Klemash gives sports fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn valuable life lessons from 34 of the most famous, intelligent, and victorious coaches ever, including Bela Karolyi, Joe Torre, John Wooden, and 31 others.
"Synopsis" by , What would Super Bowl Champ Tony Dungy say is the most critical quality for a person to be successful? Would his advice differ from 4-time World Series winner Joe Torre's? What would each say to a young person just starting out in pursuit of their dreams? What is the best advice they were ever given?

Now you can find out! Author Christian Klemash has written How to Succeed in the Game of Life: 34 Interviews with the World's Greatest Coaches. It took the author more than three years of research, persistence, and original interviews, but now he's ready to pass on the best advice you'll ever get. Klemash gives fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn valuable life lessons from the most famous, intelligent, and victorious coaches ever. The legends span the sports world, from 16-time NBA Champion Red Auerbach, to 10-time NCAA Champion John Wooden, to nine-time Stanley Cup winner Scotty Bowman.

These coaches know how to teach top athletes about character and winning, how to manage pressure at crunch time, and how to bring out the best in their players when it matters most. How to Succeed in the Game of Life shares their insights into sports, life, and the most vital keys to sustain success.

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