Beyond Winning: The Timeless Wisdom of Great Philosopher Coaches
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (935 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0880114533 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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He is also a devoted runner himself. Dividing time between athletics and academics is nothing new to Gary Walton—he's been doing it since he was a freshman at the University of California at Berkeley. Walton continues to live by this philosophy at the University of California at Davis where he is professor and coach. In addition to being the founding dean of the university's School o
"Summarizes the philosophies of outstanding coaches" according to A Customer. Great for young coaches and high school coaches. It will provide the coach with a framework of the importance of athletics and the role they play in later life development. It is not about "winning" alone but about the intangibles that accompany the process of winning. Great historical coaches are examined and in. Lombardi, Wooden, and a few you might not have known Stosh D. Walsh This book examines the coaching approaches of six "philosopher coaches": Vince Lombardi, Woody Hayes, John Wooden, James "Doc" Counsilman, Brutus Hamilton, and Percy Cerutty. Each is afforded a chapter in the book, and the final chapter gives a summary of the "essence of philosopher coaching." The book's premise i. Alex Sluijs said Four Stars. Good stuff here, collaboration of ideas and multiple perspectives. It's almost like cliff notes from great coaches. Easy to read and take what you want from it. Some things overlap and some ideas from coaches overlap but this is a really positive book for any coach.
Comparisons to prosperous business and management leaders reinforce the theme that success is the result of hard work, a demanding attitude, and attention to pride, organization, and dedication. Although Walton at times overemphasizes the importance of sports, this specialized volume is a worthy addition to larger sports collections.- Jeffrey Gay, Bridgewater P.L., Mass.Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Library Journal Walton, an economics professor and an assistant track coach at the University of California-Davis, treats his subjects as sports philosophers and educators. By including both famous (Vince Lombardi) and lesser-known (Percy Cerruty) coaches, he examines not just their popular successes and outstanding records, but how all were able to mold their athletes and advance their sports.
In "Beyond Winning", Gary Walton reveals the thoughts and teachings that made six coaches successful in sport. While he notes the coaches' win / loss records and contributions to technical advances in their sports, he stresses their more significant contributions as educators and as role models.. Walton devotes a chapter to each of these coaches and focuses on their ability to manage and motivate winning teams. Readers get an intimate look at how each of these philosopher coaches followed a different path in his pursuit of excellence - Vince Lombardi, Woody Hayes, John Wooden, James "Doc" Counsilman, Brutus Hamilton, and Percy Cerutty