- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Human Kinetics Pub. (Trade); 1 edition (Sep 14 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0880114533
- ISBN-13: 978-0880114530
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.3 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 340 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #630,156 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
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. 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.
- Jeffrey Gay, Bridgewater P.L., Mass.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
• Vince Lombardi • James "Doc" Counsilman • Woody Hayes • Brutus Hamilton • John Wooden • Percy Cerutty
Like the philosopher kings of ancient times, these six coaches shared a common wisdom, vision, and commitment. They believed a valiantly fought defeat is better than a poorly played victory. In Beyond Winning: The Timeless Wisdom of Great Philosopher Coaches, Gary Walton reveals the thoughts and teachings that made these legendary coaches successful—in sport and life. You'll get an intimate look at how each coach followed a different path in his pursuit of excellence.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Lombardi, Wooden, and a few you might not have known,
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Ce commentaire est de: Beyond Winning: The Timeless Wisdom of Great Philosopher Coaches (Paperback)
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 is that the men presented believed that coaching was more than wins and losses, that it is inextricably intertwined with the development of the whole person. Each coach presented took a different approach to his methods, but all of them had this philosophical element in common. One of the pleasures of this book is that it has chosen coaches from a cross-section of sports: Lombardi and Hayes from football, Wooden from basketball, Counsilman from swimming, and Hamilton and Cerutty from track and field. Also interesting is that the summary chapter discusses, in part, the flawed elements of each coach's character, implying that they shared the journey toward self-discovery and personal development with the players they coached. An informative book that will certainly help shape (or re-shape) the coaching philosophies of those who read it.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Summarizes the philosophies of outstanding coaches,
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Ce commentaire est de: Beyond Winning: The Timeless Wisdom of Great Philosopher Coaches (Paperback)
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 insight is given into what they truly believed was important. A must for young coaches ... many life lessons are provided.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Summarizes the philosophies of outstanding coaches,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: Beyond Winning: The Timeless Wisdom of Great Philosopher Coaches (Paperback)
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 insight is given into what they truly believed was important. A must for young coaches ... many life lessons are provided.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lombardi, Wooden, and a few you might not have known,
By Stosh D. Walsh - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: Beyond Winning: The Timeless Wisdom of Great Philosopher Coaches (Paperback)
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 is that the men presented believed that coaching was more than wins and losses, that it is inextricably intertwined with the development of the whole person. Each coach presented took a different approach to his methods, but all of them had this philosophical element in common. One of the pleasures of this book is that it has chosen coaches from a cross-section of sports: Lombardi and Hayes from football, Wooden from basketball, Counsilman from swimming, and Hamilton and Cerutty from track and field. Also interesting is that the summary chapter discusses, in part, the flawed elements of each coach's character, implying that they shared the journey toward self-discovery and personal development with the players they coached. An informative book that will certainly help shape (or re-shape) the coaching philosophies of those who read it.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Not Quite What I Was Expecting...,
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Ce commentaire est de: Beyond Winning: The Timeless Wisdom of Great Philosopher Coaches (Paperback)
I would not recommend this book for a serious insight into coaching philosophies. There are much better and more comprehensive books than this on coaching. This book does do a fairly good job of documenting the coaching experiences of a few lesser known coaches that were very successful in their respective sports, but I wouldn't give it much more value than that.
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