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Post by lackattack on Dec 31, 2007 12:16:59 GMT -6
Coaches,
Read some great posts on this subject in the older threads.
Now that I have a few minutes to actually read, what books would you recommend reading for motivating HS players?
We had problems in this area last year when I was an asst and I am vowing to not let this happen again to any team I am associated with.
Thanks,
Lack
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Post by coachnichols on Jan 1, 2008 10:50:36 GMT -6
Some of my reads, in no particular order. I recommend them all to everyone involved in coaching, teaching, or administration.
"Wins, Losses, and Lessons: An Autobiography" by Lou Holtz
(Great read!)
"Winning Every Day : The Game Plan for Success" by Lou Holtz
(Got it for Christmas, it's great so far.)
"Heart of an Athlete" (FCA book)--great for players to read themselves or along with a coach. FCA also has a version for coaches, "Heart of a Coach", that I plan on buying soon.
"Finding a Way to Win: The Principles of Leadership, Teamwork, and Motivation" by Bill Parcells (I'm not a huge Parcells fan, but the book is excellent!)
"Championship Team Building: What Every Coach Needs to Know to Build a Motivated, Committed & Cohesive Team" by Jeff Janssen (Excellent read!!!)
"The Seven Secrets of Successful Coaches" by Jeff Janssen
(Also excellent!)
"You Plan to Win the Game" by Herm Edwards (It's a leadership book really, but it deals with how a coach goes about being successful.)
"Lead or Get Off the Pot!" by Pat Croce (Again, meant to be more of a "leadership" book, but it's an excellent read and deals with motivation just as Edwards' does.)
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Post by fbdoc on Jan 1, 2008 13:00:40 GMT -6
Good to Great by Jim Collins. An excellant read for any leader or someone who wants to be a leader. One thing Collins research shows is that you need to spend less time trying to Motivate everyone, and make sure you are NOT De-motivating your best people.
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Post by lackattack on Jan 1, 2008 17:22:11 GMT -6
thanks coaches!!! That's enough to get me going.
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Post by kylem56 on Jan 1, 2008 18:06:55 GMT -6
Definently anything by Lou Holtz
Vince Lombardi's books are great as well
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Post by cjkal30 on Jan 1, 2008 21:58:37 GMT -6
I agree with Win, losses, and lessons...I just started it today and I can not put it down (except for the 20 minutes I have spent to check this website)
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Post by oldbuck72 on Jan 2, 2008 13:08:04 GMT -6
Mentoned on another post: Quiet Strength - Tony Dungy
One Heartbeat - Mack Brown
Tales from the Seminoles Sidelines - Bobby Bowden
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Post by Shotgun1 on Jan 2, 2008 18:28:05 GMT -6
Lone Survivor- Story about a Navy Seal who survives an ambush in Afganistan and eventually gets rescued. Awesome stuff about their training, teamwork, and mental outlook with a never say die attitude. "I am always in the fight!"
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Post by cmow5 on Jan 3, 2008 12:04:22 GMT -6
I recommend this one to everyone and it has nothing to do with sports.
"The Present" by Spencer Johnson, M.D.
It has to do with living in the present moment.
Heres a little quote from the book.
"Yesterday is the past,
Tomorrow is the future,
Today is a gift and that is why they call it the present"
I have read this book a few times. It is only about 100 pages long so it takes no time to read.
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