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The Wisdom of Wooden: My Century On and Off the Court
by John Wooden (McGraw-Hill)
The Wisdom of Wooden is John Wooden’s final book, completed just weeks before his passing in June 2010. In it he shares his most treasured memories and never-before-seen photographs as he looks back on an extraordinary life on and off the court. Hailed by many as the greatest coach in the history of American sports, John Wooden is as famous for his personal philosophy as he is for his career achievements. He inspired, guided, and motivated generations of fans with … (continue reading) -
The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to The Sports Guy
by Bill Simmons (ESPN)
There is only one writer on the planet who possesses enough basketball knowledge and passion to write the definitive book on the NBA. Bill Simmons, the from-the-womb hoops addict known to millions as ESPN.com’s Sports Guy, is that writer. And The Book of Basketball is that book. Nowhere in the roundball universe will you find another single volume that covers as much in such depth as this wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining look at the past, present, and future of … (continue reading) -
Mind Gym : An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence
by Gary Mack (McGraw-Hill)
Drawing on his work with some of the top teams in professional sports, noted sport psychology consultant Gary Mack shares with you the same techniques and exercises he uses to help elite athletes build mental "muscle." These 40 accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes will help you gain the "head edge" over the competition. -
When the Game Was Ours
by Larry Bird (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
From the moment these two players took the court on opposing sides, they engaged in a fierce physical and psychological battle. Their uncommonly competitive relationship came to symbolize the most compelling rivalry in the NBA. These were the basketball epics of the 1980s—Celtics vs Lakers, East vs West, physical vs finesse, Old School vs Showtime, even white vs black. Each pushed the other to greatness—together Bird and Johnson collected 8 NBA Championships, and 6 MVP awards and helped save the … (continue reading)
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Inverting the Pyramid: The History of Football Tactics
by Jonathan Wilson (Orion)
Soccer fans love to argue about the tactics a manager puts into play, and this fascinating study traces the world history of tactics, from modern pioneers right back to the beginning, where chaos reigned. Along the way, author Jonathan Wilson, an erudite and detailed writer who never loses a sense of the grand narrative sweep, takes a look at the lives of the great players and thinkers who shaped the game, and discovers why the English in particular have proved … (continue reading) -
They Call Me Coach
by John Wooden (McGraw-Hill)
The critically acclaimed, classic autobiography of UCLA basketball's legendary coach. "What Knute Rockne was to football, Connie Mack to baseball, and Wilbur and Orville Wright to flying, John Wooden is to basketball." —Los Angeles Times. "They Call Me Coach is grassroots Americana, a story bigger than basketball. One of those rare sports books that is must reading for everyone." —Chicago Tribune. Now featuring a great new look and a Foreword by hoop Hall of Famer Bill Walton, this classic bestselling … (continue reading) -
A Game Plan for Life: The Power of Mentoring
by John Wooden (Bloomsbury USA)
From the legendary basketball coach who inspired generations of athletes and businesspeople, an inspiring book about the power of mentoring and being mentored. After eight books, many of them bestsellers, A Game Plan for Life is the one closest to John Wooden’s heart: a moving and inspirational guide to the power of mentorship. The first half focuses on the people who helped foster the values that carried Wooden through an incredibly successful and famously principled career, including his college coach, … (continue reading) -
My Losing Season
by Conroy, Pat (Bantam)
PAT CONROY—AMERICA’S MOST BELOVED STORYTELLER—IS BACK! “I was born to be a point guard, but not a very good one. . . .There was a time in my life when I walked through the world known to myself and others as an athlete. It was part of my own definition of who I was and certainly the part I most respected. When I was a young man, I was well-built and agile and ready for the rough and tumble of … (continue reading) -
Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior
by Phil Jackson (Hyperion)
With a new introduction, Phil Jackson’s modern classic of motivation, teamwork, and Zen insight is updated for a whole new readership. "Not only is there more to life than basketball, there’s a lot more to basketball than basketball." —Phil Jackson. Eleven years ago, when Phil Jackson first wrote these words in Sacred Hoops, he was the triumphant head coach of the Chicago Bulls, known for his Zen approach to the game. He hadn’t yet moved to the Los Angeles Lakers, … (continue reading)
Bookmarks
Here's some great online reading on Basketball too!
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Basketball.com
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Guide to Coaching Youth Basketball Plays, Moves, Skills, Drills
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NBA.COM - Where amazing happens.
www.nba.com
