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description: Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Basketball Biography &amp; Leadership Books series by Clayton Geoffreys.Newly revised in 2020, Gregg The Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball's Greatest Coaches explores the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier coaches, Gregg Popovich. Popovich has steered the ship for the San Antonio Spurs franchise to multiple championships and perennial playoff contention. Despite having to navigate several key personnel changes over the years, Pop has demonstrated a truly unique ability to adapt to the direction of the game.When he retires from coaching, Pop will go down as one of the greatest coaches of all time. There are a number of key leadership lessons that can be learned from Pop, such as getting the right players on your team, maximizing the potential of each individual player, and remaining a stern disciplinarian to earn the trust and respect of your team.Get this basketball book on Gregg Popovich today if you're looking for an inspiring basketball coach biography book to read, or a gift for a basketball fan! It's perfect for reading at home or on the go.Much like how soldiers are the reasons why countries win battles, players are the reasons why NBA teams win games on the hardwood floor. The countless hours they put into honing and crafting their game in the gym and weight room contributes to how they affect the outcome of games. They sacrifice and pour out their sweat, tears, and even blood for the purpose of giving wins to their teams and fans.But while NBA games are won by the players on the floor, preparation and strategy have always been the keys to winning championships. Soldiers may be the reasons why battles are won, but wars are won outside of the battlefield. And in the NBA, players may be the reasons why teams win games, but championships are won by the leadership of their coaches. And when it comes down to coaching, one would be hard-pressed to find someone better than Gregg Popovich in that department.There have been many great coaches who have become legendary names in the history of the NBA. There was Red Auerbach, who was a revolutionary at making his team focus on making each other better on his way to nine NBA championships during the 1960s era of the league. While relying on Bill Russell's leadership on the floor, the Boston Celtics were winning titles and dominating because of how Auerbach instilled in them the basics and fundamentals of team play.Did you enjoy this excerpt? If so, be sure to pick up a copy of this basketball coach biography book on Gregg Popovich today! This is just one of many basketball biography and leadership books by Clayton Geoffreys.Also, be sure to check out Clayton's biography on other great coaches such as Brad Stevens after you finish this one.
language: English
title: Gregg Popovich: The Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball's Greatest Coaches