The Matheny Manifesto

A Young Manager's Old-School Views on Success in Sports and Life

De: Mike Matheny, Jerry B. Jenkins

Narrado por: Mark Deakins

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny's New York Times bestselling manifesto about what parents, coaches, and athletes get wrong about sports; what we can do better; and how sports can teach eight keys to success in sports and life.

Mike Matheny was just forty-one, without professional managerial experience and looking for a next step after a successful career as a Major League catcher, when he succeeded the legendary Tony La Russa as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals in 2012. While Matheny has enjoyed immediate success, leading the Cards to the postseason four times in his first four years−a Major League record−people have noticed something else about his life, something not measured in day-to-day results. Instead, it’s based on a frankly worded letter he wrote to the parents of a Little League team he coached, a cry for change that became an Internet sensation and eventually a “manifesto.”

The tough-love philosophy Matheny expressed in the letter contained his throwback beliefs that authority should be respected, discipline and hard work rewarded, spiritual faith cultivated, family made a priority, and humility considered a virtue. In The Matheny Manifesto, he builds on his original letter by first diagnosing the problem at the heart of youth sports−it starts with parents and coaches−and then by offering a hopeful path forward. Along the way, he uses stories from his small-town childhood as well as his career as a player, coach, and manager to explore eight keys to success: leadership, confidence, teamwork, faith, class, character, toughness, and humility.

From “The Coach Is Always Right, Even When He’s Wrong” to “Let Your Catcher Call the Game,” Matheny’s old-school advice might not always be popular or politically correct, but it works. His entertaining and deeply inspirational book will not only resonate with parents, coaches, and athletes, it will also be a powerful reminder, from one of the most successful new managers in the game, of what sports can teach us all about winning on the field and in life.

Wow! It blew me away! Life changing!

I rarely read a book twice, but this one deserves a second read. I was so impressed by the humility of the author. What a great story he has told one that needs to be told to the youth of America.

Pros & Cons

The baseball stuff is great for a volunteer youth baseball coach! He just gets a little religious & “preachy” at times.

Still a good book!

GREAT!

Matheny is a class act and a great example....., loved every minute and every word

Great book

Great read!
Awesome life lessons, great read for nearly anyone. Makes me an instant fan. Good luck cardinals and Mike

Solid approach

Refreshing "Old School" view for athletes and anyone who wants success in their worthy endeavors.

Lots of great resources here

Lots of great leadership resources here, compiled in a compelling story of a young-old school manager. Enjoyed reading a catcher's perspective on baseball & leadership!

All parents with kids in sports should listen to this audiobook.

All parents with kids in sports should listen to this audiobook. If more parents had this type of mentality, youth sports would be more productive for the kids.

Amazing read for coaches & parents alike.

Great book for coaches & parents of young athletes. the narrator did a good job as well.

Must read if a parent or coach of youth sports

Would you consider the audio edition of The Matheny Manifesto to be better than the print version?

I have not read the print version.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Matheny Manifesto?

The first chapter which explains the manifesto.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

A very common sense approach to youth sports, especially baseball. A great reminder for both parents and coaches on why kids play sports and how all involved should conduct themselves on and off the field...with class!

Any additional comments?

Mike Matheny is a Christian and not afraid to discuss his views. I do not practice a religion but found his views insightful and not overwhelming.

Should be on everyone's must read list!

This is a great book for baseball lovers AND for everybody else, too! It really provides some great values to live by!