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Gregg Popovich
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- Narrated by: Richard Peterson
- Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 07-26-17
- Language: English
- Publisher: Calvintir Books, LLC
Regular price: $6.95
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Publisher's Summary
Learn the inspiring story of the San Antonio Spurs' legendary coach Gregg Popovich!
In Gregg Popovich: The Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball's Greatest Coaches, you will learn 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.
Here is a preview of what is inside this book:
- Background story
- NBA coaching career
- Building the Spurs dynasty
- The Gregg Popovich system
- How Gregg Popovich maximizes player talent
- Gregg Popovich, the leader
- Key takeaways
- Conclusion and Gregg Popovich's legacy
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- Dante Barker
- 08-23-17
Decent read
I liked the book and the stories. I learned a lot about Pop that i didnt know and why he is the type of coach he is.