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Winning the Game of Belief

Cultivating the Cultural Grit that Defines America’s Greatest Coaches

Kevin Sheehan author Charlie Sullivan author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield

Published:26th Jul '19

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Charles Sullivan, one of the winningest coaches in the history of the sport of volleyball, is a physical education teacher and sports psychology professor at Springfield College by trade. His story provides the reader with a unique approach to winning in sports and success in life, employing a knowledge of psychology to define his program and craft an unparalleled record of success that reveals the power of culture. Rather than lecture his players about research and theory, Coach Sullivan most often teaches through metaphor and stories. These stories share his experience on the court while providing a unique lens that enables the reader to capture the core values that unite all iconic coaches. Kevin Sheehan shares the research on cultural grit, not only, bringing Sullivan’s success to life, but also providing a formula for successful leadership in any field or endeavor. There are lessons in this book that can change your life and cultivate a culture of grit in your organization that will lead to success that you could never have imagined.

This book is a must read for, not only young coaches, but for veteran coaches as well. Having coached for thirty-seven years, this book is just as valuable for me today as it would have been when I started out. The book will be a tool to reinforce to my current team the extreme importance of the culture of our program. In addressing this area, the book is without parallel. Kevin and Charley have truly shared the secrets to “A Winning Culture”! -- Keith Bugbee, Springfield College Lacrosse Coach, Two Time USILA NCAA Division II Coach of the Year
I have known Kevin for years as a coaching peer and friend. He has coached at every level from youth to college, and clearly understands that there are consistencies that apply to successful coaching no matter what the sport or the age one is working with. His passion for coaching, his attention to detail, and his in-depth research into the field helps make him a perfect resource for those seeking success in any area of life. This is a must read for those who want to succeed in this business or in any business for that matter. -- Bill Tierney, University of Denver Lacrosse Coach, US Lacrosse National Hall of Fame
Building belief is what we do as coaches do, and this book clearly articulates a plan for all of us, in any field, on how to create cultural grit in our organization. The lessons that can be drawn from the stories on these pages have impacted my coaching and my team in ways that are truly beyond belief and that I could not hope to share in such a limited space. I am confident that this book will have the same impact on your leadership, and the grit that you cultivate in your organization. -- Gordon Purdie, Adelphi University Lacrosse Coach, Two Time Division I All American Lacrosse Player

ISBN: 9781475848991

Dimensions: 229mm x 160mm x 15mm

Weight: 408g

144 pages