Swing Your Sword

Leading the Charge in Football and Life

Mike Leach author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Diversion Books

Published:7th Jul '11

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This book chronicles Mike Leach's unconventional journey in football coaching, detailing his successes and challenges, including his controversial firing from Texas Tech.

In Swing Your Sword, Mike Leach shares his unique journey from a small town in Wyoming to becoming a renowned football coach. His unconventional path, which included attending law school, shaped his distinctive coaching style and philosophy. Leach's love for the game began in childhood as he created formations and drew plays, a passion that propelled him to the upper echelons of college football. He led the Texas Tech Red Raiders to numerous bowl games and achieved remarkable success, including a #2 national ranking and being named the 2008 Coach of the Year.

However, his career took a tumultuous turn when he was dismissed from Texas Tech at the end of the 2009 season. This unexpected firing ignited a media frenzy and sparked a contentious battle that remains unresolved. Leach's story is not just about football; it delves into the complexities of coaching, personal integrity, and the challenges faced in the competitive world of college athletics.

Through engaging anecdotes and insights, Swing Your Sword captures the essence of Leach's philosophy and his commitment to the sport. It is a compelling narrative that offers readers a glimpse into the mind of one of the most intriguing figures in football today, highlighting both his triumphs and the obstacles he has overcome in his quest for success.

I could tell that our players liked him right away. What really struck me was how sure of himself of what he wanted to do. He had such conviction and confidence in his way of doing it and there wasn't any second guessing it: "This is what we're going to do. It is going to work. It has worked everywhere we've been." I remember feeling great. This is exactly what we needed to do.

ISBN: 9781938120121

Dimensions: 152mm x 229mm x 20mm

Weight: 327g

274 pages