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They Call Me Coach | 
 enlarge | Author: John Wooden
Publisher: Books on Tape, Inc.
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 4394067
Media: Audio Cassette
ISBN: 0736610820
EAN: 9780736610827
ASIN: 0736610820
Publication Date: December 30, 1986
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Product Description
When THEY CALL ME COACH first appeared, it was hailed as a classic by fans and critics alike. The personal chronicle of a basketball legend -- the man who coached the UCLA Bruins to ten NCAA championships and the only person to be installed in the Basketball Hall of Fame as both player and coach -- is also an intimate and absorbing account of what it takes to build winning teams and shape winning lives. "THEY CALL ME COACH is grass-roots America, a story bigger than basketball. One of those rare sports books that is must reading for everyone." (Chicago Tribune)
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 John Wooden Book June 4, 2008
I loved the coach and his teams. Book is just a slow read, but interesting for those of us who witnessed his talented teams.
 They call me coach January 28, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Coach Wooden is the Monet of coaching. His philosophy and work ethic, both as a player and a coach, are unparalled. This book will instruct anyone on how to deal with adversity both on the court and in the game of life.
Excellent insight January 15, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Excellent book examining the life , philosophy and thoughts behind a great coach. Not just about basketball but good for anyone coaching any sport or anyone wanting insight to a great life.
Inspiring glimpse into a master coach's life January 13, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
John Wooden is perhaps America's greatest coach. His UCLA basketball team won ten national championships, including seven in a row. Concomitant with winning was his insistence on character and virtue rather than getting caught up with results.
This autobiography is a fascinating glimpse into Wooden's extraordinary life. It chronicles his life as a player (many forget that Wooden was elected to the basketball hall-of-fame as a player and coach), his coaching days (mostly at UCLA), and a little bit about his activities after his retirement. Interspersed in all of this are Wooden's coaching philosophy, pictures, box scores of the national championship games, and Wooden's opinion on how to improve the quality of NCAA basketball.
They Call Me Coach is tremendous for any sports fan, especially basketball. It can also be enjoyed by those who enjoy reading about what it takes to achieve success. Wooden was not a dictator, but imparted his insistence on doing one's best to his players with meticulous detail.
TCMC is not a complete autobiography, and it omits many aspects of Wooden's life. It is certainly not a "tell-all" account, nor is it perhaps the best book on articulating Wooden's coaching philosophy. For that I would recommend another of Wooden's books, appropriately titled Wooden. There are also others out there.
They Call Me Coach is a wonderful account of a man who as achieved true life success, and you will enjoy this read regardless of your previous knowledge on Wooden or college basketball.
 Great advice from a Greater man March 20, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
You can't miss with Wooden's thoughts, words and advice. If you're coaching yong people, he hits home lessons that every player and coach should know and understand. Even if you're just a parent or someone's business supervisor, read this book to learn how to better deal with and motivate those who rely on you for leadership. Don't let the coach down and pass these wonerful skills on to the next generation. Wooden's vision will live long past his coaching days. Find out all about it right here.
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