Favorite Books

A few of my favorite things.

These are a list of some of my favorite books that I have read and recommend for other players and coaches to read.

They are not in any particular order.

Toughness: Developing True Strength On and Off the Court by Jay Bilas

The Bible

Stuff Good Players Should Know: Intelligent Basketball From A to Z by Dick DeVenzio

Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

You Are The Team: 6 Simple Ways Teammates Can Go From Good To Great by Michael Rogers

Daily Wisdom: 366 Days of Motivational Thoughts, Quotes, and Stories by Julie Fournier

How to Coach Girls by Mia Wenjen and Alison Foley

Leading with the Heart: Coach K’s Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, and Life by Mike Krzysewski

Wooden on Leadership: How to Create a Winning Organization by John Wooden

Sum It Up: A Thousand and Ninety-Eight Victories, a Couple of Irrelevant Losses, and a Life in Perspective by Pat Summit

I’ll probably add to this list over time, and if you have a recommendation, please share!

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. – Proverbs 4:7


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