Sacred Hoops

Author:

By Phil Jackson

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Paperback

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Basketball, Basketball Coaches, Coaching, Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Chicago Bulls

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Further Details

• Published: 15th Oct 2006
• ISBN: 1401308813
• Pages: 240

From Word of Sport:

Interesting (and welcome) to see a UK company finally picking up this title for UK distribution.

What can be said about it that hasn't already been said before? Well, if you're new to it, you'll gain an insight into the inner workings of one of the most respected coaches. If you've read it before, now's your opportunity to get a new copy because the one you leant to a mate never came back!

An absolute classic, a must for aspiring coaches.

From the Publisher:

Not only is there more to life than basketball, there's a lot more to basketball than basketball - Phil Jackson

One of the most successful coaches in NBA history, Chicago Bulls head coach Phil Jackson provides an inside look at the higher wisdom of teamwork with Sacred Hoops - Jackson's philosophy of mindful basketball and his lifelong quest to bring enlightenment to the competitive world of professional sports.

A new paradigm of leadership based on Eastern and Native American principles, Jackson's approach flies in the face of the egoistic, winner-take-all attitude that has changed the face of American sports. Rather than winning through intimidation, Jackson - who describes himself as a Zen Christian - stresses awareness, compassion and most of all selfless team play. Filled with stories about Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Toni Kukoc and other members of the Bulls, Sacred Hoops reveals how Jackson directs his players to act with a clear mind; to respect the enemy and be aggressive without anger or violence; to live in the moment and stay calmly focused in the midst of chaos, so that the me becomes the servant of the we.

In Sacred Hoops, Jackson takes us inside the mind of the thinking man's coach as he builds one of the greatest teams of all time. Not just for sports fans, this inspiring memoir is for anyone interested in the potential of the human spirit.