A Season In Words Turns 15

Hard to believe it has been 15 years since the first edition of A Season In Words: A Coach's Guide To Motivation From The Preseason To The Postseason was published. The book was updated 8 years ago in May of 2011. The book continues to be a valuable resource for coaches of all sports all across the world.

About The Book

The book allows you to easily find quotes that cover an exact moment of your season—whether it’s during practice, preparing for the big game or building confidence after a loss. Brilliantly organized into 14 files according to your season—not by generic topics. Dan Spainhour shares his quotes from over 30 years of coaching experience. The book is separated in files representing Spainhour' organization system used to collect quotes and motivational sayings throughout his career. You will find more than 2000 opinions, insights and wits of wisdom to motivate your team and help you stay competitive. It will be your go-to resource season after season!

The Files: (Quotes Collections) Include

The Preseason/Individual Improvement
The Beginning & Practice Quotes
Team Formation
Before A Game
After A Win
After A Loss/Building Confidence
Before A Big Game-The Rivalry Game
When Your Team Is Favored To Win
When Your Team Is The Underdog
Overcoming Adversitybiste
The Mid-Season Doldrums & Overcoming Slumps
Dealing With Problems
The Postseason
The Season’s End

You can find more information about the book at our website.

A Season In Words by Dan Spainhour

$19.95

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