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<p>Foreword xv</p> <p>Introduction xvii</p> <p>1 The Tunnel 1</p> <p>2 The Grind 7</p> <p>3 The Showup Showdown 13</p> <p>4 Cup of Coffee 19</p> <p>5 Enthusiasm 29</p> <p>6 Ultimatum 35</p> <p>7 The Right Target 41</p> <p>8 Eating Crow 49</p> <p>9 The Real Definition 55</p> <p>10 The Golden Rule 71</p> <p>11 A Turning Point 89</p> <p>12 The Two Abilities 97</p> <p>13 Pointing Fingers 111</p> <p>14 The Secret Move 121</p> <p>15 The Holy Grail 137</p> <p>16 Do the Work 153</p> <p>17 Game Day 163</p> <p>18 Bag of Peanuts 175</p> <p>Acknowledgments 183</p> <p>About the Author 187</p>

<p><b>MARTIN ROONEY</b> is on a mission to make better coaches. He is a former U.S. bobsledder, Division I track athlete, and creator of Training for Warriors. He has consulted for Fortune 500 companies, including Nike and Prudential; coached the N.Y. Giants and N.Y. Jets; and instructed military organizations such as the Army Rangers and Navy SEALs. Having trained NFL, UFC, MLB, NBA, and Olympic athletes, Martin learned the most from coaching middle and high school teams.

<p><b>PRAISE FOR COACH to COACH</b></p> <p>"For great performances in your profession and family. . . study this book!"<br /><b>—Dan Gable,</b> Olympic Gold Medalist in Wrestling, 3-time U.S. Olympic Team Coach, 15 NCAA Team Titles, University of Iowa Wrestling</p> <p>"Some books you read for entertainment. Some you read for enlightenment. <i>Coach to Coach</i> will give you both."<br /><b>—Coach Lou Holtz,</b> 1998 NCAA National Champions, Notre Dame Football, <b>Only coach to lead 6 different college programs to bowl games</b></p> <p>"<i>Coach to Coach</i> is about human development through sport. Martin Rooney gets it EXACTLY right: elite coaching is about relationships, character development and accountability."<br /><b>—Anson Dorrance,</b> 22 NCAA Championships, University of North Carolina Women's Soccer, 7–time NCAA Women's Soccer Coach of the Year</p> <p>"In today's sports and business world, there's never been a more important time to have responsible and ethical people serving as coaches. <i>Coach to Coach</i> offers you practical and user-friendly tips on how to be THAT coach for someone else."<br /><b>—Shawn Johnson,</b> Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist in Gymnastics, Winner of ABC's <i>Dancing with the Stars</i></p> <p>"<i>Coach to Coach</i> is an important reminder of the power of a coach. If you want to help more people and make a positive impact on the lives of others, read this book!"<br /><b>—Jon Gordon,</b> Bestselling Author of <i>The Energy Bus</i>, <i>The Carpenter,</i> and <i>Training Camp</i></p> <p>"Coaching is much more than teaching someone how to play a sport. <i>Coach to Coach</i> is your guidebook on how to inspire someone to live out the story of their dreams."<br /><b>—Rudy Ruettiger,</b> the inspiration for the Blockbuster Film, <i>RUDY</i></p>

<p>“For great performances in your profession and family. . . study this book!”</p> <p>Dan Gable</p> <p>Olympic Gold Medalist in Wrestling, 3-time U.S. Olympic Team Coach</p> <p>15 NCAA Team Titles as Head Coach of University of Iowa Wrestling</p> <p>355-21-5 lifetime coaching record</p> <p> </p> <p>“<i>Coach to Coach</i> tackles the challenges and joys that come from a life of coaching. Use these simple coaching strategies and you will have no choice but to help more people.”</p> <p>Phillip Fulmer</p> <p>Head Coach 1998 BCS National Football Champion University of Tennessee</p> <p>College Football Hall of Fame</p> <p> </p> <p>“<i>Coach to Coach</i> is an important reminder of the power of a coach. If you want to help more people and make a positive impact on the lives of others, read this book!”</p> <p>Jon Gordon</p> <p>Best-selling author of <i>The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, </i>and <i>Training Camp</i></p> <p> </p> <p>"Some books you read for entertainment. Some you read for enlightenment. <i>Coach to Coach</i> will give you both.”</p> <p>Coach Lou Holtz</p> <p>1998 NCAA Football Champions at Notre Dame</p> <p>Only coach to lead six different college programs to bowl games</p> <p>College Football Hall of Fame</p> <p> </p> <p>“Finding the right coach at the right time had an incredible impact on my life. In today’s sports and business world, there has never been a more important time to have responsible and ethical people in place serving as coaches. <i>Coach to Coach</i> offers you practical and user-friendly tips on how best to be THAT coach for someone else.”</p> <p>Shawn Johnson</p> <p>Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist in Gymnastics</p> <p>Winner of ABC’s <i>Dancing with the Stars</i></p> <p> </p> <p>"Coaching is so much more than teaching someone how to play a sport. Coaching is about teaching them how to become great at life. What they learn on the field is what they do off the field. Coach from the heart with an open mind and find value in every player. . . form a synergy and watch the magic happen. <i>Coach to Coach</i> is your guidebook on how to help inspire someone to live out the story of their dreams.”</p> <p>Rudy Ruettiger</p> <p>The inspiration for the blockbuster film <i>Rudy</i></p> <p> </p> <p>“<i>Coach to Coach</i> is a great reminder of the simple coaching principles that produce results. Whether you are working with athletes on the deck at the Olympic Games or teaching young group swimmers foundational mechanics, coaches, mentors, and teachers need to practice the ideas in this book in order to offer our best coaching to the young people we are blessed to get to coach.”</p> <p>David Marsh</p> <p>12 NCAA Titles as Head Coach of Auburn University Swimming</p> <p>2016 USA Olympic Team Women’s Swimming Head Coach</p> <p>Coach of 54 Olympians from 21 different countries</p> <p> </p> <p>“<i>Coach to Coach</i> is a much-needed guide that will teach you how to inspire others. Martin trained me to be my best at the NFL Combine and has now made his coaching strategies into a simple philosophy for anyone. This captivating sport story will teach you how to be a better coach no matter who it is you lead."</p> <p>Chris Long</p> <p>2018 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year</p> <p>2-time Super Bowl Champion</p> <p> </p> <p>“<i>Coach to Coach</i> is a must read for anyone interested in being the best version of themselves as a coach, teacher, spouse or parent. Martin Rooney combines wonderful teaching points with an engaging story. I have read many books on leadership and feel <i>Coach to Coach</i> will be a classic for coaches from youth sports all the way up to the professional level.”</p> <p>Mark Krikorian</p> <p>Head Coach Florida State Women’s Soccer</p> <p>2014 and 2018 NCAA National Champions</p> <p> </p> <p>“Martin Rooney jukes right and then breaks left with <i>Coach to Coach</i>, and he scores again! As a coach, you are better after reading it. That’s really all there is to it. This should be mandatory reading for all coaches at every level to learn to connect and contribute. Thank you for making me better, Martin.”</p> <p>Gunnar Peterson</p> <p>Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Los Angeles Lakers</p> <p> </p> <p>“Coaching is about doing everything in your power to bring out the best in someone else. Even the greatest coaches in the world need guidance at certain points in their careers. In his book <i>Coach to Coach</i>, Martin Rooney offers that guidance in a powerful story. With so many great relatable lessons in every chapter, this little book will help you be that coach your athletes will always remember for the right reasons.”</p> <p>Liane Blyn</p> <p>Head of Sports Performance, Arizona State University</p> <p>Multiple-time World Champion and World Record Holder in Powerlifting</p> <p> </p> <p>“After 33 years of coaching, I have learned there is a lot more than the X’s and O’s of the game. It is also about who those X’s and O’s are and how you can grow them as both players and people. Having watched Martin coach for years, I know he always did both. <i>Coach to Coach</i> is a valuable resource that should be on every coach’s bookshelf.”</p> <p>Greg Toal</p> <p>Head Coach of 2009 and 2011 U.S. High School National Champion Don Bosco Football</p> <p>Lifetime 305-55-2 coaching record </p> <p> </p> <p>“To be a successful coach you must be likable, believable, and an example for all on your team. In each of these elements, as a coach and a leader, Martin Rooney has set the standard. If you enjoy inspiring stories with memorable characters that teach you simple wisdom, this book is for you. I highly recommend this book for anyone who considers him or herself a coach.”</p> <p>Jeffrey Gitomer</p> <p>Best-selling author of <i>YES Attitude </i>and<i> The Little Red Book of Selling</i></p> <p> </p> <p>“There’s more to coaching than the strategic, technical, and tactical aspects of a certain situation. Coaching also includes mentorship, leadership, and character development. A great coach instills the intangibles of discipline, resiliency, and fortitude to challenge individuals to be better than the day before. <i>Coach to Coach</i> can help you to make that connection.”</p> <p>Joe Kenn</p> <p>Carolina Panthers Head Strength Coach</p> <p>2015 NFL Strength Coach of the Year<br /><br /></p> <p>“As a fighter, you rely heavily on your coaches for support and direction. Martin was always my coach who was able to help me by saying the right thing at the right time. Using the story in <i>Coach to Coach</i>, he masterfully teaches you how to better connect and communicate to help someone fight their next battle.”</p> <p>Jim Miller</p> <p>First fighter to reach 30 fights in UFC history</p> <p>Most career fights in the Octagon in UFC history</p> <p> </p> <p>"<i>Coach to Coach</i> provides an easily relatable view into the frustrating but equally exhilarating profession of coaching. This is a book I would recommend to anyone looking to improve as a coach regardless of sport.”</p> <p>Tony Veney</p> <p>Head Coach Track and Field and Cross Country, Ventura College</p> <p>2017 USATF Coach/Educator of the Year</p> <p> </p> <p>“For every coach who spends all their time investing in others, but feels like no one has time to invest in them, Martin Rooney hears you and <i>Coach to Coach </i>is lesson one.”</p> <p>Nick Winkelman, PhD</p> <p>Head of Athletic Performance & Science for Irish Rugby Football Union</p> <p> </p> <p>“<i>Coach to Coach</i> was my reminder of why I wanted to coach. Every athlete will leave sport someday and need skills for real life. This book inspires coaches to be positive role models and do our job to instill these skills. Read this book and you will help more people succeed.”</p> <p>Shauna Rohbock</p> <p>Olympic Silver Medalist in Bobsled</p> <p>USA National Bobsled Team Assistant Coach</p> <p>Presidential Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition<br /><br /><br /></p> <p>"<i>Coach to Coach</i> is about human development through sport. Martin Rooney gets it EXACTLY right in very clear ways: elite coaching is relationships, character development and accountability."</p> <p>Anson Dorrance</p> <p>22 NCAA Championships, University of North Carolina Women’s Soccer</p> <p>1991 U.S. Women’s Soccer World Cup Champions </p> <p>7-time NCAA Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year and 1987 NCAA Men’s Coach of the Year</p> <p>U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame</p>

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