Dream Like a Champion: Wins, Losses, and Leadership the Nebraska Volleyball Way

Description: Dream Like a Champion by Brandon Vogel, John Cook Since becoming the Nebraskas womens volleyball coach in 2000, John Cook has led the team to three national championships, seven NCAA semifinal appearances, and the nations top winning percentage in womens volleyball. In Dream Like a Champion Cook shares the coaching and leadership philosophy that has enabled him to become one of the games winningest coaches. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Since becoming the Nebraska womens volleyball coach in 2000, John Cook has led the team to four national championships, seven NCAA semifinal appearances, and the nations top winning percentage in womens volleyball. In Dream Like a Champion Cook shares the coaching and leadership philosophy that has enabled him to become one of the games winningest coaches.Growing up in San Diego, Cook acquired his coaching philosophy from his experiences first as a football coach, then as a student of the sport of volleyball on the beaches of Southern California. After a stint as an assistant volleyball coach at Nebraska, he returned to Nebraska as head coach in 2000 and won the national championship in his first season. Even with a bar set so high, Cook saw at Nebraskas tradition-rich program the potential for even greater growth and success. He decided to focus on higher expectations, training, motivation, goal setting, and other ways to build the strongest teams possible. In Dream Like a Champion Cook shares the philosophy behind Nebraskas culture of success and reveals how hes had to learn, evolve, and be coached himself, even in his fifth decade as a coach. With openness and candor he delivers insights about his methods and passes along lessons that can be used by leaders in any field. Cook also shares behind-the-scenes anecdotes about Nebraska volleyball moments and players—and how he coaches and teaches his players about life beyond the court. This paperback edition features a new chapter about the 2017 national championship season. Author Biography John Cook is a two-time winner of the American Volleyball Coaches Association National Coach of the Year Award and was inducted into the American Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2017. Brandon Vogel is the managing editor of Hail Varsity magazine and has covered University of Nebraska athletics since 2011. His sportswriting has been featured by FoxSports.com, the Guardian, and CBSSports.com. Table of Contents List of Photographs Preface 1. Learning to Lead 2. Culture Drives the Dream 3. Why Nebraska? 4. Training the Complete Athlete 5. Coaching the iCentered Athlete 6. The Team within the Team 7. Motivation, Mentors, and a Magician 8. The Longer I Coach, the Less I Know 9. Destination Omaha 10. Two Points Better 11. Never Stop Coaching 12. Regrets 13. Is God a Coach? 14. Ultimate Trust 15. Dream Bigger 16. With Each Other, For Each Other Review "Great coaches and teachers relentlessly strive for learning and improvement—in their people, in their teams, and in themselves. John Cooks story is permeated with that pursuit: what an innovator! If you crave the better, youd better read this book."—Karch Kiraly, head coach, U.S. womens National Volleyball Team"The thing that strikes me the most about John Cook is the amount of thought and energy he gives to every possible detail in coaching. Johns reflection about his own coaching and the Nebraska program frequently leads to action, which is how both an individual and a program stay ahead of the game. This is a very good book for anyone who has an interest in coaching and leadership."—Terry Pettit, head coach, University of Nebraska womens volleyball team, 1977–99"John Cook has accomplished nearly everything a volleyball coach can achieve. He has done this not by focusing just on recruiting great players or the physical skills of his players. In Dream Like a Champion John reveals his relentless quest for better team chemistry, improving communication skills, proper goal setting, and attention to detail—which together result in peak performance."—Tom Osborne, former Husker head football coach, University of Nebraska athletic director, and U.S. congressman"Courage is the word that comes to mind when I think of Coach John Cook. Over the years Ive seen John continually show courage, but never more than when he acknowledged his need to reinvent himself and manage stress. His willingness to share that about himself and to be open to others is one of the most courageous things Ive seen done by a coach, or by anyone, really, in all my years as a sports psychiatrist."—Larry Widman, co-founder of Performance Mountain"If youre a Nebraska volleyball fan you should own this book."—Jon Johnston, Corn Nation blog"For all coaches and people who bleed Husker red, this a great read. . . . Cook admires the special qualities that can come from a small-town Nebraska athlete; other coaches across the state have taken notice, too. These athletes are generally family oriented, hardworking, and possess good qualities that help lead to championship cultures. Thats the Nebraska way, and John Cook reveals how he understands the value these athletes can bring to his program."—Nicole Venditte, Great Plains Quarterly"John Cook had an unconventional path into coaching. He has incredible insight into building champions on and off the court. His growth mind-set and ability to constantly develop new leadership skills make him a special breed of coach."—Jack Riggins, co-founder of Performance Mountain, retired U.S. Navy SEAL, and assistant football coach at Midland University Review Text Great coaches and teachers relentlessly strive for learning and improvement--in their people, in their teams, and in themselves. John Cooks story is permeated with that pursuit: what an innovator! If you crave the better, youd better read this book."" - Karch Kiraly, head coach, U.S. womens National Volleyball Team ""John Cook has accomplished nearly everything a volleyball coach can achieve. He has done this not by focusing just on recruiting great players or the physical skills of his players. In Dream Like a Champion John reveals his relentless quest for better team chemistry, improving communication skills, proper goal setting, and attention to detail--which together result in peak performance."" - Tom Osborne, former Husker head football coach, University of Nebraska athletic director, and U.S. congressman ""Courage is the word that comes to mind when I think of Coach John Cook. Over the years Ive seen John continually show courage, but never more than when he acknowledged his need to reinvent himself and manage stress. His willingness to share that about himself and to be open to others is one of the most courageous things Ive seen done by a coach, or by anyone, really, in all my years as a sports psychiatrist."" - Larry Widman, co-founder of Performance Mountain ""The thing that strikes me the most about John Cook is the amount of thought and energy he gives to every possible detail in coaching. Johns reflection about his own coaching and the Nebraska program frequently leads to action, which is how both an individual and a program stay ahead of the game. This is a very good book for anyone who has an interest in coaching and leadership."" - Terry Pettit, head coach, University of Nebraska womens volleyball team, 1977-99 Review Quote "The thing that strikes me the most about John Cook is the amount of thought and energy he gives to every possible detail in coaching. Details ISBN1496201779 Author John Cook Pages 208 Publisher University of Nebraska Press Year 2017 ISBN-10 1496201779 ISBN-13 9781496201775 Format Hardcover Imprint University of Nebraska Press Subtitle Wins, Losses, and Leadership the Nebraska Volleyball Way Place of Publication Lincoln Country of Publication United States Illustrations 15 photographs Affiliation University of East Anglia DEWEY B Publication Date 2017-09-01 Short Title Dream Like a Champion Language English UK Release Date 2017-09-01 AU Release Date 2017-09-01 NZ Release Date 2017-09-01 US Release Date 2017-09-01 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159347323;

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