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1	Wooden more books like this by John Wooden, Steve Jamison (Preface by) add to wishlist This book is a national bestseller. 'I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs' - John Wooden. Evoking days gone by when coaches were respected as much for their off-court performances as for their success on the court, "Wooden" presents the timeless wisdom of legendary basketball coach John Wooden. In honest and telling passages about ... see all copies from £6.88! new only from £6.88! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	They Call Me Coach more books like this by John R. Wooden, Jack Tobin add to wishlist The legendary coach talks about his life, his players, and his winning philosophies in this bestselling autobiography John Wooden's dedication and inspiration made him America's "winningest" coach. His beliefs in hard work and preparedness brought the UCLA Bruins an unparalleled 10 NCAA basketball championships. Now in this bestselling ... see all copies from £4.96! new only from £6.64! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to the Sports Guy more books like this by Bill Simmons, Malcolm Gladwell (Foreword by) add to wishlist ESPN's The Sports Guy returns with the best book ever written about the NBA (or so he promises)--a wildly opinionated and entertaining tour of the history, present, and future of pro basketball. see all copies from £14.56! new only from £15.74! \| first editions
4	My Personal Best: Life Lessons from an All-American Journey more books like this by John Wooden, Steve Jamison add to wishlist This is a national bestseller for John Wooden's millions of fans - a heartfelt and revealing self-portrait about the people and events that shaped his life. "Sports Illustrated" declared: 'There has never been a finer coach in American sports than John Wooden. Nor a finer man'. ESPN selected him as the 'Greatest Coach of the 20th Century'. From ... see all copies from £5.82! new only from £6.79! \| first editions
5	Breaks of the Game more books like this by David Halberstam add to wishlist Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Halberstam writes of one year with the Portland Trail Blazers, profiling coaches and players on and off the court, and providing a view of the business side of basketball. see all copies from £5.81! new only from £6.20! \| first editions
6	Playing for Keeps: Michael Jordan and the World He Made more books like this by David Halberstam add to wishlist David Halberstam, the author of many highly regarded books on sports and American culture, examines the life and career of Michael Jordan--and in doing so, profiles the personalities and the business practices that have changed the game of basketball. This book follows Jordan from his youth to his final game as an NBA player. A New York Times ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £5.57! \| first editions
7	I Can't Accept Not Trying: Michael Jordan on the Pursuit of Excellence more books like this by Michael Jordan add to wishlist Michael Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to three NBA Championships. When he retired from professional basketball in 1993 he stunned the sports world by announcing his intention to begin a professional baseball career. 'I Can't Accept Not Trying' is Jordan's personal creed and a message for anyone who aspires to greater heights or grander dreams. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £22.90! \| first editions
8	Winner Within more books like this by Pat Riley add to wishlist The pro basketball coach and popular motivational speaker presents his recipe for leadership, personal growth, and control of shifting dynamics, showing how to forge strong groups that can work together to create success. see all copies from £4.95! new only from £4.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	Fab Five: Basketball, Trash Talk, the American Dream more books like this by Mitch Albom add to wishlist The bestselling author of Bo chronicles the amazing story of the first string Michigan basketball team--composed entirely of freshmen--that took the 1992 NCAA Tournament by storm and began the 1993 season burdened by more expectations than any team in collegiate history. 8 pages of photos. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £7.59! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	A Sense of Where You Are: Bill Bradley at Princeton more books like this by John McPhee add to wishlist First published in 1965, this title deals primarily with Bill Bradley's basketball career at Princeton University in the early 1960s. The star player and Rhodes scholar later joined the New York Knicks, and won a U.S. Senate seat in 1979. see all copies from £5.55! new only from £7.13! \| signed copies \| first editions
11 view cover	Reach for the Summit more books like this by Pat Head Summitt, Sally Jenkins add to wishlist Summitt talks candidly about women's sports, providing tips on how to employ her motivatonal methods to succeed not only in business but in life as well. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £6.48! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	A Season on the Brink: A Year with Bob Knight and the Indiana Hoosiers more books like this by John Feinstein add to wishlist Feinstein's profile of Indiana University coach Bob Knight is the biggest-selling hardcover sports book of all time--now available in paperback. A vivid portrait of a complex, brilliant coach walking a fine line between genius and madness. see all copies from £1.25! new only from £5.57! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	Let Me Tell You a Story: A Lifetime in the Game more books like this by John Feinstein, Red Auerbach add to wishlist Red Auerbach is the architect and mastermind behind one of the most dominant franchises in professional sports history, the Boston Celtics. The cigar-chomping Auerbach wasn't a passive bench coach, but an aggressive, demanding and often volatile mentor who coached 11 Hall of Famers and led Boston to 10 Eastern Division titles in 16 years. Auerbach ... see all copies from £4.95! new only from £6.19! \| first editions
14 view cover	Five-Star Basketball Drills more books like this by Garfinkle Howard, Klein Will, Howard Garfinkel (Editor) add to wishlist Over 5,000 talented players have completed the Five-Star program and received scholarships. Distinguished alumni include Isiah Thomas, Moses Malone, Dominique Wilkins, Michael Jordan, Mark Aguirre, John Paxson, Jim Paxson, Jeff Ruland, Darnell Valentine, and Mike O'Koren. Here, in print for the first time, is a compilation of 131 drills they ... see all copies from £2.90! new only from £5.97!
15 view cover	Basketball for Dummies more books like this by Richard Phelps, John Walters add to wishlist Basketball is the most popular participatory sport in the United States. As simple as the game often seems throwing a ball through a hoop there are many aspects of the game that go unnoticed. But with Basketball For Dummies, Second Edition, you'll get the inside scoop on hoops. Whether you're a player, a fan, or a coach, Basketball For Dummies, ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £5.57! \| first editions
16 view cover	My Losing Season more books like this by Pat Conroy add to wishlist Turning to nonfiction, the bestselling author of "Beach Music" has written an American classic about young men and the bonds they form, about losing and the lessons it imparts, and about finding one's self in the midst of defeat. see all copies from £4.95! new only from £5.89! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior more books like this by Phil Jackson add to wishlist Advice from Phil Jackson, coach of the Chicago Bulls, as well as a former player for the New York Knicks and the New Jersey Nets. Jackson begins the book with Michael Jordan's return to the Bulls, and goes on to discuss his own life, growing up as the child of fundamentalist Christians, and his adoption of Zen principles in life and in coaching. see all copies from £4.95! new only from £5.70! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul more books like this by Phil Jackson add to wishlist Jackson draws on his trademark honesty and insight to tell the whole story of the L.A. Lakers' 2003-2004 season--the final ride of a truly great basketball dynasty. Filled with tremendous human drama and offering lessons on life, this book is one that no sports fan can possibly pass up. 16-page photo insert. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £5.27! \| signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	The Complete Guide to Coaching Girls' Basketball: Building a Great Team the Carolina Way more books like this by Sylvia Hatchell, Jeff Thomas add to wishlist "If you're serious about coaching girls' basketball, Coach Hatchell's book is a must-read." - Dean Smith, the NCAA's all-time winningest coach. The North Carolina Tarheels' women's coach shows you the way to victory for your girls' middle- and high-school basketball team. With 19 seasons coaching the North Carolina Tarheels women's team to five ... see all copies from £6.55! new only from £6.55!
20 view cover	Optimum Performance Training: Basketball: Play Like a Pro with the Ultimate Custom Workout Used by NBA Players and Teams more books like this by Micheal Clark, Caroline San Juan add to wishlist Michael Clark virtually wrote the book that personal trainers all over America use to gain their certification in the field. As creator of the Optimum Performance Training system, he took personal training to a whole new level by introducing a program that could be fully customized for any sport. In this book, Clark will enable readers through his ... see all copies from £4.25! new only from £6.04!
21 view cover	Values of the Game more books like this by Bill Bradley, Phil Jackson (Foreword by) add to wishlist The author returns to the scene of his first career and first passion - basketball. In ten essays of personal observations and reflections, he explores the qualities of famous players in action. see all copies from £1.49! new only from £3.87! \| signed copies \| first editions
22 view cover	The Miracle of St. Anthony: A Season with Coach Bob Hurley and Basketball's Most Improbable Dynasty more books like this by Adrian Wojnarowski add to wishlist In the tradition of "Friday Night Lights" comes the riveting and inspiring story of an inner-city basketball team and the fiery coaching genius who leads them to greatness. see all copies from £4.95! new only from £5.57! \| first editions
23 view cover	Russell Rules: 11 Lessons on Leadership from the Twentieth Century's Greatest Winner more books like this by Bill Russell, David Falkner add to wishlist In this primer for business and everyday life, the Boston Celtics star center shares 11 rules about leadership based on his experiences on and off the court. Some of these lessons include anecdotes about the many hoops greats he has encountered, such as Bob Cousy and his coach, Red Auerbach. see all copies from £4.95! new only from £7.57! \| signed copies \| first editions
24 view cover	The Last Amateurs: Playing for Glory and Honor in Division I College Basketball more books like this by John Feinstein add to wishlist Like millions who love college basketball, John Feinstein was first drawn to the game because of its intensity, speed and intelligence. Like many others, he felt that the vast sums of money involved in NCAA basketball had turned the sport into a division of the NBA, rather than the beloved amateur sport it once was. He went in search of college ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £5.57! \| first editions
25 view cover	The Punch: One Night, Two Lives, and the Fight That Changed Basketball Forever more books like this by John Feinstein add to wishlist The author recounts how a minor scuffle on the court in 1977 turned into a near-death experience for one player and ultimately changed the course of professional basketball. see all copies from £2.53! new only from £5.57! \| first editions

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