Quotes from the Summitt
Summitt, Pat (Author)
ISBN: 1933725567
Publisher: Southwestern Publishing Group
Binding: Hardcover; 128 pages
Pub Date: April 15, 2019
This is a thoughtful collection of empowering quotations used by Pat Summitt to help mold and energize her players. It is a must read for people of all ages and in all walks of life. Readers will not only learn from Pat's profound insights but also become challenged to act on many of the quotes in-as-much as each is focused on growth, improvement and fulfillment.
Biographical Note: Pat Summitt is an American treasure. She was an iconic women's basketball coach for 38 years from the University of Tennessee. In those 38 seasons, she coached 161 players, had a 100% student-athlete graduation rate, won 8 National Championships, 18 NCAA Final Fours, 15 Coach of the Year Awards, Awarded 9 Medals for coaching the U.S. National Team. She also founded the Pat Summitt Foundation, was a member of U.S. Department of State's Council to Empower Women & Girls Through Sports, only person to win Olympic medals as both player (1976) and head coach (1984). She retired as winningest coach in NCAA history, men or women with 1,098 victories. Pat was awarded the Winged Foot Award from the New York Athletic Club for coaches reaching the highest levels in coaching. She wrote three New York Times Best Seller books, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Naismith Coach of the Century. The NCAA's Main Conference Room is the Pat Summitt - John Wooden Room.
Summitt, Pat (Author)
ISBN: 1933725567
Publisher: Southwestern Publishing Group
Binding: Hardcover; 128 pages
Pub Date: April 15, 2019
This is a thoughtful collection of empowering quotations used by Pat Summitt to help mold and energize her players. It is a must read for people of all ages and in all walks of life. Readers will not only learn from Pat's profound insights but also become challenged to act on many of the quotes in-as-much as each is focused on growth, improvement and fulfillment.
Biographical Note: Pat Summitt is an American treasure. She was an iconic women's basketball coach for 38 years from the University of Tennessee. In those 38 seasons, she coached 161 players, had a 100% student-athlete graduation rate, won 8 National Championships, 18 NCAA Final Fours, 15 Coach of the Year Awards, Awarded 9 Medals for coaching the U.S. National Team. She also founded the Pat Summitt Foundation, was a member of U.S. Department of State's Council to Empower Women & Girls Through Sports, only person to win Olympic medals as both player (1976) and head coach (1984). She retired as winningest coach in NCAA history, men or women with 1,098 victories. Pat was awarded the Winged Foot Award from the New York Athletic Club for coaches reaching the highest levels in coaching. She wrote three New York Times Best Seller books, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Naismith Coach of the Century. The NCAA's Main Conference Room is the Pat Summitt - John Wooden Room.
Summitt, Pat (Author)
ISBN: 1933725567
Publisher: Southwestern Publishing Group
Binding: Hardcover; 128 pages
Pub Date: April 15, 2019
This is a thoughtful collection of empowering quotations used by Pat Summitt to help mold and energize her players. It is a must read for people of all ages and in all walks of life. Readers will not only learn from Pat's profound insights but also become challenged to act on many of the quotes in-as-much as each is focused on growth, improvement and fulfillment.
Biographical Note: Pat Summitt is an American treasure. She was an iconic women's basketball coach for 38 years from the University of Tennessee. In those 38 seasons, she coached 161 players, had a 100% student-athlete graduation rate, won 8 National Championships, 18 NCAA Final Fours, 15 Coach of the Year Awards, Awarded 9 Medals for coaching the U.S. National Team. She also founded the Pat Summitt Foundation, was a member of U.S. Department of State's Council to Empower Women & Girls Through Sports, only person to win Olympic medals as both player (1976) and head coach (1984). She retired as winningest coach in NCAA history, men or women with 1,098 victories. Pat was awarded the Winged Foot Award from the New York Athletic Club for coaches reaching the highest levels in coaching. She wrote three New York Times Best Seller books, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Naismith Coach of the Century. The NCAA's Main Conference Room is the Pat Summitt - John Wooden Room.
Review Quotes:
If there were a Mount Rushmore of coaching, Pat Summitt would certainly be included. A book containing her quotes and wisdom on leadership is worthy of another championship ring. -- Roy Williams "Head Men's Basketball Coach, UNC"
As a leader and master motivator, Pat transcended sports. Her contagious work ethic and ingenious methods still resonate with great leaders everywhere -- Ken Blanchard "Co-author of The New One Minute Manager"
Pat Summitt's dedication to the young women she led and her integrity in everything she did will never be equaled. I am confident her inspirational words will enrich the lives of those who read this book. -- James A. Haslam II "Founder and Chairman, Pilot Oil/Flying J"