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Quotes from the Summitt: By Pat Summitt Coach of the Century

Pat Summitt

This book is a thoughtful collection of empowering quotations used by Pat Summitt to help mold and energize her players. Although an iconic, history-making basketball coach, Pat Summitt viewed herself as a teacher and educator first. It is precisely her penchant for offering profound advice, words of wisdom and instruction that serves as the foundation for Quotes from the Summitt. 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 inasmuch as each is focused on growth, improvement, fulfillment and success. This book demonstrated how much Pat cared at all levels to help people, especially women, to achieve their life goals. As Pat would often say, "Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care."

Book Details

  • Publisher: Pat Summitt Publishing
  • Publish Date: Apr 15th, 2019
  • Pages: 128
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.10in - 5.00in - 0.60in - 0.60lb
  • EAN: 9781933725567
  • Categories: BasketballCoaching - BasketballLeadership

About the Author

Summitt, Pat: - "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. She is recognized as t"

Praise for this book

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"