BEYOND BASKETBALL by Mike Krzyzewski with Jamie K. Spatola
    Category:  Non-Fiction
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 6+
    Release Date:  10/10/06
    Publisher:  Warner Business Books
    Reviewed by:  Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"
    Rating:  4 Stars


    Mike Krzyzewski is the men's basketball coach of the Duke University team.  For many years, Duke's team has found
    itself at the top of the college basketball circuit, and it owes a lot of that success to the wisdom, discipline, and
    dedication of its coach.

    Coach Krzyzewski knows that one sentence, beyond any other, can inspire in his players the determination to succeed:  
    "I believe in you."  In life--whether it be academics, athleticism, or anything else--knowing that someone believes in
    you can make the difference between losing and winning.  Coach K. knows that, and so do his players.

    BEYOND BASKETBALL is broken down into numerous short "chapters," which include the following:

    Adaptability, Adversity, Balance, Belief, Care, Challenges, Collective Responsibility, Commitment, Communication,
    Courage, Crisis Management, Culture, Empathy, Enthusiasm, Excellence, Failure, Family, Friendship, Fundamentals,
    Giving Back, Guidance, Imagination, Integrity, Learning, Love, Motivation, Next Play, Ownership, Passion, Poise,
    Pressure, Pride, Respect, Selflessness, Standards, Talent, Trust, Will, and Work.

    Whether you're a follower of college basketball or not, BEYOND BASKETBALL is a fitting book that deals with
    working hard, playing hard, and dedicating yourself to whatever goals you set for yourself.
Beyond Basketball:
Coach K's Keywords for Success
by Mike Krzyzewski with Jamie K. Spatola