For basketball coaches and every person who wants to become the best they can be This fable takes you on a journey into the heart of a coach's world. You'll meet Ted Faylor, the renowned Golden Whistle coach, who is at the pinnacle of his career; and Little K, his ambitious young student-assistant, who knows he can be a great coach and is sure he has all the answers. But the novice coach has a lot to learn and he learns it all the hard way. This learning leads him to the 10 Golden Nuggets, which hold the secrets to earning the Golden Whistle - success in basketball coaching and, more important, in life. When you engage the teachings of the Golden Nuggets as Little K did, you'll find that you can improve your coaching, your players, your team, and the lives of everyone around you.

THE NBA THROUGH THE EYES OF THE SPECTATOR PHOENIX SUNS EDITION www.nbaspectator.com 262 pages "The NBA Through the Eyes of the Spectator" is a "One-Size-Fits-All" book that enhances the education of the uninformed NBA fan. At the same time, it also serves as a unique and valuable reference book for the informed fan. NBA rules, terms, strategies and the history of NBA basketball are presented here in a sometimes humorous, easy-to-read and simple-to-understand style. "The NBA Through the Eyes of the Spectator" includes a concise, yet thorough, history of the Phoenix Suns franchise, year-by-year, from their inaugural season in 1968 through the 2012-13 campaign. Suns trades, draft picks, coaching changes, and team leaders are all presented, along with attendance figures, salary information and many fun-to-read anecdotes from years gone by. After reading this book... YOU... will hopefully become the person that can answer the questions for people around you... rather than be the one who asks them. Also included are entertaining... "behind the scenes..". stories about the 2011 NBA lockout... the lives of NBA referees and scouts...an amazing unique chart that details the NBA journey for over 500 active players... many trivia quizzes to challenge and amuse you... a history of the evolution of the NBA Draft...plus much more. No longer will you have to browse through countless websites (some with incorrect information) or read different books... to become an informed fan of basketball, the NBA and specifically the Phoenix Suns. It's all at your fingertips with... "THE NBA THROUGH THE EYES OF THE SPECTATOR."

I was a friendly dictator for forty seven years. In those forty seven years I filled more then forty notebooks with my experiences, ideas, thoughts, readings, materials collected from basketball clinics, information taken from other professionals (clergy, coaches, teachers, writers, etc.), motivational materials, and more with the intent of some day writing a book about what it entails to be a friendly dictator (head basketball coach)

In the midst of high level meetings in Paris, bank executive Dan Kinsey receives the shocking news of his father's death. Shaken, he rushes back to his hometown in Indiana. His father, a local basketball legend in this tough, blue-collar town, draws a huge crowd to his memorial service. Dan feels conflicted as he listens to the glowing accolades about his popular father.
Seeking closure, Dan opens the door to his troubled past and takes the reader on an emotional journey into a world of pick-up basketball games, angry beatings from a drunken father and bloody gang fights on school playgrounds. Rewinding to the present, Dan feels compelled to visit one of his father's favorite haunts on the city's tough West Side and discovers a shocking truth that will forever change his life.
This powerful story of a middle-aged man struggling to pick up the pieces of a broken childhood will both inspire and sadden you--and possibly leave you thinking about your own journey through life.

About the Author:
In his third novel, R B Conroy goes back to his childhood roots to write a compelling tale about the son of a Hoosier legend. His love and understanding of his beloved home state of Indiana is evident throughout this heart wrenching tale of a troubled hero and his dark side. As we speak, Conroy is hard at work on his fourth novel at this home in Leesburg, Indiana.

How an Amateur-Based Basketball Company Is Making a Positive Impact on People, Communities, and Businesses and How You Can Too

The Biggest What-If's in Los Angeles Lakers History is an in depth look at some of the biggest questions surrounding the famed Los Angeles Lakers basketball team. It poses hypothetical scenarios about events in the history of this great basketball team. Some of the questions include: - What if Magic Johnson had played with Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'neal? - What if Andrew Bynum had been healthy during the 2008 NBA Finals? - How many titles could Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'neal have won if they had stayed together? This book is written by a die hard Laker fan. It is a short but fun read and is great for any Laker fan. It will inspire debate and bring back many memories for any Laker fan.

Maynard 8 Miles is the uplifting story of the triumph of family, hard work and talent in basketball and in life. Hardships are overcome, love is found and incredible basketball feats are achieved. Join first time author Brian Borland as he shares the legacy of his family and relates the heartwarming tale that he was born to tell.