Written for the athlete, Triumph! is a guide that helps you understand how to approach your sport philosophically and practically. Kunz explains how to focus your energy and play with confidence through ART (Alignment, Rules, and Technique), understand the politics of sports, and manage relationships that surround you as an athlete. Apply the lessons learned in Triumph!, gain a competetive edge, and become a winner on and off the field.
With forewords from legendary National Championship Football Coaches Lou Holtz and Ara Parseghian.
"Coaches, you're going to want to give a copy of Triumph! to every one of your players. It'll not only help them compete at a higher level, but it will also make you a better coach!"
~ Coach Ted Marchibroda, NFL Head Coach, Baltimore Colts 1975-1979, Indianapolis Colts 1992-1995, Baltimore Ravens 1996-1998
Autorentext
Business man, City Councilman, volunteer, coach, and former
football player, Matt Kunz understands what it takes to win on
and off the field. He was a letter winner as a walk-on football
player and played linebacker and special teams for the Fighting
Irish of Notre Dame, where he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in
American Studies.
Through sports, Matt, the son of former Atlanta Falcon and
Baltimore Colt George Kunz and Gainesville native Mary Sue,
learned valuable lessons about leadership, politics, and coaching.
For several years, he was an active football coach. He worked with
players aged six to twenty-six, ranging in experience from youth,
high school, college, and semi-professional. He also offered private
football lessons to athletes in the area through a part-time business
he founded in 2006.
Matt, his wife RaDonna, and their family dogs, live in Milton,
Georgia. A frequent speaker, Matt motivates and encourages individuals
to be the best they can be on and off the field.
Follow Matt on Twitter at @MattKunz59.
Inhalt
Foreword by Coach Lou Holtz 11
Foreword by Coach Ara Parseghian 13
Introduction 15
Part I: It's Not a Science. It's an ART. 21
Chapter 1: Player Frustration 23
Chapter 2: You Are a Performer 29
Chapter 3: A is for Alignment 33
Chapter 4: R is for Rules 37
Chapter 5: T is for Technique 43
Chapter 6: Just Do It Right 51
Part II: Sports Politics 55
Chapter 7: The Sports System 57
Chapter 8: Knowing Your Coach 67
Chapter 9: A Competent Team-Focused Coach 70
Chapter 10: An Incompetent Team-Focused Coach 73
Chapter 11: A Competent Self-Focused Coach 78
Chapter 12: An Incompetent Self-Focused Coach 83
Chapter 13: The Recruiting Process 88
Chapter 14: Building Your Personal Team 105
Chapter 15: The Draft 111
Part III: Relationships 117
Chapter 16: Your Opponent 119
Chapter 17: Injuries 125
Chapter 18: Outside Relationships 132
Chapter 19: God 138
Chapter 20: Go and Play 143
Acknowledgments 145
About the Author 149
More Praise for Triumph! 151