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During the 2000-2001 college basketball year, Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K) guided a very young and inexperienced Duke University team through a turbulent season filled with unexpected turns. Faced with everything from broken bones to humiliating losses, Coach K still managed to revamp his dispirited team and win the national championship. Five Point Play is the story behind the winning season -- the players, coaches, and motivational techniques utilized by Coach K, along with the players' feelings throughout this challenging time. Coach K proves that hard work, honesty, courage, and true teamwork can lead to the ultimate triumph.
With his record of back-to-back NCAA championships, seven Final Fours, and one of the most successful basketball programs in the nation, Coach Krzyzewski is easily one of the most respected and recognized figures in all of sports.
Donald T. Phillips is the author of six books, including Lincoln on Leadership, The Founding Fathers on Leadership, and Martin Luther King, Jr., on Leadership. He lives in Fairview, Texas, where he currently serves as mayor.
On Leadershipis a trademark of Donald T. Phillips
| Foreword | ix | |
| Prologue | 1 | |
| Preseason | 5 | |
| Preseason NIT | 31 | |
| Early Regular Season | 41 | |
| ACC Regular Season | 65 | |
| Final Regular-Season Game | 119 | |
| ACC Tournament | 149 | |
| NCAA Tournament East Region | 163 | |
| The Final Four | 187 | |
| Epilogue | 227 | |
| Acknowledgments | 237 | |
| About the Authors | 239 |
Anonymous
Posted March 27, 2007
This book is amazing to any real college basketball fan. The story or the 2001 Duke University National Champions and arguably best Duke team ever! Must have book for any fan. Simply awesome!
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Posted December 20, 2006
This book is a classic. Leaders of any kind should read this book, not only sports. This book reminds me of a quote:'Leadership is something you do with people not to them.' Not too much play by play,or technical sports talk.A good mix -in of direct quotes. Really inspiring.
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Posted June 25, 2002
This book isn't just about Duke's third national championship. It's about how an outstanding leader and teacher helped others to develop and mature. The book showed how a group of young men with enormous talents became a single unit that valued unselfishness and team work and showed a coach who valued his players more than just winning.
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Posted January 2, 2002
Anyone who loves the game of basketball must read this book. For a fan, its an incredible behind the scenes view. And for an aspiring player it is sacred. It is by far the best basketball book i have ever read.
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Posted December 10, 2001
i hate reading....but this is different, its the best book i have read.. a must for duke fans
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Posted December 27, 2001
This extraordinary man with extraordinary talents has a gift which even surpasses his coaching abilities. The character and heart he instills in his players as decent human beings is a testament to his skill and caring and his goal to challenge and get the best from each player who wears Duke Blue, whether on or off the basketball court.
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Posted November 15, 2001
Coach K did another wonderful job of giving Duke fans a look at what happens behind the scenes. It is so interesting to read the details of the season from his perspective. He also has a lot of player reactions. I find it so interesting to read the details of the practices and team meetings and the coaching staff's responsiblities. This book is a great read for any coach who wants to learn from the best about the team concept. And it is a must have for any Duke fan!
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Overview
A young, inexperienced team. Insurmountable odds. And the visionary coach that brought them to victory.During the 2000-2001 college basketball year, Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K) guided a very young and inexperienced Duke University team through a turbulent season filled with unexpected turns. Faced with everything from broken bones to humiliating losses, Coach K still managed to revamp his dispirited team and win the national championship. Five Point Play is the story behind the winning season -- the players, coaches, and motivational techniques utilized by Coach K, along with the players' feelings throughout this challenging time. Coach K proves that hard work, honesty, courage, and true ...