The Art of Basketball War: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Coach

ANCIENT TEXT REVEALS SACRED PRINCIPLES FOR HARDWOOD COMBAT. . . THE ART OF WAR, written over two thousand years ago by a mysterious Chinese general is considered one of the world's most enduring and influential books. Sun Tzu's iconic manual embodies the essence of battlefield strategy and human motivation that is now mandatory reading for both military and corporate leaders. THE ART OF BASKETBALL WAR borrows Sun Tzu's ancient principles and applies them to the game of basketball. When coaches approach their basketball contests as wars staged on hardwood battlefields an entirely new perspective is achieved. Like the original, this unique book contains thirteen succinct chapters that examine an array of psychological, emotional and organizational insights. Coaches will find this book an invaluable aid in jump-starting a thoughtful evaluation of their programs. In the process they may also discover some ancient hidden secrets that lead to glorious hardwood victories.