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Author:
Murray, Sean, (Performance consultant), author.
Title:
If gold is our destiny : how a team of mavericks came together for Olympic glory / Sean P. Murray.
Publisher:
Rowman & Littlefield,
Copyright Date:
2022
Description:
xii, 233 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Subject:
Olympic Games--(23rd :--1984 :--Los Angeles, Calif.)
Volleyball--United States--History.
Coaching (Athletics)--United States--Psychological aspects.
Olympic athletes--United States--Psychology.
Teamwork (Sports)--Psychological aspects.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Epilogue. Introduction -- Argentina 1982 -- A friendship -- Pepperdine 1974 -- The Big Cy -- Karch -- San Diego -- Beat Cuba! -- Eastie vs. Westie -- A crazy idea -- Into the wild -- Breaking point -- The American system -- The straw that stirred our drink -- Pullman -- Olympics -- Can we? -- Epilogue.
Summary:
"This book tells the inspiring story of the 1984 U.S. men's Olympic volleyball team. After many years playing as underdogs, a maverick coach would take over and push the players to their physical and emotional limits. Their journey to the Olympics reveals the value of teamwork, never giving up, and trusting in an innovative style of leadership." -- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
1538154854
9781538154854
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1281654107
LCCN:
2021052270
Locations:
FXPH314 -- Carnegie-Stout Public Library (Dubuque)
FGPD194 -- New Hampton Public Library (New Hampton)

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