Dad's Playbook: Wisdom for Fathers from the Greatest Coaches of All Time [Hardcover]

Tom Limbert (Author), Steve Young (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 18, 2012

This gift book for dad collects more than 100 inspiring quotes from the greatest coaches of all time. After all, dads do what the best coaches do: they motivate, mentor, discipline, and love. Author and parenting expert Tom Limbert takes wisdom from John Madden, Vince Lombardi, Tommy Lasorda, Phil Jackson, and many more, and applies it to fatherhood. With a foreword by Steve Young and photos of famous coaches in action, dads will find a wealth of inspiration in these pages.

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About the Author

Tom Limbert is a Parent Coach and the co-creator of Studio Grow, a children's play space with locations in Berkeley, Concord, and Danville, California. He lives with his wife and son in El Cerrito, California. Tom can be found online at parentcoachtom.com.

Steve Young has been named the Most Valuable Player of the NFL and of Super Bowl XXIX. He holds the NFL record for the highest career passer rating and won 6 NFL passing titles. He has 4 children, and currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 120 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (April 18, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1452102511
• ISBN-13: 978-1452102511
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.5 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,296 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > Education & Reference > Quotations
  • #10 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Family Relationships > Fatherhood

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Dad's Playbook isn't just for Dads! April 19, 2012

By jocknmar

Format:Hardcover

Dad's Playbook isn't just for Dads. It is a "must read" for all managers, especially those that manage in a blue-collar environment. All too often it is the lack of "positive coaching" that causes disdain and diminished productivity in our workforce. I am an HR Manager, raised by a father that mentored and motivated me all of my life......I don't get football (and don't really care to) but I get Tom Limbert's message. Tom, I hope that you sell millions of books and that every person that buys or receives Dad's Playbook, reads it and learns from it. Surely, the world would be a better place.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This book inspires and guides parents to be their best! May 9, 2012

By ahart

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a wonderful book for Dads - or any parent! Tom Limbert's book has inspirational parenting advice alongside beautiful sports coaching quotes that perfectly align with parenting. It is an easy read and it will inspire and guide you to be your best self as a parent!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Sound Advice and Insight May 7, 2012

By papazuel

Format:Hardcover

This is a great book for new fathers,parents and teachers of all sorts.
Tom does a stellar job using classic quotes from " all time greats" in the world of sports to emphasize positive motivation techniques and good common sense in how to encourage children and adults in a variety of settings. Whether its in sports , school or just daily life Tom Limbert has sound advice for staying postive , limit setting and having mutual respect for one another. As a father to a ever challenging 3 year old and basketball coach, Toms book has provided me with great advice for controlling my emotion in a positve way which has translated to postive performances from my players and a more enjoyable interaction with my son. Thanks Tom!!