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More Than a Coach: What It Means to Play for Coach, Mentor, and Friend Jim Tressel

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I love the insight this book provides to the inner world of college level football. On any playing field lessens of leadership evolve; here are personal stories of how a highly principled coach effects his team as players and as adults later in life. The book gives one account after another of highly successful players as well as ones that should have been and how "The Winners Manuel" played a role in their lives.
I was going to read just one more account, then one more chapter, two hours later my family was crying for dinner. I'm so excited to find a good read for my family, something for everyone that will captivate their interest. Tressel is an interesting man whose teachings go far beyond the field; the author does an outstanding job in conveying the intensity that the players feel for this man.
More Than a Coach: What It Means to Play for Coach, Mentor, and Friend Jim Tressel

After hearing David Lee Morgan Jr. talk about his new book on a local radio show, I just knew I had to read it -- especially after so many former players called the station that evening to share their personal stories about Coach Tressel. The book did not disappoint. I've followed Coach Tressel's career since his graduate assistant days at The University of Akron (and had the privilege of hearing him speak at a breakfast meeting a few years back), and I always thought he was a special person. "More Than a Coach" just affirmed my belief that he truly is a great man. Through a multitude of heartwarming -- and sometimes gutwrenching -- interviews, David Lee Morgan Jr. truly captured the essence of this man and the important life values he has instilled in so many players, associates and friends. I also bought a copy to share with my nephew, who is a high school freshman football player, and I pray he too will take to heart the life lessons shared by Coach Tressel.

I think if you are an Ohio State Fan, and follow the team this is a great book for you. I was hoping it would get more into the coaching philosophy of Jim Tressel and more in depth concerning his character etc. A lot of the stories in the book revolv around games at either Ohio State or Youngstown State and stories about their players. So if you are fans of either of these programs I think you will love the book. If you are like me, however, and looking for something inspirational or perhaps insightful this is not the book.

My husband LOVES this book! He uses it to motivate his sales and management team.

Very interesting book about possibly the best coach in Buckeyes history. David Lee did a very good job of interviewing many people that have been in and are still involved in Coach Tressel's life. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys sports stories and just to people who enjoy reading.

I'm 31 years old and these last couple of years I have learned that football is just a game that prepares you for life. When ever a book about the buckeyes comes out, I want to read it. This book also tells stories about Youngstown State. If you like football stories and love the Buckeyes and Penguins this book is for you. Jim Tressel is an amazing person who loves to get the best out of you, he is the perfect fit to the head coach of the Buckeyes

Coach Tressel is a man of integrity and reading this book gave more insight on his caring for his players and those around him.