The winningest coach in NCAA history shares his lessons on building and coaching teams of champions.
For 202 consecutive dual matches over the past eleven years, the Trinity men's squash team has gone unbeaten. No other team in any collegiate sport has achieved the same sustained level of greatness. Run to the Roar is the story of a coach who succeeds in recruiting young men from around the world, getting them to work as a team, managing personalities, calming egos, and encouraging daily effort and focus under pressure. The book's framework is the finals of the 2009 national intercollegiate team championships. As Trinity scrapes out a 5-4 victory over Princeton, Assaiante imparts the insights and experiences that have made him a master coach. In stark contrast to his Trinity dynasty, Assaiante also openly discusses the deep emotional turmoil he faces as the parent of a heroin addict. Run to the Roar is not just a book about squash; it is an invaluable and unique reflection on mentoring, leadership, and parenting from one of the most innovative and successful coaches in collegiate athletics.
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Paul Assaiante has coached the men's squash and tennis teams at Trinity College in Hartford since 1994. He lives in West Hartford, Connecticut. James Zug is an award-winning author of six books, including the definitive history of squash in America. He lives in Wilmington, Delaware.
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Coach Assaiante's story is truly inspirational and his original leadership approach provides lessons for all. His amazing run at Trinity will likely never be matched. The book is a fast-paced read and the excitement of the match against Princeton kept me on the edge of my seat. Highly recommended to anyone looking for tips on effective leadership or just interested in one of the most exciting sports stories in recent times.
This well written book tells the compelling story of the perks and perils of persistence and dedication to victory. It is an inspirational read that also compels introspection and a great respect and appreciation for the sacrifices made by every person who acheives success. The running tally of matches and victories adds an engaging tension to the story throughout and into the epilogue...
Live for the day & take the time to enjoy the journey. The result may count but im the big picture mean so little. This is a living life & doing good deads. I do not play squash & received this really great & very engrossing read that virtually no one will not truely enjoy. For my money this one of the greatest & insightful of all the sports books ever written & I have read many of them.
