Runnin' the Show: Basketball Leadership for Coaches and Players [Paperback]

Dick DeVenzio (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2006

Runnin' the Show spells out what it takes to be a real leader on a basketball court. Insightful and unusual, this book covers many original ideas and creative concepts that lead to winning basketball. Not a typical basketball book, Runnin' the Show is an indispensable guide for coaches and players trying to lift their basketball to a higher level.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"If you want to know what leadership is and how to develop it, then read DeVenzio's take." -- Jim Blainer, Director of Basketball Operations for Syskos Sports Books and Videos

"This book should be a required reading for any player who is being asked to run the show." -- Alan Lambert, Five-Star Basketball Highway

About the Author

Considered by many to be a basketball genius and a gifted writer, Dick's writings and basketball programs have inspired and influenced countless coaches and athletes. He died in 2001 at age 52.

Product Details

• Paperback: 139 pages
• Publisher: Bridgeway Books (October 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933538538
• ISBN-13: 978-1933538532
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #560,690 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #80 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Basketball > Coaching

More About the Author

Considered by many to be a basketball genius and a gifted writer, Dick's writings and basketball programs have inspired and influenced countless coaches and athletes. He died in 2001 at age 52.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, not great, September 25, 2007

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W. Loeb - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Runnin' the Show: Basketball Leadership for Coaches and Players (Paperback)

Obviously Dick Devenzio was impressive in many ways. His ability and drive was amazing as was his passion for teaching. Were this review on him, it would be an unqualified 5+.

Running the Show offers some of Dick's ideas on leadership and you can "feel" his enthusiasm through the words. On the other hand, there is not a whole lot that can be learned if you are an "old hand". I gave it to my 14year old and I fully expect that she will get more out of it than I did.

It is well written and I heartily recommend this for younger and/or less experienced players and coaches.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Be a better coach, January 18, 2011

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This review is from: Runnin' the Show: Basketball Leadership for Coaches and Players (Paperback)

My husband is a high school boys basketball coach in a small town in Texas. He has many of Dick DeVenzio's books and they are worn out! He gave a copy to his assistant coach and to a couple of his players. He says that the advice given in the book has made him a better, more exact coach. He would highly recommend this book to anyone who is currently coaching or thinking about entering that field.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Basketball Bible, August 7, 2008

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Heping Gong - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Runnin' the Show: Basketball Leadership for Coaches and Players (Paperback)

If I could incorporate many of the things DeVenzio talks about, I could be a very special player.

A way for basketball players to gain insight and knowledge that will help them gain an edge over their opponents.