Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior by Phil Jackson, Hugh Delehanty, Hugh Delehanty, Bill Bradley, Bill Bradley (Foreword by)
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- Pub. Date: October 2006
- 240pp
- Sales Rank: 26,533
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: October 2006
- Publisher: Hyperion
- Format: Paperback, 240pp
- Sales Rank: 26,533
- ISBN-13: 9781401308810
- ISBN: 1401308813
- Edition Description: Reissue
Synopsis
You can't think about Michael without thinking about Phil Jackson, who coached the Bulls to six NBA championships before stepping down. In this book Jackson reveals the qualities that strengthen his leadership and team-building abilities. His spirituality is deeply guided by Native American and Eastern traditions, and that unorthodox outlook has enabled him to keep disparate personalities such as Jordan, Rodman, and Pippen together as a team. Jordan always said he wouldn't play without Phil. Sacred Hoops shows you why.
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In a unique and inspirational book, the head coach of the Chicago Bulls writes about how he motivates and creates unity on the team, using the principles of Zen Buddhism. At the heart of his work is Jackson's philosophy of mindful basketball--and his lifelong quest to bring enlightenment to the competitive world of professional sports.
Library Journal
Considered a maverick for his unorthodox coaching methods, Jackson demonstrates how he adapts the precepts of Zen Buddhism, the ways of the Lakota Sioux, and other alternative styles to the task of coaching the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls. They range from group meditation sessions, to hanging Lakota warrior items on the locker room shelf, to splicing segments of the movie Wizard of Oz into game films to make a point. Perhaps of greater interest to fans are his reactions to the return of Michael Jordan, following Jordan's retirement, and his take on an incident in which one of his players refused to reenter a playoff game during its final moments. Chicago Bulls fans, in particular, should take interest in this inside view. For regional and large public libraries.-William H. Hoffman, Ft. Myers-Lee Cty. P.L., Fla.
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Great Business Bookby M_L_Gooch_SPHR
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August 01, 2009: This is an opinion rather than a review.
This is a very compelling book. I originally bought this book as I was a Scottie Pippen fan. As an Arkansas native we tend to root for anyone from Arkansas. And by osmosis I became a fan of the bulls and Jackson. While you certainly may want to don your skeptic hat, I believe that Jackson truly has a strong belief in his array of spiritual artillery. While engrossed in the book, I found myself believing him too. Now that some time has passed, I may not tightly cling to the original themes espoused in the book but I still hold this tome in high regard as one of the best books ever written on teamwork. Indeed, I would rank this book higher than most - if not all - management books that have been written on leadership and teamwork. It is that good. In fact, I have listed Sacred Hoops on many of my Amazon "business" lists and guides. I can also recommend How to Argue & Win Every Time: At Home, At Work, In Court, Everywhere, Everyday, High Altitude Leadership and Power Ambition Glory I hope you find this review helpful. Michael L. Gooch, SPHRI Also Recommend: Power Ambition Glory, How to Argue & Win Every Time, High Altitude Leadership, Wingtips With Spurs.
Basketball is life.by Anonymous
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January 05, 2007: Sacred Hoops is a look into Phil Jackson?s life with the Chicago Bulls and Las Angeles Lakers. Jackson?s philosophy of basketball is very different than most coaches. He focuses on Buddha, which his brother taught him about and meditation along with his Christian beliefs. Jackson came from a very religious family, so he wants to be sure to teach his players something about religion and how important it should be in your life. Throughout the book, it tells various stories about Michael Jordan, Scotty Pippen and other NBA superstars. During the book, it is the time in Michael Jordan?s life when he doesn?t know what to do and he goes for being a Minor League baseball player, but eventually he misses the game so much, that he comes back to basketball. This was a hard time for the team when Michael came back, because the media was everywhere and the team was followed with news reporters and video cameras. The players stuck up for one another and helped Jordan out by not saying anything bad about him, and letting him leave practice early so he wasn?t drowned in reporters. His stories are inspiring to young basketball players. He makes sure teamwork is incorporated in with his games and drills he makes the team do. The game of basketball is not based on one player, but the whole team. He shows players how to be aggressive without showing any emotion towards his opponent and teaches the team how to be selfless. Phil never set up a play for one of his players, everyone is involved in everything he does. He experiments with a smaller league he coached that he called `the cockroach league?. At the end of his coaching career with the Bulls, he recalls the season as ?----- the best season ever!? I very much enjoyed reading this book, because he incorporates childhood and religion in with basketball. Most books come from a players perspective, but this book came from a coaches perspective and that is what made the book stand out. Jackson also didn?t coach basketball, but he also coached his player?s life. He gave tips about life and what to do when you are having a hard time. I didn?t have any regrets reading this book. This is not only Phil Jackson first book that I read, but he also has other books out. Another one that I am familiar with is The Last Season. If you like this book I am sure you will like The Last Season, because the book isn?t about the Bulls anymore, but this time it is about the Lakers and his successful seasons there. Previously knowing about these books, I didn?t really watch much basketball at home, but now knowing about Jackson?s coaching I have really enjoyed watching him coach.
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