BILL SELF: At Home in the Phog

Authors: Bill Self, With John Rohde
Publisher: Ascend Media
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

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Sales Rank: 5595

Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9

ISBN: 0981716636
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9780981716633
ASIN: 0981716636

Publication Date: October 10, 2008
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Product Description
The 2007-2008 Kansas Jayhawks capped off one of the program's most storied seasons by winning its fifth national championship, and first in 20 years. The Jayhawks success in 2007-2008 has been credited to total team effort and the inspiring leadership of head coach Bill Self. During his relatively short head coaching career, Self has established himself as one of college basketball's best by leading Oral Roberts to new frontiers, guiding Tulsa to its best season in school history, turning Illinois into a Big Ten powerhouse and now taking Kansas from a perennially great program to the best in the nation. In Bill Self's first authorized book: BILL SELF: At Home in the Phog, Self and those who know him best offer an inside look at his journey into becoming one of the game's most respected and most sought-after coaches. Self explains how he is living a dream - not only is he a head coach, but he was selected to be the steward of what James Naismith and Phog Allen created. He describes the excitement of reaching the pinnacle - leading the Jayhawks to a national title. He gives minute-by-minute details of the contest that sent KU to the national title game. Self has achieved his dream of becoming a head coach. That much is evident. Even though he never dreamed of being the head coach at the University of Kansas, he did aspire to lead a college basketball team to greatness, which is exactly what he is doing. Self's journey proves that even though dreams may change, they can come true.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

I've been won over - and learned alot. November 30, 2008
I have Jayhawk friends who have tried to tell me how exciting Kansas basketball is, they've tried to explain their emotional connection and pride many times. Bill Self's book took me inside the history of the storied program and allowed me to understand why they all feel as if they are "caretakers" of game. He shares, quite frankly, what ups and downs he faced in becoming the chief caretaker - even discussing what it was like to face Roy Williams, beat Roy Williams, and then have to deal with Roy wearing a Jayhawk sticker. Pretty good stuff. Finally, what I enjoyed learning most was how he leads these young men to greatness. How, as the coach, he builds up these young men into champions. It is a great read for anyone who loves basketball or who coaches...any sport.