https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QR8V74Z/
Lessons From the Great Coaches looks like a helpful book. Any
plans to turn it into a series?
I’m currently working on volume two. The
first edition was dedicated to pro coaches while the second will be focused on
the college side of the game. It’s possible that there will be future editions
from there, but the focus for now is getting the second volume completed and
released.
How
long did it take you to write Lessons
From the Great Coaches?
It’s a concept that I’ve been tossing
around in my head for several years. I’ve had a general outline and overview in
place for some time. Earlier this year, I finally made the time to see it
through to completion. All told, it was a couple of months of research,
writing, and several rounds of edits. The biggest overall hurdle was getting to
the point in which I was satisfied with the final product. That took some
doing, but I’m pleased with the results.
What
inspired you when writing Lessons From
the Great Coaches?
I’m a big fan of improvement, whether it
be personal or professional in nature. I’ve done my best to instill that into
my two children as well. Since they were born, I’ve been completely dedicated
to being the best possible parent and placing them in a position to have the
confidence to go after what they want in life. The overall inspiration was a
combination of my personal passion for the topic and the opportunity to share
knowledge with readers.
What
will readers get out of your book?
There’s a lot of wisdom and knowledge out
there if you take the time to look. As opposed to spinning your wheels
endlessly and never finding the answers that you’re looking for, taking the
time to get to the heart of the matter can lead towards having clarity on what
really matters. This book is a collection of some of the wisdom and knowledge
that has been shared by some of the best coaches of all time along with actionable
tips on how it can make a difference in your own life.
What motivated you to become a writer?
I’ve always wanted to be a writer, but I
was never in a position in which I could dedicate myself to pursuing it. That
opportunity presented itself a few years ago and I pursued it with everything I
had. It took a ton of hard work and effort to get to the point in which the
dream of being a full-time writer became a reality. In a nutshell, I set my
mind towards failure not being an option and developed a laser-like focus to
get where I wanted to be. A few years later, several goals have been realized
while more are in the works.
How
did you come up with the ideas in Lessons
From the Great Coaches?
I’ve always had a knack for drilling down
into things and pulling out what really matters, as well as for knowing when to
perk up and really pay attention. Through the years, I’ve always had an eye out
on ways to improve or do things better, and certain concepts and thoughts have
really stuck. Along the way, the light bulb moment came of sharing some of
these principles in a book. As a big football fan and a freelance writer who
focuses on the sports world, it became a natural fit to share some of the
time-honored principles that have led to extraordinary levels of success. The
idea all came together by thinking through the common denominator which led
teams to get to that point.
Did
anything stick out as particularly challenging when writing Lessons From the Great Coaches?
The biggest challenge was getting to the
point in which I was satisfied enough with the final product to actually
release it. While I’m a freelance writer who has produced a ton of content
through the years, I found there to be a big difference between having the
confidence to submit an article and know that it was solid versus putting out
an entire book with my name attached to it. Naturally, some doubts crept in and
that led to several rounds of revisions, but I was able to get to a spot in
which I was at peace with the final result.
Can
you tell us a little about yourself?
I’m the proud father of two boys who have
grown to be outstanding young men. Professionally, I work as a freelance writer
and have done so for several years. It has been a long journey with several
different ups and downs, but I couldn’t be happier when I look back. I enjoy
what I do, love being self-employed, and am completely focused on making sure
those two things continue. For the future, I’m looking towards completing
additional books and focusing on continually striving for improvement without
resting on any laurels.