Each paragraph discusses an element of basketball that would be defined as an act of toughness on. Like many others, i have a lot of respect for the broadcasting work of espn college basketball analyst jay bilas. It has nothing to do with size, physical strength or athleticismits an intangible, an attitude, a philosophy, stated jay bilas in his book i. Jay bilas author of toughness goodreads share book.
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I have heard the word toughness thrown around a lot lately. So good in fact that it gave me the idea to share all of my favorites quotes and moments from the book. Toughness the popular espn basketball analyst and former duke player looks at the true meaning of toughness. Reporters on television, radio and in print have opined.
Here are just a few examples of how you can demonstrate true toughness in college basketball. Developing true strength on and off the court, jay bilas discusses the true meaning of toughness and how we can live up to that standard in our everyday life. Reporters on television, radio and in print have opined about a team or players toughness or quoted a coach. The former duke university player has a new book out entitled toughness. Jay s descriptions and illustrations are awesome, baby with a capital a. This article is a few years old, but still has value for players at every level of basketball. Jay has published one book, toughness, and is a sought after motivational speaker throughout the world. A new york times bestseller the popular espn basketball analyst and former duke player looks at the true meaning of toughness. Jay bilas has talked about toughness for many years. Throughout this book it breaks down the definition of toughness, saying that it is not a god given thing, but instead an acquired skill. Bilas explains the complexity of acquiring and utilizing all aspects of toughness, be. It is amazing what a few words spoken from someone with credibility can do for a young person as far as believing in themselves. Afterplaying professionally overseas for several years, he returned to duke, wherehe served as krzyzewskis assistant coach for three seasons, during which time theblue devils won. There is a part of the book where bilas reflects on his precollege days in california when he was a very talented basketball player, but didnt realize it until his coach said something that changed his life.
A fouryear starter at duke, he learned a strong work ethic under coach mike krzyzewski. Developing true strength on and off the court, jay bilas discusses the true meaning of toughness and how we. Feb 05, 20 through a series of anecdotes and insights shared by the likes of bilas own college coach, mike krzyzewski, as well as other luminaries, including bob knight, roy williams, tom izzo, jon gruden, grant hill, and a number of bilas former teammates including mark alarie and tommy amaker, the author offers his own conception of toughness. While sports is used as the example most of the time, do not mistake this as a sports only book.
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Developing true strength on and off the court by jay bilas, i highly recommend you do. This toughness evaluation comes from brett mcdaniel. Oct 11, 20 this toughness evaluation comes from brett mcdaniel. Oct 26, 2011 it was written by jay bilas and posted on our blog with his permission. It is a novel that humbles those athletes who think that they are tough just because they are strong. Playing against the likes of ralph sampson, jay bilas learned the value of keeping his hands up to deny and discourage a pass.
Publishers summary the popular espn basketball analyst and former duke player looks at the true meaning of toughness. Jay bilas uses his background at home and shares how his dad make things tough for him in order to instill some order in his life. Bilas explains the complexity of acquiring and utilizing all aspects of toughness, be it mental or physical, both on and off the playing field. Reporters on television, radio and in print have opined about a team or players toughness or quoted a coach talking about his team having to be tougher to win. He is a very fair, honest person on his telecasts, it brings more meaning to his story. Mar 17, 2018 in his book, bilas offers his redefinition of toughness, and it should come as no surprise that he does not view chest pounding, trash talking or picking a fight on the basketball court as markers of true toughness. He talks about how hard it was to play four years at duke under coach k. Bilas insight on his opinion of toughness is very relatable to any situation you encounter throughout your life. Espn basketball analyst and former duke player jay bilas looks at the true meaning of toughness in this new york times bestselling book that. Brett is the head boys basketball coach at sumner high school in sumner, washington. After playing professionally overseas, he returned to duke, where he served as.
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