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He is considered by many the greatest basketball player ever produced by the hoops-crazy state of Kentucky. In two years at the University of Kentucky, he scored over 1,000 points, led the Wildcats to a Sweet Sixteen appearance and was nicknamed “King Rex.” The first player ever drafted by the Charlotte Hornets, he spent twelve seasons in the NBA, dazzling in dunk contests and sinking one of the most memorable buzzer-beaters in league history. But by the end of his career, Rex Chapman was harboring a destructive secret.

What makes a coach great? How do great coaches turn a collection of individuals into a coherent “us”? Seth Davis, one of the keenest minds in sports journalism, has been thinking about that question for 25 years. It’s one of the things that drove him to write the definitive biography of college basketball’s greatest coach, John Wooden, Wooden: A Coach’s Life. But John Wooden coached a long time ago. The world has changed, and coaching has, too, tremendously.

Part life story, part philosophy text, and part spiritual guide, Sister Jean's wit, wisdom, and common sense has broad appeal and application that transcends religious creed, belief, and even feelings on Loyola's basketball team.

No college basketball coach has ever dominated the sport like John Wooden. His UCLA teams reached unprecedented heights in the 1960s and '70s, capped by a run of ten NCAA championships in twelve seasons and an eighty-eight-game winning streak, records that stand to this day. Wooden also became a renowned motivational speaker and writer, revered for his "Pyramid of Success." The portrait that emerges from Davis's remarkable biography is of a man in full, whose life story still resonates today.

From finding common ground with warlords, introducing the Taliban to change, and working with NFL greats such as Marshawn Lynch, this uplifting and inspirational memoir from coach and personal development expert Tareq Azim will help you build a relationship with fear and embrace your own power.

This is a podcast dedicated to the life work and impact of award-winning author, Avram Davidson. In each episode, we perform a reading and discussion of his works with a special guest. Join the fan club at www.avramdavidson.com. Avram Davidson (1923–1993) was a writer of fantasy, science fiction, and crime fiction. Davidson was born in Yonkers, NY and and served in the Navy during World War II. His life work includes 19 novels and over 200 short stories, all of which have been widely recognized for their wit and originality. Davidson’s works have won awards in three genres: an Edgar Award ...

Slip between the sheets with Seth and Sarah and join them in one of their favorite activities - talking about sex, relationships, and everything in between. No holds barred and totally shameless, they’ll answer questions and get wrist deep into the down and dirty of getting down and dirty!SocialsFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram @inthesackpod oremail us at Sethandsarahpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by:Seth Ander and Sarah DavisProduced by Mauro Serrawww.kenjiproducer.comMusic for the podcast provided by:Bradley Arlhttps://soundcloud.com/bradleyarl?fbclid=IwAR06N0_BCUTKjBnuq_f92Wxp-...