The Captain Class

Discover the groundbreaking insights of 'The Captain Class', a compelling trade paperback that redefines what makes teams great. Authored by Sam Walker, this essential sports book unveils the hidden factors that lead to extraordinary success in team sports. With over 352 pages of rigorous research and engaging narratives, Walker investigates the secrets behind the world's most dominant teams across various leagues. From the English Premier League to Olympic field hockey, the book reveals a startling conclusion: it's not the coach or the star player that drives success, but a unique type of leader - the Captain Class. This insightful guide identifies seven core qualities that define these exceptional captains, such as resilience, communication, and the ability to inspire greatness even under pressure. Through captivating accounts of legendary sports moments, readers uncover the importance of psychological prowess over mere talent. Perfect for athletes, coaches, and sports enthusiasts alike, 'The Captain Class' will transform your understanding of team dynamics and leadership. Embrace the essence of greatness and learn what truly drives teams to legendary status with this thought-provoking read. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping on your order, making it easier than ever to add this must-have book to your collection!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780670078493
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2017
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 352


Description:
The secret to winning is not what you think it is.
It's not the coach. It's not the star.
It's not chemistry. It's not a strategy.
It's something else entirely.

Several years ago, Sam Walker set out to answer one of the most hotly debated questions in sports- What are the greatest teams of all time? He devised a formula, then applied it to thousands of teams from leagues all over the world, from the English Premier League to the AFL to Olympic field hockey. When he was done, he had a list of the sixteen most dominant teams ever, period.

At that point, he became obsessed with another, more complicated question- What did these freak teams have in common?

As Walker dug more deeply, a pattern emerged- Each team had the same type of captain - a singular leader who drove it to sustained, historic periods of greatness.

Fuelled by a lifetime of sports spectating, twenty years of reporting, and a decade of painstaking research, The Captain Class tells the surprising story of what makes teams exceptional. Drawing on original interviews with athletes from two dozen countries, as well as general managers, coaches, executives, and others skilled at building teams, Walker identifies the seven core qualities of this Captain Class - from doggedness and the knack for nonverbal communication to aggression and the courage to speak truth to power.

Told through riveting accounts of some of the most pressure-soaked moments in sports history - from Bill Russell's legendary 'Coleman Play' in the 1957 NBA Finals to Rechelle Hawkes's extraordinary resilience in the Hockeyroos' 2000 Olympic victory

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