Strive to Excel: The Will and Wisdom of Vince Lombardi

I'm a coach (personal, business and EQ, not sports!) and I keep this book handy. I direct my clients to Vince Lombardi's philosophy and strength, and to this book, which is just a wonderful compilation of all that he was about. I use quotes from this book often in my ezines. I especially like what his players said about him because when you're in the 'coaching' position -- be it coach, parent, manager, counselor, mentor or whatever, it's good to remember that "His enthusiasm, his spirit, was infectious." --Frank Gifford and "He prepared us so well, and he motivated us so well, I felt he was a part of me on the field." -- Fuzzy Thurston. In reading about this great man, this great coach, I'm humbled and revitalized. He helped so many people reach their potential. This book is almost my daily inspirational!

Vince Lombardi - what a man. What a coach! This wonderful little collection includes quotes from Lombardi on football, faith, and life. The football fan and non-football fan will find something to like in this collection.The book also features quotes from famous players about the famous coach.Whether you're looking for good quotes to use with your team, in a speech, or to tack onto the end of your email this book will provide plenty to last a long time.

The book is basically the quotes of Lombardi, with stories about him from his former players, wife, etc. What is really nice about the book is his observations are catagorized by section, so should you be looking for a quote to add to a paper, the blackboard in class, the lockerroom of your team, there are plenty and they are all meaningful and powerful. This is a great book for a coach to have, you'll refer back to it almost every day. The book applies to all sports, not just football. I'm a professional hockey coach, and found the material relates to our dressing room as well as any football dressing room.If you find one qoute or inspirational story in this book, it is worth the money. Buy it!