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If gold is our destiny : how a team of Mavericks came together for Olympic glory / Sean P. Murray.

Summary:
"This book tells the inspiring story of the 1984 U.S. men's Olympic volleyball team. After many years playing as underdogs, a maverick coach would take over and push the players to their physical and emotional limits. Their journey to the Olympics reveals the value of teamwork, never giving up, and trusting in an innovative style of leadership"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • Publisher: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2022]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Argentina 1982 -- A friendship -- Pepperdine 1974 -- The Big Cy -- Karch -- San Diego -- Beat Cuba! -- Eastie vs. Westie -- A crazy idea -- Into the wild -- Breaking point -- The American system -- The straw that stirred our drink -- Pullman -- Olympics -- Can we?
Source of Description Note:
Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.
Subject: Olympic Games (23rd : 1984 : Los Angeles, Calif.)
Volleyball > United States > History.
Coaching (Athletics) > United States > Psychological aspects.
Olympic athletes > United States > Psychology.
Teamwork (Sports) > Psychological aspects.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at SPARK Libraries.

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Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity 796.325 MUR 2022 (Text) 31001101861699 Adult Non Fiction Available -

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