Lisa Bluder's name is synonymous with achieving excellence and pushing boundaries in women's college basketball. This inspiring biography provides an unprecedented look at the trailblazing coach's relentless pursuit of greatness and her profound impact over a nearly 40-year career. From modest beginnings in small-town Iowa, Lisa's path is a quintessential American dream story. The book vividly recreates her feisty, competitive spirit as a multi-sport high school athlete and how she translated that drive into coaching ...
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Lisa Bluder's name is synonymous with achieving excellence and pushing boundaries in women's college basketball. This inspiring biography provides an unprecedented look at the trailblazing coach's relentless pursuit of greatness and her profound impact over a nearly 40-year career. From modest beginnings in small-town Iowa, Lisa's path is a quintessential American dream story. The book vividly recreates her feisty, competitive spirit as a multi-sport high school athlete and how she translated that drive into coaching after being unjustly cut from her college team. You'll go behind the scenes of her meteoric rise transforming programs at St. Ambrose, Drake and ultimately taking over her dream job at the University of Iowa. What makes Lisa so revered is her innovative basketball mind combined with a passion for helping young women reach their full potential both on and off the court. The narrative deeply explores her unique Triple Play coaching philosophy that prioritizes academic excellence, athletic dominance and developing strong character. Her holistic approach has empowered countless players to become leaders and achieve far beyond their expectations. The book provides enthralling accounts of Lisa's biggest games, from improbable upsets over powerhouses to her elite teams' championship runs. It unveils how she instilled confidence, discipline and grit in her players while attacking convention with bold strategies. Perhaps her greatest legacy is serving as an inspirational trailblazer for equality, becoming one of the highest-paid and most respected coaches in the nation. Filled with exclusive interviews from players past and present, coaching colleagues and more, Lisa Bluder: Inspiring Excellence in Women's Basketball" is a celebration of an uncompromising leader and visionary. It's a story that will motivate readers from all walks of life to dream big and embrace challenges head on.
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