{"product_id":"the-tao-of-sport-reflecting-on-purpose-passion-and-growth-from-a-hotbed-of-high-performance-paperback","title":"The Tao of Sport: Reflecting on Purpose, Passion, and Growth from a Hotbed of High Performance - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDuff Gibson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuff Gibson has spent the better part of three decades in a hotbed of Olympic sport. As an athlete, Duff was a provincial champion speed skater, a national champion and national team member in bobsleigh, and then a world and Olympic gold medallist in the sport of skeleton. As a coach he led six different athletes to podium finishes at a world level. Competing against, working with, and learning from numerous world-leading athletes and coaches has provided Duff a breadth and depth of experience few others have had. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDespite its mischaracterization in popular culture, the mental side of sport is perhaps the most significant aspect, and what very often makes the difference between success and failure, in particular at the highest level. \u003ci\u003eThe Tao of Sport\u003c\/i\u003e explores the commonality amongst elite performers relating to purpose, passion, and growth, as a means to achieving high performance, or as a means to an end in itself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn inspiring and informative read for athletes and coaches of any level, as well as parents, teachers, and anyone helping others to become the best version of themselves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Tao of Sport\u003c\/i\u003e will forever change your perspective on what it really takes to win.\u003cp\u003e\"When I started Classroom Champions, it was because I wanted to have an impact and because I believe in the Olympic ideals. That came from my experiences as an athlete. Duff and I were both immersed in sport at a time and place that I think we'll look back on as being very special. There was and is tremendous value in what we lived and learned. The Tao of Sport encapsulates that time and a value system that elevates everyone involved. It's as much about character and personal growth as it is about high achievement and I loved reading every page.\"\u003cbr\u003e-Steve Mesler, OLY\u003cbr\u003eOlympic gold medallist, bobsleigh\u003cbr\u003eFounder, Classroom Champions\u003cbr\u003eBoard of Directors, United States Olympic \u0026amp; Paralympic Committee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I just loved this book. Told from the unique platform of one who has lived sport on all levels-participant, Olympic Champion, coach and parent-Duff's views and perspectives are invaluable and ring true on so many levels. Weaving in personal stories and experiences with lessons learned from teammates, friends and those around him (famous or not), the message and the teachings about values, priorities and defining success in sport are critically important, particularly today. I'm grateful for a book such as this, and truly hope it gets in to the hands of as many athletes, coaches and parents as possible!\"\u003cbr\u003e-Beckie Scott, O.C., OLY\u003cbr\u003e2 x Olympic medallist\u003cbr\u003eFormer Chair, WADA Athlete Committee\u003cbr\u003eFormer member IOC Athletes' Commission\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Duff Gibson looks at sport from many different perspectives. That's what makes The Tao of Sport such a great and educational read whether you are an athlete, a coach, a parent, all (or none) of the above. I've enjoyed this book very much.\"\u003cbr\u003e-Dan Jansen, OLY\u003cbr\u003eOlympic gold medallist, speed skating\u003cbr\u003eNBC Analyst\u003cbr\u003eU.S. Olympic Hall of Fame\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.46 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 14, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51784557297952,"sku":"9781777641436","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d53ed8b4876fdde33703be4666aeae7c.webp?v=1780605380","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-tao-of-sport-reflecting-on-purpose-passion-and-growth-from-a-hotbed-of-high-performance-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}