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I understood it that way is because that is the way it used to be in the rule book. Then, in almost coordinated fashion, i would watch games and see player. Espn basketball analyst and former duke player jay bilas looks at the true meaning of toughness in this new york times bestselling book that features stories. Jay bilas has talked about toughness for many years. Extremely grateful for an incredible experience hearing from jay bilas this week as we discussed his book, toughness. After playing professionally overseas, he returned to duke, where he served as. I have heard the word toughness thrown around a lot lately. Jay bilas toughness epub download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. It has nothing to do with size, physical strength or athleticism. There is a part of the book where bilas reflects on his precollege days in california when he was a very talented basketball player, but didnt realize it until his coach said something that changed his life. Jay bilas on toughness in basketball basketball coaching. Oct 11, 20 this toughness evaluation comes from brett mcdaniel. After north carolinas loss, i heard that any team could beat any other team on vilas given day. The reason i understood it that way is because that is the way it used to be in the rule book.
Toughness is a skill, and it is a skill that can be developed and improved. It is amazing what a few words spoken from someone with credibility can do for a young person as far as believing in themselves. He played on the first duke university team that legendary coach mike krzyzewski led to the final four in 1986, earned a law degree and authored the book toughness. A fouryear starter at duke, he learned an incomparable work ethic under coach mike krzyzewski, battling against the greatest college players in the game.
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