For students interested in sports management, the following books show the world of athletics and leadership.
Attitude: Developing a Winning Mindset on and off the Court
by Jay Wright, Michael Sheridan, Mark Dagostino
The book teaches the importance of a positive outlook, determination, and resilience in achieving success on and off the field.
Imperfect: An Improbable Life
by Jim Abbott, Tim Brown
The book looks into the life of Jim Abbott, a one-handed Major League Baseball pitcher. It teaches about overcoming adversity and imperfections to achieve one’s goal through dedication and perseverance.
Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game
by Michael Lewis
The book delves into the innovative strategies the Oakland Athletic baseball team used to achieve success despite limited resources.
The Game
by Ken Dryden
An insightful personal memoir by Ken Dryden, one of the greatest NHL goalies.
When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi
by David Maraniss
The biography of one of the greatest football coaches, Vince Lombardi, offers valuable lessons in leadership, discipline and teamwork.
For interest in other subject areas, read our summer reading list on architecture, art, business and management, computer science, design, engineering, environment, history, law, medicine, performing arts, or science and technology.
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