Don't Call Me Coach: A Lesson Plan for Life

by Phil Martelli and with Harold Gullan Ph.D.

Don't Call Me Coach presents Phil Martelli at his compelling and captivating best, as he finally puts into print the mantra of his memorable speeches. In fact one of America's most colorful,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1933822066
• ISBN13: 9781933822068
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Camino Books
• Length: 207 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

One of the best story-tellers

Don't Call Me Coach: A Lesson Plan for Life Over the years we have watched Phil Martelli develop into one of the best story-tellers around. His presentations are fun, his messages very worthwhile. When working with Pete Nelson on the "Jameer" book, I had an opportunity to see Phil's intelligence and attention to detail first hand. This continues in this book and reinforces how lucky we who have been part of Philadelphia-area basketball have been.

He's Better in Person

I had the chance to meet Phil Martelli in person and hear his inspirational speech. For that one hour he was excellent, very funny and witty with alot of good advice. This inspired me to purchase his book. Though the book captures all the ideas of the in-person speech it is not quite up to par to having him in the room and it does tend to drag in parts. For that reason I didn't give it the full five stars. The book has a lot of good lessons (we are all coaches and teams) that don't require an intricate knowledge of basketball or to be a sports fan to appreciate his advice. A decent quick read.

An easy read with great messages

I recommend this book for any parent, coach, business leader, teacher - or as Martelli says - everyone - since there is a coach in all of us. This must read book is not just for the sports lover. Martelli shares his own life lessons as a coach and offers a balanced view for helping people achieve their best. I've bought a book for my teenage children to read.