This book was more than I had expected. Many books of this genre do a good job of telling the story of the subject and go on to talk about how faith played a part in their life. This book is about Tony Dungy and his faith is not a part of his life, it is his life. Every story leads to an acknowledgement of God and His role in Tony's life.
It is interesting to get a glimpse into the life of one who has attained the top of his profession, and to acknowledge that he was the first African American to do it. The value for me came when I realized that this is not about doing something extraordinary. He is a man who has been faithful with what he has been given and has continued being faithful in the biggest arena available to him. All by following one of his main philosophies of coaching, "do what we do". That is to continually stick to the game plan, never panic, and do the little things better than the opponent.
Tony is a winner at football, life, marriage, and fatherhood. He shows the importance of setting proper boundaries and priorities; especially in a profession that is known for the opposite. He has seen the highs and lows in his professional and personal life and has come through with an amazing testimony. This is a book that can (and should) be read by young men and adults. Even those who may not directly be football or Colts fans will be drawn by his story. I highly recommend it and look forward to passing my copy around. Others have been inspired to do the same. Miami Dolphins head coach Cam Cameron was so impressed with the book that he bought 1000 copies out of his own pocket to distribute at a coaching clinic. When you read it, you'll understand why.
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