Joe has a great message but I would have liked more stores and examples

I listened to the audiobook and followed along on my kindle when taking notes.

Wow! This is a must read for anyone involved with children, teenagers, and young adults, especially if they are involved in sports!

I believe that one of the markings of a great book is when the author perfectly encompasses feelings that you have but have never been able to put into words. And Joe Ehrnann has done that! As someone who grew up heavily involved in sports, this book connecting with me on a deep level. It makes me feel regret for never having a transformational coach, and it makes me sad for all of the other kids, past and present, that will also never play for a transformational coach. But the important thing to take away is that it doesn’t have to be that way. We can look inside ourselves, learn, and get better.

This book is inspiring because it makes you want to get involved and work on making the world a better place through forming transformational relationships with children and young adults.

A must read for anyone that wants to make a difference while teaching the next generation how to be better human beings.

I align very deeply with the concepts outlined in this book. I have been a coach for several years, and just recently became a Head Coach for a High School Track & Field team. This book is a great reminder of the type of coach I want to be and the influence we can have in the develop of our student athletes.

I only rated this book a 3 because several of the concepts I already knew based on the various leadership/personal development books, trainings and other personal growth experiences.

That being said, this book is perfect for a new coach or a coach who wants to look at a new way of coaching. If all coaches were like Joe Ehrmann our youth would be in very good hands.

A great reminder of why we coach and a reflection of our coaching practices.

I found this book compelling from both a coach's and an athlete's point of view. It made me reflect on why I "meshed" well with some coaches instead of others. As a teacher, I feel a lot of this content can cross over into the classroom. I enjoyed the reflective process as part of the journey of this book.

Great read for anyone wanting to be a coach or coaching. Get through his personal reflection in the beginning, and your set. Only downfall I have, is it is primarily focused for coaching males, and I will say there is some difference in coaching females. Loved the book and the ideas.