Attitude

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the coach of the 2016 and 2018 NCAA Tournament champions comes a behind-the-scenes look at building a winning program, along with insights from his coaching career and personal journey to success. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BLOOMBERG. When Kris Jenkins hit a buzzer-beater to clinch the 2016 NCAA Tournament, it marked a triumph for the entire Villanova program. In his twentieth season, Coach Jay Wright realized his lifelong dream, having spent years cultivating a culture of winning based on core values. In Attitude, Coach Wright reveals leadership secrets that have allowed Villanova, a small private university, to excel in college athletics. He shares the story of the 2015–16 Wildcats, blending personal anecdotes from his rise to success with lessons learned from his youth and mentors. Each step of Villanova’s championship journey highlights key principles from Coach Wright’s motivational playbook, applicable not just in sports but in various aspects of life. From embracing one’s role to honoring predecessors, Wright’s core values offer a framework for transformational team building, emphasizing that anyone can lead when it matters most. Attitude is a culmination of years of preparation, ideal for those aiming to build teams, achieve goals, or foster a winning culture.