Don shula, byname of donald francis shula, born january 4, 1930, grand river, ohio, u. Dans dad is former nfl coach david shula, and his uncle is. Private funeral held for miami dolphins hall of fame. Shula tells you how each coaching concept worked on the field, and then blanchard explains how you can apply each strategy in a leadership situation. Don shulas record victory pro football hall of fame official site. Don shula, nfls winningest coach, took dolphins to. Don and shula and ken blanchard, two allpros, have authored a super bowl winner. Coached 2 teams baltimore colts and miami dolphins over 33 years 19631995 328 career coaching wins 2 super bowl championships 6 conference championships 16 division championship above all these elusive. Out of the abundance of their minds and hearts, two great coaches share their lifelong learnings, practical insights, and inspirational values. Unitas and shula had a higher winning percentage than lombardis packers, but together they never won the championship.
Written by kenneth blanchard, don shula, audiobook narrated by don shula, kenneth blanchard. Don shula, nfls winningest coach, remembered for his deep. Don shula, the winningest coach in nfl history, has died. I think what coaching is all about, is taking players and analyzing their ability, put them in a position where they can excel within the framework of the team winning. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. At the heart of their theory is a simple acronymcoachthat describes the qualities of an effective leader. Don shulas overlearning approach to coaching coach. The business secrets of high performance coaching, and the winning edge, and more. Here are his thoughts on leadership, teaching by overlearning, and motivation. He twice led the miami dolphins to super bowl wins and in one of those seasons he. Don shula books list of books by author don shula thriftbooks.
Don shula, the most successful coach in nfl history, teaches you how to. Throughout the book, doyle remains open and candid, whether shes. A helpful andor enlightening book that combines two or more noteworthy strengths, e. The winningest coach in national football league nfl history, shula was.
Don shula, a masterly coach with a square jaw who won more national football league games than anyone else and guided the miami dolphins to two super bowl titles and the only perfect season in league history, died on monday at 90. Don shula miamis perfect coach who deserved better. A helpful andor enlightening book that stands out by at least one aspect, e. At the very least youd think don shula would get a shout out from jim carrey for committing to the below physical comedy in ace ventura. A biography of the winningest coach in nfl history by. Don shulas grandson hired as florida atlantic assistant coach. A graduate of the university of alabama, he was the schools head football coach from 2003 to 2006. Don shula was once eager to coach the packers green bay packers. Miami meredithap don shula, who won the most games of any nfl coach and led the miami dolphins to the only perfect season in league history, died monday at. Here are some of shulas career nfl coaching accolades. From lipsmacking sides and iconic menu signatures such as the the don, to new favorites such as our veggie burger. Hall of fame coach don shula, who first won big in. Shulas pro football career actually began as a player. Don shula, who was coach of the year numerous times in his seven year stint as baltimore colts coach.
Don shula a catholic life catholic athlete book connect. Motivating people to be winners one minute manager. Don shula, winningest nfl coach who led dolphins to. Motivating people to be winners by blanchard, kenneth, shula, don isbn. See all books authored by don shula, including everyones a coach. Instructive and inspirational, the little book of coaching is the essential handbook that will teach you how to unleash excellence in anyone. Motivating people to be winners by don shula and ken blanchard 2001, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Don shula was the head coach of the miami dolphins from 1970 to 1995, leading the team to two super bowl victories and the only perfect season in. Architect of miami dolphins perfect 1972 season was 33 when he took colts helm. Jcu remembers alumnus, nfl legend don shula 51 news center. Now that hes added ken blanchard to his team, this book has got to be a winner. Nelson on teaching preparation my ultimate goal for every player is performance at the highest level possible. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The play sheet from don shulas record win right hand side of exhibit is on display at the pro football hall of fame in canton.
Don shula has been about longevity for, well, a long time. His legacy as one of the greatest nfl coaches in the history of the game is set. This book by don shula was written back in 1973, and is easily missed by todays generation who now more than ever need to read truly great coaching books. Now, there are shulas steak houses throughout the country.
Coaching from the heart audiobook by kenneth blanchard. The authors derive the many anecdotes for this book from their own success. Shula was most loved in south florida for coaching the 1972 miami dolphins to a perfect 170 record season. In this inspirational guide, don shula explains how his coaching. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Don shulas record victory pro football hall of fame. Five business secrets for highperformance coaching 9780310208150 by blanchard, ken. A graduate of john carroll university in cleveland, shula was a ninthround pick of the cleveland browns in 1951. Don shula record, statistics, and category ranks pro. Dan shula, the grandson of nfl coaching legend don shula, was hired as an assistant at florida atlantic. Offered a job coaching by then usfl team owner donald trump. Don shula, the nfls winningest coach and the architect of the only perfect season in league history, has died, one of his children told the miami herald. Howard cosell provides a hardnosed and decidedly unromantic biography of the nfls winningest coach, don shula, who led the 1972 undefeated mi.
When don shulas baltimore colts lost super bowl iii as 16. Nfl hall of famer don shula coached the miami dolphins to the only undefeated season in nfl history. The dolphins win gave don shula his 325th victory in 31 years as a pro football coach and thus the. Don shula was the head coach of the miami dolphins from 1970 to 1995, leading the team to two super bowl victories and the only perfect season in nfl history. He is the only john carroll graduate enshrined in the pro football hall of fame. Don shula 19302020 sought true perfection in jesus christ. The winning edge 1973 with lou sahadi isbn 0525235000, everyones a coach 1995 isbn. The book is authored by nfl coaching legend don shula, and ken blanchard, a prominent businessman. Ken blanchard to share their secrets for inspiring others to greatness.
Mike shula born june 3, 1965 is an american football coach who is the quarterbacks coach of the denver broncos of the national football league. Shula, who spent 33 years as a head coach in the nfl the last 26 with the miami dolphins died may 4. Shula, don and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Five business secrets for high performance coaching, shula wrote about leadership and living each day to the fullest. A biography of the winningest coach in nfl history 9781683582335. Former nfl head coach dave wannstedt, a longtime naples resident, remembers former miami dolphins coach don shula as a legend who had a profound effect on the nfl and the city of miami. Tom peters, author of in search of excellencefascinating reading. Basically, the book is composed of the following useful information. Donald francis shula january 4, 1930 may 4, 2020 was an american professional football coach and player.
John carroll university alumnus and nfl legend don shula 51 has passed away at the age of 90. Don shula, the national football leagues alltime winningest coach, teamed up with ken blanchard, the internationally known and multiple awardwinning author, educator, and management and leadership consultant, and together they cowrote an outstanding book about leaders getting the best performance from the individuals and organizations they are privileged to lead. This book is a personal look, as only an autobiography can be, of a coach who only desire was to be the best. Don shula, the nfls winningest coach who led the dolphins to the leagues only undefeated season, died monday at the age of 90.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Youd figure the tributes for the coach who led the 1972 miami dolphins to the nfls only perfect season ever would be more glowing than the room lighting at don shula steakhouse. Shula, originally of painesville, ohio, is the nfls alltime leader in wins by a head coach 347. Shula has the best winning record in football, said one critic, and the worst record in big games. Nfl coaching legend don shula and renowned business consultant ken blanchard team up in everyones a coach to share their secrets for inspiring others to greatness. Howard cosell provides a hardnosed and decidedly unromantic biography of the nfls winningest coach, don shula. The winning edge 1973 with lou sahadi isbn 0525235000, everyones a coach 1995 isbn 0310208157, and the little black book of coaching. Biographical account of famed miami dolphins head coach, don shula, and his perfect. In their seven years together, quarterback johnny unitas and coach don shula, kings of the fabled baltimore colts of the 1960s, created one of the most successful franchises in sports. As his 71 miami dolphins share first place in the american conference east with the buffalo bills, he is trying to. Don shula shula, don used books, rare books and new books. Coach regular season playoffs paul brown 200 10 weeb ewbank 710 01 joe gibbs 310.
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