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Vicarious thrills : a championship season of high school basketball /
"Throughout his account, Bates repeatedly emphasizes his belief that extraordinary accomplishment is no accident but rather the result of years of preparation, dedication, and hard work. Most of the key performers on the 1993-94 Terriers, for example, had played together on a grade school all-s...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Carbondale :
Southern Illinois University Press,
©1995.
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| Colección: | Shawnee books
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | "Throughout his account, Bates repeatedly emphasizes his belief that extraordinary accomplishment is no accident but rather the result of years of preparation, dedication, and hard work. Most of the key performers on the 1993-94 Terriers, for example, had played together on a grade school all-star team that was undefeated. Then, in junior high, this group went on to win numerous championships, and in high school their remarkable success continued, even though their accomplishments were humbled by season-ending losses." "But Vicarious Thrills leads the reader through a very personal account of both the ups and downs of championship basketball. Triumph does not occur without defeat, and it is through defeat that the team members, as well as their families and other supporters, learn many important lessons. As significant as the individual and team accomplishments are in making up this story, the 1993-94 basketball season is more importantly a beginning rather than the defining moment in the lives of these young men." "As an inspiration and motivation to young people, and as a spark to memories of childhood aspirations for older readers, this book is a pleasure to read for individuals of all ages."--Jacket |
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| Notas: | Includes index. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xiv, 193 pages) : illustrations |
| ISBN: | 0585080992 9780585080994 |