The Man Watching: A Biography of Anson Dorrance, the Unlikely Architect of the Greatest College Sports Dynasty Ever by Tim Crothers Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Man Watching: A Biography of Anson Dorrance, the Unlikely Architect of the Greatest College Sports Dynasty Ever
Book Review: Fascinating
Summary: 5 Stars
A riveting book. A must-read for coaches at all levels. Excellent discussion of the psychology of coaching.Book Review: Good, if a bit one-sided
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a good book, and very interesting as a sketch of one of the most (if not the most) successful college sports coaches of all time. The details of his life history and the anecdotes are interesting, and the book goes quickly. It seems, however, that with such an apparently controversial figure that there must be another side to the story. The book glosses over the causes of the lawsuit that was brought against him and ultimately settled, and most of the rest is close to hero-worshipping. If there is another side to the story, a dark side told from the point of view of his detractors, you will not get it from this book.
I would warn the soccer coaches who buy this book, it is not going to give you much that will help you become a better soccer coach. There are allusions to "the competitve cauldron" and some insight into the record-keeping and practice organization, but if you are buying this book to help you become a better soccer coach you will not get a lot out of it.
Book Review: Great Book
Summary: 4 Stars
Any coach of any sport needs to read this book. It explores different ways to coach and why you have to be your own person. Anson Dorrance talks about his philosophies on coaching and how they came about. Players talk about how things effect them and how to get through them. It discusses recruiting and how parents are part of a program. This book talks about relationships and how important they are between a player and a coach. It was great to see how unorganized and flighty Anson Dorrance can be about everything but the game. I would highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn more about coaching not just a sport but people. Not to mention anyone just wanting to learn more about UNC soccer.Book Review: Great book about super coach
Summary: 5 Stars
Great book about one of the most successful coaches in history. Anson's story is fascinating. Great read.Book Review: Highly recommended
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a must-read for anyone who wishes to be inspired. In detailed prose, through literary excerpts, game-day speeches, letters, quotes, and humorous anecdotes, Tim Crothers has unlocked the hidden treasures of Anson Dorrance's extraordinary coaching and its force in directing young lives to greatness. More than a simple biography, THE MAN WATCHING brings the dramatic and riveting story of Dorrance building the UNC women's soccer legacy to life. This real-life story reads like a novel but it is all the more compelling because it is true--phenomenal!