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More Than a Game: How the Uconn Basketball Dynasty Was Built on a Culture of Caring

More Than a Game: How the Uconn Basketball Dynasty Was Built on a Culture of Caring - Hardcover

by Jim Calhoun, Dom Amore
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Availability:In StockContributor:Jim Calhoun, Dom AmorePublish date:10/7/2025Pages:180
Language:EnglishPublisher:Woodhall PressISBN-13:9781960456458ISBN-10:1960456458UPC:9781960456458Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, Sports & RecreationBook Subcategory:Sports, Memoirs, BasketballProduct ID:SCCP9HHNEF

In More Than a Game, Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun, with journalist Dom Amore, reflects on a career that transcended the basketball court and shaped countless lives. From humble beginnings in Braintree, Massachusetts, to building the UConn men's basketball dynasty, Calhoun shares the inspiring stories of players, coaches, and colleagues who embodied his philosophy: relationships and perseverance are the keys to greatness. Through the highs of national championships and the quiet moments of mentorship, this book reveals the essence of Calhoun's legacy: a commitment to being there for others.

This heartfelt and candid memoir goes beyond the stats and trophies to showcase a life devoted to building a culture of family and care. Featuring tales of iconic players like Ray Allen, Kemba Walker, and Rip Hamilton, as well as unsung heroes who found success off the court, More Than a Game celebrates the power of belief, community, and resilience. Whether you're a basketball fan or simply inspired by stories of transformative leadership, this is a must-read for anyone striving to make a difference.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Woodhall PressISBN-13:9781960456458ISBN-10:1960456458UPC:9781960456458Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, Sports & RecreationBook Subcategory:Sports, Memoirs, BasketballProduct ID:SCCP9HHNEF

Jim Calhoun is one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history. In more than 40 years in the game, including 26 at UConn, Calhoun won more than 900 games, including 629 at UConn, with national championships in 1999, 2004 and 2011. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the sport's highest honor, in 2005. Throughout his life and career, Calhoun has emphasized personal relationships and now, in his 80s, he remains in contact with hundreds of his former players, and to many of whom he remains a father figure. Jim and his wife, Pat, have two children and six grand children and live in Pomfret, Conn.

Dom Amore, seven-time Connecticut sportswriter of the year, has been with the Hartford Courant since 1988, and has been its lead sports columnist since 2021. He won more than 30 state, regional and national journalism awards. This is his second book. Dom is single and lives in Branford, Conn.


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