A Teen's Game Plan for Life

by Holtz, Lou

• ISBN13: 9781893732568
• ISBN10: 1893732568
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-04-01
• Publisher: Ave Maria Pr

Summary

At a time when teens sorely need encouragement and affirmation, Lou Holtz provides a winning combination of both. Drawing on his own experience and determination, Holtz extols and encourages teens to be the best they can be. With his usual wit and wisdom, sprinkled with numerous anecdotal events from his personal life and his coaching experiences, Coach Holtz tells teens that success in life results from: Choosing Your Attitude. Making Sacrifices. Getting Rid of Excuses. Understanding What You're Trying to Accomplish. Dreaming Big Dreams. Having Self-Confidence and a Positive Self-Image. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Lou Holtz was the head football coach at the University of Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning the National Championship in 1988. Holtz is now the head football coach at the University of South Carolina. The first coach to lead four different schools to top 20 finishes, Holtz is a master motivational speaker and a former analyst for CBS Sports. This is his third book.

Table of Contents

Foreword	7	(6)
A Letter to All Teens From Lou Holtz	13	(4)
The Playbook	17	(60)
Choose Your Attitude	19	(12)
Make Sacrifices	31	(12)
Get Rid of Excuses	43	(10)
Understand What You're Trying to Do	53	(6)
Dream Big Dreams	59	(18)
Self-Confidence: A Special Page in the Playbook	77	(34)
Conclusion	111	(8)
A Final Poem	115	(4)
Appendix	119