Rebound Rules

“Rick Pitino knows a thing or two about comebacks—on the court and in life.”

—Louisville Courier-Journal

Basketball legend Rick Pitino reveals his model of success built upon his experiences of failure and personal loss in Rebound Rules—a powerful, deeply personal book about never giving up. Recalling the tragedies that shaped his life and career—his unsuccessful tenure as Celtics coach,  the devastating loss on 9/11 of his best friend and his brother-in-law and the deep depression that followed—Coach Pitino shares his Rebound Rules, demonstrating how he emerged wiser and rose to new heights with a richer perspective on life and work…and how you can, too.

How do you turn professional failure and personal tragedy into your greatest strengths?

• Overcoming Adversity: Learn from Pitino’s most difficult moments, from his devastating personal losses on 9/11 to his first professional failure as coach of the Boston Celtics.
• The PHD Formula: Discover the three fundamentals—Passion, Hunger, and Drive—that Pitino used to rebuild his career and that you can use to ignite your own comeback.
• Team Chemistry: Master the formula for building a cohesive, unselfish team—on the court or in the corporate world—by understanding what truly motivates people.
• Maintaining Focus: Apply practical strategies for surviving the "microwave culture" of instant results and staying locked in on your long-term goals.