Table of Contents

FORWARD
PRELUDE: MEETING DEAN AT THE DOME
INTRODUCTION: SEA CHANGE WITH A DANCING HEART
PART I: WISDOM TO INSPIRE
PART II: WISDOM TO EMPOWER
PART III: WISDOM OF THE WATERCOURSE WAY

About the Author

Jerry Lynch, Ph.D., is a renowned sports psychologist, international speaker, and author of several books, including Coaching with Heart, The Way of the Champion, Spirit of the Dancing Warrior, and Creative Coaching. Drawing from his expertise in Eastern philosophy and decades of experience coaching elite athletes and teams, he offers a holistic approach to leadership, performance, and personal growth. He is the former Sports Psychologist for men's and women's Basketball, Lacrosse, and Soccer teams at the universities of North Carolina, Duke, Maryland, California, and Stanford and continues to work with several teams nationally. He has been involved with athletes at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado, helping them to perform up to their potential. Several of his clients have participated in various summer and winter Olympic games. Aside from sports, Dr. Lynch has worked with performing artists and corporate executives.

Reviews

"Over the years, I have had the opportunity to stay informed by Jerry Lynch, information that makes a difference in helping me and my athletes reach our potential. Our minds and hearts are in harmony. We both agree that it's about the spirit of the endeavor that creates the meaning in Athletics. You will learn the why and how from Jerry's latest book, Coaching with Heart." —Phil Jackson, Eleven-time NBA World Champion coach of the Chicago Bulls and L.A. Lakers

"Having played for several incredibly dynamic coaches during my career, I embrace Jerry Lynch's message in Coaching with Heart, a book about inspiration not just in sports but in life, family, goals and desires. My favorite coaches were the ones who understood Jerry's ideals and strove to connect with me on a human level. That's what this book is all about." —Steve Kerr, Five-time NBA World Champion with the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs

"My success in Lacrosse and in life has been directly and positively influenced by the books, wisdom and work of Dr. Jerry Lynch. His new book, Coaching with Heart presents powerful strategies to help open all of our hearts as well as those of your athletes. This is a must-read…the REAL deal." —Cindy Timchal, Head Lacrosse Coach, US Naval Academy