4 thinkers, books, and ideas connected to this field.
American NFL head coach — San Francisco 49ers (1979–1988) — creator of the West Coast Offense — 3 Super Bowl titles — considered the greatest NFL coach alongside Vince Lombardi and Bill Belichick.
Sac and Fox Nation athlete widely considered the greatest American athlete of the 20th century — winning Olympic gold medals in the pentathlon and decathlon (1912), playing professional baseball and football — stripped of his medals for having been paid to play baseball before the Olympics, which were restored posthumously.
British professional footballer — former England international known for his 6'7" height, aerial ability, and robot dance celebration — who has successfully transitioned to media through the popular That Peter Crouch Podcast.
Bill Walsh's posthumous leadership book — arguing that focusing on process (the Standard of Performance) rather than outcomes (the score) is the secret to sustained excellence — the most widely read American football coaching book.