John Calipari Libri

John Calipari shares his journey as the head coach of the University of Kentucky's men's basketball team, focusing on how to transform life's challenges into opportunities for success. Through personal anecdotes and coaching experiences, he emphasizes resilience, leadership, and the importance of perseverance in achieving goals. The book offers insights into both sports and life, encouraging readers to embrace setbacks as a crucial part of their growth and development.

Now with a new chapter on the Wildcats' legendary comeback in the 2014 Final Four John Calipari, one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history, presents the world of college basketball from the coach's chair, unvarnished and straight from the heart. Players First is Calipari's account of his first six years coaching the University of Kentucky men's team, leading it to a national championship in 2012 and the championship game in 2014, all while dealing with the realities of the "one-and-done" mentality and an NCAA that sometimes seems to put players last. Filled with revelatory stories about what it takes to succeed at the highest level of the college game, Players First is a candid look at the great players and rivalries that have filled Calipari's life with joy and a sense of purpose.