You will be affected by Winning Without Winning. It is an excellent
reminder of what minor sports should be all about. Anyone who really
cares about kids will appreciate this book. Rick Vogel, Minor League Association President.
A single mother and daughter had not spoken to each other in
over two weeks. They were having a difference of opinion that
escalated to the point of silence. After reading Winning Without
Winning the mother knew exactly what to do. In tears, she called
the author to say thank-you.
Winning Without Winning is exceptional. It needed to be written
30 years ago. The examples and research make this book interesting
and must be read by anyone concerned with our future generations.
Robert Huschka, School Board Trustee
A nineteen-year-old girl moved away from home at fifteen years
of age. A friend loaned her a copy of Winning Without Winning
to read. After reading the book she traveled to Toronto to hear
the author speak and to say thank-you. She explained, "I am now
back on speaking terms with my parents and warned my younger brother
to listen to Mom and Dad. They really do know what they're doing"
Crowley calls minor sport of all descriptions a "life-building
experience." He shows what good coaching is all about, and what does
not qualify as good coaching. Dave Menary, Newspaper Reporter.
The president of a minor sports association was so impressed
with Winning Without Winning that copies were purchased for each
coach in the league. A test based on the contents of the book
was administered and would-be coaches were required to achieve
70% in order to coach in the league.
Crowley and his book are part of a fresh, welcome breeze blowing
across the minor sporting scene. Dave Pink, Newspaper Reporter
The author's employer was so impressed with the book that complimentary
copies were made available to any employee, in any branch and
to customers worldwide. "This is a great book worth your while
reading. We are proud of Gerry," says Bill Boehm, President and
CEO of Connector Manufacturing Company of Hamilton Ohio.
I find the 16th precept (How to Lose) the key factor. Learning
from a loss actually improves later performances. The Russians are
known to lose non-important games to test the opponents strengths
and weaknesses. The end result of a particular game is not important
to them. Raymond Stonkus, Canadian Chess Expert.