transformational leaders in sports

“To my sons, that they might continue on their journey to becoming uncommon men” (Tony Dungy 1). Tony is a man that likes to do things different from anyone else. He is a smart bright minded man. Dungy life of being a father and husband, and was a NFL player, then being a NFL coach.

Following his NFL experience as a player, Dungy was invited to become an assistant coach for his alma mater, the University of Minnesota in 1980. After one season in charge of defensive backs, he was asked to return to the NFL, this time as a coach. He was hired as an assistant by Steelers head coach Chuck Noll, his former head coach from his playing days with the team, in 1981. In 1982, he was named defensive backfield coach, and was promoted in 1984 to defensive coordinator. He left the Steelers in 1989 to

Before I begin my critical book review on The Mentor Leader by Tony Dungy, I would like to give a brief background of the author Tony Dungy. Tony Dungy is best known for becoming the first African American coach in NFL history to win a Super Bowl. Tony Dungy got his start in coaching football when he became an assistant coach for his alma mater, the University of Minnesota. Tony Dungy then moved into the NFL where he was an assistant coach in the Pittsburgh Steelers organization, the Kansas City Chief organization, and the Minnesota Vikings organization. Tony Dungy eventually achieved his dream by becoming the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 2002, he became the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts where he led the organization to

Magic Johnson was a big man who, in many ways, is larger than life. Hes Earvin “Magic” johnson, the six feet-nine former National Basketball Association (NBA) star, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1970 to 1991 and won the admiration of basketball fans everywhere. After graduating from high school, Magic went to college at a nearby Michigan state,, where he led his team to a 25-5 record and the big ten conference title.

‘Vincent Thomas Lombardi’ is renowned as the greatest football coach of all time, and has made the short list of history’s greatest coaches for any sport. His ability to motivate and inspire players to the point of success helped turn the Green Bay Packers into the most dominating NFL team in the 1960s.

Although I may be a huge fan of Jordan, definitely one of the best to ever hold a basketball, no matter what position. I am also a LeBron fan, the guy is a basketball freak who is not only large and powerful, especially behind the arc, but faster than nearly anyone on the court at any given time.

He learned to focus his efforts at this particular moment, and not to waste any time that was not necessary. After coaching at West Point, Lombardi moved on to be the offensive coordinator for the New York Giants. There, was Lombardi’s greatest success. Brought in as a rookie to the NFL, Lombardi learned the ropes of the pro game. After being rejected early on by the veterans, he was finally accepted and tinkered with his coaching style to fit the pro game.

Michael Jordan, in his prime, was thought of as one of the greatest basketball champions of all time. A shooting guard, standing at six-six, Jordan was able to out play anyone in his position. He started his career at the University of North Carolina, where he helped his team win a national championship. He then was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 1984-85 season. While playing for the Bulls, Jordan received many awards such as, MVP, five championships, Olympic gold medals, slam dunk contests, and many more defensive and offensive awards. Jordan simply dominated the nineties and left the game as a NBA Finals winner in 1998.

Michael Jordan returning from his gold-medal performance at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Jordan quickly made his presence known on the professional level, winning the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. Jordan went on to lead the Bulls to six NBA championships -- 1991-93 and 1996-98 -- and was named the league's most valuable player five times, in 1988, '91, '92, '96 and '98. He was also voted on to the NBA All-Star team 14 times. Jordan would return to the Olympic Games in 1992, where he again won the gold medal.

Living in the Tampa Bay area, I became an admirer of Dungy’s coaching style and ability in his years at Tampa Bay. Dungy turned around a dysfunctional organization and consistently took the team to the playoffs. Towards the end of his time at Tampa, Coach Dungy received a tremendous amount of criticism from the Tampa and national sports media for his inability to get the team to the Super Bowl. Coach Dungy always handled the media questions with grace and was an excellent speaker. On the outside, Dungy never seemed to let the criticism rattle him. Eventually, Dungy was fired from the Bucs and landed with the Indianapolis Colts. The year Dungy left, the Buccaneers hired Coach John Gruden. He was the polar opposite of Dungy and in his first year, Gruden took the Bucs to the Super Bowl and won. Many Dungy fans point to the fact that Gruden took, what was largely Dungy’s team, and won the Super Bowl the next year. Gruden’s follow up years led to the slow deterioration of the team until Gruden also lost his job. However, Dungy moved on to Indianapolis and coached the Colts to their own Super Bowl Championship. All the while, Dungy had nothing but kind words for his critics and those who rallied against him. Like Lincoln, Dungy didn’t let a rattled populace hinder him from staying the course and speaking honestly about the situation his

When people think of NBA (National Basketball Association) greats many names come to mind like Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Lebron James, and Kareem Abdul Jabbar. But one name tops this list and that name is Michael Jordan. His skills are extraordinary with a unique style NBA fans have ever seen. He was and all-around legend who could score without giving any effort. He is the best defensive guard to walk the earth he has the best on-ball defense forcing steals and blocking people's shots with skills like this no doubt he's the Greatest of All-Time.

Do you have a favorite basketball player? Most people have a favorite basketball player. A fans favorite basketball player is Michael Jordan because he’s one of the best players ever knowned, he’s always working hard, he always responds back to his defender in a possative way, we know when and where he was born, when did he play in the olympics, what college he had went or attended to, who are his parents, how many championships did he win, when did he join the NBA, where did he get a full scholarship from,how many points per game did he score, facts most people don’t know about, his college stats, his profile and basic status, why did he play basketball, why is he famous, who is he, and how did his mindset make him a good NBA player.

Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York (Gale). Jordan started playing at a young age (Gale). He entered the NBA in 1984 for the Chicago Bulls (Gale). He then left from the game of basketball to play baseball to try something different in his life. He turned out not to like the game of baseball so, he then returned again back to the game of basketball to finish his career. Michael Jordan is still currently known as the greatest basketball player of all time.

Attention Grabber: His Airness , Air Jordan, MJ what basketball player comes to mind when you hear this name? By the show of hands who All Knows who Michael Jordan is? Well if you didn’t I’m going to inform you on who he is and his rise to becoming one of the world’s best players.

When I was a kid I use to play basketball every day because of one man his name is “Michael Jordan” he was one of the greatest players in history of the NBA. Also he inspires everyone to never give up. When he didn’t make his high school team, he kept trying, illness never held him back from the games. He made the world a better place by setting an example for others. Michael Jordan has helped in the Special Olympics. Through his basketball career he has shown great perseverance and hard work he inspires people to work hard and always helped others. Michael Jordan always shows children how to reach