Perseverance: Life Lessons on Leadership and Teamwork

by Marc Trestman

The inspirational story of Marc Trestman comes to life in the pages of Perseverance, a poignant yet heart-warming motivational-biography that will challenge you to achieve heights you never dreamed possible. For more than three decades now, Marc has been on a football odyssey of sorts in which he has coached with eight NFL franchises, two NCAA Division I programs, and another in the Canadian Football League, where he won a Grey Cup championship in 2009 as the head coach of the Montreal Alouettes. Along the way, Marc has seen the best and worst of times as it relates to winning and losing at the highest levels of the game. Through his associations and friendships with countless coaches and players, he has amassed a travelogue of life lessons that will not only capture your imagination, they will change your perspective and outlook on life. Mixed in between Marc's unique ideologies and philosophies on team-building, trust and leadership, are anecdotes, quotes, funny stories, and nuggets of wisdom which provide a unique insight into the secrets of his success. Marc's passion for helping others to be the best that they can be is a message that resonates in the locker room as well as in the board room. With it, he shows that through hard work, commitment and a positive attitude, you can overcome any obstacle or adversity in life and truly... persevere.

Genres: Football, Sports

Paperback

First published January 14, 2013

Reviews

[Benjamin De la fuente · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wanted to learn more about the Bears' new coach, so I bought his book. It was much more than I expected. Against the backdrop of his personal and professional history, Trestman outlines his attitudes and philosophy of leadership, citizenship, and human relationships. It's as much about football as the TV series "Friday Night Lights" was about football - which is to say, it's really a story about the ups and downs of life in general, how important it is to persevere in the face of adversity, and how crucial human relationships are in our lives. It's a quick, entertaining read that will be enjoyed by football fans, as well as anybody who likes a story in which the good guy wins in the end. Not any X's and O's in this book - though I would gladly read anything of his that included those.

[Prince Alexander · Rating 1 out of 5]

Finished this book before Trestman was fired from the Bears in a colossal disaster of a season. He doesn't practice what he preaches. He play politics instead of truly rewarding high achievers and recognizing leaders. The book was worth 1 star only in that it was a nice behind the scenes in the NFL. I wish I could get my money back.

[Phil · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book. Makes me feel like I know the head coach of the Bears a little bit better.

Could of used some better fact-checking and editing, though.

[Sheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent way to get to know the football philosophy of the new Bear coach.