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Highly acclaimed UCLA Women's gymnastics coach of 7 NCAA championships Valorie Kondos Field shares insights on how to use uniqueness and authenticity to achieve success.
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"Miss Val is the light shining so bright in the midst of this chaotic time in the gymnastics world. She has worked miracles in these girls' lives. Although I'm not a gymnast, I respect her so much -- putting so much care into these broken souls is not easy. College is a tough time and she somehow is able to work her magic and get to these women in a way that's totally approachable, building rapport. Makes me wish I knew these lessons before I actually lived from her but hey, I don't think Miss Val would like what I just said since she believes failure is just a-okay! (Thank goodness someone thinks this way.)"
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Life Is Short Don't Wait to Dance Advice and Inspiration from the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame Coach of 7 NCAA Championship Teams Valorie Kondos Field Steve Cooper 9781546077121 Books Reviews :
Life Is Short Don't Wait to Dance Advice and Inspiration from the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame Coach of 7 NCAA Championship Teams Valorie Kondos Field Steve Cooper 9781546077121 Books Reviews
- If you've read Miss Val's blog and listened to her interviews/podcasts, most of the book is already out there for free, but it's great to have everything in one spot. I know she's said more than once that people would think she's crazy after the book came out but I don't think there's anything strange about believing that life is a choice and everything is linked. A lot of people say Miss Val is an unconventional coach for various reasons but really she's just trying to work preparation for life into gymnastics training. I think high level gymnasts are so dedicated to their sport (of necessity!) that they often don't have time to develop outside gymnastics so Miss Val tries to fold life training into practice and meets. It's why the UCLA gymnastics graduates go on to big, really interesting careers right after they graduate. Miss Val gives them a lot of space and encouragement to figure out what they really want to do in life, and we all need that at different times in our lives. When she tells her former elite recruits that it's up to them to figure out what they need to do to be ready for an upcoming meet, she's just trying to help them think for themselves. A lot of people in and out of gymnastics grow up in a really authoritarian family/environment so it can be hard to figure things out on your own. And of course in the real world it's all about figuring it out by yourself, which can be a big shock to anyone used to achieving in a structured, prescribed environment. I know it was for me (and I was never a gymnast) because everything, including my college, was chosen for me, and I really struggled with finding a career (and still do to a degree) because I knew exactly how to get high grades but I had never developed any critical thinking skills. Miss Val seems like an awesome person who's had a really positive influence on a ton of people and I hope her book keeps selling well.
- I’m not a gymnast, athlete or coach, but I consider myself a leader. I work in a politically charged, high-stress organization where winning is the ultimate goal. Leading with gratitude, kindness and authenticity is difficult, to say the least. So, I began a search for someone, anyone, who was doing it differently… and with integrity. Enter Miss Val.
In a world that is more divisive than ever, we need a new roadmap, new tools, a new way. Life is Short, Don't Wait to Dance is my new roadmap.
This book has absolutely changed the way I lead and operate on a daily basis. Success, diversity, purpose, passion, gratitude, joy, and my choice in the matter. It has become my manual for leadership, mentorship, and everyday living.
Miss Val lays out a foundation of beliefs that serves to make us better, kinder, and more successful. Whether it’s sports, politics, business, classrooms, or boardrooms… wherever people lead, we need tools to breed winners without compromising the human spirit.
With humor, humility and honesty, Miss Val provides the tools to get us there. - This book is a quick, easy read that packs a POWERFUL and PROFOUND punch! Miss Val has a unique way of drawing you into her world--and not just the world of dance or gymnastics, a world that is relevant to ALL of us. Being a teacher of junior high students, so much of this book resonated with me. I have already used some of Miss Val's tips and tricks in my classroom, and I'm excited to incorporate more as we work through the year. One of the best pieces of advice from the book that I have taught my students is that "LISTEN" and "SILENT" are made up of the same letters. In order to truly listen, we have to silence our minds and not just be thinking about what we want to say next. Of course, Miss Val says it far more eloquently than I ever could in a review! It truly doesn't matter if you're a dance enthusiast or a gymnastics fan or if you have never seen a ballet or gymnastics meet in your life, this book is still RELEVANT to you! It speaks of universal truths and encourages all of us to be better people--all while making us laugh. BUY IT. READ IT. SHARE IT. You won't be disappointed!
- I have never read or been more uplifted and inspired by a book written by or about a coach. I have read more than 150 books by coaches or about coaches; none have been better than this. Miss Val delivers a great approach to life, coaching, parenting, managing and leadership in a direct inspiring manner that is loaded with practical ways to implement these ideas for yourself and others in a 2020 contemporary setting. This is a how to be a great person and live a great life book not from somebody who is theorizing but from somebody who has done it herself and continues to do it in the trenches. I bought the audible version (delightful with Miss Val as narrator), for myself and hardcover for my son. I will be buying more copies and sharing and recommending it to anyone who will listen. There are many wonderful stories and applications and when you finish the book you will holding yourself accountable to choose to be happy and make others happy! If you only read one book this year make it this one. It will improve your outlook and your life! Craig Impelman
- Another great example on how Miss Val is an inspiration to us all. This book shows that although Coach Val will be retiring following this 2019 season, her legacy will always be with UCLA. I believe that UCLA should add a course on Miss Val in the coming years! Go Bruins
- Miss Val is the light shining so bright in the midst of this chaotic time in the gymnastics world. She has worked miracles in these girls' lives. Although I'm not a gymnast, I respect her so much -- putting so much care into these broken souls is not easy. College is a tough time and she somehow is able to work her magic and get to these women in a way that's totally approachable, building rapport. Makes me wish I knew these lessons before I actually lived from her but hey, I don't think Miss Val would like what I just said since she believes failure is just a-okay! (Thank goodness someone thinks this way.)
