Dare to Win: The Blueprint to Building and Leading High Performance and Championship Teams
By (Author) Chantal Vallee
By (author) Gordon Bloom
ECW Press,Canada
ECW Press,Canada
14th May 2025
20th March 2025
No Edition
Canada
General
Non Fiction
Paperback
224
Width 152mm, Height 229mm
212g
Embark on a journey from underperformance to excellence with Dare to Win, the one-of-a-kind collaboration by Chantal Valle and Dr. Gordon Bloom
Based on years of their own leadership and coaching research, Valle and Bloom unveil the proven strategies behind the University of Windsor womens basketball teams historic rise from last in the country to five-time national champions. Until now, the worlds foremost leadership researchers were not professional coaches; similarly, the top coaches were not scholars. Dare to Win changes this narrative by applying Valle and Blooms scientifically proven leadership theories and coaching model successfully in a practical setting.
Dare to Win isnt just theory; its a fusion of insights, real-world examples, and Valles personal experiences as an academic researcher, leader, and championship-winning coach. Valles unique perspective bridges the gap between leadership theories and practical coaching applications, offering readers unprecedented access to her thoughts and decision-making process.
Through two decades of collaboration, Valle and Dr. Bloom have created an invaluable resource for anyone looking to elevate their leadership, management, and coaching skills in the sports world and beyond. A must-read for any entrepreneur, business owner, coach, or leader who wishes to transform their start-up or struggling organization into a business that thrives. This comprehensive guide will inspire and empower you, providing the blueprint to reaching new heights in your journey toward success.
Chantal Valle, the Windsor Lancers Womens Basketball Coach, transformed a last-place team into five-time national champions. She was also the first woman worldwide to coach and manage a mens professional team (Hamilton Honey Badgers), guiding them to the finals. Chantal Valle lives in Windsor, ON.
McGills Sport Psychology Research Lab Director, Dr. Gordon Bloom is a coaching-research pioneer and presents to associations worldwide. He lives in Montreal, QC.