The Education of a Coach by David Halberstam

The Education of a Coach is a biography on legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick.  Any sports fan will find it interesting for obvious reasons but it offers plenty of crossover appeal as well.  Known for his quiet and calculating demeanor, the book details how Belichick’s approach to strategy was developed from his adolescent years and perfected over his time in the league.  One item I particularly enjoyed was how the book also addressed Belickick’s weaknesses.  In particular, his inability, or lack of desire, to “schmooze”, something that kept him out of college coaching because of its recruiting requirements. 

At 288 pages or nine and a half hours, it is a mid length read that is enjoyable for any reader.