ADVANCE PRAISE What Coaches are Saying. "Coaches at every level of our sport can learn from Victory Is in the Details. Clearly, the authors thought extensively about the attributes of highly successful basketball programs, and more importantly, relayed it to readers in a way that is practical and easy to understand." ~Mike Krzyzewski Head Men's Basketball Coach Duke University and United States Senior National Team (2005-16) Coach Tom Anstett and Coach Tom McCormack are equal to any of the "big time" and celebrated college and NBA coaches we watch on television. Tom and Tom are "trenchers." Because they have both dedicated their entire lives to coaching high school boys in the "trenches," they may not be household names. Reading Victory Is in the Details will show you why they should be. Having witnessed firsthand both Tom Anstett and Tom McCormack coach their respective high school programs has made me a better coach, and more importantly, so proud.that I am a Coach!!! ~Douglas Bruno Head Women's Basketball Coach DePaul University (Chicago, IL) USA Senior National Women's Team Assistant Coach (2008-2016) USA 18 and 19-Year Old National Women's Team Head Coach (2006-2007) Tom Anstett and Tom McCormack have been utilizing their tremendous basketball coaching skills to positively impact people for many years. They have done it again with this inspiring and motivational book, Victory Is in the Details. Even now, as a college head coach and many years removed from playing high school basketball in Illinois, I can still remember being keenly aware of the passion these two coaches had for teaching the game the right way and getting their players to perform to the maximum of their potential. The information in this book will help both the veteran coach looking to sustain success and the new coach trying to build a culture of excellence. In addition, it is a must read for players who want to elevate their game and parents who want to support and encourage their sons or daughters in a positive and healthy way. After 30 years of coaching college basketball, I have come to realize that there are certain coaches who just "get it." Coach Anstett and Coach McCormack are two of those coaches, and we are all lucky that they have shared their wisdom in this fantastic book. ~Brian Gregory Head Men's Basketball Coach University of South Florida (Tampa, FL), 16 years Overall Record 296-233 The book is great and is a super valuable resource for all coaches at any level to help them institute what it takes to be successful. ~Patrick Ambrose Head Coach of the Illinois 4A State Champion in 2015 Current Coach, Adlai E. Stevenson High School (Lincolnshire, IL) Victory Is in the Details is a great read for any coach or even player regardless of level. I could tell within the first few pages that Tom and Tom are not only great coaches, but also great educators. The book breaks down a number of areas that will lead to individual and more importantly, team success. As a head college coach at the D-III level for 17 years, I've overlooked or forgotten many things within this book that will help make me a better coach. ~Gary Grzesk Head Men's Basketball Coach St. Norbert College (DePere, WI) 274-86 in 14 years 9 Midwest Conference Championships with 7 NCAA-Div. III Bids Whether starting a basketball program or reviving one that has become stagnant, this book provides the wisdom of two outstanding high school coaches who will set you in the right direction. Respected for decades by the basketball community in Illinois for their integrity, hard work, ingenuity, and persistence, Tom Anstett and Tom McCormack team-up to share their wealth of basketball knowledge. Their collaborative efforts result in a manifesto of sorts that you will refer to frequently to build your portfolio of drills, develop your philosophy of offense and defense, and shape your perspective on how to teach the game.so, whatever the outcome on the scoreboard, you will be proud to call yourself a basketball coach. Reading this book will be the best call you make all season! ~Rich Kolimas Current Head Boys' Basketball Coach Lincoln-Way East High School (Frankfort, IL) I look forward to getting a copy of the book upon its release. The acronym P-R-O-G-R-A-M provided many thought-provoking ideas that will help me evaluate my own program. So many great coaching nuggets and bullet points that coaches can use at all levels. ~Scott Trost Head Men's Basketball Coach Lewis University (Romeoville, IL) 23-Year College Head Coach, Overall Record 412-241 Victory Is in the Details is so appropriate for these two tremendous authors, Tom Anstett and Tom McCormack. It is all about P-R-O-G-R-A-M with these two coaches. For many years I watched both compete at the highest level of high school basketball in Illinois. Both won at a very high level. But the thing I personally remember about Tom and Tom's teams were how hard their teams played and how fundamentally sound each team was both individually and as a team, regardless of how talented their teams were in that particular year. Regardless if you are a coach, a player, or just a fan, this book will be an incredible read, containing so many stories behind the story. Dive into the minute details into becoming a better player, team, coach, or even person, how hard you have to prepare and work to be successful, and how to be honest with those in your program. Doing exactly what this book describes will make you better, regardless of your talent. This upcoming season will be my 44th in coaching. I've coached every level: high school, NBA, and now at the college level, and I have been fortunate to win at every level. Hopefully, I have made a difference in many people's lives. But one thing I do believe is that what is in this outstanding book, if seriously read and studied, will make you the absolute Best You Can Be! ~Brian James Men's Assistant Basketball Coach Northwestern University Wildcats (Evanston, IL) 18-year NBA Coach with 5 Teams with at least 5 Hall of Fame Players Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame Inductee This read is an outstanding compilation of the wisdom of two outstanding Illinois scholastic Hall of Fame coaches. Both Coach McCormack and Coach Anstett have always been about how to best take care of kids and how to best grow the game of basketball. Their efforts here will definitely educate and inspire you to better serve your student-athletes and people in general with the tremendous life lessons that they share. ~Jim Tracy Executive Director Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Victory Is in the Details is an inspiring read. As coaches we can sometimes look past the details, and this book reminds us of their importance. Details matter and establish habits of play. The many areas that are discussed in this book will help build a strong foundation for your program. ~Brian Wardle Head Men's Basketball Coach Bradley University (Peoria, IL) Overall College Record 176-151 I have known Tom Anstett and Tom McCormack for nearly 40 years: we worked summer camps together, coached against each other, and spent countless hours thinking Xs and Os. Most of all, we built an enduring friendship. It was my honor to read a pre-release copy of their magnum opus: Victory Is in the Details. As expected, this book contains dozens of ideas that both the rookie and veteran educator-coach can add to their coaching toolboxes. Profoundly insightful and full of practical wisdom, this book is a "must" for every coach's library. Like its authors, it's a big winner! ~Will Rey Current Head Boys' Basketball Coach Northridge Prep (Niles, IL) 313-151 in 16 seasons Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame Chicago Catholic League Inductee (43-Year Career) Victory Is in the Details is a must read for any coach who wishes to develop and maintain a championship program with a winning culture. This book is a unique combination of addressing the "why" of coaching in the big picture while also presenting the details, the "how," necessary to implement a successful program. Tom and Tom freely share the wisdom they have gained through many years of successful high school coaching experience. I recommend this read for both beginning and veteran coaches as it is an invaluable resource for reaching one's potential as a coach. ~Bob Williams Former Head Coach Schaumburg High School (Schaumburg, IL) Illinois State Champion in 2001 Former Head Coach Niles West High School 40-Year Career Many books have been written with the promise of revealing how to build a successful basketball program and team. Tom Anstett and Tom McCormack have actually delivered. Victory Is in the Details is a terrific treasure of basketball wisdom. These two outstanding coaches share...
