Why The Best Are The Best

KEVIN EASTMAN, Over his forty years in the game of basketball at the collegiate and professional levels, he has become widely known as one of the very best teachers in the game. He is also a lifelong student of the coaches and players at the highest levels. As a coach of the 2008 NBA Champion Boston Celtics, Kevin has lived in the world of the best while observing and studying them every day. He studies what makes the best the best—their habits, mindsets, strategies and every day choices. Known as a thought leader in the basketball and sports worlds, Kevin is now an engaging speaker who inspires a wide range of audiences, from college and professional sports teams, to diverse corporate and government groups. Kevin’s curiosity and dedication to learning provide the backdrop for delivering powerful talks on leadership, culture, teamwork, and why the best are the best.

• FOREWORD Kevin Defines The 25 Power Words How a Skinny Kid from New Jersey Wound up Coaching World Champions I’m Standing in Front of The World Champions ... The 25 Power Words of Champions The Champion’s Compass Success Triangles: The Power Thoughts of Champions The Power of Lists The Power of a Two-Letter Word The Power of Your Legacy When Words Become Lasting REFERENCES ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR

“Kevin is one of the best speakers and teachers I have come across in the profession. If you want to learn more about leadership, coaching, self-motivation, or taking your team or yourself to the next level of performance, this book is a must read.” —ERIK SPOELSTRA Head Coach, Miami Heat; NBA Champion 2012, 2013