This 1on1 interview features jay bilas, a top college basketball tv analyst, widely known for his incisive and insightful work for espn. Jay bilas is an espn basketball analyst, and he wrote about toughness back in 2009 that became a very popular piece. I thought the jay bilas article that inspired this book was fantastic. Jay bilas on toughness in basketball by coach brian williams on october 26, 2011 this article is a few years old, but still has value for players at every level of basketball. It was published by berkley and has a total of 288 pages in the book. Jays descriptions and illustrations are awesome, baby with a capital a.
Popular espn basketball analyst and former duke player jay bilas looks at the true meaning of toughness. It comes compliments of a 2009 article by espns jay bilas. This toughness evaluation comes from brett mcdaniel. The following are exerpts successful players and teams dont just assess themselves by records or statistics, but by a standard of excellence that goes beyond a final score. Former duke basketball player and current espn college hoops analyst bilas surveys an allstar cast of athletes and coaches to define the true meaning of toughness and suggest how it can be developed. According to bilas, coach john calipari said he made all the players on his basketball team post bilas definition of toughness over their beds. After playing professionally overseas, he returned to duke, where he served as. Anything not in quotations is a direct remark from jay bilas himself. In his book, bilas offers his redefinition of toughness, and it should come as no surprise that he does not view chest pounding, trash talking or picking a fight on the basketball court as markers of true toughness. Espn basketball analyst jay bilas, a former college hoops standout and author of a bestselling book on toughness, addressed the tennessee. Toughness espn basketball analyst and former duke player jay bilas looks at the true meaning of toughness in this new york times bestselling book that features stories from basketball legends.
Jay bilas skills camp, queens university, charlotte, nc. Dick vitale, espn jay bilas gives meaning to one of the most overused words in sports. Toughness defined by jay bilas words on the bounce. Developing true strength on and off the court failing doesnt make you a failure. Jay bilas on toughness in basketball basketball coaching. Jay bilas has talked about toughness for many years. Bilas is an experienced basketball player and coach. Jay bilas author of toughness goodreads share book. Maui behind the scenes message from jay bilas youtube. I have heard the word toughness thrown around a lot lately. Bilas is a former college basketball player and coach who played for and served as assistant under mike krzyzewski at duke university, as well as a practicing attorney in north carolina. Jay bilas, being a collegiate basketball national champion with the university of duke as well as a professional. The stories the author brings to print are not just instructive, many are emotionally memorable and inspiring. Instead, bilas uses lessons learned from his experiences and those of top athletes, coaches and colleagues to argue for his.
I always enjoy listening to this former dookie breaking the game down and you can. The popular espn basketball analyst and former duke player looks at the true meaning of toughness. Brett is the head boys basketball coach at sumner high school in sumner, washington. College basketball analyst for espn and attorney at moore van allen. It is amazing what a few words spoken from someone with credibility can do for a young person as far as believing in themselves. A fouryear starter at duke, he learned an incomparable work ethic under coach mike krzyzewski, battling against the greatest college players in the game.
There are many definitions for what it means to have toughness in the game of basketball. Then, in almost coordinated fashion, i would watch games and see player. This article is a few years old, but still has value for players at every level of basketball. Jay bilas new book toughness and how it relates to. Bilas uses himself throughout the book as a moving toughnesstarget, freely admitting how he was not always tough enough and has kept growing in this regard. Espn basketball analyst and former duke player jay bilas looks at the true meaning of toughness in this new york times bestselling book that features stories from basketball legends. It has nothing to do with size, physical strength or athleticism.
Developing true strength on and off the court, jay bilas discusses the true meaning of toughness and how we. Bilas doesnt define toughness as pushing guys around. Espn basketball analyst and former duke player jay bilas looks at the true meaning of toughness in this new york times bestselling book that features stories. It was recommended to me by one of our designers at barrel. I came across this great article written by espns college basketball analyst, jay bilas. Reporters on television, radio and in print have opined about. You have a lot going on, from broadcasting games around the country for espn. Each paragraph discusses an element of basketball that would be defined as an act of toughness on. Jay bilass toughness offers unique insight into the. For some, toughness means pumping your chest, taunting an opponent after a big dunk, or getting in someones face and squaring up as if to fight. Bilas explains the complexity of acquiring and utilizing all aspects of toughness, be.
Like many others, i have a lot of respect for the broadcasting work of espn college basketball analyst jay bilas. His definition of toughness is probably vastly different from a lot of your players. The title of this book is toughness and it was written by jay bilas, coach k foreword. Behind the scenes with jay bilas charlotte magazine.
Jay scot bilas born december 24, 1963 is an american college basketball analyst who currently works for espn. Jay bilas new book toughness and how it relates to recruiting. In the years since it was published, bilas further explored. In this interview, i talked to bilas about how he balances such a busy schedule, how he got involved with the dove campaign, his thoughts on college basketball in this state, the inspiration behind his new book, toughness released last week, and how he became a twitter rapper to his more than 450,000 followers. Playing against the likes of ralph sampson, jay bilas learned the value of keeping his hands up to deny and discourage a pass. Through a series of anecdotes and insights shared by the likes of bilas own college coach, mike krzyzewski, as well as other luminaries, including bob knight, roy williams, tom izzo, jon gruden, grant hill, and a number of bilas former teammates including mark alarie and tommy amaker, the author offers his own conception of toughness. Jays new book, toughness will be available from penguin group usa, march 5, 20 toughness by jay bilas camps check out the video from the 2011 jay bilas skills academy at charlotte latin school. He talks about multiple habits that tough players have. Jay bilas defines toughness colorado premier basketball. It is only about 1% of what the book brings to life, but hopefully it is enough to convince you to read it in entirely. Do people really understand what coaches and experienced players mean when they emphasize toughness in basketball. Toughness by jay bilas overdrive rakuten overdrive. In jay bilass book toughness, published in 20, he not only defines the common definition of the word toughness but fully breaks down the characteristics and qualities one must have in order to achieve true and complete toughness. He played on the first duke university team that legendary coach mike krzyzewski led to the final four in 1986, earned a law degree and authored the book toughness.
Developing true strength on and off the court, jay bilas discusses the true meaning of toughness and how we can live up to that standard in our everyday life. Its an excellent read so far, and i decided to look up the article that inspired the book. Developing true strength on and off the court by jay bilas. The one ingredient bilas missed as good as bilas hit the mark, i think he missed one crucial ingredient in his definition of mental toughness. Kentucky coach john calipari really does have a toughness sheet he uses to teach players. In 2009, espn basketball analyst jay bilas wrote defining toughness in college hoops, one of the most popular articles of his career.
A fouryear starter at duke, he learned a strong work ethic under coach mike krzyzewski. Toughness quotes by jay bilas goodreads share book. Espn basketball analyst and former duke player jay bilas looks at the true meaning of toughness in this new york times bestselling book that. It was inspired by jay bilas toughness in todays game article. A fouryear starter at duke, he learned an incomparable work ethic under mike coach k krzyzewski, battling against the greatest college players in the game. Caliparis toughness sheet really exists, thanks to jay. Reporters on television, radio and in print have opined about a team or players toughness or quoted a coach talking about his team having to be tougher to win.