Book

Amazing Race: Inspiring Stories and Winning Leadership Lessons from 1968 Olympian and Coach, Jarvis Scott

2022

Synopsis

Amazing Race shows you how by sharing the teachings of 1968 Olympian, coach, and mentor, Jarvis Scott. Filled with riveting stories based on her triumphs over the hardships she faced, this book will inspire you to overcome any obstacle to your leadership track. Let Coach Scott’s stories of poverty, prejudice, forgiveness, and faith teach you how to win in the game of life.

This book will:

Provide you with practical techniques to achieve your goals.
Help you identify and improve your unique leadership style.
Teach you leadership principles that do not cost a thing.
Increase your ability to be influential.
Inspire you to always persevere.

Stories are told by former Texas Tech All-American Triple Jumper and Hall of Famer, Dr. Amanda Banks, who competed in track and field for 4 years under head coach, Jarvis Scott.

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