Episode 2: Life Lessons from Adventure Books

Episode Description

Coaches Book Club hosts David James and Amy Donaldson discuss some of the real-life lessons they’re learning as they read this month’s book - "Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage”, chosen by U.S. Bobsled Coach Chris Fogt. From putting together a team to how to hold onto hope, they discuss challenges in their own lives and other books where outdoor adventures teach us a lot more than just how to survive. Pick up this month’s book “Endurance” By Alfred Lansing and read along with us. We’d love to hear your thoughts about the book - and the podcast - at adonaldson@ksl.com

Other books recommended by Amy and DJ:

The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko

127 Hours: Between a Rock and a Hard Place by Aron Ralston

And the documentary - “Touching the Void”

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Sports are more than just games. Competition is a classroom for the human experience. While scoreboards declare winners and losers, the real value of athletics is the lessons that transcend any field of play. Lessons like perseverance, leadership, and resilience. And coaches are the people responsible for teaching these principles to athletes and fans alike. Have you ever wondered what shaped the philosophy or leadership style of your favorite coaches? A new podcast from KSL - Coach’s Book Club - asks coaches and athletes to share how their favorite books educated, changed or inspired them. Hosts David James and Amy Donaldson are veteran journalists who’ve covered everything from Olympic triumphs to high school heartbreaks. Each month, they'll introduce you to a coach and get their book club pick. Then, we'll read the book together and discuss the characters, themes and lessons. And we want to hear your take, too. This isn't just a podcast to listen to, it's a community. So join the coach's book club!