Saban, Monte Burke
Saban, Monte Burke
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Saban
The Making of a Coach

Author: Monte Burke

Narrator: Barry Abrams

Unabridged: 12 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/04/2015


Synopsis

As the head coach of the University of Alabama's football team, Nick Saban is perhaps the most influential—and controversial—man in the sport. Unpredictable in his professional loyalties, uncompromising in his vision, and unyielding in his pursuit of perfection, the highest-paid coach in college football has changed the face of the game. His program-building vision has delivered packed stadiums, rabid fans, legions of detractors, countless NFL draft picks, and a total of four national championships, including three in the last five years.

Though a great deal is known about Nick Saban the coach, not much is known about Nick Saban the man. Through unprecedented interviews with more than 250 friends, coworkers, rivals, former players, and others, Monte Burke reveals the defining moments of the coach's life. He discusses Saban's rapid and at times rocky ascent up the assistant coaching ranks; his complicated relationship with one of his coaching mentors, Bill Belichick; the birth of his now-famous "Process;" his dramatic and controversial departures from three different high-profile football teams; and much more.

Saban paints a portrait of a complex and compelling man, fundamentally shaped by both his past and the game he loves, in a way that no previous book has.

About Monte Burke

Monte Burke is a staff writer at Forbes magazine and has also written for the New York Times, Outside, Men's Journal, Town & Country, and Garden & Gun. A recipient of Barnes & Noble's Discover Great New Writers Award, Monte is the author of 4th and Goal and Sowbelly. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and three daughters.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Wave Papi on February 07, 2021

I haven't even finished the book but I love it already. Nick is one of my idols and his work ethic is second to none. I will often find myself listening to his speeches or looking at his quotes whenever I feel like I don't want to do something. A particular favorite quote I look at every single day......more

Goodreads review by John on December 17, 2018

Though I'm somewhat embarrassed to admit it, Saban is a fascinating figure to me. The first-hand accounts in this book suggest he's every bit the aloof jerk he's made out to be. And yet he consistently gets the most out of his coaches and players, often pushing them to grow in ways they never imagin......more

Goodreads review by Scott on July 09, 2015

Thanks to the author and publisher for allowing me to read an advanced copy for review. First and foremost I am a Bama fan, then a college football fan, and then a Saban fan. So I was excited that a new book is being released about this legend. My excitement was a little watered down after realizing t......more

Goodreads review by Tristan on July 13, 2024

A detailed description of Nick Sabans life and why he is the way he is. The first 100 pages I found very interesting, but for whatever reason the rest of the book wasn’t grabbing me. Nick Saban will always be the goat and no coach will surpass him for chips.......more