The Hoops Whisperer, Idan Ravin
The Hoops Whisperer, Idan Ravin
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The Hoops Whisperer
On the Court and Inside the Heads of Basketball's Best Players

Author: Idan Ravin

Narrator: Sean Pratt

Unabridged: 7 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 05/01/2014


Synopsis

Basketball’s most unlikely—and most sought-after—training guru offers an inside look at his career, his methods, and the all-star players whose games he’s helped transform.

Where do the best basketball players in the world turn when they want to improve their game? Whom does a future NBA Hall of Famer thank at his press conference when he’s named Rookie of the Year? Who is it that Sports Illustrated, The Wall Street Journal, and Men’s Journal all call the "Hoops Whisperer" because of his ability to engage, inspire, and challenge the players he trains? The answer to all of these questions is Idan Ravin.

Ravin never played or coached in college or the pros, yet a virtual NBA All-Star team relies on him to better their game and reach their full potential. A soft-spoken former lawyer, Ravin has become professional basketball’s hottest trainer.

In The Hoops Whisperer, Ravin shares the fascinating story of how he transformed a passion for the game into working with iconic basketball stars such as Chris Paul, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, Stephen Curry, Blake Griffin, James Harden, Dwight Howard, and many more. He offers a rare unguarded glimpse inside the lives of these great athletes, drawn from his intimate connection with them that is the basis of his success.

Showcasing his unorthodox drills and improvisational techniques in action, Ravin reveals how faith, effort, dedication, and passion can make a player into a superstar—and anyone into a success. Combined with his own inspiring journey, Ravin’s insights make The Hoops Whisperer a must-read for anyone who loves the game.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Steven on December 25, 2014

There are about 10-20 pages of valuable insight and wisdom scattered throughout this 215-page meditation on the greatness of Idan Ravin, who shows himself to excel at two things: 1) Offering unconventional private coaching to basketball players of all skill levels 2) Promoting himself and everything h......more

Goodreads review by David on September 21, 2015

fun to read about his growing up very near me [if I warmed up well I could almost throw a baseball to his high school] obsessed with basketball but not being good enough to play in college. very relatable. And I cheered as he blew off being bored at his law firm in order to make a living in the game......more

Goodreads review by AndrewH on September 17, 2017

The Hoops Whisperer is about Idan Ravin and him being a trainer for basketball players. The first thought I had in my head after reading the blurb was: "This is a guy that has never played or coached college basketball, let alone professional basketball and yet, many NBA All-Stars depend on him to h......more

Goodreads review by PaulL on January 31, 2020

Look in the future no the past......more

Goodreads review by Nick on December 28, 2014

This book is candy for any hoops junkie. Liked the mix of philosophy and human relationship insight. Would love to have learned more about the individual players. That said, this is an easy fun read that I finished in a day and a half.......more