What does it take to be an Olympic gold medalist and to coach a collegiate team to fifteen NCAA titles? In A Wrestling Life: The Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable, famed wrestler and wrestling coach Dan Gable outlines his methods and philosophies for reaching individual greatness as well as the incredible amount of fulfilment and satisfaction that comes from working as part of a team.
Focusing on the mindset and life experiences that shaped Coach Dan Gable, this collection delves deeper into his legendary intensity and passion for wrestling. Building on his first collection of stories, it offers insights into the man behind the myth, exploring the pivotal moments that influenced his journey as a wrestler and coach.
Famed wrestler and wrestling coach Dan Gable shares more gripping stories of his life. Readers will learn about the start of his wrestling career in Waterloo, important connections he made with wrestlers at Iowa State, how he went from being an Iowa State wrestler to a University of Iowa coach, and about his international and Olympic wrestling and coaching.