{"product_id":"the-throwing-circle-lessons-learned-in-the-ring-about-life-success-and-the-power-of-coach-athlete-relationships-paperback","title":"The Throwing Circle: Lessons Learned in the Ring about Life, Success, and the Power of Coach-Athlete Relationships - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCharles J. Infurna\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a coach's and athlete's paths cross, magic can happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuis Rivera was an undiscovered gem of an athlete walking through his small college cafeteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Charles J. Infurna was a young, inquisitive volunteer coach still trying to find his way in the profession.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, their partnership weathered storms and grew to unparalleled success in the hammer throwing ring, transforming each of their lives in the process--including long after Rivera graduated and left track and field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders are invited to witness the intricate dynamics of the coach-athlete relationship, where trust, respect, and mutual understanding lay the foundation for greatness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Infurna vulnerably shares his coaching journey, from a difficult first job that piqued his interest in getting the most out of his athletes to the challenge of coaching a national-caliber thrower like Rivera. Along the way, Dr. Infurna had to test his own assumptions and self-confidence in finding what it meant to be a \"lightgiver.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a memoirist's touch, Dr. Infurna unveils layers of growth in each chapter, personally and professionally, and shows the evolution of his coaching philosophy, shaped by trials, failures, and ultimately, triumphs. Dr. Infurna combines a coach's empathy and a researcher's curiosity with a sportsman's passion to unveil the profound influence of the coach-athlete dynamic on athletic performance, offering insights that transcend the boundaries of sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsightful and deeply inspiring, \u003cem\u003eThe Throwing Circle\u003c\/em\u003e is a testament to the power of mentorship, resilience, and the extraordinary possibilities that emerge when fate and dedication intertwine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.95 x 8.2 x 5.52 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 03, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47687889682653,"sku":"9798900260402","price":32.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/u9b2PfS7KC9798900260402.webp?v=1774040644","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-throwing-circle-lessons-learned-in-the-ring-about-life-success-and-the-power-of-coach-athlete-relationships-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}