Chasing Influence: Transformational Coaching to Build Champions for Life

"Chasing Influence teaches as it tells an entertaining story, providing both practical guidance and inspiration for anyone who aspires to lead and change lives, on or off the field.”—Glenn Stout, founding editor of The Year’s Best Sports WritingCoach Olson coached nearly sixty years before he found out what a real loss feels like ...After back-to-back tragedies, the town of Wassail Falls rallies around Coach Stick Olson.As generations of players return to support Coach Olson, and share stories of the role he played in their lives, it becomes clear Coach hasn't just been teaching baseball and chasing victories; he's been chasing influence and providing life lessons.In the tradition of Joshua Medcalf's Chop Wood Carry Water and Daniel Coyle's The Culture Code, Troy Urdahl's story of a transformational baseball coach is an engaging and practical guide for leaders in all areas of life, from the practice field to the classroom to the boardroom.Foreword by Joe Ehrmann.“Urdahl’s writing style is clear, engaging, and highly informative. He skillfully combines personal anecdotes, real-world examples, and practical coaching strategies to create a well-rounded narrative ... Troy Urdahl’s dedication to creating lasting transformation and his emphasis on ethical coaching make this book a relevant and practical guide for both aspiring and experienced coaches alike.”—Readers’ Favorite Book ReviewsView the video trailer for Chasing Influence Dr. Troy Urdahl holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and is an award-winning high school athletic director, a hall of fame coach, and a college professor with more than twenty years of experience in leadership and coaching.