“We called Mike Westhoff the mad scientist. He changed the game.” ― Roger Goodell, NFL commissioner Simply put, Mike Westhoff is the greatest special teams coach in National Football League history. Sharp-witted, creative, and intensely focused, Westhoff spent thirty-two years working alongside and learning from some of the legends of the sport―including Don Shula, Dan Marino, Woody Hayes, and Al Davis―while revolutionizing the most misunderstood phase of the game. Over the course of 657 games, primarily with the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins, Westhoff was a relentless innovator―constantly figuring out new ways to help the individual skills of hundreds of players surface and develop. All the while, he reinforced the essential qualities of diligence, creativity, and teamwork in a sport built on those traits. Interviews with dozens of his contemporaries and former players such as Sean Payton, Taysom Hill, and Zach Thomas provide a rare glimpse of NFL life beyond the field―inside the offices, meeting rooms, and locker rooms with one of the game’s most unforgettable personalities. But his story isn’t just about football. Westhoff also shares intimate details of his multiple battles with cancer and the life lessons learned through the fights. In Figure It Out, Westhoff presents his one-of-a-kind experiences and unfiltered views in his trademark style―a refreshing blend of honest (sometimes brutally so), funny, and poignant. His deep insights into the workings of special teams―illustrated by 27 detailed original diagrams―and timely commentary on the current state of pro football reveal a critical side of the sport that very few truly understand.
✔ Author(s): Mike Westhoff
✔ Title: Figure It Out: My Thirty-Two-Year Journey While Revolutionizing Pro Football's Special Teams
✔ Rating : 4.4 out of 5 base on (102 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1637552718
✔ ISBN-13: 9781637552711
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Figure It Out by Mike Westhoff
Melody Blake
This book is a treasure trove of knowledge and wisdom. The insights offered by the characters and their experiences have left a lasting impression on me.
Beata Shepard
This book is a work of art. The language, the imagery, the symbolism - everything came together beautifully to create a memorable reading experience.
Sarah Franklin
The themes of resilience and hope resonated deeply with me. This book taught me valuable life lessons that I'll carry with me for years to come.
