A Coach's Life

The narrative reflects on Dean Smith's nearly forty-year tenure as the University of North Carolina basketball coach, highlighting his profound influence on players and the sport. It revisits memorable games, teams, and rivalries while emphasizing the core principles of basketball as essential life lessons—passion, discipline, focus, selflessness, and responsibility. In a new final chapter, Smith shares insights from his retirement, showcasing his dual role as a coach and mentor who shaped the character of countless young men.