The Barefoot Coach (Upton 2023) - Weekend Book Review

Welcome to Revise and Resubmit. This is your go-to space for diving deep into books, ideas, and stories that reshape the way we think and live. For today’s Weekend Book Review, we step onto the cricket pitch—not to play, but to discover the fascinating world of coaching through the lens of Paddy Upton’s book, The Barefoot Coach: Life-Changing Insights from Coaching the World’s Best Cricketers. Paddy Upton isn’t just any coach—he’s a pioneer. As the mental conditioning and strategic leadership coach of the Indian cricket team, he played a pivotal role in their 2011 ICC World Cup victory and their rise to become the world’s number one Test team. But Upton’s brilliance doesn’t end there. He’s been at the helm of five teams across 13 seasons of premier T20 leagues, blending mental fortitude, emotional intelligence, and servant leadership into his coaching style. His groundbreaking approach emphasizes player well-being and personal growth, and it has redefined what success looks like in sports and beyond. In The Barefoot Coach, Upton shares stories from locker rooms and pressure-packed moments, illustrating how preparation, failure, and resilience can transform not just athletes but anyone striving for mastery in life. It’s a book brimming with wisdom for cricket fans, leaders, and anyone looking to untangle life’s challenges. A heartfelt thanks to Paddy Upton and Penguin Ebury Press for bringing this compelling story to readers everywhere. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to Revise and Resubmit on Spotify and follow our YouTube channel, Weekend Researcher. You can also find us on Amazon Prime Music and Apple Podcasts. Wherever you tune in, we’re there to bring you thought-provoking insights every week. So here’s the big question: What happens when a coach shifts the focus from winning games to winning hearts? Let’s explore the transformative lessons of The Barefoot Coach. Reference Upton, P. (2023). The Barefoot Coach: Life-changing Insights from Coaching the World's Best Cricketers. Penguin Random House India Private Limited. https://www.penguin.co.in/book/the-barefoot-coach/ Harsha Bogle Podcast with Paddy Upton (Bangalore Literature Festival) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_wxDv1xijM Youtube channel link https://www.youtube.com/@weekendresearcher Support us on Patreon https://patreon.com/weekendresearcher