Colts Coach Tony Dungy Unveils Memoir: ‘Quiet Strength’ In Stores Today

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Tyndale House today released Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices and Priorities of a Winning Life, a memoir from Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy. Co-written with Nathan Whitaker, and featuring a foreword by actor Denzel Washington and his wife Pauletta, the book describes Coach Dungy’s upbringing, athletic career, family life, and coaching career, as well as his spiritual journey. He reveals the secrets to his success — principles, practices, and priorities that have kept him on track despite overwhelming personal and professional obstacles, including firings, stereotypes, and the tragic loss of a child. In the face of so much adversity, Coach Dungy has not only survived but risen to the very top of his profession in a way that’s won the respect of fans, players, and even his competitors. His thoughts on leading, succeeding, and attaining true significance will inspire you to take a long, hard look at the things that really matter in your own life.

People of all ages crave heroes. But it’s rare to find someone — especially someone in the media spotlight like Tony Dungy — whose life and work reflect positive, value-driven precepts. In Coach Dungy, many have found a role model. Sports fans admire the way he intensely pursues success without sacrificing his team members’ well-being. Parents point to his example when teaching their children about the importance of hard work, persistence, and graciousness whether they win or lose. Even his fiercest competitors acknowledge that Coach Dungy is a class act who knows how to get the job done and who keeps his priorities intact while he’s doing it. To all these people and more, Tony Dungy is a real-life hero — one who teaches us about the importance of quiet strength, fierce determination, and a humble heart.

“I really wanted to show people you can win all kinds of ways ….. For your faith to be more important than your job, for your family to be more important than that job ….. we all know that’s the way it should be ….. I’m not afraid to say it.”

Quiet Strength is now in stores along with an accompanying Bible study — or you may order the book and/or men’s Bible study online.