American football head coach bill belichick was born in nashville, tennessee, in 1952. Bill belichick completed his 44th season as an nfl coach in 2018 and is in his 20th season as head coach of the new england patriots. Patriots quarterback tom brady felt trapped in the offseason and was not sure he wanted to play anymore for the only nfl coach he has ever had, bill belichick, according to a new book on belichick. Regardless of who youre rooting for this sunday, its undeniable that belichick is an incredible coach and leader. The book is a bit dated, published in 2006, but its really the story of a fathers influence. Whether you lead an athletic organization, business, church, educational institution or nonprofit, his thoughts will make you better.
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