--- product_id: 246271 title: "Toughness: Developing True Strength On and Off the Court" price: "MX$1062" currency: MXN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/246271-toughness-developing-true-strength-on-and-off-the-court store_origin: MX region: Mexico --- # On-court resilience Mental fortitude Proven strategies Toughness: Developing True Strength On and Off the Court **Price:** MX$1062 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏆 Toughness: Where champions are forged! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Toughness: Developing True Strength On and Off the Court - **How much does it cost?** MX$1062 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/246271-toughness-developing-true-strength-on-and-off-the-court) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Elevate Your Game:** Strategies that apply both on and off the court. - • **Build Lasting Strength:** Develop a robust mental framework for success. - • **Join the Toughness Movement:** Be part of a community that thrives on grit. - • **Unleash Your Inner Champion:** Transform your mindset for peak performance. - • **Master the Art of Resilience:** Learn to bounce back stronger from setbacks. ## Overview Toughness: Developing True Strength On and Off the Court is a transformative guide that empowers athletes and professionals alike to cultivate resilience, mental strength, and a winning mindset. This book offers proven strategies and insights to help you thrive in competitive environments, making it essential reading for anyone looking to elevate their game. ## Description ESPN basketball analyst and former Duke player Jay Bilas looks at the true meaning of toughness in this New York Times bestselling book that features stories from basketball legends. If anyone knows tough, it’s Jay Bilas. A four-year starter at Duke, he learned a strong work ethic under Coach Mike Krzyzewski. After playing professionally overseas, he returned to Duke, where he served as Krzyzewski’s assistant coach for three seasons, helping to guide the Blue Devils to two national championships. He has since become one of basketball’s most recognizable faces through his insightful analysis on ESPN’s SportsCenter and College GameDay . Through his ups and downs on and off the court, Bilas learned the true meaning of toughness from coaches, teammates, and colleagues. Now, in Toughness , he examines this misunderstood—yet vital—attribute and how it contributes to winning in sports and in life. Featuring never-before-heard stories and personal philosophies on toughness from top players and coaches, including Coach K, Bob Knight, Grant Hill, Mia Hamm, Jon Gruden, Tom Izzo, Roy Williams, Bill Self, Curtis Strange, and many others—Bilas redefines what it takes to succeed. Review: Toughness: A Powerful Resource for Individual & Team Growth - This book was a combination of a trip down memory lane and an exciting educational piece from which both adolescent and adult readers can benefit. First, the sharing of his personal and family life helps the reader appreciates his own values and work ethic. His high school experiences in dramatics and his memorable teacher gave him a confidence that continues to serve him well in the adult roles he plays today. Bilas makes the case for toughness using the topics of trust, preparation, courage, communications, self-evaluation, persistence, and resilience. And he uses coaches and athletes who are worthy role models for his subject, toughness: Bill Self, Tom Izzo, Mike Krzyzewski, Grant Hill, Steve Kerr, and Curtis Strange. Bilas uses himself throughout the book as a moving "toughness-target", freely admitting how he was not always tough enough and has kept growing in this regard. The stories the author brings to print are not just instructive, many are emotionally memorable and inspiring. The tough aren't always the physically strongest, as noted by the young, tenacious brain-cancer-surviving, fourth grade teacher and her doctor who both live "hope" daily. I am a Durham, NC native, an ACC basketball fan, Blue Devils fan, Jim Valvano fan, and Dean Smith fan! I remember the 80s teams of Bilas, Alarie, Henderson, Amaker, and Dawkins, but I never knew how driven and talented the individuals were. Personally, I thought is was cool that Mark Alarie only wanted to focus on the positive, that he did not want to be shown video of his screw-ups, which Coach K is famous for. Alarie was extremely tough on himself and had hugely high self- expectations. I enjoyed Jay's conversational style, his sense of humor, and his modesty. Even when he cited his talents or accomplishments, he never exaggerated them. This book will contribute to many, many future successes that otherwise would never have happened, because individuals and/or teams would never developed the kinds of toughness that this book illustrates and inspires!! Review: Wow! Must READ - Read this with my huge dreaming athletic son. Excellent values, mindset and practical tips for this generation that seeks instant gratification. This book offer substance. All youth athletes and coaches should read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #120,832 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #32 in Basketball Coaching (Books) #74 in Basketball Biographies (Books) #1,484 in Success Self-Help | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 761 Reviews | ## Images ![Toughness: Developing True Strength On and Off the Court - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HnV8B2HiL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Toughness: A Powerful Resource for Individual & Team Growth *by W***R on October 16, 2014* This book was a combination of a trip down memory lane and an exciting educational piece from which both adolescent and adult readers can benefit. First, the sharing of his personal and family life helps the reader appreciates his own values and work ethic. His high school experiences in dramatics and his memorable teacher gave him a confidence that continues to serve him well in the adult roles he plays today. Bilas makes the case for toughness using the topics of trust, preparation, courage, communications, self-evaluation, persistence, and resilience. And he uses coaches and athletes who are worthy role models for his subject, toughness: Bill Self, Tom Izzo, Mike Krzyzewski, Grant Hill, Steve Kerr, and Curtis Strange. Bilas uses himself throughout the book as a moving "toughness-target", freely admitting how he was not always tough enough and has kept growing in this regard. The stories the author brings to print are not just instructive, many are emotionally memorable and inspiring. The tough aren't always the physically strongest, as noted by the young, tenacious brain-cancer-surviving, fourth grade teacher and her doctor who both live "hope" daily. I am a Durham, NC native, an ACC basketball fan, Blue Devils fan, Jim Valvano fan, and Dean Smith fan! I remember the 80s teams of Bilas, Alarie, Henderson, Amaker, and Dawkins, but I never knew how driven and talented the individuals were. Personally, I thought is was cool that Mark Alarie only wanted to focus on the positive, that he did not want to be shown video of his screw-ups, which Coach K is famous for. Alarie was extremely tough on himself and had hugely high self- expectations. I enjoyed Jay's conversational style, his sense of humor, and his modesty. Even when he cited his talents or accomplishments, he never exaggerated them. This book will contribute to many, many future successes that otherwise would never have happened, because individuals and/or teams would never developed the kinds of toughness that this book illustrates and inspires!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow! Must READ *by E***Y on July 20, 2025* Read this with my huge dreaming athletic son. Excellent values, mindset and practical tips for this generation that seeks instant gratification. This book offer substance. All youth athletes and coaches should read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Timeless motivation *by B***L on April 2, 2026* Really a nice read. 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