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Bloom & Vall茅e Launch Dare to Win

Published: 17 February 2025

Kinesiology and Physical Education Chair and leading sports psychology researcher, Dr. Gordon Bloom, paired up with KPE alum and five-time National Championship coach, , to co-author Dare to Win: The Blueprint to Building and Leading High Performance and Championship Teams. Currently in pre-sales, "The book is about more than just coaching," says Bloom, "it鈥檚 also about leadership."

Preview 听from Simon and Schuster:

Embark on a journey from underperformance to excellence with听Dare to Win, the one-of-a-kind collaboration by Chantal Vall茅e and Dr. Gordon Bloom

Based on years of their own leadership and coaching research, Vall茅e and Bloom unveil the proven strategies behind the University of Windsor women鈥檚 basketball team鈥檚 historic rise from last in the country to five-time national champions. Until now, the world鈥檚 foremost leadership researchers were not professional coaches; similarly, the top coaches were not scholars.听Dare to Win听changes this narrative by applying Vall茅e and Bloom鈥檚 scientifically proven leadership theories and coaching model successfully in a practical setting.

Dare to Win听isn鈥檛 just theory; it鈥檚 a fusion of insights, real-world examples, and Vall茅e鈥檚 personal experiences as an academic researcher, leader, and championship-winning coach. Vall茅e鈥檚 unique perspective bridges the gap between leadership theories and practical coaching applications, offering readers unprecedented access to her thoughts and decision-making process.

Through two decades of collaboration, Vall茅e and Dr. Bloom have created an invaluable resource for anyone looking to elevate their leadership, management, and coaching skills in the sports world and beyond. A must-read for any entrepreneur, business owner, coach, or leader who wishes to transform their start-up or struggling organization into a business that thrives. This comprehensive guide will inspire and empower you, providing the blueprint to reaching new heights in your journey toward success.

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