{"product_id":"the-throwing-circle-charles-j-infurna-9798900260402","title":"The Throwing Circle: Lessons Learned in the Ring about Life, Success, and the Power of Coach-Athlete Relationships","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen a coach's and athlete's paths cross, magic can happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuis Rivera was an undiscovered gem of an athlete walking through his small college cafeteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Charles J. Infurna was a young, inquisitive volunteer coach still trying to find his way in the profession.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, their partnership weathered storms and grew to unparalleled success in the hammer throwing ring, transforming each of their lives in the process--including long after Rivera graduated and left track and field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders are invited to witness the intricate dynamics of the coach-athlete relationship, where trust, respect, and mutual understanding lay the foundation for greatness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Infurna vulnerably shares his coaching journey, from a difficult first job that piqued his interest in getting the most out of his athletes to the challenge of coaching a national-caliber thrower like Rivera. Along the way, Dr. Infurna had to test his own assumptions and self-confidence in finding what it meant to be a \"lightgiver.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a memoirist's touch, Dr. Infurna unveils layers of growth in each chapter, personally and professionally, and shows the evolution of his coaching philosophy, shaped by trials, failures, and ultimately, triumphs. Dr. Infurna combines a coach's empathy and a researcher's curiosity with a sportsman's passion to unveil the profound influence of the coach-athlete dynamic on athletic performance, offering insights that transcend the boundaries of sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsightful and deeply inspiring, \u003cem\u003eThe Throwing Circle\u003c\/em\u003e is a testament to the power of mentorship, resilience, and the extraordinary possibilities that emerge when fate and dedication intertwine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Charles J. Infurna\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798900260402\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mascot Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs","brand":"Charles J. Infurna","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48066758443263,"sku":"9798900260402","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_09dc6bef-7281-4266-be0f-15b34a89b4d3.jpg?v=1768680359","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-throwing-circle-charles-j-infurna-9798900260402","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}