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Natalie Cook can be summed up in three words: inspirational, savvy, and
winner. I have had the honor and privilege of playing against Nat for
the past three years and her manner, her style of play, her integrity
on and off the court have shown me the way toward accomplishing my dreams and goals.
Natalie is a true athlete and her book will teach you what it takes to
make big things happen in your life. Read it, become inspired and learn
from this woman.....she is one of a kind!"
-KERRI WALSH, USA 2003 WORLD BEACH CHAMPION
-KERRI WALSH, USA 2003 WORLD BEACH CHAMPION
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"Have you ever stood in a gym and watched the other team hoist the championship trophy? Has this happened too many times for you? Would you like to do something about it? Well, now there's a roadmap. Olympic gold medallist Natalie Cook has written a book about how she got to the top of the beach volleyball world. Called "Go Girl," this book takes us through Cook's journey from the 1996 bronze medal to the 2000 gold. She gives us all the information, and invites us to listen. "Having a dream," she writes, "isn't enough. It's only the start. What's important is transforming yourself into the sort of vehicle that will allow you to arrive at that dream." In creating that vehicle, Cook looked closely at herself. She changed her diet, built a new relationship with her inner voice, and even altered her attitude to losing. The 148 pages of "Go Girl" examine role models and comfort zones. Cook explains the difference between viewing her challenge from the "top down" and the "bottom up." She introduces the people who helped her get stronger physically, mentally and emotionally. Perhaps most extraordinary about the book is the section on Suggested Reading. Cook offers 77 book titles, ranging from "Lessons from the Art of Juggling" to "Bruce Lee Fighting Spirit." And that's not counting all the Internet resources! It's obvious that Cook did everything she could to take those last couple of steps from bronze to gold. The journey obviously meant a lot to her, so much that she wrote a book about it. So if you're interested in becoming that winner on the podium, or just looking on, then look at "Go Girl" by Natalie Cook with Robert Drane."
-Mike Tully, Head Coach, Lacordaire Academy, Upper Montclair, New Jersey, 2000 State Prep School Champs
“Having played alongside and against Natalie, I found “Go Girl” provided me with a greater insight and appreciation of what she has done and achieved, not only for herself, but for the sport of beach volleyball.”
-Annette Huygens Tholen, Australian Olympic Beach Volleyball Team
“Go Girl has given me the opportunity to look at myself in the mirror and to see the real me with my patterns and my fears. Natalie Cook's book has also provided me with the tools to face my demons, strive to fulfill my potential and to chase and believe in my dreams. A must read to gain an insight in the mind of one of Australia's greatest athletes.”
-Marie-Andre Lessard, Olympic Beach Volleyball Team, Canada
“This book is an excellent tool for me to use with my junior girls. Would there be a significant discount if I were to order in bulk, say 10-20 copies?”
-Nevil Kapadia, Head Coach, South East England Junior Women, Assistant Coach, England Junior Women.
"I am half way thru the Go Girl book and I love it !!! It's really interesting to hear what went thru Natalie Cook's mind. This may be a good present for some of my players-we'll be in touch."
-Jill Hitz, Lincoln H.S. Junior Varsity Coach, Lincoln, Nebraska
“The book is great, it’s so inspiring and makes me look at situations differently and how I approach the game. I recommend it!! I took it to the England training camp and all the girls like the look of it and want to read it too!!!”
-Rebecca Saunders, England Junior Women's squad
Just wanted to mention that I agree "Go Girl" is one of the better motivational books for female athletes that I've read. I have a prospective player/parent meeting this week at our high school and I am making "Go Girl" mandatory summer reading. I plan to test them the first week of fall practice to see if they really read it and I also plan to parts of it during the season to work on mental preparation and motivation.
-George May, Head Coach, Okeechobee High School
About.com Volleyball Guide, Scott Hammon, Guide
Rating - Four of Five Stars
Pros:
-Well-written and easy to follow and learn!
-Great inspirational quotes -Comes with a success
"Tool Box."
Cons:
-Black & White pictures.
The Bottom Line:
Natalie Cook lets us into her world for a first-person account on how to succeed and how we can apply her methods to our own life. A great book for any aspiring athlete, especially female athletes.
Description:
-Follow 4 years of Cook's struggles to win Gold & learn to apply her lessons to your own life.
-Get into the mind of the champion as you follow her success through each match at Sydney.
-Learn the techniques and lessons that Natalie learned to succeed not only at volleyball but life. -Get equipped with Natalie's "Tool Box" for success.
Guide Review - Book - Go Girl, by Natalie Cook
One of the best underdog beach volleyball teams in history was Natalie Cook and Kerri Pottharst at the 2000 Olympic Summer Games in Sydney, Australia. Playing in front of the home crowd, this Aussie team shocked the world as they beat the top teams in the world & won Olympic Gold. Their success was not accidental. Get into the mind of Natalie Cook as she shares 4-years of her struggles for success. She shares her feelings, thoughts and methods that brought her success and provides a recipe for success for athletes of any sport to use. This is a great book, well-written, and easy to follow. With a great mixture of volleyball, teaching and stories, I recommend this book to all athletes. I have my own daughters reading it.
-Scott Hammon, Volleyball Guide, About.com
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