Robert Trupin is a respected educator, counselor, and basketball professional with a lifelong commitment to athlete development. His career spans coaching, administration, and performance counseling, giving him a unique perspective on both competitive sports and personal growth.
He emphasizes leadership, teamwork, integrity, and accountability as the foundation of success. His approach blends psychology, education, and real-world coaching experience to help athletes reach peak performance while maintaining balance and character.
Robert’s work continues to influence coaches, players, and organizations worldwide, making him a trusted voice in sports development.
Robert Trupin
Author, Basketball’s Mental Game
Mark Reynolds
★★★★★
Robert Trupin’s insights into the mental side of basketball are game-changing. A must-read for any serious coach or player!
Lisa Carter
★★★★★
This book gives a rare look into the minds of legendary coaches. Trupin delivers wisdom that goes beyond the court.
Michael S. Meisel
★★★★★
Bob Trupin, a college basketball star and outstanding coach in his own right, let us sit in on his conversations with John Wooden, Red Auerbach, Bobby Knight and other basketball coaching legends, as they share their wisdom and experiences in sports and life. Trupin is an outstanding interviewer. His insights enhance the core lessons which make for smarter players, better coaches, and successful teams! Highly recommend you read this book.
Lewis E. Waxman
★★★★★
Robert Trupin has written an in-depth look at how some of the most famous coaches of our time reflect on the basic principles of basketball as a team sport. In this book he organizes their responses from team morale and cooperation to the character traits of a champion. All young people aspiring to gain prospective as a player or a coach should place this book on their reading list.
Michael S. Meisel
★★★★★
Bob Trupin presents stories & photos of legendary athletes to unlock the keys to their success and provide sports and life lessons. Every well-written chapter teaches one or more lessons, and the setting of high performance goals, plus discipline and sacrifice. With these unforgettable icons, Trupin allows their examples to teach athletes to be smarter, more accomplished athletes and better citizens. Great stuff. Trupin's books are truly inspiring!!